Filters that give the impression of distortion/low bitrate

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Posted by Luke Terry on Jun-11-2005 20:31:

Filters that give the impression of distortion/low bitrate

i've heard this in quite a few tunes in the last couple of years or so. i'm guessing it's some kind of filter effect. it generally seems to be used on percs or breaks but i would really like to know how it's done so i can screw up these vocals on this new remix i'm doing.

this sample is taken from the intro section of the original mix of peaktwins - hypnowaves, and it's the kinda filter i'm on the percs that im interested in

download mp3 clip

any help would be appreciated,
lukaz

Posted by chillsonic on Jun-11-2005 20:47:

It's actually degrading the quality; as in a very low kbs.

MDA Degrade is a free Vst 'swhat I'd use. The automation part probably comes from sliding the knob that controls how much the vst is to affect the sound.

http://www.mda-vst.com/

have fun.

Posted by Luke Terry on Jun-11-2005 20:51:

cheers mate

Posted by twisted on Jun-11-2005 22:30:

soundhack decimate

http://soundhack.com/freeware.php

Posted by Frase on Jun-12-2005 02:44:

is it not a simple bitcrush luke?

Posted by fr0st on Jun-12-2005 03:30:

That is bit crusher in logic i reconize it instantly....

Posted by Dickie-T on Jun-12-2005 11:29:

yeah deep dish - say hello uses this too on its percussion in the breakdowns... Now i know how they do it, quite simple solution i must say, i thought it was programmed that way in the synths or something...

Posted by Phantax on Jun-12-2005 12:58:

Bit crusher in Logic fo sho

Posted by Synergie on Jun-12-2005 16:18:

If in Reason: Scream 4 --> Digital (bit crusher)

Posted by Subtle on Jun-12-2005 16:31:

PSP Nitro

this one is very good.. u should be able to download a demo there as well..

Posted by Limit on Jun-14-2005 09:24:

you can also use bit crusher in Cubase sx too..same shit...but yeah everybody is right about it..its bitcrusher.

Posted by /I\ on Jun-14-2005 13:32:

sounds cool ... also sounds like a flanger or phaser is inserted after the bitcrusher