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RiverFlux Audio Bit Layer
Multi-band bitcrusher that lets you apply bit crushing, sample-rate reduction and jitter independently across up to eight frequency bands.
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Image unavailableHoRNet - TapeLite
analog tape saturation plugin that emulates a classic Otari-style tape machine to add warmth, glue, and subtle compression to your tracks.
Windows · macOS
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Image unavailableVariety of Sound - FerricTDS
tape dynamics simulator that delivers classic tape-style compression, saturation, and soft clipping, adding glue, warmth, and musical loudness with modern controls and an authentic analogue-inspired character.
Windows
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Image unavailable23DSP - 23Tape
an analog tape simulator that lets you dial in everything from gentle saturation to total tape meltdown, with adjustable tape types, speeds, and age-related imperfections for authentic vintage character.
macOS · Windows
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Airwindows - Flutter2
Tape-style pitch flutter effect.
Windows · macOS · Linux
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Sinuslabs - Bandbreite
Analog-style saturation for drums and bass.
Windows · macOS · Linux
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Image unavailableAberrant DSP Lofi Oddity
a free toolkit for sonic destruction and experimentation. Incorporating effects from SketchCassette, Digitalis, ShapeShifter, and ????
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An authentic lo-fi VHS and VCR emulation
Windows · macOS
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Image unavailableUnison Audio - Zen Master
Five-control lo-fi processor for detuning, wobble and texture.
Windows · macOS
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Image unavailableSuperflyDSP - Lost Samplers
Lo-fi effect recreating digital sampling artifacts.
Windows · macOS · Linux
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10 pluginsThe Sample Flipping Toolkit
Chop, stretch, pitch and rearrange your samples into something new.
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10 pluginsDust, Warmth & Wobble
Tape colour, sampler grit and pitch drift for sounds with a little history.
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10 pluginsSoulful Keys
Characterful pianos, electric keys and organs, with tremolo to bring them to life.
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10 pluginsMake Your Drums Knock
Shape the attack, add weight and glue your drums together.
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10 pluginsOdd Ingredients
Unusual instruments, unexpected textures and effects for your next happy accident.
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10 pluginsSpace & Atmosphere
Build depth and atmosphere with echoes, reverbs, granular textures and evolving pads.
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