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About
Output's modular distortion, recommended alongside Portal as the paid pairing for phonk texture and 808 destruction.
Signature Sound
Three bands of distortion, from light warmth to crunchy nastiness, with modulation keeping it moving. Reached for adding aggression to a loop that sounds too polite.
In a session
On WAVS
Sounds to go with Thermal
Drums, loops and one-shots from WAVS creators that sit next to Thermal in a session.
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Specs
Type
Effect
Engine
Not applicable
Price
$149 · One-time
Free option
7-day trial via an Output One subscription
Rent to own
Yes
Formats
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Systems
macOS, Windows
Apple Silicon
Native
Authorization
Serial code via Output Hub, four computers
Version
1.2.1
First released
2020
Presets
250
CPU load
Light
Learning curve
Worth an afternoon
MPE
Not applicable
AI features
Not listed
Price checked 25 September 2026. macOS 10.14 or higher. Windows 10 and 11. CPU load and learning curve summarise published reviews and user forums, not our own testing.
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