Viator DSP Launches Ripper: Free Distortion Plugin

Viator DSP has announced the release of Ripper, a free distortion plugin designed to offer a sonically-rich alternative to popular analog-style distortion tools. This plugin combines multiple distortion models with flexible tone shaping and dynamic control, allowing users to achieve anything from subtle harmonic enhancement to aggressive saturation and sound design.

At its core, Ripper features a Drive control that pushes the signal into distortion, complemented by a Mix control for parallel processing. This makes it easy to blend distortion with the original signal, allowing for subtle effects. Additionally, the Tone knob, which controls a tilt filter, allows quick adjustments of overall brightness or weight, ensuring flexibility in sound design.

For precise control over the affected frequency range, Ripper includes dedicated high-pass and low-pass filters. Moreover, an Analog mode switches the filters into Moog-style ladder filters, introducing a classic analog character to the sound. The Rip button applies a fixed +15 dB input boost, driving the signal harder into the distortion stages for more extreme effects.

A built-in meter displays the amount of distortion in decibels, providing clear visual feedback on how much the signal is being distorted. This feature makes it easy to dial in consistent results and compare settings on different sources. Ripper is suitable for various applications, including drums, guitars, bass, synths, and full mixes.

Ripper is designed to be both straightforward for quick results and flexible enough for more experimental or fine-tuned use, making it a versatile addition to any music production setup.

Availability
Ripper is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux in VST3 and AU plugin formats.

More info: Viator DSP | Ripper