The Distortion Effect (FX-DIST) device can simulate the warm sound of a signal being overdriven through an analog tube amp, or an unsettling digital processing and warping.
Different styles of distortion shape the feel of audio in different ways, evoking various moods and music genres. In Patchwork, you can use distortion as a creative tool to customize your sound.
Device Options
| Option | Values | Description |
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| 1. Enabled Switch | On, Off | When disabled, the audio data is passed through without any effect applied. |
| 2. Expand Buttons | Closed, Open | Expand the device to reveal more customization options. |
| 3. Audio Out Cable | N/A | Connect the Audio Out cable to a teal Audio In port on another device. |
| 4. Mix knob | 1.0, 0.00-1.00 | This determines how much of the audio output is processed by the effect. |
| 5. Tame Knob | 0, 0.00-1.00 | Uses a low pass filter to reduce harsh high-frequency output caused by the distortion. Higher Tame values will filter out more frequencies. |
| 6. Shatter Knob | 0, 0.00-1.00 | Controls how much of a DC offset is applied to the input signal. Increasing this causes the distortion to alter the signal in more destructive ways. |
| 7. Drive Knob | 4, 1.00-11.00 | Sets the gain applied to the audio input. Higher Drive values will increase the distortion. |
| 8. Style Carousel | Clip, Warm, Asymmetric, Crunch | Choose from the available Distortion styles. |
| 9. Audio In Port | N/A | The Audio In port receives a teal Audio Out cable from another device. |
Other Device Options
In Create mode, walk up to the device and press E to open the Customize panel. You can also modify the options below using the Customize panel or the user options in UEFN.
| Option | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mix | 1.0, 0.00-1.00 | This determines how much of the audio output is processed by the effect. |
| Style | Clip, Warm, Asymmetric, Crunch | Choose from the available Distortion styles. |
| Drive | 4, 1.00-11.00 | Sets the gain applied to the audio input. Higher Drive values will increase the distortion. |
| Shatter | 0, 0.00-1.00 | Controls how much of a DC offset is applied to the input signal. Increasing this causes the distortion to alter the signal in more destructive ways. |
| Tame | 0, 0.00-1.00 | Uses a low pass filter to reduce harsh high-frequency output caused by the distortion. Higher Tame values will filter out more frequencies. |
| Allow Cable Access | On, Off | Determines if the Patchwork Tool any cable input or output ports on the device. |
| Enabled on Phase | None, Always, Pre-Game Only, Gameplay Only | Determines the game phases in which the device will be enabled. Pre-Game includes all phases prior to the game starting (Waiting for players in the lobby, Featured Islands, and the Game Start Countdown). |
VFX Preview
You can get a sense of the Distortion parameters based on the VFX Preview:
Direct Event Binding System
Direct event binding allows devices to communicate directly. Below are the functions and events for this device:
Functions
A function listens for an event on a device then performs an action.
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For any function, click the option, then Select Device to access and select from the Device dropdown menu.
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Once you've selected a device, click Select Event to bind the device to an event that will trigger the function for the device.
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If more than one device or event triggers a function, click the Add button to add a line and repeat these steps.
| Option | Description |
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| Enable When Receiving From | This function enables the device when an event occurs. |
| Disable When Receiving From | This function disables the device when an event occurs. |
Events
An event tells another device when to perform a function.
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For any event option, click the option, then Select Device to access and select from the Device dropdown menu.
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Once you've selected a device, click Select Function to bind this event to a function for that device.
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If more than one function is triggered by the event, click the Add button to add a line and repeat these steps.
| Option | Description |
| On Enabled Send Event To | When this device is enabled, an event occurs which triggers the selected function. |
| On Disabled Send Event To | When this device is disabled, an event occurs which triggers the selected function. |
Patch Ideas
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Try patching the Instrument Player or the Omega Synthesizer into the Distortion Effect to add a crunch to your sound.
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Patch the Distortion Effect into the Echo Effect to create more complex sounds!
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Patch the Distortion Effect into the Speaker to hear the result of your Patchwork chain.