Image unavailableShift Line - Astronaut Free
Based on the reverb algorithms of the https://shift-line.com/a5 pedal
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Image unavailableCrowbait - GnomeDistort
Multiband distortion with extreme gain and clipping.
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Image unavailableDenise Audio - Bad Tape
Tape degradation effect for warble, hiss, and crackle.
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Image unavailableDenise Audio - My Crush: Hard-Hitting Bit Crusher
Bitcrusher with filtering and stutter controls.
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Image unavailableDenise Audio - Slappy Classic Slapback Delays
Slapback delay with tape-style saturation.
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Image unavailableBrummer ToneTwistPlugs
Collection of modeled guitar distortion and overdrive pedals.
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Image unavailableFlorian Mrugalla - NEL
Vibrato using delay-based pitch and timing modulation.
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Image unavailableMensla - FMD
a distortion plugin that adds rich FM harmonics with a single knob. Combined with a soft clipper, you can quickly transform any signal.
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Image unavailableOhmforce - Frohmager
Resonant filter with a modulation matrix and macro controls.
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Image unavailableDavisynth Audio - Spiral Delay
Stereo delay whose echoes pan gradually between channels.
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Image unavailableModern Metal Songwriter - The Fuzz
Load up this fuzz pedal to any signal and get that instant, aggressive tonal break up of sound that you crave.
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Image unavailableVariety of Sound - epicPLATE mkII
Plate reverb with a rapid, even buildup.
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Aarrow Dyst: Free Dynamic Saturator
Saturation plugin that follows the dynamics of your input signal. You can choose from four different saturation curves, and adjust the drive, range, and curve to tailor the effect response to your liking
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Image unavailablePlatone Studio - Delay Eleven
In addition to the delay time (with tempo sync, of course) and feedback, you get to adjust the balance and width of the effect. There’s also a Drive control for some extra grit, and you can shape the frequency content of the delay using the Bright and Dark knobs.
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Image unavailablePlatone Studio - Flex Reverb
Plate reverb with graphic equalization.
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Image unavailableAudio Assault - Amp Locker
Guitar amp, pedal and effect platform.
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Image unavailableBlack Rooster Audio - VHL 3C
Passive high-pass and low-pass filter emulation.
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Image unavailablePolyverse Filtron: Versatile State-Variable Filter
Resonant filter that morphs between low-pass, band-pass and high-pass responses.
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Image unavailableUnplugRed - Plastic Funeral
Described by the maker as "distortion that sounds like a laser beam”
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Image unavailableUnison Audio - Zen Master
Five-control lo-fi processor for detuning, wobble and texture.
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Image unavailableLinda Audio - Insta Vibe
Lo-fi processor with saturation, noise and pitch instability.
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Image unavailableNembrini Audio - Big Stuff
Big Muff-style distortion and sustain pedal simulation.
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Image unavailableIgorski - HomeCorrupter
Lo-fi effect for lowering audio resolution and slowing playback.
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Image unavailableSampleson - OverHeat
Tube-style saturation for adding harmonics and coloration.
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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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