Distinct!: Harmonic Saturation and Distortion Plugin by Kiive Audio

Distinct! has three mode buttons that set the type of saturation it produces. ODD generates third-order harmonics, which gives an edgier, grittier distortion. EVEN generates second-order harmonics for a smoother, richer tone. DIGT is a digital soft clipper, which the developer suggests is well suited to drums and mastering. This mode also adds some high mids to help the sound cut through.

The main Distort knob controls how much saturation or distortion is applied in the selected mode. Used at low settings, the plugin can warm up a sound, while higher settings push it toward fuzz bass tones, distorted vocal effects and aggressive synth textures.

The interface has seven knobs. HF adds up to 12 dB of presence and sheen, and LF adds up to 12 dB of low-end thump and thickness. Both sit before the distortion stage, so they change how the signal reacts to saturation.

The HPF knob is a simple high-pass filter that can cut content up to 420 Hz. The SAT knob adds extra saturation through a non-linear algorithm, so its result depends on the Distort and Input settings. Input and Output are clean gain controls for adjusting level going into and out of the plugin. The developer recommends experimenting with the SAT knob or starting with the included presets.