Disto is a faithful emulation of one of the best compressors: a Distressor* by Empirical Labs*.
It includes all the features of the original hardware unit plus some modern extensions like a Mid/Side encoding matrix for special processing of stereo signals.
Being the hardware unit mono (it processes only one audio channel), we included a couple of them, with the Mid/Side matrix around them.
The first (top) unit controls both channels when in stereo mode or the Mid component in Mid/Side mode.
The second unit (middle) is an active interface for Side in Mid/side mode only.
The third unit (bottom) extends the functions of the rack, by adding more features from another great unit from the same manufacturer.
This new version 3 (v.3) integrates the algorithm from previous Disto-S into the complete structure of Disto.
The menu at the bottom lets you pick one out of four (!) different algorithms that vastly extend the possibilities of the original hardware, giving Disto an almost endless range of possibilities to control dynamics in a creative, easy and pleasant way.
Select “Faithful” mode for the algorithm from Disto-S. Usual autogain feature makes comparing processed to dry signal easier, by keeping levels matched.
v.3 includes a new “range” option switch for the Hottitude control. Set it to “wide” for the original range or the other way for a narrow gain range and finer control on the headroom.
v.3 updates the VST versions to VST3, adds an Apple-silicon-native version, and a few improvements, including a better preset management system.
VST3 and AU are Apple-silicon-native while AAX is currently being tested, with the announced release of the Apple-silicon-native version of Pro Tools*.
Disto v.3 uses our new self-activating system for easy and immediate activation. Refer to included readme file.
Use the search field on top of this page, writing “Disto”, for overall instructions (from previous versions), examples, presets. See THIS post for instructions.
Disto v.3 is available NOW in the Webshop as a VST/AU/AAX for Windows and Mac OSX systems.
MSRP: 49.99$
It is a free upgrade for existing owners (they can simply download it from their user area).
A demo version is available for download (VST/AU/AAX for Windows and Mac OSX systems). It is fully functional for 14 days (see included readme file).
Get the demo version HERE
(UPDATED 18 Apr 2024 – Didn’t run in latest OSX versions)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Disto-S remains an active product, also with its AAX-DSP version, and is being included in the download. It was upgraded to the new activation system. *Company names, brands and product names are ownership of the respective owners.
You can now test the new AAX Apple-silicon-native version HERE
You can test Disto-S, AAX for Windows (includes DSP), with the new registration system HERE
You can test Disto-S, AAX for Mac Apple-silicon-native (includes DSP), with the new registration system HERE