Delta Sound Labs has launched a unique distortion synthesis plugin that utilizes wavefolding at its core.
Calling on their background in modular hardware design, the team at Delta Sound Labs has found a novel approach to creating warmth and distortion in software. By using an assortment of modules in an in-series FX chain, Fold imbues input signals with harmonically rich overtones and, if pushed to the extremes, completely transforms them with a unique form of distortion.
At the heart of Fold is its wavefolding engine. First pioneered by synth legend Don Buchla, wavefolding is the act of folding a wave back on itself after reaching a given threshold. While this naturally produces distortion and harmonics, Fold also ships with a bit crusher module to further smash the input signal.
Fold’s combination of oversampling, distortion, and wavefolding results in tones that are timbrally rich on one hand, and over-the-top destroyed on the other, even with simple periodic input signals.
Fold includes an analog emulation of a resonant low-pass filter, syncable LFOs, and a number of professionally designed presets that showcase the versatility of its engine.
Fold features
- Hard and Soft Clip Distortion Morphing.
- Wavefolding.
- Bit Crushing.
- Analog Low and High Pass Filter Emulations.
- Four Syncable LFOs with Mappable Phase Reset Buttons.
- Three LFO Waveform Types.
- Mono and Stereo Processing.
- x1, 2, 4, 8 , 16 Oversampling (configurable via automation).
Fold is available from Ilio, priced $49 USD. The plugin supports VST/VST3, AU and AAX formats.
