Arturia

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Dist COLDFIRE from Arturia is an all-in-one distortion effect that ranges from subtle mix-enhancing saturation, to dual-engine custom crunch, to unrestrained sonic destruction. Combine analog and digital algorithms with deep modulation and customization to unearth near-infinite distortion possibilities for any sound. Pair up any of the 11 distortion types, from emulated tube heat to icy digital bit crush, to customize your routing, sprinkle in some modulation and forge sonic carnage that's totally your own. Create resonant metallic melodies, introduce artificial harmonic reflections and trigger wildly destructive feedback loops.

Go beyond conventional distortion and get creative with Dist COLDFIRE’s dual-engine architecture. Swap static sound processing for distortion that evolves, flickers, and dances to your tune. Dist COLDFIRE comes armed with six assignable custom modulation slots, 16-step sequencing, envelope following and much more. Simple enough to create exciting dual distortion effects in just a few easy clicks, but flexible enough to become totally immersed in destructive sound design, Dist COLDFIRE strikes the balance between quick-fire plug-in and deep processing powerhouse.
Arturia Dist COLDFIRE (Download)
Arturia Dist COLDFIRE (Download)

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  • Distortion algorithms with specific controls including Tape, Tube, Transistor, Transformer, Rectifier, Germanium, Force, Bit Crusher, Bit Inverter, Wavefolder and Waveshaper
  • Hidden Advanced control panel for in-depth sound design
  • Routing options include Series, Parallel, Stereo, Mid/Side, Band Split
  • Routing balance slider to blend Distortions A & B, with real-time visualizer
  • Pre or Post 3-mode Dynamics module: Compressor, Multiband, Limiter
  • Feedback module
  • 6-mode Pre Filter per distortion engine, including Comb Filtering
  • 2-band Post Filter per distortion engine
  • 6 assignable modulation slots, each with 4 modes: LFO, Fiction, Follower, 16-Step
  • Sequencer
  • A/B comparison
  • Oversampling

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  • Built-in presets: Over 150
  • Distortion engines: 2
  • Distortion algorithms: 11
  • Routing options: 5
  • Dynamics module: Pre or Post 3-mode
  • Modulation slots: 6

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