Product Description

• The earth-shattering Big Distortion Engine Overview BDE is an epic distortion plugin featuring several distortion styles
• complimentary effects
• M/S and Frequency control over the distortion effect
• along with the world’s first user definable dynamic preservation control function
• allowing you to maintain the dynamic range of any signal while still applying a distortion effect. Distortion Styles BDE features 6 different distortion styles with each getting progressively more destructive. From Cherry Bomb to Nuke and everything in between
• BDE offers all the distortion styles you could ever hope for
• perfect for Hip Hop
• Rock
• and EDM music. Dynamic Distortion The world's first dynamic preservation function in a distortion
• allowing up to 96dB of dynamic control. Simply put
• if you want your reverb tail to sound distorted without raising its volume and altering the dynamics
• BDE is the right plugin for you. Easy To Use BDE has an auto leveling function
• allowing you to perfectly level out your signal in under 2 seconds. Simply click the detect button
• press play on the desired sound
• and click once again to lock in the perfect signal level for optimal use. Complete Control BDE features a band pass function allowing you to apply distortion to specific sections of frequency
• while keeping the rest of your signal clean. In addition
• there’s an M/S function allowing you to apply distortion across any aspect of the stereo field. If you want your sides distorted
• with the middle portion of your signal clean
• BDE has got you covered. Complimentary Effects Bit crushing
• downsampling
• compression
• color
• and filters
• BDE has a number of supplementary effects to help you quickly dial in the exact sound you want. Features 6 Destructive Distortion Modes – From subtle saturation to full-blown annihilation
• BDE delivers six distortion styles—Cherry Bomb
• Molotov
• Grenade
• Mortor
• Napalm and Nuke—tailored for Hip-Hop
• Rock
• and beyond. Dynamic Preservation Engine – The first distortion plugin with user-definable dynamic control—preserve up to 96dB of your source’s dynamic range while still applying intense distortion. Perfect for retaining reverb tails
• transients
• or expressive performance details. Auto-Leveling for Instant Setup – Nail the perfect input level in seconds with BDE’s auto-detect leveling. Just hit detect
• play your source
• and lock in optimal gain—no guesswork needed. Frequency-Focused Distortion – Target distortion to specific frequency ranges with a precise band-pass filter
• letting you saturate only what you want while leaving the rest untouched. Mid/Side Distortion Control – Apply distortion surgically to the center
• sides
• or full stereo field. Want clean mids with blown-out sides? BDE does it with ease. Bonus FX Suite – Includes bitcrushing
• downsampling
• compression
• color shaping
• and high/low pass filters—all designed to complement and enhance your distortion workflows. Flexible
• Musical Tone Design – Whether you're beefing up a bassline
• wrecking a vocal
• or adding bite to synths and drums
• BDE adapts to every creative context. Clean
• Creative Interface – Built for speed and experimentation
• BDE’s intuitive GUI puts power and precision at your fingertips—no distractions
• just results. Low CPU Footprint – Push your sessions further with minimal performance impact.   Mac macOS 15 down to macOS 12 Intel
• or Apple Silicon Memory: 2 GB RAM AU
• VST3 PC Windows 11 down to Windows 10 x64-compatible CPU Memory: 2 GB RAM AAX Native
•  AAX AudioSuite
• VST3

Additional Information

About the Plugin Alliance Swivel Audio BDE: Big Distortion Engine

Discover the distinctive sound and feel of the Plugin Alliance Swivel Audio BDE: Big Distortion Engine, a standout choice among Distortion.

Why Choose the Plugin Alliance Swivel Audio BDE: Big Distortion Engine?

• •Authentic Plugin Alliance craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Plugin Alliance's respected Distortion lineup

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