Things – Crusher: Bit Crusher and Multimode Filter Effect Plugin Free Download

The bit crusher section offers controls for bit depth, downsampling and mix, so you can move from subtle grit to heavy digital degradation. A harshness control, which AudioThing takes from its Reels plugin, adds a further way to tune how aggressive the crushed signal sounds.

Because the crusher has its own mix control, you can blend the processed signal with the dry signal instead of replacing it entirely.

The filter offers lowpass, highpass, bandpass and notch modes. You can choose a 2-pole or 4-pole slope, which changes how steeply the filter cuts. An output gain control sits after the filter so you can set the level of the processed sound.

Running the filter after the crusher, or the reverse, lets you shape the crushed tone and then reduce or emphasize particular frequency ranges.

The plugin window is resizable, so you can enlarge the controls for easier editing on high-resolution screens or keep the window small in a cramped session layout.