The Soundtoys Crystallizer is an advanced granular echo effect plugin that can be used to create a variety of sonic changes. Basing its design on an H3000-style effects processor the Crystallizer allows you to create vintage-style crystal echo effects boasting a unique tonal character that can be used on a variety of audio sources. Championed in the late 80s the Crystal Echoes effect became a staple in 80s pop music revered for its ability to transform simple sounds into shimmering epic soundscapes. Its unique texture and versatility make it a must-have for any musician or audio engineers collection. It is also used in modern music production popularised in indie rock and vaporwave. The founders of Soundtoys help to design the algorithms for the original effects processor and you can rest assured they have meticulously recreated the classic sound in all its glory. Whilst staying true to the original the Crystallizer improves on the original design providing an integrated Gate and Duck function providing added control when triggering echoes and more. It also features high/low-cut filters so you can sculpt your sound even further. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation. Advanced granular echo synthesizer The crystal echo effect has been used countless times in popular music dating from the 80s all the way up to modern-day music production. The genre-defying granular echo effect can be used to create epic soundscapes warp sound and add shimmer to dull sounds. Turn guitar lines into atmospheric symphonies or use it on drums to add flavour to your loops. Basing its design on an H3000-style effects processor Soundtoys have meticulously recreated this effect module from the ground up with advanced analog emulation that stays true to the original. It also comes jam-packed with ready-made presets to get you started and spark your inspiration. The presets span everything from subtle shimmers to audio-bending madness! Pitch-shifting and glitching Staying true to the original design the Crystallizer utilises the same resampling and crossfade technique found in the original effect unit. This creates movement and a more humanised sound with audible artifacts that result in a truly unique character. The glitchy-style pitch shifting was an essential factor in making the Crystallizer effect so sought after. The reverse echo effect and pitch shifting capabilities allow you to create rich and ever-evolving effects that bring a humanised feel to digital productions. Since Soundtoys’ founders help to develop the algorithms on the original effect unit they have strived to ensure they capture the essence of the icy effect. Expanded and updated for modern users Expanded for the modern era the Crystallizer includes a range of improvements designed to improve your control and sound design capabilities. The newly introduced Gate and Duck feature provides a new level of control for your dynamics when triggering echoes. Shape your sound further using the low/high-cut filters great for shaping the mood and tonality of your audio. Specifications Plug-in Formats (64-bit only): AAX Native AAX AudioSuite VST and Audio Units (AU) Supported Sample Rates: Minimum: 44.1 kHz Maximum: 192 kHz System Requirements: Operating Systems: Mac OS X 10.10 or later; Windows 7 or later (An internet connection is required at the time of activation) Supported Hosts: Pro Tools (11 or later) Live Cubase Nuendo Sonar Logic Digital Performer and more Product Code: 1043-24