BitTest

BitTest free bit-crusher by Shuriken

BitTest is a free bit crusher VST plugin developed by Shuriken. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

BitTest is a little bitcrusher plug-in. It converts your data to 8 bits, then you can turn the bits off (the top row) or invert them (the bottom row) individually. That is you can individually flip and invert the bits.

http://www.shuriken.se/

Bitsmacker

Bitsmacker free overdrive | saturation by Meatscience

Bitsmacker is a free overdrive and saturation Audio Unit plugin developed by Meatscience. Compatible OS(s): macOS.

Bitsmacker is a digital distortion swiss army knife for adding that certain digital crustiness to your pristine audio signal. It can simulate vintage samplers, classic video game systems, and other lo-fi paraphernalia. At extreme settings, it warps your audio with power you can’t get from a stomp box or full stack.

Features:

  • Zero-latency.
  • Sample rate reduction from 50 to 44,100 hz.
  • Bit depth range from 0.01 to 32 bit.
  • Parametric EQ on Input.
  • Parametric EQ on Output.
  • Drive adjustment for boost.
  • All values continuously variable, no large steps between values.

http://meatscience.net/

BitCrusher

BitCrusher free bit-crusher by Stagecraft Software

BitCrusher is a free bit crusher VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Stagecraft Software. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

SC BitCrusher is a full-featured bit-crusher plugin that lets you control bit rate, rate reduction, and stereo spread (with stereo field visualization). We’ve also added a filter section that allows you to add filtered noise to the mix. Take noise from white (full spectrum), to pink, to anything in between. The addition of an LFO on the filter lets you sweep the noise for a truly unique effect.

The SC BitCrusher plugin features full automation of all parameters and preset sharing with other users online.

http://www.stagecraftsoftware.com

Bit Twiddler

Bit Twiddler free multi-fx | modulation | bit-crusher by DocNashSynths

Bit Twiddler is a free multi fx and modulation and bit crusher plugin developed by DocNashSynths. Compatible OS(s): Windows .

Manipulate the bits of a sinewave to create rich sounds which change as they play.

Bit Twiddler converts each sample of a simple sinewave to 8 bits, and then lets you shift, re-arrange and flip those bits. This results in the creation of highly complex waveforms.

Bit Twiddler can be considered a ‘method showcase’ product as it introduces a novel synthesis technique via a functioning product, so as to bring it to the attention of other developers who may then choose to evolve and incorporate it into their existing or future products.

Of course Bit Twiddler is useable as-is, as a stand-alone, unrestricted synth for producing a variety of new sounds and textures. The application provides controls for dynamically changing the amplitude of the sinewave prior to the bit operations, as this alters the waveform shape by accentuating certain wave segments and suppressing others, and changes the sound without any perceived ‘discontinuities’ (as long as the range of amplitude change is constrained by the user to certain bounds).

It is just that the application is lacking in ‘trimmings’ like the ability to save and load patches.

http://flexibeatz.weebly.com/

Bit Fluzer

Bit Fluzer free bit-crusher by NUSofting

Bit Fluzer is a free bit crusher VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by NUSofting. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Bit Fluzer is an audio effect similar to standard “bit crushers”, but featuring two channels with input filters and audio bit reductions modulated by two LFOs. Using the Bit Fluzer plugin you can alter the bit depth of the audio signal from your instruments or audio tracks in your DAW in various ways. The two bit depth controls range from one to 20 bits in continuous fashion, moreover the bit depth can be made to rhythmically oscillate with the LFOs. That way you can obtain a range of mono or stereo modulating effects: from subtle “sound warming”, due to the soft noise introduced by a little bit depth reduction, to more aggressive distortions and groovy patterns. The two channels can work independently on different sections of the audio spectrum, since one channel features a lowpass filter and the other a highpass filter.

We release this freeware effect plugin also to advocate the main motives of repair.org, that is to rise awareness about the possible “progressive loss of rights” of users to fix and maintain their own electronic devices. We think this is especially relevant for musicians who are used to customising and fixing their instruments, either acoustic or electronic.” Therefore, beside the economical and environmental concerns, the products policy of some hardware firms could damage the creative habits of artists using electronic devices. You may see the repair.org website for more info.

Disclaimer: NUSofting has no benefit from, or association with, repair.org or individuals involved in that “United States based” organization.

Features:

  • Channel 1 features a Lowpass filter. Channel 2 features a Highpass filter.
  • Both channels take the input as mono: left + right:
    • Channel 1: left + right >>>input gain >>> lowpass >>> bith depth >>> output gain >>> pan.
    • Channel 2: left + right >>>input gain >>> highpass >>> bith depth >>> output gain >>> pan.
  • You can create a new stereo image on the output using the pan controls.
  • The LFOs when “free running” the rate range is 0.01 to 26.00 Hertz, when in “sync” the rate range is 1 bar to 1/32 (assuming a 4/4 time signature), and it will modulate the bit reductions relatively to the value of the bit depth controls.
  • The level of the input can be adjusted between -12 and +12 dB.
  • The dry/wet slider allows to mix the stereo input with the effected signals.
  • All parameters can be automated inside a DAW.
  • Scalable GUI and custom colours.

http://nusofting.com/

Better Run

Better Run free overdrive | saturation by RunBeerRun

Better Run is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by RunBeerRun. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Better Run is a high gain overdrive plug-in for the electric guitar. It features 3 gain modes and an optional midrange boosting circuit.

Made with SynthEdit

https://runbeerrun.blogspot.com/

Best served cold

Best served cold free overdrive | saturation by RunBeerRun

Best served cold is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by RunBeerRun. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Best served cold is an amplifier simulator for the bass guitar with a 3-stage preamp section. It is similar to hardware preamps that accentuate dynamics.

Made with SynthEdit

https://runbeerrun.blogspot.com/

Berrtill

Berrtill free overdrive | saturation by Shuriken

Berrtill is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Shuriken. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Berrtill is a distortion-unit modelled on circuit bent hardware.

http://www.shuriken.se/

Baxxpander

Baxxpander free overdrive | saturation by Elogoxa

Baxxpander is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Elogoxa. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

A vintage style saturation/bass expander unit.

Made with SynthEdit

http://www.uv.es/~ruizcan/p_vst.htm

Battery Acid

Battery Acid free bit-crusher | waveshaper by DarkWare

Battery Acid is a free bit crusher and waveshaper VST plugin developed by DarkWare. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Battery Acid was inspired by a deteriorated car battery. It uses a set of dual bitcrushers and waveshapers to completely erode your music to “delightful dilapidation”. Each stereo channel can be crushed and mutilated individually. You can “dissolve” and “melt” as well as “corrode” and “erode”, plus you can set the cutoff and resonance.

Made with SynthEdit

http://www.jackdark.net/