Analog Obsession
Zupaa
Zupaa by Analog Obsession is a classic fuzz stompbox emulation featuring a thick and fat sound. It closely follows the original circuit schematic with real matched components for authentic tone.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
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Fanan Team
Ymer
Ymer is a powerful band distortion plugin by Fanan Team that adds massive coloration and unique analog dirt by boosting a selected frequency band to its peak.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
Martinheterjag
Wave folder
Wave folder is a free waveshaping distortion plugin inspired by west coast modular synths such as Buchla and Serge, offering a unique approach to creating rich harmonic content starting from simple waveforms.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
GMH Audio
Wave Destroyer
Wave Destroyer by GMH Audio is a versatile distortion plugin offering a wide tonal palette with independent pre and post EQ control. It adapts from subtle saturation to intense distortion.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
Saschart
TwinCrusher
TwinCrusher by Saschart is a free two-band distortion plugin offering separate gain and drive controls for high and low frequencies, plus a round knob to smooth the sound and reduce aliasing.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
Soifer Sound
TripleDrive
TripleDrive by Soifer Sound is a versatile multiband distortion plugin featuring multiple distortion types, input/output filters, and a three-band EQ for precise tone shaping.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
Ourafilmes
TNT
TNT by Ourafilmes is a Distortion and Saturation plugin designed for versatile audio processing, especially drums, FX, and bass. It offers both single band and multi-band versions, with mono and stereo components.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
EXE Consulting
Tiny Dist
Tiny Dist by EXE Consulting is a single-channel distortion pedal emulator designed for guitar and bass guitar. It offers calibrated input control optimized for high signal levels.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
AXP
SoftDrive GV
SoftDrive GV is a free virtual-analog VST plugin that models the classic Marshall Guv'nor and Guv'nor GV-2 Plus guitar distortion pedals, capturing their iconic solid-state distortion sound.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
AcmeBarGig
Scar Unlimited
Scar Unlimited by AcmeBarGig is a versatile distortion plugin that routes four selectable frequency bands through individual 12AX7 tube emulations with separate bias controls for flexible overdrive shaping.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
Blue Lab Audio
Saturate
Saturate by Blue Lab Audio is a straightforward saturation plugin that applies waveform clipping to create distortion effects without emulating specific hardware.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
Semantic Audio
SAFEDistortion
SAFEDistortion by Semantic Audio is a semantic distortion plugin that lets users load settings by typing descriptive words to shape the timbre of their audio. It analyzes and adapts to the input sound for unique distortion effects.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
Valdemar Erlingsson
Rodent
Rodent is a free Windows VST2 plugin that emulates the classic ProCo Rat distortion pedal, featuring selectable aftermarket mods.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
ViatorDSP
Rift Clipper
Rift Clipper by ViatorDSP is a band splitter distortion plugin that lets you isolate and distort the high band of your signal while leaving the low band untouched. Simplify your bass processing workflow with this efficient effect plugin.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
Shuttleplug
Rectula
Rectula by Shuttleplug is a free VST2 degrader and distortion effect for Windows that offers smooth, non-harsh distortion without bit-crushing. Its unlabeled controls tweak multiple parameters simultaneously for creative sound shaping.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
REMS
RDistortion
RDistortion by REMS is a free multimode distortion plugin featuring five types of distortion and integrated high pass and low pass filters for versatile sound shaping.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
Analog Obsession
PEDALz
PEDALz by Analog Obsession is a versatile 5 in 1 drive pedal plugin offering five distinct overdrive models with comprehensive tone shaping controls.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
ViatorDSP
Overdrive Pedal
Overdrive Pedal by ViatorDSP is a free guitar overdrive effect plugin available in VST2 format for Windows and OSX.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
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