Decomposer Dert: Free One-Knob Distortion Plugin for Drums

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Decomposer has released Dert, a free distortion plugin built around a single control. The developer is known for Sitala, its drum sampler, and Dert marks the company’s first effect plugin.

One Knob, Four Stages

Turning the knob takes the signal through overdrive, distortion, bitcrush and ring mod. The four stages are crossfaded into one another rather than switched between. As a result, there are no modes to choose and nothing to configure.

Dert was built for drums. Moreover, it is intended as a simple companion to Sitala. However, it will take any source, so it can also be used on synths, bass or other material.

Availability

Dert is free and available for macOS and Windows. It comes in VST3, Audio Unit and AAX formats, therefore it works with most major DAWs.

Pros

  • Free plugin with no cost
  • Extremely simple one-knob operation
  • Supports VST3, AU and AAX formats on macOS and Windows

Cons

  • No additional parameters or fine-tuning options
  • Limited to a fixed progression of distortion stages

More info: Decomposer | Dert