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Distortion reshapes the waveform so louder samples are compressed toward a rounded ceiling. This adds harmonics, turning a clean sound into saturation or grit. Sonic uses a smooth saturation curve and oversampling to reduce some unwanted high-frequency artifacts.
Drive ranges from 0 to 100%. Higher drive pushes more of the waveform into saturation and strengthens the harmonics. At 0%, the shaping curve is neutral.
Mix blends the clean and distorted paths. 0% is dry and 100% is fully shaped. A moderate mix preserves some of the original attack while adding texture.
Try 20% drive and 25% mix for gentle color. The default 55% / 70% is much stronger. For an aggressive texture, raise drive first, then bring mix back down until detail returns.
Distortion is nonlinear: its result depends on the input level, so a loud track can sound more affected than a quiet one at the same setting. Heavy settings can sound harsh and compress dynamics. Peak protection may reduce overall output after processing.
No. It is a general saturation effect, without a specific amplifier, speaker-cabinet or microphone model.
Upload your audio or try the sample, adjust the controls above, then click Apply effects. Select Original and Result to compare. Change the settings and apply again to revise. Every revision starts from the untouched original, and Download WAV saves the latest applied version. The player’s Volume control changes only listening volume.