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Thermal

Output

Where to get itAvailable from Outputoutput.com

Thermal is a dynamic, multi-stage distortion plugin that goes beyond typical distortion with an interactive XY control interface and layered processing engines. It offers 19 different analog and digital distortion algorithms across 3 stages, each with customizable filtering, effects, and stereo imaging capabilities. The plugin excels at easily experimenting with and dialing in new distorted sounds through its highly interactive design.

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Key Features

0119 analog and digital distortion algorithms across 3 stages
029 built-in effects (Bit Reducer, Chorus, Compressor, Filter, Flanger, Frequency Shifter, Phaser, Reverb, Stereo Delay)
03Interactive XY control for simultaneous macro adjustment
04Stage-specific filtering with LOW/HIGH crossover and REFILTER function
052 freely assignable clickable envelopes for modulation
06Macro system with bipolar/unipolar control and depth assignment
07Master section with HP/LP filter and compressor
08Stereo imaging with SIDES and WIDTH controls

Things to Try

  • 01Use SHAPE control to adjust wave shape acuteness and add more harmonics
  • 02Enable BAND SPLIT to set frequency range for each stage's distortion
  • 03Apply REFILTER to remove unwanted harmonics created by distortion and effects
  • 04Drag the XY CONTROL handle to move both macros simultaneously for interactive sound design
Formats
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