Two distortion flavors
Blend the warmth of Tube with the harder edge of Mech, from subtle weight to crushed texture.
An all-time classic, rebuilt from scratch and improved.
Available FOR FREE — forever.
- Free
- In development
- Release announcement coming soon
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Inside the signal
Built for character. Kept direct.
Character or precision
Use the native grain by default, then switch to 4× HQ oversampling when the mix asks for more control.
One direct signal chain
Distortion, resonant low-pass filtering, compression and master control in one focused workflow.
Why VL Crusher
The fast route to a sound with edges.
Some sounds need polish. Others need friction. VL Crusher is being built to make that second move immediate: shape the distortion, close the filter, add pressure and keep producing. No oversized system, no menu diving.
Compatibility
Built for current setups.
VST3macOS · Windows
AUmacOS
Apple SiliconNative support · Planned
AAXNot planned for the immediate future · likely to follow later
Final minimum OS versions will be published after compatibility testing.
Details
Good to know.
How much will VL Crusher cost?
As VL Crusher is a rebuild from a famous Crusher, this plugin will be free, forever.
When will it be released?
There is no public date yet. Join the list to receive the release announcement.
Which formats are planned?
VST3 for macOS and Windows, plus AU for macOS. Apple Silicon support is planned natively. AAX is not planned for the immediate future, but will likely be added later.
First in the chain
Make room for some character.
VL Crusher is the first release in a growing line of production tools.