Acid Distortion
by Kreuzberg Audio · Distortion · Acid distortion
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A free one-knob distortion for acid basslines, with an asymmetric three-stage tube-style circuit.
A dynamic mid boost at 1.5 kHz follows the input, with 2x oversampling.
Best for: Bass, Keys & Synths. Genres: Electronic & EDM.
Keywords: single knob, bass, oversampling, tube, free, beginner-friendly, dynamic, inspired by, low latency, minimal controls, mixing, single-band, warm.
What it does
Acid Distortion is a free, one-knob distortion tuned for 303-style lines.
- Distortion: asymmetric, three-stage, tube-style.
- Dynamic EQ: a mid boost at 1.5 kHz driven by an envelope follower.
- Quality: 2x oversampling against aliasing.
- Control: one knob for drive, aggression and warmth; low latency.
Source: Kreuzberg Audio product page
When to use it
A quick way to add bite to acid lines.
Where to buy
- Kreuzberg Audio: Free
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