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Distortion

Bitcrusher

PreSonus

Where to get itIncluded with Studio One. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.presonus.com

Bitcrusher is a distortion plugin that combines overdrive, bit-depth reduction, downsampling, and clipping into a single device. It applies digital resolution-reduction techniques to create a wide variety of tonal options, from subtle warmth to aggressive audio destruction. The plugin's distinctive appeal lies in how bit depth and downsampling interact to produce unique sonic textures unavailable from traditional saturation or overdrive effects alone.

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Key Features

01Bit Depth reduction from 24-bit to 1-bit
02Downsampling with optional high-frequency ringing emphasis
03Overdrive ranging from clean to fuzzy
04Three clipping modes: Digital, Overflow, and Fold
05Dirt toggle for aggressive high-frequency instability
06Zero toggle to control smoothing interpolation
07Real-time waveform display with sine wave monitoring
08Output gain adjustment (−24 dB to +24 dB) with Auto gain matching

Things to Try

  • 01Enable Dirt to introduce high-frequency instability for more aggressive sounds
  • 02Disable Zero to apply smoothing interpolation and lessen audible artifacts from downsampling
  • 03Use Fold clipping mode to introduce harmonics by inverting waveform peaks
  • 04Enable Auto gain to automatically match gain changes created by other Bitcrusher processors

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