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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about AIR Distortion.

Software and compatibility

  • The AIR Vocal Distortion plugin has a known bug preventing activation in standalone mode, requiring reliance on other effects until a fix is available.

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  • Some users needed to manually copy files for the plugin to appear, and encountered issues like the absence of a proper UI, indicating a broken state.

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Value and pricing

  • Despite claims of free access post-registration, some users find the plugin only purchasable on Air Music Tech's old site, priced at $59.99 on platforms like Plug-in Boutique and PluginFox.

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User experience

  • Registration issues can prevent access to free plugins; re-registering with the same email on both the device and website may be necessary for resolution.

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Use cases and applications

  • AIR Distortion can sound too fizzy; reducing sample rate in AIR Lo-fi helps achieve a more organic, less digital sound.

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  • Adding a low pass filter post-distortion helps mitigate fuzziness, making the effect more suitable for gritty vocal styles.

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  • Re-amping through a guitar/bass amp and recording back onto a new track can enhance the organic quality of vocals distorted with AIR plugins.

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Features and functionality

  • Combining AIR Distortion with parallel processing or using it on duplicated tracks can improve tonal balance and reduce unwanted frequency build-up.

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Comparisons

  • Users often recommend Soundtoys Decapitator for more versatile and effective vocal distortion, citing its superior wet/dry mix capabilities.

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See how Travis Scott uses AIR Distortion

Travis Scott

Rapper, Composer

Hustle Gang

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In a studio session image for Travis Scott's track “Company,” an instance of the AIR Distortion plugin is visible on the screen. The plugin is identifiable by its unique skin and color scheme, consistent with the AIR Creative FX Collection Plus suite. Notably, it is the only plugin in this suite featuring two knobs on each side, with the left knob positioned slightly higher than the right. Additionally, two distinct black header areas, corresponding to the Tone and Clipping sections, and four knobs beneath them are visible, corroborating its identification as AIR Distortion.

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