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Hey folks, welcome back! In this video, I want to show you Topos, a new saturation distortion plugin that just came out yesterday. It's developed by the same person who made VISCO, a spectral-based drum sampler I showed before. Topos offers some unique twists on the typical saturation and distortion effects, and I’m excited to give you a rundown of what I like, and some things I think could be improved.

Key Features of Topos:

• Modules Overview:

  • Input Filter: Allows you to control low and high cuts, giving you detailed control over the frequency range you want to distort.

  • Amplifier Simulation: Offers various presets that simulate different amplifier characteristics. The most interesting feature here is the topological view that lets you mix distortion presets, creating your own custom distortion curves.

• Saturation Control:

  • You can scale the transfer curve to make the saturation more subtle, adjusting the distortion to fit the track perfectly.

  • Auto Gain is included to compensate for distortion, ensuring your volume remains consistent.

• Speaker Simulation:

  • Unlike impulse response-based simulations, the speaker simulation is a real-time filter, allowing you to tweak settings for more dynamic control over your sound.

  • Filter Curves: You can modify these curves to shape your sound, adding textures like those from a smartphone, laptop, or other devices.

• Output Section:

  • Flux Dynamics: This feature modulates the amplifier and speaker settings, adding movement to the sound by introducing random modulation or chaos.

  • Wet Mix: This allows you to blend between the processed and original sound, though it’s not entirely clear whether it’s a true blend or just a volume adjustment.

• Downsides:

  • I find the interface a bit annoying because the plugin switches views when you adjust certain knobs, making it harder to focus on the settings.

  • The spectrum analyzers don't provide a lot of useful information, and could use some improvement for better clarity.

• Pricing and Demo Version:

  • The full version costs $79 (regularly $99).

  • There’s also a Topos Play version (demo) that’s smaller in size and gives you access to the basic settings, perfect for testing out the sound.

• Final Thoughts:

  • Overall, Topos is a great plugin with a lot of flexibility in terms of distortion and saturation. It sounds fantastic and is easy to use, though there’s room for improvement in terms of the interface.

  • It’s also very reasonably priced and offers a demo version, so it's worth giving it a try.

Conclusion:

Topos is a solid saturation distortion plugin that stands out due to its real-time speaker simulation and custom distortion curves. It has a unique design, powerful features, and a very reasonable price tag. If you’re into experimenting with distortion and saturation, I recommend checking it out. Feel free to let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Website & Download: https://bit.ly/4iFfiX7