In this mini freeware roundup, we look at some of the more creative effects on offer out there, which you can download for nowt…
Stagecraft Software BitCrusher And Filter
Mac, PC
With plenty of presets and more being added, this plug-in sounds as good as it looks.
Tritik Krush
Mac, PC
A bitcrusher with Drive and Krush dials, plus Frequency and Resonance filter controls. There’s a sync’able Modulation section, too.
Cableguys PanCake
Mac, PC
A utility effect that crosses over to become more of a creative tool. PanCake is a lovely panner that enables you sync the effect to tempo.
Ohm Force Frohmage
Mac, PC
A freeware filter that we wager you will love so much, you’ll overuse it. A great piece of software from a super company.
A1Audio A1TriggerGate
Mac, PC
A1TriggerGate is a rhythmic-gate audio processor that can be used to emulate the popular effects heard in dubstep, house and almost all other electronic music.
Acon Digital Multiply
Mac, PC
This is a phase-randomising chorus effect, so does a little more than your average chorus plug-in.
Sinevibes Atom
Mac, PC
Atom is a filter with a focus on dynamic, tempo-synchronised modulation and is a great way to get rhythmic filtering into your music.
Camel Audio CamelCrusher
Mac, PC
CamelCrusher is perfect for fattening up drums, vocals, synths and practically anything else you want to treat with it.