What Chayro said, pretty much.
SOme types of distortion may have positive effects, like those one might apply with a frequency equalizer or dynamic range processor for example.
Other impact things in a clearly negative way. Amp clipping is a very common example. It can occur to various degrees, some less audible than others, but the effect on music is always negative.
Tasteful makeup on a beautiful woman is a common example of distortion that is usually interpreted positively.
It is a distortion of reality. Is it a good or bad thing?
Same with tone controls in audio or picture quality adjustments in video. All distortions that might be regarded differently on an individual basis.
SOme types of distortion may have positive effects, like those one might apply with a frequency equalizer or dynamic range processor for example.
Other impact things in a clearly negative way. Amp clipping is a very common example. It can occur to various degrees, some less audible than others, but the effect on music is always negative.
Tasteful makeup on a beautiful woman is a common example of distortion that is usually interpreted positively.
It is a distortion of reality. Is it a good or bad thing?
Same with tone controls in audio or picture quality adjustments in video. All distortions that might be regarded differently on an individual basis.