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Cyberdrive: Multi-Module Distortion Plugin by United Plugins Free Download

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Cyberdrive is a distortion plugin from United Plugins that chains up to three distortion modules, offering 64 distortion types across eight categories, with filtering, gain compensation and effects modules.

VST3VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Cyberdrive is built around its Dist modules, which can be combined in up to three-module chains. Each module has a filter section with high-pass, low-pass and multiband crossovers, plus a dedicated Drive and Mix control with automatic gain compensation. The plugin covers a wide range of character, from analogue-style gear emulations to digital bit-crushing, wave-shaping and experimental freak distortions, and it includes a feedback module and an extensive set of FX modules.

Best for

  • Guitar amp and pedal tones
  • Bass distortion
  • Glitch and bit-crushed effects
  • Experimental sound design
  • Synth and drum saturation
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Distortion
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02Key features

What you get

  • Up to three distortion modules in a single chain
  • 64 distortion types across eight categories
  • Per-module filters with high-pass, low-pass and multiband crossovers
  • Gain-compensated Drive and Mix on each distortion
  • Feedback module with synced, millisecond and pitched delay modes
  • Drag-and-drop signal chain reordering
  • Randomization of sections or the entire plugin with undo
  • Automatic gain compensation between input and output
  • Resizable photorealistic graphical interface
  • Smart bypass and sleep mode when no processing is needed
03In depth

Distortion Models and Sound Character

Cyberdrive offers 64 distortion types across eight categories. Three categories focus on gear emulation: Classic for analogue hardware warmth, Pedal for guitar pedal character, and Amp for guitar and bass amplifiers.

Other categories cover more experimental territory. Modern includes dynamic distortions and wave-folding using multiband companders. Pixel provides bit-crushing, rate reduction and glitch effects, and Shape offers rectify and asymmetric clipping. Doom contains eight extreme custom distortions, while Freak explores ring modulation, FM and spectral processing.

The Control knob adjusts parameters unique to each model, so the character of each type can be shaped in detail.

Workflow, Routing and Feedback

Each distortion module has its own Drive and Mix, and the Order section lets you drag modules to reorder the signal chain or double-click to enable or disable them. Randomization can be applied to specific sections or the whole plugin, and changes can be undone.

The FEED module can send its output back into its own input or route other modules through its feedback path. It offers synced, millisecond and pitched delay modes for timing the feedback.

FX modules cover dynamics, tone, motion, profile and space. Motion includes chorus, flanger and tremolo, Profile includes cabinet simulation and metalizer, and Space includes reverb, delay and diffusion.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperUnited Plugins
TypePlugin
CategoryDistortion
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Cyberdrive support?

Cyberdrive is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems are supported?

Cyberdrive runs on Windows and macOS, both in 64-bit. On Windows it supports Windows 8, 10 and 11 with an Intel or AMD processor that supports SSE2. On macOS it requires 10.10 Yosemite or newer with an Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon CPU.

What do I need to use Cyberdrive?

You need a VST, VST3, AU or AAX compatible host. United Plugins states that no iLok, dongle or internet connection is required for activation, which uses license files.

Is there a trial version?

Yes. United Plugins offers a free 15-day unlimited trial that lets you use the plugin fully in your projects.

07Developer

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