Destroy Any Mix in Bits and Pieces – Meet Degrader
If you’ve ever wanted to crush, mangle, or completely obliterate your audio into a gritty, nostalgic mess, Degrader is here to do it with style. This plugin is a hybrid resampler and bitcrusher, capable of delivering everything from subtle vintage warmth to complete sonic destruction. Whether you’re after the charming artifacts of old-school samplers or aggressive lo-fi textures, Degrader puts full control in your hands.
And with all parameters fully automatable, it’s not just an effect – it’s a powerful tool for creating unique drops, sweeps, and transitions that feel alive.
🎛 Features That Matter
- Variable Resampling – Adjust from 250 Hz up to 96 kHz to recreate the character of classic digital gear or push into extreme lo-fi territory.
- Dual Low-Pass Filtering – Filters placed both pre and post resampling, each with distinct characteristics for precise tone shaping.
- Bit Depth Control – Sweep continuously between 3 and 24 bits for everything from crunchy 8-bit gaming nostalgia to high-fidelity grit.
- Extra Distortion – Add bite with a dedicated distortion algorithm for more aggressive textures.
- Parameter Linking – Control multiple parameters with a single knob for complex, evolving effects.
- Gain Staging – Input and output gain controls to keep levels in check while experimenting.
- Dry/Wet Blend – Perfect for parallel processing and adding subtle color.
- Factory Presets – Simulations of various vintage digital units ready to load and tweak.
🎯 Creative Applications
- Lo-Fi Beats with Vintage Vibe
Drop the resampling rate and bit depth for dusty, warm drum loops that feel like they came straight off a worn cassette. Perfect for hip-hop, chillhop, and vaporwave producers. - Digital Breakdown FX
Automate the sample rate and bit depth mid-track to create glitchy transitions, breakdowns, and build-ups. Works wonders on EDM and experimental genres. - Old Sampler Emulation
Use the factory presets to recreate the character of legendary early digital samplers – great for recreating 80s and 90s sound palettes. - Sound Design for Games and Film
Ideal for retro game SFX, robotic voices, or dystopian cinematic textures. - Unique Synth Textures
Feed a clean synth lead or pad into Degrader and modulate the parameters for evolving, gritty atmospheres.
⚙ Technical Specs
- OS Requirements:
- macOS 10.10 or later (M1 optimized)
- Windows 7 SP1 or later
- Formats: AU, VST, AAX (64-bit hosts only)
Final Word:
Degrader isn’t just a bitcrusher – it’s a playground for destruction, nostalgia, and pure sonic experimentation. Whether you’re crafting lo-fi beats, building glitch-heavy breakdowns, or adding subtle vintage character, it’s a plugin that earns its place in any producer’s toolkit.