Descent interface

Descent

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At a Glance

TypeEffect
CategoryGranular Delay & Reverb
PlatformWiN
DAWAny
Download for Windows

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Descent by Audio Damage is a granular delay and reverb plugin that slices incoming audio into up to fifty tiny grains, then scatters them across time and pitch. Use it for subtle thickening, rhythmic delays, frozen soundscapes, or shimmering pitch-shifted clouds. Six-axis randomization—pitch, pan, position, amplitude, duration, and grain count—lets textures evolve from organic movement to full chaos, while direction control (forward, reverse, random) suits tape-style effects and glitchy swells. Pitch shifting spans -24 to +24 semitones with optional quantization for harmonically correct intervals. A high-feedback diffusion mode turns delays into lush, reverb-like washes without harshness. Tempo sync or free-running timing, real-time FFT visualization, and 35 factory presets make it ideal for hobby producers exploring ambient, electronic, and experimental sound design in FL Studio, Ableton, or Logic.