BLEASS Fusion wavetable distortion plugin interface

BLEASS Fusion: Wavetable Distortion and Saturation Plugin

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BLEASS Fusion is a waveshaping distortion and saturation plugin from BLEASS that uses wavetables to shape sound. It ships with 58 wavetables, two resonant multi-mode filters and LFO modulation, and runs as a VST3 or AU plugin.

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01Overview

BLEASS Fusion processes audio with wavetable waveshaping, so the wavetable you choose largely defines the tone of the distortion. The developer describes it as a tool that can move from gentle saturation to heavy distortion and more experimental results. A set of 58 wavetables comes included, and the developer notes that custom wavetables can be added by placing a file in a folder. Two resonant filters and LFO modulators let you shape and animate the result within the plugin.

Best for

  • Bass distortion
  • Drum saturation
  • Experimental sound design
  • Rhythmic filter movement
  • Synth tone shaping
Developer
BLEASS
Category
Distortion
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Wavetable waveshaping engine with 58 included wavetables
  • Custom wavetables added by dropping files into a folder
  • Two resonant multi-mode filters, each positionable pre or post waveshaper
  • Filter types: high-pass, low-pass, bell and notch
  • Two LFOs with six shapes including sample-and-hold
  • LFO sync modes: free, tempo sync and beat sync
  • Time Shape and Smooth controls for LFO timing
  • Available as VST3 and AU for Windows and macOS
03In depth

Wavetable Saturation and Sound Character

The saturation engine clips the input at 0dB and maps the signal onto a wavetable. A signal at full level sits at the far end of the wavetable, and quieter material moves toward its centre. Because the wavetable sets the shape of the output, changing the wavetable changes the character of the sound, from light warmth to aggressive grit.

The Saturation tab holds all wavetable engine controls together with master input and output levels, so you can set drive and output gain in one place.

Filters and LFO Modulation

Fusion includes two resonant multi-mode filters. Each can run before or after the waveshaper. In the pre position the filter changes how the waveshaper responds to the signal, while in the post position it shapes the tone of the distortion. Available types are high-pass and low-pass, plus bell and notch modes.

Two LFOs can each be assigned to a destination parameter. Available shapes include sine, triangle, sawtooth up and down, square and sample-and-hold. Sync modes let the LFO run freely, lock to the host tempo, or follow tempo and bar position, and a Smooth control limits how fast the LFO output can change.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperBLEASS
TypePlugin
CategoryDistortion
FormatsVST3, AU
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is BLEASS Fusion?

BLEASS Fusion is a distortion and saturation plugin that uses wavetables to waveshape audio. It includes two resonant filters and two LFOs for modulation.

Which formats and operating systems does BLEASS Fusion support?

Fusion is available in VST3 and AU formats. It runs on Windows 8 and later (64-bit) and on macOS 10.9 and later (64-bit only), including macOS 11 Big Sur and M1 processors.

Can I use my own wavetables in BLEASS Fusion?

Yes. The developer says custom wavetables can be imported by dropping a file into a folder. The plugin includes 58 wavetables to start with.

07Developer

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