# BYOD

> Audio plugin for creating custom guitar distortion and tone-shaping effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Jatin Chowdhury.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byod/id1595313287 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jatin Chowdhury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547671735)
- Category: Music, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 31 MB
- Released: 2022-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byod/id1595313287/reviews.md

## What is BYOD?

Build-Your-Own-Distortion (BYOD) is an audio plugin that allows the user to create custom guitar effects, with a focus on guitar distortion. The plugin contains emulations of guitar distortion and tone-shaping circuits from various, along with a handful of other useful effects.

## Key features

- Custom guitar distortion creation
- Emulations of distortion circuits
- Tone-shaping capabilities
- Variety of other audio effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BYOD Boutique Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| BYOD Canuck Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| BYOD Kiwi Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| BYOD Filters Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| BYOD Opto Pack | $11.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byod/id1595313287/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very Flexible and Effective

*2026-03-13, version 2.1.0*

If you like to create your tone this is awesome!

### 5/5 — After having issues with Rhino amp, I tried BYOD!

*2024-10-22, version 2.1.0*

Wow! What a feature rich and KILLER sounding distortion! The tone is deep and rich. If you like the “Desktop amp ‘Clairvoyant’   Or Rhino then download this app and try a preset called ‘Metal Face’ It’s a DRY effects free preset, that melts the skin from your face! If you add some verb, a bit of delay and shape the EQ (pull out the mids) and this is a GO TO AMP by Chowdsp!

### 5/5 — The Ultimate Free Guitar Players Effects Dream App!

*2024-03-28, version 2.1.0*

Just get it and you will see!!
I'm using this awesome effects on my ToneX pedalboard setup! The Poly Octave effect is totally awesome! Love it for my worship pedalboard setup! By the way, ToneX on iPhone works perfectly with AUM and this app is it!!!

I highly recommend it!
MM4C

### 5/5 — An astonishing gift!

*2023-10-26*

This is a deep and fantastic sounding app.
Everything from the developer is first rate.

### 5/5 — Outstanding Quality

*2023-10-21*

These are deep. These are treasures.
Support this brilliant developer.

### 5/5 — Secret weapon for drums

*2023-08-04, version 2.0.0*

Thanks to the dev for making such a useful app free. A must for yr iOS toolbox

### 5/5 — Chowdsp is a demigod!

*2023-05-25, version 1.1.3*

Infinite stars! Love!

### 5/5 — WoW WoW is coolcool

*2023-04-12, version 1.1.3*

Yes good

### 5/5 — Ridiculously Awesome

*2023-03-18, version 1.1.3*

Extremely useful, I freaking love you for making this app and releasing it for free to broke peoples like me. I love that Clon Minotaur is included in here too. Also your other apps are on par with this one. You are a legend in my book. THANK YOU!

### 2/5 — Resource intensive

*2023-02-11, version 1.1.3*

Cool little app stand alone but when I load it as an auv3 plugin DSP usage jumped from 23 to 79%. This needs to be addressed before it can be useful as a plugin for your DAW

## Frequently asked questions about BYOD

### What does the BYOD app do?

BYOD is an audio plugin designed for musicians to create their own custom guitar distortion and tone-shaping effects. It provides emulations of various classic distortion and tone circuits, along with other useful audio effects.

### What are the key features of BYOD?

The app allows users to build custom guitar distortion effects, offers emulations of real-world guitar distortion and tone-shaping circuits, and includes a selection of other useful audio effects for further sound manipulation.

### Is BYOD free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features, effects, or circuit emulations beyond the base offering.

### Who is BYOD for?

This app is primarily for guitarists and audio producers who want to experiment with and create unique guitar distortion sounds and tone profiles. It's ideal for those seeking a flexible and customizable approach to guitar effects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2024-03-16

- Added "Opto Pack" in-app purchase.
- Added "Laser Trem" module.
- Added "Poly Octave" module.
- Added "Tempo Sync" options for Delay module.
- Added a "Mix" parameter for Phaser4 module.
- Improved DSP performance for many of the modules.
- Improved memory-efficiency for Spring Reverb module.
- Improved handling of NaN inputs.
- Fixed host parameter automation not working in some cases.
- Fixed user presets not always showing in alphabetical order.

### 2.0.0 — 2023-08-01

- Added "Flapjack" module.
- Added "Fuzz Machine" module.
- Added "Mouse Drive" module.
- Added "Crying Child" module.
- Added "Krusher" module.
- Added "Solo-Vibe" module.
- Added "Ladder Filter" module.
- Added "MIDI Modulator" and "Param Modulator" modules.
- Added level tracking input and output ports for relevant modules.
- Added "netlist view" to allow for customization of some circuit-modelled modules.
- Added mouse interactions for selecting and moving/deleting multiple modules at once.
- Added sample rate correction filter for GuitarML module.
- Improved preset search results.
- Improved custom IR loading/saving for "Amp IRs" module.
- Improved IR menu UX with mouse and keyboard interactions.
- Improved plugin RAM usage.
- Fixed LFO waveform in Tremolo module.
- Fixed crash when scrolling presets in Loopy Pro.

### 1.1.3 — 2023-01-14

- Added "Muff Clipper" module.
- Added "Smoothing" parameter for "Muff Drive" module.
- Added new factory presets.
- Added option to skip parameter tree refreshes for AUv3 hosts. (Necessary for working around GarageBand bug)

### 1.1.0 — 2022-11-21

New modules and modulation routing, plus add-on packs.

### 1.0.1 — 2022-03-15

- Fixed YenDrive giving NaN output when Gain parameter set to zero.
- Fixed Spring Reverb "pop" when switching from mono to stereo input.
- Fixed Metal Face "stuttering" behaviour at higher sample rates.
- Fixed noise spikes in King Of Tone, RONN, and Muff Drive processors.

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