F(l)atter by Sixth Sample

Dynamic Multiband Harmonic Shaping

This plugin is designed to deliver focused distortion and saturation exactly where it matters in the frequency spectrum. By splitting the signal into adjustable bands, it allows detailed control over tone and character without sacrificing balance or punch.

The streamlined approach keeps the process efficient, making it easy to enhance presence, weight, or aggression while maintaining a clean and controlled mix.

Minimal Controls, Maximum Control

Instead of overwhelming the user with complex routing or excessive parameters, the interface focuses on clarity and speed. Multiple frequency bands are presented in a single, coherent layout that encourages experimentation without slowing down the workflow.

The result is a multiband tool that feels immediate and intuitive, even in demanding production scenarios.

Key workflow advantages:

• Up to four independently processed frequency bands
• Clear visual overview of band distribution
• Fast setup for both subtle and extreme processing

Wide Range Of Distortion Flavours

A large collection of distortion functions provides tonal flexibility across many use cases. From gentle saturation to experimental and aggressive shaping, each distortion type is designed to add harmonics in a musically useful way.

These functions are organized into categories, making it easy to navigate and quickly find the right character for any source.

Distortion categories include:

• Clean and saturation-focused modes
• Asymmetric and rectifying shapes
• Aggressive and experimental functions
• Utility and corrective distortion types

Unified Drive And Mix Control

To speed up sound shaping, drive and mix are combined into a single two-dimensional control surface. Horizontal movement adjusts drive, while vertical movement controls blend, allowing precise balancing of intensity and transparency in one gesture.

This design encourages fast decisions and smooth transitions, especially when automating distortion over time.

Preserving Dynamics With Intelligent Processing

Dynamic modes apply distortion selectively based on the signal’s envelope, targeting either attack or release phases. This makes it possible to enhance transients, reveal detail, or add controlled saturation without flattening the performance.

A sensitivity control adapts the behavior to different sources, ensuring consistent results across drums, basses, and full mixes.

Built For Modern Production Needs

With support for variable band counts, linear-phase crossovers, and detailed visual feedback, this plugin integrates seamlessly into modern DAW workflows. Stability, performance, and predictability make it suitable for use on individual tracks as well as across complex sessions.

It is a practical tool for producers who want powerful harmonic control delivered through a focused, no-nonsense interface.