How do I download and install BYOD?

You can download and install BYOD directly through the MuseHub desktop client. Simply click the “Get for free” button on this page to begin.

What operating systems are compatible with BYOD?

BYOD is supported on Windows and macOS. Please ensure your system meets the required specifications.

BYOD is available for free. You can check the current pricing and licensing details at the top of this page.

How do I update BYOD to the latest version?

All updates for BYOD are handled seamlessly through the MuseHub app. You will be notified in the desktop client whenever a new version is available to download.

Do I need the MuseHub app to use BYOD?

Yes, the MuseHub desktop application is required to securely download, install, and manage BYOD along with your other audio tools.

BYOD

Build-Your-Own-Distortion (BYOD) is a flexible audio plugin that lets you design custom guitar effects, with a strong focus on distortion and tone shaping.

Flexible guitar distortion plugin

Free

Developer

Chowdhury DSP

Platforms

Release date

2025

Version

1.3.0

Download size

Up to 84 MB

BYOD

Name: BYOD
Brand: Chowdhury DSP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 100 (5 reviews)

Build-Your-Own-Distortion (BYOD) is a flexible audio plugin that lets you design custom guitar effects, with a strong focus on distortion and tone shaping.

Flexible guitar distortion plugin

Free

Developer

Chowdhury DSP

Platforms

Release date

2025

Version

1.3.0

Download size

Up to 84 MB

Plugin Demo

Connecting & Disconnecting

Creating & Removing

Build-Your-Own-Distortion (BYOD) is a modular audio plugin that lets you design custom guitar effects, with a strong emphasis on distortion. It features detailed emulations of classic and modern distortion circuits, tone-shaping modules, and other essential effects.

What BYOD offers

Modular FX Chain: Build custom signal paths with drag-and-drop distortion and tone modules

Distortion Circuit Emulations: Includes classic and modern guitar distortion models

Tone-Shaping: EQs, filters, and gain stages for precise sound sculpting

MIDI-Tunable Effects: Sync distortion to your song's key via incoming MIDI notes

Preset Management: Save and recall FX chains to quickly access your favorite sounds

What’s new

First release of BYOD on MuseHub.

1 year ago1.3.0

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100% (5)

May 5, 20261.3.0

..you too shall soon smile. What a difference this can make in the mix! It's one of those free plugins that you start up and try -and say to yourself..."Free...?? HOW?!" It's the kinda arsenal you'll gladly welcome to the pipeline or just use for special mixes. I have every plugin/app this company makes and they know their craft. As an only child I have very little shame. As an adult I am fully aware of this. That being said, I hope for more free girth to this thing because I feel like this is just cracking the surface with what it does!! You'll see what I mean when you start turning knobs and experimenting. Chowdhury DSP out here makin the world better one mix at a time! For that alone I'm going to continue supporting this dev. But the plugins they make actually work and often do more than what's listed. Great job all around. o7

Feb 18, 20261.3.0

Any distortion tone can be replicated. Heck, you even have your own unique, niche options too. Perfect for those wanting to make rock music with good tones and effects. It's a blessing from Chowdhury to give us this for free. I really appreciate it!

Oct 6, 20251.3.0

I’m using Audacity to record live music on my Windows 11 machine (8GB RAM, not exactly a powerhouse), so I’m far from a high-performance setup. The built-in effects I relied on before — mostly compressor + reverb + limiter chains — were my go-to… but they came with major limitations. Every tweak meant stopping playback, waiting up to 5 minutes for a 30-second preview, then restarting. It was painfully slow. Then I discovered BYOD — and it literally rocked my world. This plugin lets me build incredibly rich, creative, and broad-ranging effect chains… live, in real time, with zero lag or delay. No more waiting. No more guessing. Just instant, musical feedback as I tweak. For someone like me — working with modest hardware and limited tools — BYOD feels like a game-changer. Life-changing, even. Thank you, developers — this is pure magic. Keep doing what you’re doing!

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100% (5)

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