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7 Best Free Distortion VST Plugins for Music Producers Distortion is one of those effects that can have a use in any recording or music production setting. Even if you aren’t particularly into brash and dirty sounds, distortion plugins will have value for warming up sounds and introducing a bit of analog-style tone and response to your.
These are some free distortion VST plugins that are practical and can be used as your regular distortion VST. There is no particular order, each free distortion VST plugin has its own characteristics and sounds good.
- FuzzPlus 3 by Audio Damage (VST/AU for 32 bit & 64 bit Windows & Mac)
- Disto FX Free by Distocore (VST/AU for 32 bit & 64 bit Windows & Mac)
- Temper by Creative Intent (VST/AU for 32 bit & 64 bit Windows & Mac)
- DoubleToner by Rebel Audio (VST for 32 bit & 64 bit Windows)
- Dystroyed by Damaged (VST/AU for 32 bit & 64 bit Windows & Mac)
FuzzPlus 3
FuzzPlus 3 is one of the best free distortion VST plugins, best for adding extra harmonics to 808s and bass sounds to add crunch to the guitars and leads. FuzzPlus 3 is developed by Audio Damage, the same team that developed free compressor Rough Rider.
This free distortion VST is based on a fuzz pedal model, it features a new filter, a self-feedback, and a modern usable graphical user interface gives it a feel of the commercial VST plugin, it is also available for iOS.
Download: FuzzPlus3 by Audio Damage(Available for Windows & Mac, 32-bit, 64 bit, VST, AU)
Disto FX Free
Disto Fx Free is a free distortion VST plugin by Distocore, especially aimed to completely smash any audio in processes. It has multiple effects built-in one plugin gives you the flexibility to shape the sound according to your taste. This free VST plugin is made for hard EDM genres like Dubstep, Hardstyle, DnB, Gabber, etc.
Disto Fx Free has multi-effects including eight filters, Ring Modulor with five Ring Modulation shapes, 30+ distortion curves with bit crusher, 3 different Shape Forms plus 4 dynamic shaping modes. It also has the three-band equalizer, two saturation units, one can be used in the input section, and one for the output section.
Download: Disto Fx Free(Available for Windows & Mac, 32-bit, 64 bit, VST, AU)
Temper
Temper by Creative Intent is a free distortion VST plugin that does not claim to emulate any vintage distortion units rather it is a digital distortion VST that has its unique ways to distort the audio in a digital way. It features Phase Distortion which will creatively mangle the sounds.
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The saturation gives you warm sounding recognizable saturation sound that does not emulate any analog gear, the filter has a lowpass capability with resonance and the feedback to increase the intensity of the tonal characters of the sound. Use it on synth basses, 808s, guitars, and leads.
Download: Temper by Creative Intent(Available for Windows & Mac, 32-bit, 64 bit, VST, AU)
DoubleToner
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DoubleToner by Rebel Audio is a free distortion VST plugin which is available for only Windows users, unfortunately, as the plugin has the potential to shape the tones of any sounds. Make some subtle tonal changes or destroy the sound or make it unrecognizable, it has the ability to do it all.
The DoubleToner works on the dual-quad-band distortion concept feature two independent distortion units both having a high and low filter, so you get four filters to play individually and your creativity is the only limit. The crossfader is useful to mix the filters and distortion to your taste. They also have another distortion plugin called OverToner which also a nice free plugin you can try.
Download: DoubleToner by Rebel Audio(Available for Windows, 32-bit, 64 bit, VST)
Dystroyed
Dystroyed by Damaged is a very straightforward free distortion VST plugin has everything you need to distort any audio you process with this plugin. Dystroyed can be used for creative sound design as it features several elements that are helpful in sound designing purposes.
The Distression knob is used for the main distortion, addition to distortion function, dystroyed also have the bit crushing feature makes it also very useful bit-crusher VST plugin, sample reduction, sample rate envelope makes it more tweakable little plugin.
Download: Dystroyed by Damaged(Available for Windows & Mac, 32-bit, 64 bit, VST, AU)
Lots of people are obsessed with the ‘warmth’ of analog studio gear. Sure—it sounds fuller, more human, more present.
But these days, modeling technology has become really good at simulating the effects of analog circuitry. Our computers and DAW apps are powerful enough to handle these VST workhorses.
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So forget about spending tons of money on analog gear.
Here’s 7 VSTs (for both PC and Mac) that will give you that sweet analog warmth.
- SGA1566 Tube Preamp
- TDR Slick EQ
- Ace Amp
- Molot Compressor
- Voxengo Tube Amp
- MJUC jr. Compressor
- Softube Saturation Knob
What’s all the analog fuss about?
Ok, so what does analog circuitry do to your sound? What’s everyone so obsessed about?
What people like about analog sound are the quirks and imperfections.
So when people talk about ‘warm analog sound’ they’re referring to:
- Subtle distortion and drive
- Harmonic distortion
- Tape Saturation
- Vacuum tubes
- Preamps
What these processes do to your sound is often hardly noticeable. That’s what the magic’s about—you won’t hear them, but they’ll make a huge difference in how your track sounds and feels.
The cumulative effect of analog processes is what people are gushing about.
1. SGA1566 Tube Preamp
Shattered Glass Audio’s SGA 1566 gives you a single channel vintage tube preamp. The whole circuit is simulated in real time to get you that authentic analog sound.
Use the SGA 1566 as a saturation compressor to boost the warmth of your track. Or add a bit of grit with the tube overdrive.
The newest version is also lighter on your CPU––so no computer freak outs!!
Download the SGA 1566 for free here.
2. TDR Slick EQ
“This little guy sounds amazing” –Dave Pensado
The TDR Slick EQ is a sleek easy-to-use three-band EQ that gives you amazing sound—like all Tokyo Dawn Records plugins.
Warm up your sound by choosing a non-linear option under Output Stage. That’ll add subtle harmonic distortion and texture.
Download the TDR SlickEQ for free here.
3. Ace Amp
Ace Amp—another Shattered Glass Audio creation—is based on classic 1950s style tube amps.
Control the input, volume, feedback, output. Choose between three resampling options.
This amp plugin has simple controls and doesn’t eat up your CPU.
Hot Tip: Try it on vocals for a cool aesthetic effect.
Download the Ace for free here.
4. Molot Compressor
Vladg’s Molot is a compressor with character. Even the vintage Soviet look is on point.
Molot will give your sound interesting color. I recommend reading the manual to learn how to tune it properly—it’s worth the read.
Download Molot for free here.
5. Voxengo Tube Amp
Voxengo’s Tube Amp gives you warm overdrive, fuzzy distortion and everything in between.
It imitates tube overdrive in the style of single-tube mic preamps.
Hot Tip: Use the low-pass filter to imitate the texture of lower-quality tubes.
Download Voxengo’s Tube Amp for free here.
6. MJUC jr. Compressor
Klanghelm’s MJUC jr. compressor is simple and elegant.
Use it for smooth compression or a heavier pumping effect. MJUC jr. is based on vintage compressors of the 1960s––it even looks like one.
Flip the ‘Time Constants’ switch to choose between slow, fast and auto. This changes the attack and release time. It affects other parts of the circuitry too, giving you interesting analog-style saturation.
Download the MJUC jr. for free here.
7. Softube Saturation Knob
This Saturation Knob is one the best free analog emulation plugins out there. Even Dave Pensado gives it two thumbs up!
Use it anywhere to add some character and distortion. Drag it on your vocal track to add shimmer.
The great thing about this one is how simple it is: literally one knob and a switch. Change the switch setting to choose between the kind of distortion you’ll get.
Download the Softube Saturation Knob for free here.
Fake It Till Ya Make It
These effects are the missing ingredient in your digital sound.
The key with analog emulation is to avoid overdoing it. Bring in the effect until you hear it, then dial it back a notch. It’ll still make a huge difference. Your sound will be fuller and warmer.
Use these plugins and people will be asking for your studio secrets in no time.
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