Diversion is a software synthesizer from DS Audio built around four oscillators, two bus processors and two effect lines, distributed as VST2 and AU for Windows and macOS.
Diversion at a glance
| Developer | DS Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST2, AU |
| Operating systems | Windows Vista or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €157.68 |
What Diversion does
Each oscillator generates its sound in real time using algorithms, which the developer states do not degrade sound quality. Every waveform has two independent parameters, X and Y, for adjusting the timbre produced, and the oscillators support FM, RM, wave shaping and filtering.
Each bus processor consists of a stereo filter with many modes and a distortion stage with a LO-FI section. Two flexible FX lines process each bus processor’s output separately, and up to eight effect instances can be stacked in one FX line. Since version 1.2 a Wavetable Editor loads arbitrary single-cycle waveforms and lets them be edited in both time and frequency space, and since version 1.3 the synth adds sample playback, granular synthesis and audio recording. The release circulates as a diversion crack in .rar and .iso packs, with a win/mac crack and a macOS crack circulating alongside the VST2 and AU builds, and queries pair the name with a working serial.
Key features
- Four oscillators with X and Y parameters. Each oscillator offers a broad set of waveforms, and the two independent X and Y parameters shape the timbre of every waveform.
- Real-time algorithmic generation. Oscillator output is generated in real time by algorithms, which the developer says avoids degradation of sound quality.
- Wavetable Editor. Since version 1.2 the editor loads arbitrary single waveforms and edits them in time and frequency space.
- Sample, granular and recording modes. Since version 1.3 the synth plays back samples, runs granular synthesis and records audio output.
- Bus processors with filters and LO-FI. Each bus processor combines a stereo filter with many modes and a distortion stage that includes a LO-FI section.
- Two FX lines with stacking. Two flexible FX lines process each bus processor separately, and up to eight effect instances stack in one line.
- Oversampling up to 8X. Oversampling of up to 8X covers the whole processing path, and every processing module is designed with at least 2X oversampling.
- Modulation sources. Many parameters can be modulated by four LFOs and four ADSR envelopes, among other sources listed by the developer.
Compatibility
Diversion ships as VST2 and AU for Windows and macOS, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. Minimum system requirements are macOS 10.9 and Windows Vista, and a trial version is available.
Diversion compared with similar plugins
WaveOSC from Plugin Boutique is a synth for Windows and macOS offered in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. Hybrid 3 from AIR Music Technology is offered in VST3, VST2 and AU for Windows and macOS. Diversion lists VST2 and AU only.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversion | DS Audio | Synth | VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €157.68 |
| WaveOSC | Plugin Boutique | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €6.53 (regular €78.34) |
| Hybrid 3 | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| MPowerSynth | MeldaProduction | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €197.34 |
| Super 8 | Native Instruments | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €102.14 |
Price and availability
Diversion was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €157.68. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Diversion FAQ
Where can I download Diversion crack for free?
The release circulates as a diversion crack in .rar and .iso packs, and a macOS crack and win/mac crack are also in circulation. The developer offers a trial version.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Diversion?
Queries pair the name with a serial key and keygen, but the developer lists no serial activation scheme for the plugin in this distribution.
Is Diversion available as a torrent or magnet link?
The synth is distributed as a torrent and magnet link alongside the VST2 and AU builds, and a repack with .rar and .iso packaging is common.