Lost Technology is a free VST plug-in for Windows PC by Johan Sarge.
Lost Technology transforms sounds by taking them apart and then putting them together in a different way. The Analyzer components split the input signals into amplitude, frequency and waveform (harmonic content) sub-signals. The Modulator components combine sub-signals (and audio signals) in various ways. The Synthesizer components merge one sub-signal of each type into a new audio signal.
Lost Technology and Refuzznik — a sinusoidal distortion plugin, are available to download as freeware. Formats available include binaries and source code.
Note: these plug-ins are NOT new. Since Johan’s website was about to disappear from the internet I decided to create a copy of his pages and downloads so you can still enjoy these fine plug-ins.
More information: Lost Technology
AuraPlug has released version 2.1 of Whamdrive, a freeware distortion/pitch shifter VST effect plug-in for Windows.
It allows you to pitch an incoming audio stream in realtime with an external MIDI foot controller or with the GUI controls. Whamdrive features 14 different pitch modes. The harmony note and the input signal are mixed together as if two guitars were playing simultaneously in the first nine modes. Whamdrive works like a classic pitch shifter in the last five modes. The effect also includes a distortion unit with cabinet simulation.
Changes in Whamdrive v2.1
- Both 32 and 64 bit versions are available for Windows XP, Vista and 7.
- 64 bit internal processing resolution.
- Works on both mono and stereo tracks.
- 40% more CPU efficient.
Whamdrive is available as a freeware VST effect plug-in for Windows.
More information: AuraPlug / Whamdrive
Zenhiser has announced the release of three new sample packs in the Ultra Distortion series.
Zenhiser Ultra Distorted Kicks, Noises & HitsNew Ultra series sample packs
- Ultra Distorted Kicks is a secret weapon for all producers, remixers or just about anyone involved in music. It’s so nice to offer a killer new selection of heavy kicks and distorted bass drums that simply have not been heard before. With moderate variations of this kick collection, finding the right distorted kick is never a problem. Progressing it’s way through multi genres, Ultra Distorted Kicks lends it’s thumping bottom end to breaks, dnb, techno, rave, glitch, trance, progressive and more. We’re sure your sampler will hug you back once it’s got these distorted kicks in it’s memory, so don’t delay and check out the preview now.
- Ultra Distorted Noises, for A new generation of producers. If you’re looking for a new range of tough sound fx and noises then you’ve found the right place. ‘Ultra Distorted Noises’ has shifted the perception of standard sound fx into a whole new realm. These distorted noises are blissfully good in a warped distorted kinda way. Clunky hits, alien refraction’s, digital movements, spacious clicks and metallic falls make up just a few of the intense distorted hits. Once again these fantastically dark sound fx and hits lend themselves to an almost endless list of productions including music, game, tv, and film. Every sample will feel perfectly at home whether in gameplay, a movie fx timeline or a dark techno remix, which gives these ultra distorted noises 5 stars from us.
- Ultra Distorted Hits takes your sampler on a magical ride through some of the finest and most up to date ultra hits and sound fx to date. The ultra distorted series is a wet dream for producers who want a catalogue of fresh and new exciting audio sounds. Each sample pack with the ultra distorted series has an exciting range of sound hits, glitches, tweaks, warped movements, drops, swells, slams, grinds and much more. Once again pushing the boundaries in sound design this awesome array is a stock set no producer should be without. It doesn’t matter whether you produce electro, minimal, techno, dnb, breaks, trance or even psytrance, these ultra hits will fit perfectly into your music productions.
The Ultra Distorted sample pack (featuring 50 samples each) are available for download for $7.99 each.
More information: Zenhiser / Ultra Distorted packs
AuraPlug has released version 2.0 of Whamdrive, a freeware distortion/pitch shifter VST effect plug-in for Windows PC.
It allows you to pitch an incoming audio stream in realtime with an external MIDI foot controller or with the GUI controls. Whamdrive features 14 different pitch modes. The harmony note and the input signal are mixed together as if two guitars were playing simultaneously in the first nine modes. Whamdrive works like a classic pitch shifter in the last five modes. The effect also includes a distortion unit with cabinet simulation.
Changes in Whamdrive v2.0
- Complete rewrite of the user interface and voice management (now fully written in C++).
- Fixed multicore bug.
- Improved compatibility with some hosts (FL Studio, Tracktion, ACID Pro and Cubase).
- Very short loading and initialization times.
Whamdrive is available as a freeware VST effect plug-in for Windows.
Visit AuraPlug for more information.
Rough Diamond Productions has released 4 new whiteLABEL plug-ins.
whiteLABEL disPRESSA, comPANION, monoLOW & stwETCHNew whiteLABEL plug-ins
- disPRESSA — distortion powered compressor.
- comPANION — 4 stage graphic compander.
- stwETCH — creative stretching and FSU fx.
- monoLOW — low band conformance machine.
disPRESSA and stwETCH are available for purchase for £10 GBP each, while comPANION and monoLOW cost £15 GBP each. All whiteLABEL plug-ins are available as VST effect plug-ins for Windows PC.
Rough Diamond Productions has also released version 1.0 of simpleTON, a dual filter and distortion effect (£10 GPB). Furthermore, version 1.2 of autoBED was released. autoBED is a lookahead stereo ducker with virtual sidechain inputs (£15 GPB).
Demo versions of all whiteLABEL plug-ins are available for download.
Visit Rough Diamond Productions for more information.
