DistoFonic dual-band distortion engine
DistoFonic is a dual-band distortion plug-in with filter, distortion, EQ, dual-band processor and flexible input/output control. It is aimed at hardcore, gabber, drum&bass and Dubstep, but also adds character to guitars, synths and other sources where you want controlled aggression.
Key features
Dual-band control over distortion and low-end.
- 64-bit audio processing and distortion engine for precise, high-quality results.
- Distortion unit with 80 curves, 3 different operating modes and bit crusher, sample-rate converter and gate controls.
- Dynamic waveshaper with several shape forms, shape inverter, four dynamic shaping modes and shape-width control.
- 4-band equalizer dedicated to the Sub and Disto bands so you can sculpt each band separately.
- Sub/Disto-band processor to split the signal into sub and distortion bands with flexible split frequency and processing options.
- Filter unit featuring 31 filter types with controllable input drive, cutoff, resonance, transition speed and left/right filter type balance.
- Input unit to manage input volume, saturation and DC offset before the distortion stages.
- Output unit with pan, saturation, dry/wet balance, three clipper/limiter modes with auto make-up, output gain and oversampling control.
Curious? You can always try the limited FREE version from the downloads section before purchasing an unlimited FULL licence.
Latest version highlights
Highlights based on the official version 1.1 changelog
DistoFonic Version 1.1 limited FREE/unlimited FULL (2026-05-08)
- Standalone unleashed - DistoFonic breaks free from the DAW and is now available as a standalone application on macOS and Windows, ready for raw sound design sessions and live destruction
- Next-level distortion engine - Re-engineered for maximum impact: improved stability, tighter curve handling, and optimized internals deliver a faster, more aggressive, and rock-solid distortion workflow
- Precision under pressure - Advanced curve processing with controlled value handling keeps your signal powerful, stable, and always within the optimal audible range - even under extreme settings
- FULL Expanded filter arsenal - New State Variable filters (Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass, Band-Stop) give you surgical control to carve, shape, and push your sound exactly where it needs to hit
- EQ reworked for impact - Punchier lows, cleaner mids, and sharper highs - dialed in for EDM, hardcore, and high-energy electronic production
- Auto make-up for the clipper - Smart gain compensation keeps your levels locked while you push the clipper harder - no more manual balancing, just pure workflow speed
- Gabber DNA injected - The new "Gabber Heritage" curve and "Gabber Mayhem Drive" preset deliver uncompromising oldschool energy straight to your signal chain
- Preset firepower expanded - A powerful collection of new and reworked presets, from subtle drive to full-scale sonic destruction; including "Reforge" presets to instantly modernize and revive your tracks
- Final polish - Visual refinements and usability improvements for an even smoother, distraction-free experience
Items marked with FULL are available in the unlimited FULL version.
Interface
A clean, earth-shaking sub and as much mid/high distortion as you want. All thanks to true dual-band control in one UI.
DistoFonic shows distortion, filter, dual-band EQ, band processor and I/O controls in a clear layout, so you can quickly balance clean low-end against aggressive upper-band distortion.
Version & platform support
DistoFonic 1.1
DistoFonic version 1.1 is the latest release, providing the full dual-band distortion engine and processing chain as described above.
- 64-bit audio signal processing throughout the plug-in.
- Designed for hardcore, gabber, industrial, crossbreed, DnB, and extreme electronic music production.
- Available for macOS and Windows in common plug-in formats (VST, AU, VST3) and as Standalone Application.
Resources
Manual and additional files.
Download the user manual and additional resources to get the most out of DistoFonic.
Get DistoFonic
Control your subs while destroying everything above.
Start with the limited FREE DistoFonic build from the downloads page and see how dual-band distortion
fits into your workflow.
When you're ready to purchase the unlimited FULL version, please visit our shop.