Gravel is a unique distortion VST that delivers rich and dynamic sound shaping by blending three distinct types of distortion. This plugin stands out by incorporating an envelope follower as a modulation source, allowing the distortion effects to respond dynamically to the amplitude of the incoming signal. This design makes it ideal for adding character to lo-fi textures, enhancing percussion elements with punch, and creating intriguing modulated distortion effects.

The plugin offers smooth bit depth reduction with a range from 1 to 24 bits, enabling users to dial in subtle to extreme digital degradation. Its powerful drive section includes hard clipping to add grit and intensity to the sound. Additionally, sample rate reduction is available to further color the audio with vintage digital artifacts.

Gravel's envelope follower provides adjustable attack and release times from 1 to 5000 milliseconds, shaping how the distortion reacts over time. This modulation source can influence the effects both positively and negatively, with an extra modulation knob allowing for deeper control based on the audio input. Together, these features make Gravel an expressive tool for producers seeking to inject dynamic distortion with a distinctive edge.