Disto::Fx Dirty Sound Destructor
Disto::Fx is an audio multi-FX plug-in with filter, ring modulator, distortion, phaser, EQ and flexible input/output control. It’s designed for hardcore, gabber, drum&bass and dubstep, but it will also give guitars, synths and drums a unique, crispy edge.
Key features
Multi-stage distortion and filtering for extreme sound design.
- Dedicated Filter FX section with multiple filter types, controllable cutoff, resonance, input drive and transition speed.
- Modulation FX unit with ring modulator (0-4000 Hz), several modulation shapes and a phaser with tempo-sync support.
- Flexible distortion section with up to 80 distortion curves, bit crusher, sample-rate reducer and gate controls.
- Dynamic waveshaper offering different shape forms, shape inverter, several dynamic shaping modes and width control.
- Hardcore bass unit with old-bass removal and powerful low-frequency booster on the PRO version.
- 3-band equalizer plus final HP/LP filters (dump/expand) with visual feedback in the PRO version.
- I/O control for input saturation and DC offset, pan, dry/wet balance, clipper/limiter mode and output level.
- Oversampling up to 8× in PRO for cleaner high-frequency processing.
- Generous preset library for quick starting points in both FREE and PRO editions.
Explore the FREE version in the downloads section. When you’re ready for the complete feature set, upgrade to PRO.
Latest version highlights
Highlights based on the official version 1.8 changelog
Disto::Fx Version 1.8 FREE/PRO (2026-04-05)
- Standalone power unlocked - Disto::Fx is now available as a standalone application on macOS and Windows
- PRO Fixed a VST3 parameter warning by correctly normalizing the default value of the "Distortion Post-Filter Process" parameter
- Refined distortion engine - Improved stability, enhanced curve handling, and internal optimizations deliver a more reliable and responsive distortion experience
- Smarter processing under the hood - Improved parameter handling and full VST3 compliance ensure cleaner integration across hosts
- PRO Expanded filter section - New State Variable filters (Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass and Band-Stop) are now included, providing greater tonal control straight out of the box
- Reworked EQ for tighter lows, clearer mids, and sharper highs - optimized for EDM and hardcore
- Enhanced safety & precision - Improved distortion curve processing with controlled value handling ensures stable operation while keeping your signal within the optimal audible range
- Improved workflow - Upgraded drop-down controls and UI refinements make sound design faster and more intuitive
- Added new distortion curve "Gabber Heritage" with the "Gabber Mayhem Drive" preset, delivering classic oldschool gabber character
- Fresh preset arsenal - New and reworked presets provide instant inspiration: from subtle warmth to full-on hardcore destruction
- Various minor cosmetic fixes and improvements
- FREE version available for evaluation.
- PRO version is available from our shop.
Items marked with PRO are available in the PRO version.
Interface
All stages of your distortion chain in a single view.
The Disto::Fx interface exposes filter, modulation, distortion, hardcore bass, EQ and I/O control panels in one compact window, so you can dial in extreme tones quickly.
Get Disto::Fx
Try the FREE version, unlock all features with PRO.
Download the FREE version from the downloads page and see how Disto::Fx fits into your distortion chains. If you like it, you can purchase a PRO licence.