Distortion offers five distinct distortion shapes to add character, from subtle edge to intense grit. It includes a Drive control to boost the input signal for heavier distortion and a Bias control that adds a DC offset before distortion, enriching the tone and preventing hollow sounds. The Spread feature introduces different bias amounts to the left and right channels, creating a subtle stereo widening effect that enhances spatial depth. Users can select between distortion types such as overdrive, saturate, foldback, sine, and hard clipping, each providing a unique flavor to shape the sound.

To maintain the dynamic range often lost in distortion effects, a dedicated Dynamics control preserves the input signal's expressiveness, preventing the output from becoming overly compressed. The Mix knob blends the dry and wet signals, allowing users to retain some of the original tone alongside the distortion effect. The plugin interface supports resizing for optimal visibility across different screen resolutions, making it practical for both studio work and live performance scenarios where larger controls can be beneficial. Additionally, a settings panel enables easy preset management, and a bypass option allows quick toggling of the effect.

While Distortion works effectively as a standalone effect, its primary design complements larger modular environments known as Snapin Hosts. These hosts facilitate creative combinations of multiple effects, enabling complex sound design possibilities through flexible routing and layering. Distortion is compatible with popular platforms and is also available as a Rack Extension, broadening its usability across different digital audio workstations. This makes it a powerful tool for producers looking to add rich, dynamic distortion tones to their projects.