# WU: AUDistortion — Multi Distortion Audio Unit

> Multi-distortion audio unit for music production hosts supporting AUv3. (iPhone/iPad app by Jens Guell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wu-audistortion/id1530783482 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jens Guell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195004865)
- Category: Music, Utilities, Music
- Price: Free (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wu-audistortion/id1530783482/reviews.md

## What is WU?

The WU (Wrapped Units) Series audio units exposes the user interface of the systems Audio Unit and makes it available to all host applications that support AUv3 audio processing plugins. Even if those hosts do not support UI-less units. Use the effect, well known from GarageBand on MacOS and iOS with any host application and ensure consistent sound with all your projects.

## Key features

- AUv3 audio processing plugin
- Exposes Audio Unit user interface
- Works with any AUv3 host
- Consistent sound across projects
- Multi-distortion effects


## Frequently asked questions about WU

### What is WU: AUDistortion?

WU: AUDistortion is an audio processing plugin that acts as an Audio Unit (AUv3). It allows you to apply multi-distortion audio effects to your sound within any compatible music production application.

### What devices does WU: AUDistortion support?

WU: AUDistortion is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work seamlessly across these Apple devices.

### Is WU: AUDistortion free to use?

Yes, WU: AUDistortion is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this audio unit.

### How often is WU: AUDistortion updated?

The app was last updated on March 12, 2024, with version 1.21. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions by the developer.

### What is the age rating for WU: AUDistortion?

WU: AUDistortion has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide audience, including younger users interested in music creation.

### Can I use WU: AUDistortion with any music app?

WU: AUDistortion can be used with any host application that supports AUv3 audio processing plugins, ensuring consistent sound across your projects.

### What is the user sentiment for WU: AUDistortion?

Based on the available data, WU: AUDistortion has received an excellent rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, indicating very positive user feedback.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.21 — 2024-03-12

The project was updated for Apple's latest compilers and frameworks.

### 1.2 — 2021-02-01

WU Series Maintenance Update 1.2 (January 2021)

- fixed a multiple instances problem with the editors
- fixed a wrong icon assignment of the highpass filter unit
- fixed a parameter assignment bug, if the units define special addresses
- fixed possible adjustment of read-only parameters
  please note, that read-only parameters are still displayed with the interface
- added parameter min/max value validity checking
- re-adjusted finer control of the sliders
- added support for string values
- added support for labels for indxed parameters
- re-adjusted some label sizes and positions
- added fixed point formatting for floating point parameter values
- completely removed resizing control from the UI
- disabled gestures for resizing and positioning internal view
- reduced diagnostic printout during load
- removed MIDI assignment extension due to problems with some hosts,
  which send unwanted MIDI controllers and initializers to chained effects
- all WU units are now exposed a standard audio effects (aufx),
  effectively increasing the amount of hotsts supporting them
- please note, that any extensions to these units would
  make the aupreset format incompatible with the original
  and no longer share-able across platforms and hosts

- added the AUPitch shifter unit to the collection
  please note that the pitch shifter has one parameter,
  that is not intended for realtime use
- added the AUMIDISynthesizer to the collection
  this unit is a multitimbre multi MIDI channel sound module
  with a standard General MIDI compatible sound bank.
- added the AUSampler unit with a set of GM based presets
  please note that this release is a preview release for the
  capabilities of the sampler unit and its file format

### 1.0 — 2020-09-12

No release notes.

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