Trash Crossgrade by iZotope distortion plugin interface

Trash Crossgrade from any version of VocalSynth, Neoverb, Iris, Stutter Edit, BreakTweaker, Mobius Filter, DDLY

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (25 ratings)

Trash Crossgrade is an iZotope distortion effects plugin built around the Trash distortion engine, with a Convolve module for impulse-response spaces. It is offered as a crossgrade for owners of several earlier iZotope and Exponential Audio products.

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01Overview

Trash Crossgrade is iZotope's distortion plugin, available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. Its core is the Trash module, which blends up to four distortion settings through an XY pad. A separate Convolve module applies up to four impulse responses, and the plugin includes over 300 presets and impulse responses. The crossgrade version is offered to owners of eligible earlier products.

Best for

  • Bass distortion
  • Drum break processing
  • Vocal saturation
  • Full mix effects
  • Experimental sound design
  • Spatial effects processing
Developer
iZotope
Category
Distortion
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Trash distortion engine with XY pad blending of up to four settings
  • Convolve module with over 300 impulse responses and spaces
  • Custom impulse response loader for your own files
  • Three-band frequency splitting for targeted distortion
  • Envelope Follower for dynamic distortion movement
  • Scream Filter self-oscillating low-pass filter
  • Per-band swap of Trash and Convolve signal order
  • Randomization across presets and XY pad settings
03In depth

Distortion, impulse responses and frequency-band control

The Trash module lets you blend up to four distortion settings with an XY pad, and an Envelope Follower adds dynamic movement to the distortion. The Convolve module processes audio through impulse responses, and you can blend up to four at once. The Scream Filter adds a self-oscillating low-pass filter for extra color.

Trash can split the signal into low, mid and high frequency bands, so you can distort one part of the spectrum while leaving the rest clean. The signal order of the Trash and Convolve modules can be swapped for each band. Intelligent autogain and limiter settings manage output levels.

Workflow and compatibility

The interface is laid out on a single screen, with the controls visible without menu navigation. Randomization tools change the settings of the XY pads or select presets, which can help when you are stuck for ideas.

The plugin runs on Windows 10 and 11 and on macOS Catalina through Monterey, in 64-bit VST3, AU and AAX formats. It requires an iLok License Manager authorization on an iLok 2 or iLok 3 USB key or an iLok Machine License.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperiZotope
TypePlugin
CategoryDistortion
FormatsVST3, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Trash Crossgrade support?

Trash Crossgrade is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit) and on macOS Catalina (10.15.6) through Monterey (12.5.x).

What do I need to run Trash Crossgrade?

The plugin requires iLok License Manager for authorization, with an iLok 2 USB, iLok 3 USB or iLok Machine License. It needs a multicore processor at 2 GHz or greater and 4 GB of RAM or more, with a display of 1440 x 900 or greater.

Which DAWs are supported?

The system requirements list Pro Tools 2022, Live 11, Logic Pro, REAPER 6, Cubase 12, Nuendo 12, FL Studio 20, Studio One 5, Audition CC and Digital Performer 11.

What is the Trash Crossgrade offer?

It is a crossgrade offer for owners of Trash from any version of VocalSynth, Neoverb, Iris, Stutter Edit, BreakTweaker, Mobius Filter or DDLY. A standard version of Trash is also available.

07Developer

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