Newfangled Audio unveils the Obliterate Distortion Filter, a free plugin that’s here to crush your sounds.
Available exclusively for 64-bit systems, it supports macOS (AAX, AU, VST, VST3) and Windows (AAX, VST, VST3), ensuring compatibility with a wide range of production setups.
If extreme sound manipulation and audio destruction are your thing, Obliterate is bound to catch your attention.
The developers promise a level of chaos intense enough to rival Lars Ulrich’s infamous snare sound on St. Anger.
What’s more, the plugin’s origins are just as intriguing. It began as a simple filter, but thanks to an unresolved bug, it evolved into what Newfangled Audio calls a “new form of resonant distortion.”
The official website has product page offers audio demos featuring 808 drums, basslines, and raw vocals in both their clean and obliterated states. True to its name, the results are utterly filthy—in the best way possible.
The distorted bass tones instantly evoke memories of Nine Inch Nails’ The Downward Spiral, while the other treated sounds push boundaries even further. It’s a tool that feels perfectly suited for industrial, noise, experimental music, or soundtracks that demand a dark, unsettling atmosphere.
Obliterate comes equipped with two destruction algorithms, fittingly named Too Much and Too Most. It also features two resonant multi-mode filters capable of morphing between Lowpass, Bandpass, Allpass, and Notch settings.
With its straightforward interface, this plugin focuses entirely on delivering raw power without unnecessary frills.
Downloading Obliterate is fairly simple, just a single click on the product page, with no zip files or extra steps to slow you down. It’s part of Newfangled Audio’s Black Friday offerings, which include discounts of 50-60% on other plugins and bundles.
Download: Obliterate (Free).
