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CTHULHU XFER - THE CHORD & ARP MONSTER MASCOT

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For all the music producers, beatmakers, and electronic artists who have summoned powerful musical ideas from the depths of Xfer Records' legendary VST, Cthulhu—this one's for you!

This 3D model is a tribute and artistic interpretation of the Chord and Arp Monster itself. It's a mascot for the creative process, embodying the complex, deep, and sometimes monstrously brilliant progressions that the Cthulhu plugin helps create. Perfect for personal projects, streaming backgrounds, album art concepts, or even 3D printing for your studio desk, this model brings the digital beast into the visual realm.

KEY FEATURES:Inspired by a Legendary VST: A unique 3D mascot designed as a tribute to Xfer Records' Cthulhu, the go-to MIDI FX plugin for chord progressions and arpeggios.

High-Quality PBR Textures: Detailed 4K (4096 x 4096) textures created in Substance Painter for stunning, modern visuals. Maps include Albedo, Normal, Roughness, Metallic, and Ambient Occlusion.Multiple File Formats: A comprehensive set of file formats is included to guarantee compatibility with almost any 3D software and workflow.Substance Painter Project File (.spp): A massive bonus for artists! Modify textures, change materials, export in different resolutions, or study the texturing workflow. Customize the monster to fit your own artistic brand.Game & Animation Ready: Clean topology and optimized UVs make this model perfect for real-time applications, animations, or as a static prop in game engines like Unreal or Unity.3D Print Ready: Includes a watertight STL file, ready to be materialized and placed in your music studio for inspiration.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Polycount: 108,744
  • Vertices: 78,417
  • Polygons/Triangles: 108,744
  • Texture Resolution: 4096 x 4096 pixels (4K)
  • Software Used: Blender, Substance Painter

FILE FORMATS INCLUDED:

  • .blend: Native Blender file, ready to render.
  • .fbx: For game engines and other 3D software.
  • .obj: Universal format for maximum compatibility.
  • .dae (Collada): Popular format for game development.
  • .stl: Optimized and watertight for 3D printing.
  • .glb / .gltf: Ideal for web viewers and AR/VR applications.
  • .spp: The original Substance Painter project for full texture customization.
  • .usd:
  • .mb: Autodesk Maya File
  • .tga: Targa Files Of Textures 4096px4096p (4K) Resolutions 7Textures

This model is a celebration of a tool that has inspired countless tracks. We hope it inspires your visual creativity just as much. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

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OBJ
OBJ<br />File Size: 2.16 MB
GLTF
glTF | 2 files<br />File Size: 7.01 MB
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Autodesk FBX<br />Version: 2020<br />File Size: 5.12 MB
TEXTURES
Textures<br />File Size: 1.22 MB
MA
Autodesk Maya<br />Version: 2025 - Renderer: Arnold 2025<br />File Size: 1.91 MB
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Substance Painter<br />Version: 11.0. - Renderer: Iray 110.3<br />File Size: 151 MB
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Collada<br />File Size: 17.3 MB
USD
USD<br />File Size: 2.08 MB
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Other | 2 files<br />File Size: 6.45 MB
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