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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 macOS (AU, VST3, Standalone)
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AU VST3 Standalone macOS

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, 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
909 Burner
Sub-Hair
Aliased Hats
Bit-Filter Rise

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • OS macOS 15.0 or later (Apple Silicon or Intel)
  • Architecture Universal Binary
  • Formats AU, VST3, Standalone
  • DAW Any AU or VST3 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 AU, VST3, and Standalone for macOS.

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 support Apple Silicon?

Yes. Crunchix is a Universal Binary that runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

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Crunchix is exclusive to Creative Pass holders. Mint once on Base chain — no subscriptions, own it permanently.

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