Descript's audio distortion tool lets you easily add distinct effects to your recordings. Shape your audio with a variety of distortion choices, ideal for podcasts, music, and creative projects. Elevate your sound with just a few clicks so your content stands out.
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Sign up for Descript, then start a new project. Drag and drop your audio file into the project window for automatic transcription. This straightforward process sets the stage for adding distortion and other effects to your audio with ease.
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Once the upload is complete, navigate to the Layer section. Select the working layer, then add Audio effects. Open the Distortion panel and pick the effect you want to apply. Fine-tune the settings to fit your project’s needs.
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Click Publish, then navigate to the Export tab. Choose your preferred file type from the available options and click Export to save your audio file. This final step confirms your distorted audio is ready for use in any project or platform.
Improve your audio and fix choppy cuts with Descript's AI-powered tools. Whether you want to add distortion to audio or refine edits, Descript provides a seamless, professional finish. Get studio-quality sound and consistent transitions, all without tedious manual adjustments.
Elevate your audio with Descript’s one-click upgrade feature. Whether you add distortion to audio for a creative spark or simply refine clarity, this tool keeps your audio quality at a high level. It's a great choice for podcasters, musicians, and content creators seeking professional sound without extra effort.
Descript's AI-powered audio editing makes it simple to add distortion to audio. Advanced algorithms let you quickly tweak and refine your sound for professional results. Whether you're podcasting or making music, dial in the perfect distortion with minimal effort.
Descript is an AI-driven audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.
Refine your audio with Descript's Studio Sound, ideal for adding distortion and producing a professional-grade result without hassle.
Easily add distortion to audio with Descript’s multi-track editor for precise layer control and a distinctive result.
Use Descript's AI effects to seamlessly add distortion to audio, expanding creative possibilities and crafting unique soundscapes with minimal effort.
Easily add distortion to audio with Descript's text-based editing, adjusting everything directly from your script.
With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.
2025
“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”
Donna B.
“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”
Balázs N.
“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”
Barbara C.
“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”
Roderick F.
“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”
Aldrich M.
“Transcription-based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”
Nidhin M.
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