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Devastor is D16 Group's Multiband Distortion from their SilverLine collection of plug-in effect units. Devastor consists of three blocks: dynamic-gain module, diode-clipper distortion and three filter sections. Each of the filters can process the signal before or after the diode-clipper. The filters are not the peaking EQ type which are used in classic multiband distortion They are like those found in analog synthesizers (low pass, high pass, band pass and band reject)- with adjustable resonance and cutoff. As a result, Devastor has a completely unique sound and a host of Factory Presets to prove it.

Devastor can be used to distort and enhance a wide range of sounds - From full-on acid synth sounds to guitar fuzz or analog amp with combo speaker. It can even be used with drums to make them sound more dirty and dynamic. Devastor isn't just good at creating distorted monster sounds. It can also be used subtlety to improve the timbre and character of more gentle sounds. Reducing the preamp gain, increasing the threshold and selecting a soft-knee for the dynamics will bring out more warmth and detail in a sound without introducing distortion.
D16 Group Devastor Multiband Distortion (VST/AU) Software Download

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  • Extremely effective diode-clipper emulation
  • Analog-like filters
  • Dynamics flattener
  • Presets organized into groups
  • MIDI learn function
  • Pre/post processing mode for each filter
  • 64-bit Internal processing
  • Low aliasing output

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PC
  • OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
  • CPU: 1.5 Ghz with SSE (Multicore system 2.0 Ghz recommended)
  • RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
  • Software: VST host (32bit or 64bit)
Mac
  • OS: 10.6.x or 10.7.x
  • CPU: Intel based 1.5 Ghz (2.0 Ghz recommended)
  • RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
  • Software: AU or VST host (32bit or 64bit)
  • Note: This is not a standalone program so you need a host application to use it.

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