We're currently living in the age of digital audio. Distortion is an incredibly powerful tool that is essential to any music producer.

But there are so many different Distortion plugins in the music production landscape, so we decided to create the ultimate list of the top Distortion plugins today that will help you find the perfect fit.


Ravage Lite

Distortion by SoundSpot



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When you’re striving to get that big & full sound like you hear on commercial releases, often the key ingredient in the mix is distortion.

Distortion adds additional harmonics to a signal, which increases the perceived volume. By increasing the perceived volume, you are able to reduce the peak levels in your mix which translates into more headroom for better masters.

Ravage Lite is a scaled-back version of our forthcoming Ravage Creative Distortion plugin, which is perfect for when you just need a touch of extra warmth and sparkle in a highly CPU friendly way.

The Ravage Lite has just one flavour of distortion which is a combination of the 6 distortion styles found in its big brother. The Ravage Lite also includes up to 16x oversampling.




Features

  • Intuitive, easy-to-navigate user interface
  • Designed to work flawlessly with touch controllers such as the Raven by Slate Media
  • Lightweight system for low CPU load
  • Up to 16X oversampling
  • Retina Ready GUI

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macOS:

  • 10.12 – 10.15 (older OS versions may work but are not tested)

Plugin Formats:

  • VST
  • VST3
  • AU
  • AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher)

Windows

  • Windows 7, 8 or 10 (32 & 64-bit)

Plugin Formats: 

  • VST
  • VST3
  • AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher)

Specification Requirements:

  • RAM: 8 GB RAM or more is recommended. Plus at least 8 GB hard disk space for installation.
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 X2 or newer.
  • Formats: In theory any 32 or 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, or AAX compatible host application should work.
  • Licensing: Internet access for activating licence key. Please ensure any outgoing connection blockers are deactivated.
  • Sample Rates: Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz, in both mono and stereo.

DAW Compatibility:

  • Ableton Live
  • Cubase
  • Logic Pro
  • Nuendo
  • Pro Tools 10-12
  • Reaper
  • Reason
  • Sonar
  • + many more

Important note: An internet connection is required to activate this software. 

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Ravage

Distortion by SoundSpot



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Get heated overdrive with added life and movement – choose from six types of distortion, shape your signal with filtering and gain, and modulate the results with custom-drawn LFO shapes.




Features

  • Heat things up with 6 distortion types: Digital, Tube, Diode, Lin Fold, Zero Sq and Rectify
  • Add movement to parameters using custom-drawn modulation shapes
  • Destroy parameter pushes the signal even harder through the distortion processor
  • Pan the distortion across the stereo field 
  • Tailor the distortion response with filtering, input/output gain, and dark/bright weighting
  • Reverse, Smooth and adjust Pulse Width for modulator signals
  • Auto output control compensates level when Drive is increased
  • Oversampling is set intelligently behind the scenes to ensure the best sound quality
  • Select from six modelled distortion algorithms: Tube, Digital, Diode, Linear Fold, Zero Sq and Rectify, each with a different personality for adding grit and dirt to audio. Use the Drive control to push the signal harder, and use the Destroy parameter to fully smash up any audio. There are high- and low-pass filters onboard, as well as a Dark/Bright slider to weight the distortion’s energy.

  • Animate your distortion in Ravage’s Movement panel, which lets you assign modulators to one of eight destinations including Drive and Pan. With draw-your-own modulator shapes, you can customize an LFO’s movement using nodes and curves to whip up customised patterns. To take your modulation further, Ravage offers playhead reversal, waveform smoothing and pulse width manipulation.


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macOS:

  • 10.12 – 10.15 (older OS versions may work but are not tested)

Plugin Formats:

  • VST
  • VST3
  • AU
  • AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher)

Windows

  • Windows 7, 8 or 10 (32 & 64-bit)

Plugin Formats: 

  • VST
  • VST3
  • AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher)

Specification Requirements:

  • RAM: 8 GB RAM or more is recommended. Plus at least 8 GB hard disk space for installation.
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 X2 or newer.
  • Formats: In theory any 32 or 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, or AAX compatible host application should work.
  • Licensing: Internet access for activating licence key. Please ensure any outgoing connection blockers are deactivated.
  • Sample Rates: Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz, in both mono and stereo.

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Trash 2 + Expansions

Distortion by iZotope



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Distort. Mangle. Transform

Trash 2’s multi-band, dual-stage distortions and advanced post-filtering enable immediate sonic transformation. Trash any track: not just guitars and basses, but drums, synths, pads, vocals, brass, woodwinds, and more.

Trash 2 offers dual distortion modules and a slew of multi-effects for creative, uninhibited music production and sound design. Chain two distortion algorithms in each frequency band for up to 8 different flavors of destruction. Choose from over 100 impulse responses with the Convolve module, explore new sonic dimensions with the Delay and Dynamics modules, or add movement to your audio using 2 Filters, each with 20+ evocative filter types to shape your tone.

Meet the Trash 2 modules

Multiband Trash Module

The heart of Trash is its dual-stage multiband waveshaping distortion—allowing you to chain pairs of distortions together for sonic manipulation. Split the signal into multiple bands and apply distortion independently to individual frequencies, each with their own custom waveshape. Use the new Waveform Trace to see exactly how you're mangling your waveforms in real-time, and DC offset filtering to keep them centred and on track. Be extreme or be benevolent: the power of audio annihilation is completely within your control.

  • Apply different distortion types to up to 4 frequency bands.
  • Chain two distortion algorithms for each frequency band for up to 8 different flavours of destruction.
  • Choose from over 60 different distortion algorithms. 
  • Design and edit your own distortions using the new graphic-based Waveshaper.
  • Filter each stage with the included Filter 2.
  • Further refine your distortions with the DC Offset Filter and Logarithmic Distortion modes.
  • Delay, Dynamics, and Output Limiter features.

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Filter Modules

Each stage offers 60+ gain algorithms for up to four independent frequency bands...

With distortion, tone is everything. Trash 2 gives you two new redesigned Filter modules to drive the frequencies you want into distortion or tame the ones you don't want. Shape the tone and make it your own with re-engineered Filter shapes and new Vowel Filters.

  • Experiment with 20+ sweepable filters for a variety of clean, juicy, and harsh tonal options.
  • Get twice the filter action with brand new Filter 1 and Filter 2 modules.
  • Add LFO and envelope modulation per node to get wahs, wubs, tremolos, and other sweeping effects. 
  • Let your Filter settings react dynamically to other incoming audio with new sidechaining support.
  • Put both Filter modules in parallel to achieve different combinations of filter settings simultaneously.
  • Delay, Dynamics and Output Limiter features.

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Convolve

Authentic spatial and object simulation...

Trash features extremely realistic amp, device, cabinet, effect and speaker convolution modeling, freeing you to place your audio into another space (or object) entirely. Choose from classics, combos, boutique models, and stacks, or play with creative synthetic impulses from a number of different sources. There's a tone and character for any situation—let Trash bring you outside the box with telephones, clock radios, sheet metal, plexiglass tubes, piano cabinets, tin cans, and more.

Still want more? You're in luck! With the Convolve module, you can teleport your sound wherever you please by loading in your own audio files.

  • Explore over 100 redesigned Impulse Responses, to capture the audio characteristics of another space or object. 
  • Load your own custom Impulse Response using any .wav or .aiff file.
  • Adjust stereo width and placement using stereo imaging controls.

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Multiband Dynamics Module

Fully-equipped compressors and gates are available for up to four frequency bands...

Controlling distortion goes far beyond simple filtering and limiting. To get the most out of your tracks, Trash 2 includes a multiband Compressor and Noise Gate to squash the peaks, add grit and character, silence the noise, or draw out sustain. With the addition of sidechaining support, multiband processing, and an updated compression algorithm, the Dynamics module is sure to be among the most powerful tools in Trash 2.

  • Get analogue-modelled and grit-filled compression and gating from the redesigned Dynamics module.
  • Apply Dynamics to different frequency ranges independently with 4-band Multiband support.
  • Trigger the Compressor or Gate via external sources with sidechaining support–even to individual frequency bands in Multiband mode.
  • Keep an eye on extensive Dynamics metering for immediate visual feedback. 
  • Determine exactly which frequencies trigger Dynamics processing using the new Detection Filter, or exploit the Filter's resonance for more creative applications of compression.
  • Dig deeper into additional Dynamics options like Hard or Soft Knee compression, RMS or Peak level detection, and Auto-Gain compensation.

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Delay

Six different delay types offer even more sonic possibilities for your audio...

Unlock even more potential for texture and space with Trash's Delay module.  With a selection of tape, tape/tube, analog, digital and lo-fi digital delay types, input filtering, the ability to add additional distortion and width, along with parallel controls, Trash 2's Delay module can add that final finishing touch, or take your sound out of this world.

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Output Limiter

Unyielding final level control...

Trash 2's built-in limiter helps you control the chaos and prevent output clipping. It comes loaded with a steadfast output Limiter to help you tame dramatic distortion effects and prevent sound degradation from analog clipping. In short, the Limiter allows you the peace of mind to tweak and distort to your heart’s content, without having to worry about blowing up your speakers. Multiple behaviour options in the Options menu allow you to tweak and alter the timbre and performance of the Limiter:

  • Quiet: A transparent limiting with neutral character and slower release times
  • Loud: More aggressive limiting while still keeping transparent as possible and medium release times
  • Clipping: Aggressive limiting with very short release times

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Expansion Libraries

Increase your distortion potential with new presets and impulses in our versatile Expansion Packs, each designed for exclusive with Trash 2.

Classic Textures

Trash 2 can unleash sonic mayhem on any signal that runs through it, but with that power comes great responsibility. With a sophisticated sense of restraint, Classic Textures is Trash 2's most responsible pack yet. Explore 30+ new impulses, from dark vinyl to classroom projectors to crackling fires, and discover a wide palette to gently texturize any track. Or, choose from 70 new presets to coat your mix in everything from 80's synth grit to warm wax to earthy, retro moods. It's easy to get a feel for Classic Textures—give your sound the subtle nuance it deserves.

Features:

A Sampling of 30+ Impulses:

  • 1940s Explosion, Reel To Reel, Classic Film, Gas Burner, Lo Fi Arcade...

A Peek at 70 Patches:

  • UV Harmonics, Old Tele, Mason Jar, Fuzz Factor, Vintage Soundtrack, Cassette...

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Trash 2 Expansion: Edge

The Edge Expansion Pack is full of extra-exotic and extra-gritty presets for a broad range of sonic treatments, perfect for unconventional guitars, synth basses, synth pads, drum mangling, and more. Bit-crushed, filtered, and filled with an extra-dirty vibe, the Edge Expansion presets offer a more angular, vintage, and experimental "edge" to your Trash 2 experience. With 30 new Impulse Responses for further tone colouring and 70 new Presets built directly for these impulses, the Edge Expansion content was born to bring out the best of Trash 2's warm, jagged, nasty, subtle, classic, out-there sound.




Features

  • A Sampling of 30+ Impulses:

  • Voodoo, Muck, Gravel, Big Wheel, Magnum, Taxicab, Powerman, Ignite...
  • A Peek at 70 Patches:

  • Electric Blaze, Hard Cider, Parasite, Filter Shred, Bleached, Ugly Couch...

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Operating Systems:

  • Mac: OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion – macOS 11 Big Sur
  • *Intel-based Apple computers only (not yet ARM / M1)
  • PC: Win XP (32–bit Service Pack 3) – Win 10

Plug-in Formats:

  • AAX (64–bit), AU, RTAS (32–bit), VST, VST3

Supported Hosts:

  • Ableton Live 9–10, Cubase 9.5, Digital Performer 9, FL Studio 12, Logic Pro X, Nuendo 8, Pro Tools 10–12, Reaper 5, Reason 10, Studio One 3–4

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HEAT 2

Distortion by W.A. Production



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Fire It Up

Presenting HEAT 2 - the original twin distortion powerhouse, now with a stunning refresh. This face-melting plugin features an intuitive new interface, more accurate frequency monitoring and a host of under-the-hood improvements. 

Choose two of your favourite distortion and saturation models, and blend them together for fuzz-box fun. You can shape the two affected signals with high and low pass filters, resulting in a more musical output than many other types of distortion plugins. Tweak the parameters to your personal taste within the refreshed interface, newly designed to sit right alongside W.A. Production's other inspiring plugins. The audio processing is now much clearer, with a top-to-bottom approach so it’s now easy to follow the signal flow and create amped-up overdrive.

Of course, W.A. Production also included loads of factory presets to kickstart your distortion discoveries, from extreme settings for smashing your audio to more tempered values for vocals, bass and drums. Use these presets as jumping-off points and then adjust the drive, blend, filters and other parameters to create your unique sound.

Blend 10 Devastating Distortion Types

The whole concept of HEAT 2 is to apply twin distortion and then shape the signals so that your audio is powerful, yet retains musicality. The starting point for this is the 10 different types of modelled distortion. These models all have adjustable drive levels. With a wide range of different distortion types, you can easily craft every timbre from subtle harmonics to blow-the-doors-off distortion. Each of these 10 types of processing will produce a different character and timbre, so experiment by blending between them using the central dial.

Twin Filters

These two filter controls allow you to shape your distortion far more musically than stock plugins. Separately adjust the High and Low frequency cut off parameters for the two different distortion modules. For example, you might only want to crush the mid-range of a synth part, giving it more crunch and power. Or maybe just distort the lowest frequencies of a fat kick drum. Combine two different types of distortion with two different filter shapes and get your audio production-ready with the precision of surgical saturation.

Input, Output & Mix Ratio

Use the Input and Output sliders to compensate for any gain boost or reduction caused by the distortion chambers with up to +/- 48dB attenuation. This allows for very accurate comparisons when A/Bing. Use the Mix ratio control at the bottom centre of the interface to dial in as much (or as little) of the distortion types as you need. Apply a conservative ratio for subtle saturation and sweetening, or push the control further to hear the 100% destroyed signal.

Visual Feedback

The new and improved live frequency meters at the top of the interface show exactly what’s happening to the signal as it’s being processed in real-time. This allows for accurate monitoring each time you decide to make a change to the distortion type or level. The output of the right-hand module is shown as an orange waveform, the output of the left-hand module is shown in yellow. This makes it easy to tell the difference between the two types of distortion that you’re applying to the signal and exactly which parts of the signal the filters are targeting. 

Presets

With many included presets, it’s easy to select starting points for your own distortion adventures. Tailored to specific instruments, genres and effects, these factory options can be used on many types of audio. The presets include everything from delicate distortion to all-out smashed saturation.

W. A. Production are real-life producers making creative plugins to help you achieve studio quality processing quickly and easily. Enjoy!




Features

  • Filtered Twin Saturation & Distortion 
  • 10 Unique Distortion Types
  • Signal Blending & Frequency Filtering
  • Responsive & CPU-Friendly
  • Click and Pop-Free Bypass
  • Resizable Interface
  • Factory Presets
  • Full PDF Manual & Tutorial Video

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  • Windows 8 and later
  • macOS 10.15 and later
  • Formats: VST, AU, AAX

Please Note: AAX Format requires ProTools 11 or higher.

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Red Light Distortion

Distortion by PreSonus



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Turn on the red light and get as dirty as you like with Red Light Distortion; an analog distortion emulator with six selectable distortion models: Soft Tube, Hard Tube, Bad Tube, Transistor, Fuzz, or OpAmp. Whether you just need a little grit and warmth or enough distortion to bring Atari Teenage Riot to their knees, Red Light Distortion delivers. With six models to choose from, two EQ controls, a Mix control, and independent Drive and Distortion controls, you’ll be able to design a unique, signature distortion that is completely your own!  

A long-time favourite of Studio One users, Red Light Distortion is now available for use in other DAWs in VST3, AAX, and AU formats!

You can also get Red Light Distortion as part of the cost-saving PreSonus Analog Effects Collection Bundle or in Studio One Professional.




Features

  • Analog-style distortion tones with six selectable modelling modes.
  • State-Space Modeled Drive stage for analog-style saturation.
  • Intuitive and vintage-styled UI lets you dial in a wide range of drive and distortion effects from mild to wild.
  • Compatible with any major DAW or plug-in host application (VST3, AU or AAX format, 64-bit only).
  • Easy installation, authorization, and updates from PreSonus Hub plug-in manager application.
  • Included with Studio One Professional and PreSonus Sphere.

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Windows:

  • Windows 10 (64-bit only)
  • Intel® Core™ i3 / AMD A10 processor or better
  • VST3, AU or AAX compatible host application
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
  • Internet connection (needed for installation and activation) 
  • Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended) 
  • PreSonus Hub 1.3 or later (included)

macOS:

  • macOS® 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
  • Intel® Core™ i3 processor or better
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
  • VST3, AU or AAX compatible host application
  • Internet connection (needed for installation and activation) 
  • Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution (Retina display recommended) 
  • PreSonus Hub 1.3 or later (included)

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The Driver

Distortion by Audiority



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Analog Modeled Vintage Overdrive Plugin

The Driver is an analog modelled simulation of the vintage *Marshall® Drivemaster™, overdrive stompbox introduced in the 90s to replicate the drive tone of the JCM800™ amp.

The Drivemaster has been introduced in ‘91, along with the Bluesbreaker and the Shredmaster, as part of their “amp in a box” series.

Furthermore, Audiority added new exciting mods to the original circuit for more tonal possibilities!

Features

  • Gain, Tone and Level Controls
  • Pre and Post Effect Gain
  • Mix Control
  • Noise Gate
  • 4 Different Pedal Circuits
  • Resizable Interface



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PC

  • Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)

Mac

  • OSX 10.8 or later (64-bit only) (macOS 11 Big Sur and M1 Mac Supported)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)

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The Shredder

Distortion by Audiority



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Analog Modeled Vintage Overdrive Plugin

The Shredder is an analog modelled simulation of the vintage *Marshall® Shredmaster™, overdrive stompbox introduced in the 90s to provide the high gain distortion of a tube amplifier.

The Shredmaster has been introduced in the ‘91, along with the Bluesbreaker and the Drivemaster, as part of their “amp in a box” series.

Furthermore, Audiority added new exciting mods to the original circuit for more tonal possibilities!




Features

  • Gain, Tone and Level Controls
  • Pre and Post Effect Gain
  • Mix Control
  • Noise Gate
  • 3 Different Pedal Circuits
  • Resizable Interface

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PC

  • Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)

Mac

  • OSX 10.8 or later (64-bit only) (macOS 11 Big Sur and M1 Mac Supported)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)

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Big Goat

Distortion by Audiority



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Analog Modeled Vintage Distortion Plugin. VST, AU and AAX.

Big Goat is an analog modelled simulation of one of the greatest fuzzbox ever made in the mid ‘70s and used in countless records.

Important note: This is not a physical product and is a music software plugin for online download only.

The signal passes through 4 cascaded amplifier stages, where 2 of them are clipping stages. The result is a sustained fuzz, very rich in harmonics, with a unique tone.




Features

  • Independent Volume, Tone and Sustain controls
  • Pre and Post effect gain
  • Mix control
  • Resizable interface

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PC

  • Windows 7 (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3 64-bit host
  • PT11 or higher, AAX 64-bit host

MAC (Intel)

  • OSX 10.8 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU 64-bit host
  • PT11 or higher, AAX 64-bit host

MAC (Silicon)

  • macOS 11.0 or later (64-bit only)
  • Apple M1 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU 64-bit host
  • PT11 or higher, AAX 64-bit host

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Distortion 1

Distortion by Audiority



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Analog Modeled Vintage Distortion Plugin

Important Note: This is not a physical product and is a music software plugin available for online download only.

Distortion 1 is an analog modelled simulation of an iconic distortion stompbox introduced in the late ‘70s and behind the signature sound of many guitar legends.

This is one of the best known (and modified) distortion pedals ever made.




Features

  • Independent Tone, Distortion and Level controls
  • Pre and Post effect gain
  • Mix control
  • Noise Gate
  • 8 different circuit types
  • Resizable interface
  • New 1.1 Version Changelog  (November 2019)

  • NEW: 8 different pedal circuits
  • NEW: Noise Gate
  • NEW: HQ Mode
  • NEW: Notifications System
  • NEW: VST3 plugin format
  • NEW: Mac OSX 10.15 Catalina support (64-bit only)

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PC

  • Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, AAX 32-bit or 64-bit host

MAC (Intel)

  • OSX 10.8 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, AU and AAX 64-bit host

MAC (Silicon)

* macOS 11.0 or later (64-bit only)
* Apple M1 or higher
* 2GB RAM
* Screen resolution: 1024×768
* VST2, VST3, AU 64-bit host
* PT11 or higher, AAX 64-bit host

Important note: this software is 64-bit only and will not function on 32-bit systems.

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Green Reaper GR9

Distortion by Audiority



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Analogue Modelled Vintage Overdrive Plugin

Important Note: This is not a physical product and is a music software plugin available for online download only.

The first incarnation of the Tube Screamer series, the TS-808, was first released in the 1979 and hand-wired by MAXON® engineers, who have been Ibanez’s production partners until 2002.

This pedal quickly became wildly popular due to its ability to deliver one of the smoothest and most responsive overdrive tones ever with just three controls. That’s why, still today, this is one of the most cloned and modified pedals ever.

Audiority carefully modelled the original pedal and added some goodies, including several modified versions of the circuit, to further shape your guitar tone.




Features

  • Analog Modelled Overdrive
  • Drive, Tone and Level controls
  • Pre and Post effect gain
  • Mix control
  • Noise Gate
  • 12 different circuit types
  • “To Amp” output mode
  • Resizable interface

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PC

  • Windows 7 64bit or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AAX 64-bit host

Mac (Intel)

  • OSX 10.8 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX 64-bit host

Mac (Silicon)

  • macOS 11.0 or later (64-bit only)
  • Apple M1 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU 64-bit host
  • PT11 or higher, AAX 64-bit host

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The Bluesman

Distortion by Audiority



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Analog Modeled Vintage Overdrive Plugin

The Bluesman is an analog modelled simulation of the vintage *Marshall® Blues Breaker™, low gain overdrive stompbox introduced in the 90s to replicate the tone of the 1962 Blues Breaker amp.

The Bluesbreaker has been introduced in ‘91, along with the Drivemaster and the Shredmaster. Its round and smooth overdrive made this pedal one of the most sought after stompboxes by vintage gear collectors and boutique pedal designers.

Furthermore, Audiority added new exciting mods to the original circuit for more tonal possibilities!




Features

  • Gain, Tone and Level controls
  • Pre and Post Effect Gain
  • Mix Control
  • Noise Gate
  • 3 Different Pedal Circuits
  • Resizable Interface

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PC

  • Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)

Mac

  • OSX 10.8 or later (64-bit only) (macOS 11 Big Sur and M1 Mac Supported)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)

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Heavy Pedal

Distortion by Audiority



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Important Note: This is not a physical product and is a music software plugin available for online download only.

Heavy Pedal is a faithful analog modeled simulation of the infamous Swedish Chainsaw distortion stompbox introduced in the mid 80s and that sculpted the guitar tone of many metal guitarists. This high gain pedal is definitely the dark side in the panorama of distortion pedals.



Features

  • Independent Tone, Distortion and Level controls
  • Pre and Post effect gain
  • Mix control
  • Noise Gate
  • Resizable interface

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PC

  • Windows 7 or later
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AAX 64-bit host
  • Note: 64bit Only

MAC

  • OSX 10.8 or later
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU and AAX 64-bit host
  • Note: 64bit Only

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The Overseer

Distortion by Audiority



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Analog Modeled Vintage Distortion Plugin

The Overseer is an analog modelled simulation of the vintage *Marshall® Guv’nor™, overdrive stompbox introduced in the 80s to replicate the drive tone of the Plexi™ and JCM800™ amps.

The Guv’nor has been in production from ‘88 to ‘91 and it was the first “amp in a box” series of pedals that Marshall released during the ‘90s.

Furthermore, we added new exciting mods to the original circuit for more tonal possibilities!




Features

  • Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble and Level Controls
  • Pre and Post Effect Gain
  • Mix Control
  • Noise Gate
  • 5 Different Pedal Circuits
  • Resizable Interface

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PC

  • Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)

Mac

  • OSX 10.8 or later (64-bit only) (macOS 11 Big Sur and M1 Mac Supported)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)

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Blue Face

Distortion by Audiority



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Analog Modeled Vintage Fuzz Plugin. VST, AU and AAX.

Blue Face is an analog modeled simulation of a classic BC108 silicon vintage fuzz pedal made in the late ‘60s.

Important note: This is not a physical product and is a music software plugin for online download only.

This is one of the best-known fuzz pedals ever made, used to fully blast amplifiers tube stages.

We modified the original circuit to get more bite even at minimum settings.




Features

  • Independent Volume and Fuzz controls
  • Pre and Post effect gain
  • Mix control
  • Resizable interface

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PC

  • Windows XP SP3 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i3 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, AAX 32-bit or 64-bit host

MAC (Intel)

  • OSX 10.7.5 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i3 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, AU and AAX 32-bit or 64-bit host

MAC (Silicon)

  • macOS 11.0 or later (64-bit only)
  • Apple M1 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU 64-bit host
  • PT11 or higher, AAX 64-bit host

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TrapDrive

Distortion by Diginoiz



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A Distortion VST for Trap

Diginoiz are proud to present their new distortion plugin dedicated especially to the heavy side of trap music and every genre that is related to it! TrapDrive is tough, rough, harsh and possibly even drastic. At the same time, it will give your tracks that desirable edge, adding extra spice and making them stand out in a wild way!

If you get excited by the sounds heard in tunes like XXXtentacion – Look At Me, Scarlxrd – Heart Attack, Bones – HDMI and need an uncompromising distortion in your productions, this plugin is for you!

TrapDrive is perfect for distorting 808/Bass type sounds, is great on vocals and very suitable for crushing guitars or making synths more exciting. If you feel brave enough you can use it on the whole buses, or even mixes!

Trap Drive has 8 types of distortion to choose from, based on such operations as arctan function, hard clipping, bipolar exponential, unipolar exponential, bit-crushing and some more that only Diginoiz's own programmer can denominate, but do you really care about the theory? Just throw it on a track, turn up the Amount knob up and listen to the sound of violence!

Diginoiz wish you many exciting moments with this distortion purely dedicated to trap music and they are sure you’ll love it!



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PC

  • Windows 7 and higher (64-bit only)
  • VST3 only

Mac

  • MacOS 10.12 or higher (64-bit only)
  • AU/VST3

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EFEKTOR DS3603 Distortion

Distortion by Kuassa



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The Red Hot Chilli for Your Tone - Distortion FX Engine

Note: Also available in in the EFEKTOR Distorion Bundle.

There are always demands for more 'gain’ - the search for the perfect distortion sound that never ends. DS3603 brings five types of massive amount of gain for demolition.

DS3603 Distortion clips the input signal by increasing the signal to maximum overload. Adding musical harmonics and overtones while still maintains the characteristics of the originalsound, or not. You choose. For heavy metal guitars or abrasive and pounding industrial drums, seek from five types of distortion:

  • Lead Distortion: Ringing mids for screaming leads
  • Heavy Distortion: Penetrates from mild to heavy
  • Metal Distortion: Dark and thick, the solid metal gear
  • Classic Distortion: Singing leads and rockin’ hard
  • Pro Distortion: Fat and sharp edge for your tone



Features

  • Five types of distortion
  • Gain, Tone, and Output volume controls
  • Bypass switch button
  • Dry-Wet control
  • Up to 8x oversampling
  • CV inputs for automation

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Mac

  • OS X 10.5 or later (32/64-bit)

Formats:

  • AAX compatible Host Software
  • Audio Units (AU)
  • VST
  • VST3

PC

  • Windows XP, Vista, 7, or Later (32/64-bit)

Formats:

  • AAX
  • VST
  • VST3

Note: This product is a plugin and a VST/VST3/AU/AAX compatible host/sequencer is required to run this software.

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EFEKTOR FZ3603 Fuzz

Distortion by Kuassa



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The Good Old Fuzzy Woolly Distortion Box - Fuzz FX Engine

Note: Also available in in the EFEKTOR Distorion Bundle.

Probably the most primitive type of distortion device. Instantly recognizable from the wooly, gritty, and compressed ‘artificial’ sound. There are five types of buzzy tone benders on the FZ3603.

Kuassa Efektor is a new line of plug-ins which consists of several of most requested effect units. The grandfather of ‘artificial’ effect units. Recognizable from its distinct sound, heavily clipped and compressed to the point where the waveform is squared, adding harsh and complex harmonics and inharmonics, almost synth like. Select from five models of fuzzboxes:

  • Big Fuzz: The gritty and wooly sustaining note
  • Sustainer Fuzz: Blistering rhythm and singing leads
  • Trans Fuzz: The familiar fuzzy transistor sound
  • Vintage Fuzz: Modern recreation of the sound from the 60s
  • Zepp Fuzz: The vintage british rock sound



Features

  • Five types of distortion
  • Gain, Tone, and Output volume controls
  • Bypass switch button
  • Dry-Wet control
  • Up to 8x oversampling
  • CV inputs for automation

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Mac

  • OS X 10.5 or later (32/64-bit)

Formats:

  • AAX compatible Host Software
  • Audio Units (AU)
  • VST
  • VST3

PC

  • Windows XP, Vista, 7, or Later (32/64-bit)

Formats:

  • AAX
  • VST
  • VST3

Note: This product is a plugin and a VST/VST3/AU/AAX compatible host/sequencer is required to run this software.

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EFEKTOR OD3603 Overdrive

Distortion by Kuassa



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The Warm, Crunchy, Cranked Amp Tone - Overdrive FX Engine

Back in the early days of electric guitars and amplification, guitar players didn’t care if their guitar sound were altered to ‘breaking’ by the very limit of their amps. They pushed the gain on their amps for just one thing LOUD. It resulted in crunchy saturated sound, added sustain, raw, but responded very well to the dynamics of the playing. Straight for rock n roll in a box, you may choose from five models of overdrive:

  • Blues Overdrive: Imitates overdriven British amps
  • Boutique Overdrive: A custom made overdrive, sounds fat and dynamic
  • Mad Overdrive: Hard, thick and retains the dynamic of your playing
  • Modern Overdrive: A new model of overdrive that can be pushed into dense distortion
  • Pro Overdrive: Warm and tight, the classic screamer sound
  • Zepp Fuzz: The vintage british rock sound



Features

  • Five types of distortion
  • Gain, Tone, and Output volume controls
  • Bypass switch button
  • Dry-Wet control
  • Up to 8x oversampling
  • CV inputs for automation

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Mac

  • OS X 10.5 or later (32/64-bit)

Formats:

  • AAX compatible Host Software
  • Audio Units (AU)
  • VST
  • VST3

PC

  • Windows XP, Vista, 7, or Later (32/64-bit)

Formats:

  • AAX
  • VST
  • VST3

Note: This product is a plugin and a VST/VST3/AU/AAX compatible host/sequencer is required to run this software.

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Distortion Snapin

Distortion by Kilohearts



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Distortion: Versatile Distortion Effect

Ever since mankind invented music, there has been a desire to make it heavier. Distortion can take your sound from zero to sword wielding hero in seconds.

5 different distortion shapes are available to add a tinge of edge or rip things apart.  In stereo, if that's what you're into.

What's a Snapin?

This plugin is a "snapin". That means you can use it as a regular VST/AU plugin, or you can use it with our snapin hosts Multipass and Snap Heap where you can combine effects in amazing ways.



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These are the minimum recommended system requirements for running snapins.

CPU:

  • 2 GHz or faster

Memory:

  • 1 GB or more

Operating System:

  • Windows (7 or newer) or Mac OS X (10.7 or newer)

Software:

  • A VST / Audio Unit / AAX compatible DAW

Supported formats:

  • AAX
  • AU
  • VST2
  • Snapin

Please note: If you use a lot of snapins at the same time in your patch the CPU usage willincrease accordingly. Thus, we cannot guarantee that the snapins will work flawlessly in all use cases even if your system does meet the minimum recommended system requirements.

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Pyros

Distortion by Audiority



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Aggressive Multi-Mode Distortion Unit

Extreme Distortions

Pyros is an aggressive distortion effect ideal to give you a unique sound to your guitars, bass, synthesizers, drums and much more. 

Audiority programmed a rich sounding distortion to fit in both vintage and modern music styles.




Features

  • 20 Algorithms
  • Pre Distortion LF Cut
  • Input Biasing
  • Bipolar Feedback
  • Bipolar Envelope Follower
  • Hard / Soft Clipping
  • Input / Output / Mix Controls
  • Input / Output Metering
  • Resizable Interface

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Windows

  • Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2 GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024 × 768
  • VST2, VST3, AAX (requires Pro Tool 11 or higher).

Mac

  • Mac OS X 10.8 or later (Intel / M1 Apple Silicon supported) (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 / Apple M1 or higher
  • 2 GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024 × 768
  • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (requires Pro Tool 11 or higher).

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