Vocal Distortion is an effects plugin from AIR Music Technology for adding saturation and distortion to vocal tracks, from subtle warmth to heavy overdrive. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.
Vocal Distortion is built for producers who want more character in a vocal. Light settings can add warm, vintage-style coloration in the manner of a classic mic preamp, while higher drive produces a dramatic overdriven sound. The plugin is aimed at vocal processing, where a single effect can move a voice from clean to gritty without a long signal chain. Its filter section gives control over which frequencies are pushed into distortion.
The plugin covers a wide span of drive, from subtle saturation that adds warmth to a distorted effect with clear grit. Developer AIR Music Technology positions it as a single tool for adding character whenever a vocal needs it.
Low drive settings suit a polished lead that needs body and presence. Higher settings suit vocal chops, lo-fi textures or aggressive hooks where the distortion is meant to be heard as part of the sound.
Vocal Distortion includes separate high-pass and low-pass filters on both the input and output stages. Each filter offers three selectable slopes, so you can shape which frequencies reach the distortion stage and which are kept in the final output.
Filtering the input lets you limit low-end mud or sibilance before it is driven, while output filtering helps tame harshness after distortion has been added.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | AIR Music Technology |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Vocal Processing |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Free trial | Yes |
Vocal Distortion is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.
You need a VST 2 or 3, AU or AAX compatible host. On Mac, macOS 12 through 15 is required, and on Windows, Windows 10 or 11. Both platforms need 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended) and a dual-core 2.5GHz CPU.
Yes. An internet connection is required to authorise the software.
Yes, Vocal Distortion offers a trial.
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