If you've been jonesin for some budget bit-crushing and you're on Windows, you'll want to check out Novaflash's Geektronic - a stereo bit-crusher/decimator effect.

Novaflash describes it eloquently as simple and efficient, a nice alternative to complex and bloated audio effects.

Geektronic options include:

• PRST : Sample Rate standard presets. When set to FREE use the SR knob.
• SR : Allow any frequencies between 500 Hz to 20Khz.
• BITS : Reshape the audio stream ( 2 to 24 BITS)
• BEND : Smooth an re-shape the front side.
• BENDSHP : Three mode post shaping. Smooth UP and DOWN front side, only UP, only DOWN. updown
• EQ : Post EQ. Positive value boost the selected frequency. Negative value attenuate it.
• MIX : 100% full effect. 0% by-pass the effect.
• GAIN : -6dB to +12dB

Geektronic is a free download via the Novaflash site.

Link:

• Novaflash Geektronic
  

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