Disperser by Kilohearts effect plugin interface

Disperser: Phase-Dispersion Transient Effect by Kilohearts Free Download

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Disperser is an effect plugin from Kilohearts that smears high-energy transients through space and time without changing the gain of the sound. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

Disperser is a filter-category effect from Kilohearts. Its phase dispersion rotates the phases of a signal, which spreads sharp attacks across time and can produce frequency sweeps. At moderate settings it works as a different approach to transient shaping, and at extreme settings it becomes a sound-design effect. The plugin can be used as a standard VST or AU effect, or as a snapin inside the Kilohearts hosts Multipass and Snap Heap.

Best for

Kick drum shaping
Hi-hat transient control
Synthetic wet basses
Frequency sweep effects
Crest factor control

Developer: Kilohearts
Category: Filters
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Smears high-energy transients through space and time
Shapes peaks and crest factor without changing gain
Phase rotation can create frequency sweeps
Usable as a standard VST3, VST2, AU or AAX plugin
Works as a snapin inside Multipass and Snap Heap
Free trial available

03In depth

Transient Shaping and Sound Design Uses

Kilohearts describes Disperser as a way to shape the peaks and crest factor of a signal without altering its gain. Applied gently, it can make kicks sound boomier, hi-hats snappier or the attack of a sound more controlled, depending on how the transients are spread.

Pushed to extreme settings, the developer positions Disperser as a creative effect for synthetic wet basses and other unusual textures. Because the effect works through phase rotation rather than level change, it can reshape a sound's character while keeping its loudness largely the same.

Using Disperser as a Standard Plugin or Snapin

Disperser works as a regular VST3, VST2, AU or AAX effect in any compatible DAW. Kilohearts also packages it as a snapin, so it can be combined with other effects inside Multipass or Snap Heap. That lets producers chain Disperser with additional processing for more complex patches and effect racks.

A free trial is available, which is useful for checking compatibility with your operating system and DAW before purchasing.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Kilohearts
Type	Plugin
Category	Filter
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Disperser used for?

Disperser is used for transient shaping at moderate settings and for creative sound design at extreme settings. Kilohearts cites boomy kicks, snappy hi-hats and synthetic wet basses as examples.

Which formats and operating systems does Disperser support?

Disperser is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats and runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Disperser?

You need a CPU of 2 GHz or faster, at least 1 GB of memory, and a DAW that supports VST 2, VST 3, AAX or Audio Unit plugins. Kilohearts recommends keeping your OS up to date, and a free trial is available to test compatibility.

What is a snapin?

A snapin is a Kilohearts plugin that can be used as a regular VST or AU plugin or inside the Multipass and Snap Heap hosts, where it can be combined with other effects.