Disto::Fx (Dirty Sound Destructor)
Version 1.7.1 FREE
Date: 2022-09-23
© DistoCore 2013-2022

Contents:

1. Disclaimer
2. Latest Information/Changelog
3. System Requirements
4. About
5. Technologies Utilized
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Disclaimer

The DistoCore audio plug-ins are provided to the user 'as is' with no warranty of any kind.
The "DistoCore Team" takes no responsibility for any loss or damage,
which may occur as a result of using the DistoCore audio plug-ins/software.
By using this software you are agreeing to these terms of use.


Latest Information/Changelog

Version 1.7.1 (2022-09-23):

• GUI and usability improvements
• preset and distortion drop-down lists selection is now devided into corresponding sub-menus
• improved audio processing pipeline
• fixed stereo panning for input signals
• refreshed factory presets
• cosmetic bug fixes
 
Version 1.7.0 (2022-02-04):

• Disto::FX is now available as VST3 version for both MacOS and Windows
• new hard limiter with controllable threshold level
• phaser tempo-sync. knob allows users to synchronize phaser-rate with host tempo
• new contrast-rich displays for user-friendly distortion curve and audio wave-form vizualisation
• Low-Pass/Hi-Pass filter frequency display
• improved distortion curve processing functions
• improved noise-gate algorithm
• audio-signal flow optimization and pipeline improvements
• refreshed factory presets
• cosmetic bug fixes
 
Version 1.6.2 (2021-10-01):

• new distortion curve and factory preset by Kielce Terror Squad
• fixed programs initialization
• cosmetic bug fixes
 
Version 1.6.1 (2020-12-23):

• fixed distortion curves quantization noise
• fixed distortion polarization option
• added improved filter unit input drive algorithm
 
Version 1.6.0 (2020-11-13):

• GUI and usability improvements
• drop-down list for filter and distortion selection
• tooltips for all GUI control elements
• new "waveshape" distortion FX mode
• added new distortion curves
• added new filters
• improved in/out saturation algorithms
• performance optimization
• refreshed factory presets
• cosmetic bug fixes
 
Version 1.5.0 (2018-05-04):

• new distortion curve editor for designing custom distortion-shapes
• distortion curve processing options allows users restoring, smoothing curve and zero crossings and adding noise to custom curve
• new CSV import/export for custom distortion-shapes
• new polarisation option for dynamic shaper unit
• new scope tab for visualizing input/output signal with zoom and freeze options
• stereo/mono mix or mono channel input mode switch
• improved ring modulator with 5 different anti-alias waveforms
• distortion engine optimization
• refreshed factory presets
• GUI redesign
• cosmetic bug fixes
 
Version 1.4.0 (2016-11-04):

• new dynamic shaper for distortion curve tuning and optimization
• 3 different shape forms for dynamic shaping
• dynamic shape inverter + 4 dynamic shaping modes
• new hard limiter, pan and dry/wet controls
• new and reworked factory presets
• improved filter engine with input drive and transition type selection
• improved distortion engine
• improved ring modulator with different waveforms
• improved bypass
• GUI redesign
• value displays for all FX parameters
• cosmetic bug fixes
 
Version 1.3.4 (2016-07-26):

• drop-down list for presets
 
Version 1.3.3 (2016-07-11):

• fix for FL Studio: enable default parameter automation
• improved presets browser
 
Version 1.3.2 (2016-02-28):

• fixed high pitched noise issue if working with 44.1 kHz sampling rate or lower
 
Version 1.3.1 (2016-01-29):

• cosmetic bug fixes
 
Version 1.3.0 (2015-12-04):

• MAC OSX AU/VST and Windows VST versions available
• GUI redesign
• fixed preset loading/saving issues
• improved preset access
• improved on/off units
• cosmetic bug fixes
 
Version 1.2.1 (2015-10-01):

• cosmetic bug fixes
• improved filter transitions
• max. level limiter
 
Version 1.2.0 (2015-07-29):

• parameter smoothing
• 3-Band EQ
• fixed GUI crashes
 
Version 1.1.0 (2015-01-24):

• input signal DC offset
• dedicated factory preset for DC offset control
• fixed memory leaks
 
Version 1.0.0 (2014-12-25):

• 64-bit audio processing engine
• distortion LUT unit with extra gate/loudness/bypass and unique powerful DistoCore distortion curves
• linear, cosine, cubic and hermite LUT interpolation modes
• filter unit including band-pass, band-stop and 12/24 dB HP/LP filters
• ring modulator
• phaser FX
• DC Bassdrum::Murda based GUI with fancy knobs/indicators
• 56 built-in dirty distortion presets focused on hardcore kickdrum processing
Testers:
Buła, I:Gor, Koney Industrial, The Reaper (AAR), Stinger (CSR), Tripped and The Destroyer
 


System Requirements:

WINDOWS PC:
Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64-bit) + modern Intel or AMD CPU
Disto::Fx is provided as 32-bit and 64-bit DLL versions.
Disto::Fx is provided as 64-bit VST3 version.

macOS:
OS X 10.9 or later + modern CPU (Sandy Bridge or newer recommended)
Disto::Fx is provided only as 64-bit bundle version.

Disto::Fx is not a standalone product, it requires a VST2/VST3 or an AU compatible host software.
It is compatible with nearly all Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs).


About

DistoCore team:
Buła: C++ Code, GFX, Concept & Idea
I:Gor: Concept & Idea

Contact email:
distocore@gmail.com

KVR Audio:
KVR DistoCore developer

Facebook:
DistoCore on Facebook



Technologies Utilized

DistoCore audio plug-ins "Bazz::Murda" and "Disto::FX" use the following technologies, SDKs and frameworks:

· VST and VST3 are technologies and trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
· Audio Unit is a technology and trademark of Apple Computers, Inc.
· WDL-OL: Enhanced version of Cockos IPlug/WDL by Oli Larkin
· C++ DSP library written by Vinnie Falco.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1) How to install this audio plug-in?

Windows Installer:
Execute the windows executable and follow the wizard.
The default install directory is:
"C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3" as recommended by Steinberg.

Windows ZIP Package:
Simply unzip and copy the content to your VSTPlugIns host's directory.

macOS PKG Installer:
Double-click the package and follow the wizard to install the Audio-Unit, VST and VST3 files.

macOS Audio Unit ZIP Package:
Simply unzip and copy the Audio-Unit AU [*.component] content to:
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components
or
~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components

macOS VST ZIP Package:
Simply unzip and copy the VST [*.vst] content to:
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST
or
~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST

macOS VST3 ZIP Package:
Simply unzip and copy the VST3 [*.vst3] content to:
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3
or
~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3