Can I use Drive and Dynamics separately?

Yes. The top bar has independent on/off switches for the Drive and DYN sections, so you can use either section on its own or combine them.

Is the EQ a multiband distortion section?

No. The LF, MF and HF controls shape the signal before saturation. They do not divide it into three independently processed distortion bands.

What does Behavior change?

Behavior moves the compressor from feedback toward feed-forward operation while changing the ratio and knee. It lets you change the response alongside the amount of compression.

Where does Transient Control sit?

Transient Control works after compression. Turn toward Lose to soften the attack or toward Preserve to retain more of its impact.

Can I work in mid/side?

Yes. Mid/side mode lets you work on the center and sides separately. Stereo and dual-mono modes are also available.

What does EQ Auto Gain do?

EQ Auto Gain compensates for level changes caused by the pre-saturation EQ, helping you hear the tonal change as you boost or cut.

Can I try the full plugin before buying?

Yes. Distinct Pro has a fully functional 14-day trial with no card required. Try it in your own sessions before deciding.

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Saturation & dynamics

Distinct Pro!

Name: Distinct Pro!
Brand: Kiive Audio
SKU: DPro
Price: 49.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Saturation with a whole lot more to offer.

Complete Distinct Pro saturation and dynamics plugin interface

4.8 (86)

$49.00

Distinct Pro brings three types of saturation and a flexible dynamics section into one processor. Add a light harmonic lift or push into obvious distortion, then keep more of the initial attack or smooth it into the body of the sound.

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Tone and dynamics

Work on the tone and the dynamics together.

Distortion can bring a recording forward while compression changes the way it moves. Distinct Pro lets you shape those two parts together, with independent Drive and DYN sections that you can use separately when you only need one.

Tone and dynamics

Work on the tone and the dynamics together.

The Drive section

Choose the character, then shape the tone.

Saturation and EQ work together here, so the frequencies you feed in influence the sound you get back.

Distinct Pro Drive section with Distort, Saturation and three tone controls

Three ways to drive your sound.

Choose ODD, EVEN or DIGIT, then use Distort and Saturation together to move from a restrained harmonic lift to heavier distortion. Each type responds differently, giving you a choice in the tone as well as the amount you add.

Odd-order harmonics give this mode its more assertive distortion character. Use a little for a subtle change in texture, or push Distort when you want the effect to be clearly heard.

The Distinct Pro Drive section, including the LF, MF and HF controls

Shape what goes into the distortion.

Low, mid and high EQ controls sit before saturation, so a boost or cut changes what gets driven. Push more low end into the process, pull back the mids or favor the highs, with EQ Auto Gain helping to compensate for the level change as you adjust the tone.

The Dynamics section

Shape the compression and the attack together.

Go from softer feedback compression to a more aggressive feed-forward response, then use Transient Control to soften the attack or bring it forward. It works after the compressor, so you can shape the initial impact separately from the compression.

Distinct Pro Dynamics section showing Transient Control, Compress, Dist Curve, Behavior and timing switches

Choose how the compression responds.

Behavior changes the compression style along with its ratio and knee. Move toward FB for a softer response or toward FW for more aggressive compression, then set the amount with Compress.

Bring the attack forward or soften it.

The Lose/Preserve control acts after compression. Use it to reduce an overly sharp attack or retain more of the initial impact as you work on the overall dynamics.

Match the response to the sound.

Fast and slow attack and release settings let you change how quickly the compressor reacts and recovers. Dist Curve subtly changes the harmonics generated by the compression circuit.

Built for your sessions

The Distinct Pro top bar and channel controls.

Adjust your channels together or work on them independently, then compare your changes and save the settings you want to keep.

Distinct Pro central meters, channel modes and ODD, EVEN and DIGIT selection

Channels & linking

Choose stereo, dual mono or mid/side, then use the L/M and R/S controls to work on the corresponding channels. Link their settings when you want to adjust them together.

The Distinct Pro top bar

Control the levels and hear each section on its own.
Adjust Input and Output, link them for gain compensation, and switch Drive or DYN out independently. High-pass and low-pass filters let you trim the frequency range, while EQ Auto Gain compensates for changes in the pre-saturation EQ.

Compare settings and save your favorites.
Use A/B, undo and redo to compare your changes, save your own presets, and choose your oversampling setting from the top bar.

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