Distance

Version 1.0.0 — Out now.

Distance Perception Shaping Plug-in

Distance is a macOS audio plug-in (AAX / AU / VST3) designed to change the perceived distance of a sound source in a more natural way than simple reverb or EQ. When you want something to feel a few meters farther away, traditional tools often miss the mark. It is built for a subtle kind of depth control: in some mixes the change may feel small at first, but when that slight front-to-back shift is exactly what you need, Distance can be surprisingly useful. This first release is just the starting point, and the algorithm will keep improving over time.

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Format: AAX / AU / VST3 • Platform: Apple Silicon macOS

Download Distance_1.0.0.pkg

Version 1.0.0 is out now. The effect is intentionally subtle, but for the right front-to-back placement problem it can be a very practical tool, and more refinements are planned.

What it does

Change the perceived distance of a source without relying on reverb alone.
Help sounds feel farther away or closer in a way that is more convincing than simple tonal darkening.
Aim for subtle, mix-friendly depth control that can sit naturally inside a real mix.
Be especially useful when a source needs to move just a little in depth, even if the difference is not dramatic on every sound.
Focus on being a practical utility plug-in rather than a flashy special effect, with future algorithm improvements still planned.

Distance UI screenshot — Screenshot: shaping the apparent depth and distance of a source.

Release history

v1.0.0 — First public release.

Current release.

First public release of Distance for Apple Silicon macOS.
Built around subtle, mix-friendly perceived distance shaping rather than an obvious effect.
Useful when reverb or simple tonal darkening does not place a source naturally enough.
Further refinements and algorithm updates are planned.

Typical use cases

Vocals

Move a vocal slightly back in the mix without relying on an obvious reverb tail.

Dialogue / FX

Help dialogue, foley, or effects feel a few meters farther away in a more believable way.

Mix depth

Create clearer front-to-back placement when EQ and reverb alone do not quite get there.

Requirements

Apple Silicon Mac.
A plug-in host that supports AAX (Pro Tools), AU, or VST3.
Installer: Distance_1.0.0.pkg

Note: This first release includes AAX / AU / VST3 builds for Apple Silicon.

Install

Download Distance_1.0.0.pkg.
Run the installer to place AAX / AU / VST3 into the standard macOS plug-in locations.
Launch your host application and rescan plug-ins if needed.

Support

Email: kjdevapphelp@gmail.com

Please include: macOS version, host DAW, plug-in format, and a short description (or screenshot) of the issue.