Malcolm Toft PUNISHR Harmonic Distortion Module

Malcolm Toft

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The Malcolm Toft PUNISHR Harmonic Distortion Module is a unique piece of gear which has the ability to add three different types of harmonic distortion with 4 tonal shaping processing paths. But that is just the beginning, we hope you enjoy creating sonic mayhem!

The Malcolm Toft PUNISHR Harmonic Distortion Module is an Analogue Harmonic Distortion Module with 4 tonal shaping processing paths designed for mixing or tracking. The Malcolm Toft designed circuit includes 1970’s inspired EQ and musical filters, alongside an Iron transformer with individual bypass and level control for all distortion elements. The EQ section can be placed pre or post the distortion path and there is a unique SUM mode where the three distortion circuits are fed simultaneously. Designed to "Punish Your Audio" and add harmonic distortion to lifeless tracks, or an element of bite and grit to mixes, or sonic mayhem where required! Designed and made in the UK.

For twice the power, and additional features, take a look at the 2 channel rackmount version - The Malcolm Toft PUNISHR+ Harmonic Distortion Rack

Malcolm Toft PUNISHR Harmonic Distortion Module Features

  • 4 Tonal Shaping Processing Paths
  • 3 Different types of distortion : SYM, ASYM and IRON
  • SYM : Symmetrical distortion - where both sides of the waveform are clipped
  • ASYM : Asymmetrical distortion - where only one side of the waveform is clippe
  • IRON : Iron Transformer Saturation
  • Input Drive LED designed to illuminate when a steady signal (or tone) reaches 0dbm
  • Individual Bypass LED switches and Level control for each Distortion Circuit
  • Automatic gain levelling circuitry
  • 1970’s inspired shelving EQ at 100hz and 8khz
  • Sweepable High Pass Filter from 30Hz to 350Hz
  • Sweepable Low Pass Filter from 1.5kHz to 20 kHz
  • Smooth 12db per octave Musical Filter Slopes
  • EQ/Filter circuit can be placed Pre or Post the Distortion Circuits
  • SUM mode feeds the input to all 3 Distortion Circuits simultaneously
  • Overall continuously variable Dry / Wet Mix Control
  • 500 Series format
  • Made in UK

Malcolm Toft PUNISHR Harmonic Distortion Module Includes

  • Malcolm Toft PUNISHR Harmonic Distortion Module
  • Manufacturer Warranty

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  • 5
    Versatile unit
    Steven

    There is a lot of tones you can get with this unit... A lot! You got 3 types of distortion, and can run them solo or in any combination... The sound is then also influenced by the EQ pre button, which puts the EQ before the distortion, and also the SUM button which has a calming and slight cleaning up effect. Useful if you have it a bit too much and SUM just tames it a bit. Also there is a mix control and HP/LP filters. Sound quality is great and in use it is a lot of fun to use. It does interact in unexpected ways sometimes so take a minute to learn it. I mostly use it on breakbeats, bass and synths. It can work on anything really though, but of course some sounds not ideal to be distorted lots. You can add a bit of thickness to things without getting audible distortion, good to get more perceived loudness. All in all I would not hesitate to recommend this unit. It has been well thought out and the filters and EQ sound great as well as the 3 distortions.

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The Malcolm Toft PUNISHR is one of those modules that practically begs you to stop thinking and start experimenting. While playing with it in the studio, it quickly became clear that this isn’t just a distortion box — it’s a full-on tone playground. With three independent distortion circuits, classic ’70s-style shelving EQ that can live either before or after the distortion, dedicated high-pass and low-pass filters, and a wet/dry mix, the PUNISHR lets you shape everything from subtle harmonic enhancement to gloriously unhinged textures. What really makes it fun is how many different personalities you can get without even touching the knobs. Flipping the EQ pre/post and sum options alone gives you multiple flavors from the same settings, which led to a lot of “wait… go back to that” moments during sessions. Whether we were tracking or mixing, the PUNISHR kept proving it could add character, attitude, and movement in ways that felt creative rather than destructive. It’s a module that rewards curiosity, encourages happy accidents, and ends up doing way more than you expect. Honestly, once you’ve used one, it’s hard not to start thinking about where a second one might live in the rack.

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