Do not use linear detuning. Use an —voices above C5 should detune less than voices below C5. Most synths allow this via mod mapping (Map Unison Detune to Keytrack: Negative slope).
Remember: The goal is not to remove all distortion—it is to remove the bad distortion. A little crackle can be character. The uncontrollable, intermodulated top crack is just noise.
Use the onboard saturation and distortion modules to "glue" the bass to your kick drum before it even hits your mixer. 3. Dialing in the Vibe