Stagecraft – BitCrusher v4.98 (Win / macOS)

Stagecraft BitCrusher is a free audio effect plugin for macOS that reduces bit depth and sample rate to create gritty, lo-fi textures. It also offers stereo spread control with visual feedback, letting you widen or narrow the crushed signal. A built-in noise section includes a filter that morphs from white (full spectrum) to pink noise, and an LFO can sweep that filter for animated, evolving noise effects. All parameters—noise, rate reduction, bit depth, and wet/dry mix—are fully automatable, so you can craft dynamic, expressive sounds that change over time. You can save presets and optionally share them with other users online. With its compact size and straightforward controls, BitCrusher suits hobby producers and sound designers working in FL Studio, Ableton, or Logic who want to add digital degradation, texture, or movement to synths, drums, or experimental audio. It runs as an AU plugin on macOS.