Thermal
Interactive Distortion Plugin
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- Interactive Distortion FX Plugin
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- Advanced Distortion
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Interactive Distortion Plugin
THERMAL makes it easy to experiment and dial in new distortion sounds. A user-friendly experience is key to controlling the deeply powerful, multi-stage engine.
Don't just take our word for it
“Finally, it’s the software distortion we’ve been waiting for. Thermal is distortion as actual sound design tool. Psycho killer, c’est précis.”
“THERMAL is a powerful plugin that sculpts sounds with precision. Whether a sound needs subtle coloration or transformative destruction, THERMAL can make it happen.”
“THERMAL is the sort of inspiring sound-mangler you'll find yourself turning to whenever you need to overcome a creative roadblock.”
“THERMAL instantly felt familiar, and it's amazing how well it can tighten and bring out the nuances in your sounds.”
Key Features
- 250+ presets for instant playability
- A circular XY Control linked to distortion parameters
- Multi-stage distortion and effects processing
- Mid-Side and time-based width
- 15+ custom distortion types
9 built-in FX with an additional master compressor and filter - Value readout panel for better understanding of controls
- Favoriting feature in Presets menu
- Built-in Tool Tips on Advanced page
System Requirements
AAX, AU, VST, VST versions included
64 bit compatible (Mac)
Mac OS X 10.9 or higher
32 and 64 bit compatible (PC)
Windows 7 or later
At least 8 GB of RAM, 16 GB is recommended
At least 400 MB of free drive space
DAW Support
- Ableton Live 9.2.2+ / 10.1 (Mac & PC: AU, VST)
- Bitwig 1.3.9 + (Mac & PC: AU, VST)
- Cubase 8 + (Mac & PC: VST)
- Digital Performer 8 + (Mac & PC: AU, VST)*
- FL Studio 12 + (PC: VST, VST3)
- Garageband 10+ (AU)
- Logic Pro 9+ (Mac: AU)
- Native Instruments Maschine 2.4 + (Mac & PC: AU, VST)
- Pro Tools 10.3.5 – 12 (Mac & PC: AAX)
- Presonus Studio One 3.2.2 (Mac and PC: AU, VST, and VST3)
- Propellerhead Reason 9.5+ (Mac & PC: VST)
- Reaper (Mac: AU, VST)
- Cakewalk by BandLab (PC: VST3)*
Product Manual
Download the product manual for THERMAL here.
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