Distortion 1 mkII by Audiority analog-modeled distortion plugin interface

Distortion 1 mkII: Analog-Modeled Distortion Plugin by Audiority Free Download

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Distortion 1 mkII is an analog-modeled distortion effect plugin from Audiority, based on the BOSS DS-1 stompbox. It offers eight circuit types and tone, distortion, level and mix controls in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

Distortion 1 mkII is built around a simulation of the BOSS DS-1, a distortion stompbox introduced in the late 1970s that became part of the signature sound of many guitarists. The developer describes the pedal as one of the most known and most modified distortion pedals ever made. The plugin brings that character into a DAW as an effect, with pre and post gain stages, a noise gate and a mix control for blending the processed signal with the dry one. It runs on both Windows and macOS.

Best for

Guitar distortion
Vintage drive tones
Bass overdrive
Synth and drum saturation
Parallel distortion mixing

Developer: Audiority
Category: Distortion
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Analog-modeled simulation of the BOSS DS-1 distortion pedal
Independent Tone, Distortion and Level controls
Pre and Post Effect Gain stages
Mix control for blending dry and processed signal
Built-in noise gate
Eight different circuit types
Resizable interface
64-bit plugin in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Sound Character and Core Controls

The plugin centers on independent Tone, Distortion and Level controls, which let you shape the drive and the tonal balance of the output separately. Pre and Post Effect Gain stages set the amount of signal hitting the distortion stage and the level leaving it.

A Mix control blends the processed and unprocessed signal, which is useful for keeping some of the original attack or low end while adding grit. A Noise Gate helps tame hiss and noise when the distortion is pushed hard.

Circuit Types and Workflow

Distortion 1 mkII offers eight different circuit types, so you can switch between voicings without loading a new instance. The interface is resizable, which makes fine adjustments of the controls easier on larger or high-resolution screens.

The plugin is a 64-bit effect and is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX, covering most common DAW hosts.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Audiority
Type	Plugin
Category	Distortion
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats is Distortion 1 mkII available in?

Distortion 1 mkII is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It is a 64-bit plugin.

Which operating systems does Distortion 1 mkII support?

The plugin supports Windows and macOS. The macOS requirements list Intel Macs running OS X 10.8 or later and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 11.0 or later. The Windows requirements list Windows 7 or later. All versions are 64-bit only and will not run on 32-bit systems.

Does Distortion 1 mkII have a trial version?

Yes, a trial version is available.

What do I need to run Distortion 1 mkII?

You need a 64-bit host that supports one of the listed formats. The developer lists at least an Intel i5 processor or Apple M1 or higher, 2 GB of RAM and a screen resolution of 1024×768. The AAX version requires Pro Tools 11 or higher.