In the world of digital audio, where standard effects can seem monotonous, musicians and sound engineers are constantly seeking new tools to shape unique sounds. Distortion, as one of the most popular effects, plays a key role in shaping the character of a sound, adding harmonics and saturation. But what if distortion could not just distort, but actively expand the spectrum of your signal, opening up completely new sonic horizons?
OverToner by Rebel Audio: A New Dimension of Distortion
The OverToner plugin from Rebel Audio is not just another distortion. It’s a powerful tool designed with a single purpose: to expand the spectrum of your sound, giving it unexpected texture, harmonic richness, and depth. Forget familiar patterns – OverToner offers a unique approach to timbre formation, allowing you to experiment and find your unique place in the sonic space of the mix.
Spectrum Expansion: 13 Processing Functions
The heart of OverToner is its unique ability to “overtone.” The plugin offers a choice of 13 different processing functions, each interacting with the input signal in its own way, generating new harmonics and expanding its spectral content. This gives unprecedented control over the distortion character, allowing you to create both a barely noticeable enrichment and an aggressive, saturated tone. The variety of functions ensures that you can find the perfect sound for any instrument or vocal – from warm tube overdrive to extreme fuzz effects.
Analog-Approximated Filter for Timbre Shaping
The expanded output signal after overtoning requires precise shaping, and OverToner copes perfectly with this task thanks to its two-band analog-approximated bandpass filter. This filter allows you to process the expanded spectrum, cutting off unwanted frequencies or, conversely, accentuating the necessary ones. The key feature is the ability to independently activate and parameterize each filter band. This means that you can precisely control how the harmonics added by the overtoning section will be integrated into the overall timbre. For example, you can emphasize the upper overtones for “airiness” or highlight the mid-range for “fatness.”
Flexibility and Control
To provide maximum flexibility and the possibility of parallel processing, OverToner is equipped with independent Dry/Wet controllers for each section – both for overtoning and for filters. This allows you to mix the processed signal with the original Dry signal in any proportion, preserving the dynamics and character of the source, while simultaneously adding the desired spectral expansion. Parallel processing opens the door to more complex sound manipulations and allows you to integrate the effect more organically.
Convenience and Workflow
Rebel Audio has also taken care of ease of use. OverToner has 4 programmable user presets, allowing you to quickly save and recall your favorite settings. This is extremely useful when working on multiple projects or experimenting with different sounds. Smooth controller fading (Smoothed controller fading) provides smooth transitions when automating parameters, avoiding unwanted clicks or sudden jumps in sound.
Key Features of the OverToner Plugin:
- 3 independent analog-approximated output filters (two-band bandpass filter with independent band control).
- 13 unique overtoning functions to expand the spectrum.
- 4 programmable user presets for quick access to settings.
- Independent Dry/Wet controllers for overtoning and filter sections.
- Smooth controller fading for smooth automation.
OverToner is a tool for those who are looking for the unusual and want to go beyond standard distortion. Experiment with 13 overtoning functions, shape the sound with a flexible filter, and integrate the effect into your mix thanks to Dry/Wet control. Discover new sonic possibilities with OverToner from Rebel Audio.
Available in VST format for Windows (32 and 64 bit).
