MULTIBAND DISTORTION · CROSSOVER · MODULATION
Switch between single-band distortion for full-spectrum processing and three-band multiband distortion with independent Low, Mid and High controls, adjustable crossovers, clipping and graphical modulation.
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FSW Distortion
Use Single Band to process the entire signal with one distortion engine, or switch to Multiband to shape Low, Mid and High independently. Both modes share the advanced distortion and modulation workflow.
01 / SINGLE BAND
Switch to Single Band to process the entire frequency spectrum through one distortion engine without crossover splitting. Choose the distortion type, set Drive and Level, and use Advanced and Modulation when further shaping is needed.
02 / MULTIBAND ENGINE
Choose Single Band to distort the full frequency range without crossovers, or Multiband to split audio into Low, Mid and High with a different distortion character in each band. Adjustable crossover points and slopes define where each band works.
03 / DISTORTION ENGINE
The distortion browser groups algorithms into practical families so you can move quickly from classic and character saturation to clipping, shaping, folding and digital processing. Each band can use its own algorithm, turning FSW Distortion into three independent processors inside one plugin.
04 / ADVANCED SHAPING
Advanced exposes the controls that define how the selected distortion behaves. Edit the transfer curve visually and refine Drive, Threshold, Ceiling, Shape, Symmetry, Bias, Mix, Output, Transient and Stereo Link for precise control over harmonic structure and dynamics.
05 / ENV MODULATION
Envelope modulation can follow the incoming signal and turn level or transient movement into modulation. Choose the source, define Amount, Attack, Release and Sensitivity, then drag the modulator to a compatible parameter for dynamic distortion that follows the performance rather than staying static.
06 / LFO MODULATION
LFO modulation adds cyclic movement to distortion parameters without leaving the main workflow. Choose a waveform, switch between synced and free timing, then control Rate, Amount and Phase while the graphical display shows the modulation shape in real time.
07 / OUTPUT & CLIP
The global section keeps gain staging simple after the multiband processor. Set Input, Mix and Output, choose oversampling, control the dry-phase behaviour and use the dedicated final Clip stage with Drive and Ceiling while monitoring input and output levels in real time.
08 / FSW DISTORTION
From subtle multiband saturation to heavily animated clipping and waveshaping, FSW Distortion is designed to keep complex processing accessible. The compact FSW interface keeps the spectrum, band controls, advanced shaping, modulation and final gain staging connected from top to bottom.
