Audiority Dr Drive Modern Overdrive Pedal Plugin
FILE LOCATIONS
Mac
- All presets, license, IR files, and settings are located in:/Users/Shared/Audiority/
AAX, CLA, P, and VST plugins will be placed in their own Audiority sub-folder located in: AAX: /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/Audiority - CLAP: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/CLAP/Audiority
- VST: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/Audiority
- VST3: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/Audiority
PC
All presets, license, IR files, and settings are located in: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Audiority
AAX, CLAP, and VST plugins will be placed in their own Audiority sub-folder, usually located in:
- AAX: C:\Program Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Audiority
- CLAP: {Your CLAP Path}\Audiority
- VST: {Your VST Path}\Audiority
- VST3: {Your VST3 Path}\Audiority
PLUGIN ACTIVATION
Once you install and open the plugin for the first time, it will be in Demo Mode until a license file is loaded. In Demo Mode, the plugin will output 3 seconds of silence every minute. You can activate the plugin either OFFLINE or ONLINE.
OFFLINE ACTIVATION
If you purchased the plugin from our site, you should have received an email to download the installers and the license file. Save the license file you got with your purchase email (or via our User Area) anywhere on your computer. Then, to activate the plugin, click on the Audiority logo and select “Register”. The Registration window will
pop up, allowing you to load the license file you got while purchasing the plugin by clicking the “Load License” button. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the license file on the registration window.
ONLINE ACTIVATION
If you are registered in our User Area, then you can activate the plugin online.
Insert your Username (or email address), your password, and click the “Login” button. The license file will be automatically delivered to your computer, and the plugin will be activated.
USER AREA AND REDEEM CODES
If you purchased from one of our dealers, then you should have received an email with a redemption code. This code is required to deposit a license in your User Area account and let you download the license file or activate the plugin online. If you don’t have a User Area account yet, please follow these steps:
- Go to https://www.audiority.com/register and fill out the signup form.
- Once registered, log in to your account by clicking the User Area section of our site. Click the REDEEM section of your account and paste the code you received via email from our dealer.
- After submitting the code, a license will be deposited in your account and will be shown in the “MY PLUGINS” section of your User Area.
- Now you can click “License File” and save the license anywhere on your computer, and ready to be loaded through the plugin registration window. You can also skip this part and activate your plugin online (see the previous section of this manual).
USER PATHS SETTING
By selecting “Settings” from the logo menu, you can change the path for Presets, License, and IR folders. You can also disable our Newsfeed from here. Note: Please do not move the Settings folder from its default location.
PLUGIN PARAMETERS
TOOLBAR
The Toolbar allows you to manage the plugin presets, register the plugin, and set some global parameters. Click the AUDIORITY logo in the top left corner of the Toolbar to visit our website and social profiles, register the plugin, change the interface size, and customize the paths for license and preset files. The HQ button will enable oversampling, useful to reduce aliasing when the signal saturates. Use the Randomize and Reset buttons to experiment with random presets or restore it to its saved version. The NOTIFICATIONS (bell) icon will show you when a new update is available and other relevant news and offers.
PARAMETERS
PEDAL PARAMETERS
- LEVEL: Adjust the output volume of the pedal.
- BRIGHT Tone control: Move to the right to get a brighter tone or to the left to darken it.
- ATTACK: sets the bass response of the overdrive stage. Left is fuller and thicker, while to the right is more modern and clearer.
- DRIVE: sets the overdrive amount.
- FOOT SWITCH: Sets the overdrive on/off.
GLOBAL CONTROLS
- GATE: Noise gate threshold.
- IN / OUT: Pre / Post effect gain.
- MIX: Dry/wet signal mixer.
CHANGELOG
v1.3 (Apr 2024)
- NEW: Framework update
- NEW: Level Meters
- NEW: AAX Native Silicon
- BREAKING CHANGE: macOS minimum version is now 10.13
v1.2 (Nov 2022)
- NEW: CLAP plugin format (beta)
- FIX: iTunes bug workaround (macOS only)
- CHANGE: Improved error messages
v1.1 (Jun 2022)
- NEW: Framework update
- NEW: Improved GUI
- NEW: Universal 2 Binary for Apple Silicon Macs
- NEW: Persistent GUI settings (via Settings option)
- NEW: Shift+Double Click to set knob value manually
v1.0.1 (Oct 2020)
- FIX: Random loud signal overflow on startup
v1.0 (October 2020)
- Original release
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Audiority Dr Drive Modern Overdrive Pedal Plugin-FAQs
Q1. What does the Audiority Dr Drive plugin do?
It emulates a modern overdrive pedal, adding fullness, grit, and character to your guitar tone while boosting signal and amp output.
Q2. How do I properly use an overdrive pedal plugin?
Adjust the Drive knob for saturation, Level to boost volume, and Tone to shape brightness or warmth, depending on your mix needs.
Q3. Can I use Dr Drive as a clean boost?
Yes. Set the Drive low and raise the Level to push your amp or plugin chain without altering the base tone too much.
Q4. What’s the difference between overdrive and distortion?
Overdrive gives mild-to-moderate gain, keeping your core tone intact, while distortion adds heavier saturation and alters the sound more aggressively.
Q5. How do I connect or load the plugin?
Install it in your DAW, add it to your guitar track as an insert effect, and adjust the parameters as you would a real pedal.
Q6. Why isn’t my overdrive plugin working?
Check your DAW plugin folder, confirm activation, and ensure your guitar input is routed correctly into the track where the plugin is loaded.
Q7. Can I use Dr Drive for bass?
Yes, but like most guitar overdrives it may reduce low-end frequencies. Pairing with an EQ or bass-specific plugin helps retain punch.
Q8. What power requirements does a real overdrive pedal have?
Traditional pedals often run on 9V (sometimes 18V), but since Dr Drive is a plugin, it only depends on your computer and DAW.