# Fat Lady - Guitar Distortion — Audio Unit AUV3 dist overdrive

> Innovative guitar distortion effect with new algorithms for rich harmonics and sustain. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksandar Mlazev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fat-lady-guitar-distortion/id1273275127 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleksandar Mlazev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093798140)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fat-lady-guitar-distortion/id1273275127/reviews.md

## What is Fat Lady?

This is NOT a digital reproduction of vintage gear or old crappy dist algorithm. Fat Lady is completely NEW approach to the guitar sound that I have made. It delivers good sustain, rich harmonics, right amount of compression and at the same time keeps the dynamics as much as possible. 
Fat Lady delivers complete guitar sound so no amp or speaker is needed on the recording chain for good results.

The effect works well and can be used with other instruments as well but it is designed and intended as a guitar effect.

Controls:
- Gain
- Level
- Fatness (more low and mid range harmonics)
- Reverb

The technology that I have made behind this effect has a lot capabilities but I have designed this particular sound according my personal taste and using my collection of guitars. So any one who has good sound idea can write me and I may create another distilled effect in future.

## Key features

- New distortion algorithm
- Rich harmonics
- Sustain and compression
- Preserves dynamics
- No amp/speaker needed
- Adjustable gain, level, fatness, reverb

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fat-lady-guitar-distortion/id1273275127/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2021-02-05*

I just bought this app for $2.99 and it crashes as soon as I open it 😡

### 1/5 — Crashes immediately

*2020-09-07*

App crashes soon as you open, will update review when it’s usable.

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2020-05-01*

Bought it and when you go on the app there’s no clear representation of how to use it. As soon as you plug an aux in it just shuts down the app. Waste of £3!

### 4/5 — Как использовать?

*2018-10-25*

Привет:) я может не то купил что хотел, моя задача в том чтобы подключить электроскрипку (скрипка или гитара, не имеет значения), и использовать приложение как мини-усилитель с дисторшн-эффектом. К сожалению не работает, когда подключаю инструмент к планшету то ничего не слышно, и приложение никак не реагирует. А подходит ли оно вообще для этого или я его пытаюсь не по-назначению использовать?

## Frequently asked questions about Fat Lady

### What is Fat Lady's core functionality?

Fat Lady is a guitar distortion effect that uses a novel algorithm to achieve rich harmonics, good sustain, and compression while maintaining the instrument's natural dynamics. It's designed to provide a complete guitar sound without requiring an external amplifier or speaker.

### Does Fat Lady require an amp or speaker?

No, Fat Lady is designed to deliver a complete guitar sound on its own, eliminating the need for an external amp or speaker in the recording chain for good results.

### What are the main controls in Fat Lady?

The app features controls for Gain, Level, Fatness (which affects low and mid-range harmonics), and Reverb, allowing users to shape their guitar tone.

### Can Fat Lady be used with instruments other than guitar?

While primarily designed as a guitar effect, Fat Lady can work well with other instruments due to its advanced capabilities. However, its core intention and design are focused on guitar sound.

### What is the price of Fat Lady?

Fat Lady is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99.

### How often is Fat Lady updated?

The latest version, 1.40, was released on January 8, 2025. Updates are generally consistent, with the app having been released in August 2017.

### What devices support Fat Lady?

Fat Lady is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the user sentiment for Fat Lady?

Based on the available data, Fat Lady has a rating of 2.3 stars from 3 ratings, suggesting a mixed or less favorable user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.40 — 2025-01-08

Updated with new SDK

### 1.30 — 2021-10-27

Updated to the newest Swift version
Fix for the newest iPad models

### 1.20 — 2018-09-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

New virtual speaker MOD and fix for iOS 11.4 sliders freeze problem on stand alone mode

### 1.10 — 2017-08-25

Low-pass filter (30Hz) was added in the chain for better muted guitar sound.

### 1.0 — 2017-08-21

No release notes.

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