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Crunchix

Lo-Fi Bitcrusher & Decimator

"Controlled destruction — logarithmic bit crushing, sample-rate decimation, analog jitter, and Bass Sentinel sub protection. Push every knob into extreme territory without taking the mix down with it."

Crunchix mangles audio through bit-depth reduction and sample-rate decimation, with random jitter drift for broken-hardware character — perfect for tech house percussion, synth textures, and creative sound design. A tilt-EQ tone control and Bass Sentinel crossover keep the low end tight while everything above it falls apart. Sync the decimator to your tempo, tame aliasing with 2x/4x oversampling, and let Auto Gain keep your A/B honest.

Crunchix — Lo-Fi Bitcrusher & Decimator — plugin interface for Mac and Windows
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AU VST3 CLAP AAX Standalone macOS Windows

INSTALLATION

4 steps. Requires Creative Pass.

1

CONNECT YOUR WALLET

Click Connect Wallet above and sign in with a wallet holding the Creative Pass NFT. The download button unlocks automatically.

2

RUN THE INSTALLER

Double-click the .pkg file. Choose AU, VST3, CLAP, AAX or Standalone.

Signed & notarized by Apple — it installs cleanly, no security warnings, no "Open Anyway."
3

CHOOSE YOUR FORMATS

The installer lets you pick AU (Logic, GarageBand, Ableton), VST3 (Ableton, Reaper, Bitwig, FL Studio), and the Standalone app. Install takes a few seconds.

4

OPEN YOUR DAW

Restart your DAW and rescan plugins if needed. Find Crunchix under Remi Blaze in your plugin list.

  • Ableton: Plugins › Audio Effects › VST3
  • Logic Pro: Audio Effects › Remi Blaze › Crunchix
  • Reaper: FX › VST3 › Crunchix
Security Note: Crunchix is built by Remi Blaze and is signed & notarized by Apple, so it installs cleanly with no security warnings. The plugin is safe to use — no background processes, no network calls, no telemetry.

FEATURES

Core DSP

◆Bit Crusher — logarithmic bit-depth reduction from 32-bit (clean) down to 1-bit (square wave) with per-channel smoothing to prevent zipper noise
◆Sample-Rate Decimator — sample-and-hold downsampling from full rate to ~100 Hz with free-running and tempo-synced modes
◆Analog Jitter — random walk on decimator hold length simulating vintage hardware sampler timing instability, independent per channel for true stereo
◆Tone Tilt EQ — post-crush single-knob tilt shelves highs up while shelving lows down (or vice versa), ±6 dB range
◆Dry/Wet Mix — parallel processing blend with full phase alignment when oversampling is active
◆Output Stage — trim (−24 to +6 dB) with soft tanh saturation and hard 0 dBFS ceiling

Premium DSP

◆Bass Sentinel — LR4 crossover at 150 Hz routes the low band around the crusher entirely, keeping the sub clean while destroying the mids and highs
◆Oversampling — Off / 2x / 4x FIR half-band with excellent stopband rejection, eliminating harsh aliasing artifacts
◆Tempo Sync — locks decimator to host BPM with divisions from 1/2 to 1/64 for rhythmically locked destruction
◆Auto-Gain — RMS-based loudness compensation keeps perceived volume consistent as the crusher reduces signal energy
◆18 kHz Safety LPF — always-on post-crush filter removes ear-fatigue artifacts at extreme settings
◆Phase-Aligned Dry/Wet — ring-buffer delay line compensates oversampling latency for comb-filter-free mixing

Controls

◆Six-knob layout: CRUSH, DECIMATE, JITTER, TONE, MIX, OUTPUT
◆Options row: BASS SENTINEL, OS (Off/2x/4x), SYNC, division (1/2 to 1/64), AUTO
◆Top bar: BYPASS, RND (randomize), Fire Head logo (About overlay), LOAD/SAVE preset
◆Real-time waveform display — before/after rendering via lock-free FIFO at 30 Hz
◆Level meters — input L/R + output L/R with gradient colour from the live accent palette

Under the Hood

◆DC blocker (5 Hz) — removes DC offset from extreme crushing
◆NaN/Inf protection — per-sample sanitisation with full DSP reset on detection
◆BPM clamp [1, 999] — defends against hosts reporting zero or NaN BPM
◆Per-channel smoothers — independent ramp on every parameter prevents zipper noise and stereo balance drift
◆Zero allocations in processBlock — all buffers pre-allocated for real-time safety
◆Universal Binary — native on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel

Hidden Feature

◆If you know, you know — For those who know the music, there are rewards. Seek and you shall find.

FACTORY PRESETS

Init
Subtle Grit
Hi-Hat Crunch
Broken Sampler
Tape Machine
Perc Destroyer
Lo-Fi Pad
Digital Chaos
Vinyl Drift
Remi Blaze Crunch
Drum Burner
Sub-Hair
Aliased Hats
Bit-Filter Rise

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • OS macOS 15.0 or later (Apple Silicon or Intel)
  • Architecture Universal Binary (Mac) · x64 (Windows)
  • Formats macOS: AU, VST3, CLAP, AAX, Standalone. Windows: VST3, CLAP, Standalone
  • DAW Any AU, VST3, CLAP or AAX compatible host
  • Access Requires Creative Pass NFT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Crunchix?

Crunchix is a lo-fi bitcrusher and decimator plugin built for tech house and electronic music producers. It features logarithmic bit-depth reduction from 32-bit down to 1-bit, sample-rate decimation, analog-style jitter, Bass Sentinel sub protection, tempo-synced decimation, tone tilt EQ, auto-gain compensation, and 2x/4x oversampling. Available in macOS: AU/VST3/CLAP/AAX/Standalone. Windows: VST3/CLAP/Standalone.

How do I get Crunchix?

Crunchix is exclusive to Creative Pass holders. The Creative Pass is a one-time NFT mint on Base chain — no subscriptions, own it permanently. Once you hold the Creative Pass, connect your wallet on remiblaze.com to unlock the download.

What is Bass Sentinel?

Bass Sentinel is a 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley crossover at 150 Hz that splits your signal and routes the low band around the crusher entirely. Only the mid and high frequencies get destroyed — the sub stays clean and intact. The two bands recombine at unity gain with zero phase issues at the crossover frequency.

Does Crunchix support tempo sync?

Yes. Tempo-synced decimation locks the decimator's hold rate to your DAW's BPM with divisions from 1/2 down to 1/64. The knob still scales smoothly while staying rhythmically locked to the grid. Toggle between free-running and synced modes to A/B the difference.

Are there any hidden rewards?

For those who know the music, there are rewards. Seek and you shall find.

Does Crunchix run on Apple Silicon and Windows?

Yes. Crunchix is a Universal Binary that runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs, and ships as a 64-bit build for Windows 10 and 11.

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