SYSTEM DigiDestroy
Rough, dirty, digital – that’s the power of the SYSTEM DigiDestroy. Use this bitcrusher to create fascinating artefacts and push it all the way to digital demolition. Ideal for digital retro sounds, experimental transitions and crunchy drums with vintage flair.
- Bitcrusher with adjustable bit depth, sample rate, jitter and anti-aliasing filter
- Digital clipper with hard, fold and wrap modes
- Schematic display for precise visualisation of the sound effect
- Dry/wet function for parallel applications
- Also available in a freeware version with slightly reduced feature set
Three sound examples
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More InformationThat’s how the parameters affect the sound:
Bit depth
This control reduces the bit depth of a signal. The result are typical artefacts such as digital distortion, noise and a crackling sound typically associated with a retro vibe.
At an extremely low bit depth, the signal can become almost unrecognisable – a creative effect for sound design and electronic music.
Jitter
Jitter randomly changes the times at which the audio signal is sampled. Instead of regular sampling intervals, small shifts occur.
Dependent on the input signal, these fluctuations generate digital noise which makes the sound livelier and more chaotic.
Sample rate reduction
This parameter affects the sampling rate, which will have an impact on the sound:
- Clarity is lost, replaced by raw character.
- The sound gets gritty, fragmented, at times close to a digital glitch.
- Particularly popular for glitch, lo-fi, industrial and game sound design.
Additionally, a high-cut filter can be used for anti-aliasing.
Clip
The gain-compensated clipper modifies audio signals in various ways to create distortion, loudness or creative effects. There are three modes to choose from:
- Hard: classic digital clipping with a direct and loud sound
- Fold: folds back the signal for complex, metallic distortion
- Wrap: even more intense, creating lots of unpredictable harmonics
Freeware version
All plugins from the HOFA SYSTEM series are also available as freeware with a slightly limited feature set. Simply install HOFA SYSTEM using the HOFA-Plugins Manager. You can then use all freeware features immediately.
Here is an overview that shows the differences between the SYSTEM DigiDestroy freeware and the full version:
| Feature | Available in the freeware | Available in the full version |
|---|---|---|
| Bit depth from 3 to 16 bit | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Jitter from 0 to 100% | ⬤ | |
| SR reduction 1 to 65 | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Anti-aliasing hi-cut filter | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Clip from -24 to +24 dB | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Clip modes | Hard | Hard, Fold, Wrap |
Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
Operating System: macOS 10.13 or later, Windows 10 or later
HOFA plugins are continuously tested on the following DAWs:
Ableton Live, Apple Logic, Avid Pro Tools, Bitwig, Cockos Reaper, Image Line FL Studio, Magix Samplitude/Sequoia, Presonus Studio One, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo/Wavelab
You have two licenses available. These are managed via the HOFA Plugins Manager, where they can also be deactivated and transferred to other computers.
It is also possible to activate and use HOFA plugins offline. Licenses on USB sticks can be used alongside USB licenses from other plugin manufacturers without any issues.
You can read the detailed manual here:
You will find helpful answers to many questions in our support center:
You can also reach us on weekdays at plugins@hofa.de and +49 7251 3472-444
1 review for SYSTEM DigiDestroy
Martin –
Der System Digi Destroy, ist ein vielseitiges Tool das einfach und Unkompliziert eingesetzt werden kann. Außerdem steht der Digi Destroy der Kreativität nichts im Wege,es macht einfach Spaß damit Arbeiten zu können!
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