Igorski, a composer and audio wizard, has something special for you, it’s called HomeCorrupter, and it’s a free bitcrusher effect available in VST and VST3 plugin formats for both macOS and Windows.
Now, let’s break it down in simpler terms. HomeCorrupter is like a time machine for your music, taking you back to a nostalgic era when computer monitors were heavier than your synth. If you’ve come across Igorski’s other plugins like Regrader and Transformant, you know they don’t just add a little grit, they go all-in on the filth factor, in the best possible way.
So, what does HomeCorrupter do? It’s a bit-crusher and fidelity reduction plugin, meaning it messes around with your audio signal, giving it a unique character. By tweaking the sample rate and bit depth, you shape the foundation of your sound. And here’s the fun part – you can even mess with the CPU clock speed, slowing down the playback for a cool effect.
Now, don’t get overwhelmed by the technical jargon. HomeCorrupter makes it easy with sliders that you can play around with. If you’re feeling more hands-on, you can even use a MIDI controller. And guess what? There are built-in oscillators to add some extra control to the mix.
But wait, there’s more! HomeCorrupter introduces a creative playback rate function that sets it apart from your average bit-crusher. It lets you slow down the playback in real-time, creating scratch or tape shutdown effects, and seamlessly return to the original speed. It’s like adding a performance aspect to your music creation.
Igorski’s plugins have this mad-scientist vibe that adds an authentic touch to the destruction they bring. It’s not just about chaos or making things sound like a vintage arcade machine (although that’s cool too). You can use plugins like HomeCorrupter to emulate old recording gear, giving your music a vintage vibe. Imagine making hi-hats sound like they were recorded half a century ago, pretty neat, right?
More info: HomeCorrupter (6.41 MB download size, ZIP archive, 64-bit VST/VST3 plugin format for Windows & macOS)
