Arturia Dist OPAMP-21

Amped distortion classic
Dist OPAMP-21 is a distortion and saturation effect inspired by a guitar pedal cult classic, known for its direct amp-like sound. Add mix-cutting punch, harmonic color, and pure aggression to any sound with a certified studio legend enhanced for DAW production.

DAW Ready

• However you use these plugins; for the amazing tone of their reverb, for the gritty preamps, or for their incredible sound design abilities, you’ll be safe in the knowledge that they are fully compatible with your setup. These plugins work with all major DAWs, and on both Windows and MacOS.
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• Real-time control
  Every parameter in every FX Collection plugin can be mapped to your favorite MIDI controller for instant, hands-on control of your mix. Sweep a filter, crank a preamp, or warp your modulation on the fly.
• In-App Tutorials
  Every plugin in FX Collection comes with built-in tutorials, guiding you step-by-step through the crucial parameters, adjustments, and mixing hacks to get the most out of your sound. The tutorial panel also explains the controls you’re using in real-time – so you’ll never miss a tweak.
• Preset browser

Studio-to-stagen saturation
Whether it’s that gritty rough edge, that in-your-face impact, or that final transparent boost you’re after, Dist OPAMP-21 delivers the full range of crisp, urgent, colorful distortion and saturation that you’ve been looking for.

Amped sounds in a few clicks
Sometimes a sound just needs a little ‘more’. Maybe it’s more volume, more detail, more sustain, more warmth, or more presence – whatever it is, you want ‘more’ of it. That’s where Dist OPAMP-21 comes in.

Reinvigorate any sound with the thrill of guitar amp presence, the harmonic depth of cascaded op-amp circuitry, and that elusive sense of ‘more’ that sometimes only analog distortion can bring. The best bit? Get all this and more in a few clicks, no audio expertise necessary.

From mix-smoothing saturation to all-out distorted attitude, Dist OPAMP-21 is a go-to that you never realized you needed. Perfect for when your guitars need extra richness and bite in a mix, your vocals need a touch of extra presence and a grungy edge, or your drums could use a little extra punch – once it’s engaged and cranked in your mix, you’ll never look back.

Stompbox feel, studio sound
Dist OPAMP-21 is designed to strike the perfect balance between software effect flexibility and tactile guitar pedal immediacy. Plug in, experiment, customize, and enjoy – just like the real thing.

But this classic pedal turned studio staple has been enhanced with a number of extra features, designed to make it that little bit more creative, flexible, and fun as a DAW distortion toolkit.

Features
Stereo distortion and saturation effect with emulated op-amp circuit behavior

4 modes of virtual preamp:

• MODERN: flat EQ, no coloration
• NORMAL: Mesa Boogie®-style preamps
• LEAD: Marshall®-style preamps
• BASS: Fender®-style preamps

Combine up to 8 ‘Character’ switches:

• Mid Boost 1
• Mid Boost 2
• Low Drive
• Clean Amp
• Bright Switch
• Vintage Tubes
• Speaker Edge
• Close Mikin
• Drive, Presence, and High controls for customizing your distortion sound
• Stereo mode selector: L-R, Mid, Side
• Added Dry/Wet control for parallel processing
• Pre-Drive high-pass and low-pass filters with Curve low-end emphasis
• 3-band Output EQ with visualizer
• 2 Oversampling modes for supreme audio quality or lower latency performance
• A/B comparison
• NKS-ready