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

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designing and improving this little piece of software
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## Contents:

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

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1. 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.

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2. 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

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3. 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).

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4. 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

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5. 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.

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6. 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`