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Nasty Channel – Distortion
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- Installs on Windows in seconds
About Nasty Channel
When you need grit and attitude, Nasty Channel is the one to reach for. Imperial Dust designed this distortion to do the heavy lifting for you. It gives you hands-on control over gain, tone and mix with a sound that never gets brittle. Drop it on guitars and synths or wherever a track needs help. Runs on Windows in VST3, AU, ready for any DAW.
Nasty Channel System Requirements
| Operating system | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Formats | VST3, AU |
| CPU | Intel / AMD, SSE2 support |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended) |
| Disk space | ~1 GB free |
How to install Nasty Channel on Windows
- Click the green Download button above to get the Windows installer.
- Run the installer and choose your plugin format (VST3, AU).
- Open your DAW, rescan plugins, and load Nasty Channel on a track.
Nasty Channel FAQ
What is Nasty Channel?
Nasty Channel is a Distortion plugin by Imperial Dust. A distortion from Imperial Dust made for aggressive, in-your-face tone on guitars and synths.
Does Nasty Channel work on Windows?
Yes. Nasty Channel runs on Windows (Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit) and is available as VST3, AU.
What plugin formats does Nasty Channel support?
Nasty Channel is available in the following formats: VST3, AU. It works in all major DAWs that host these formats.
How do I download Nasty Channel?
Click the green Download button on this page to get Nasty Channel for Windows, then run the installer and rescan plugins in your DAW.
User Reviews
Great plugin overall, small learning curve but worth it.
Best distortion plugin I've used. Clean sound, zero hassle.
Best distortion plugin I've used. Clean sound, zero hassle.
Absolutely essential in my mixes now. Nasty Channel just works.
