Distortion

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The default screen of distortion and volume control seen on OS

Distortion is an audio effect that was implemented in the test server in November 2021, being fully released in its present state in January of 2022. It can be found in advanced settings and they increase timbre of a sound.

This is not to be confused with audio distortion or hard distortion caused by a sound exceeding the threshold of the speaker causing an increase in harsh harmonics. Generally speaking, hard clipping/distortion should be avoided as it is hard on the hearing and could potentially lead to hearing loss

Be wary that the distortions listed down below will sound different on different instruments. Also note, these names often times are not very helpful to understand what they do so I'd recommend you listen to each one and understand the effect it has on an instrument.

List of distortions

  • Limit
  • Zest
  • Quasar
  • Styx
  • Lucid
  • Tremor
  • Zircon
  • Hornet
  • Shear