BownBampler
Multi-voice sample degrader. Big dog.
HEAR IT
BownBampler is a multi-voice sampler built to creatively destroy audio. It was inspired by my own production habits: I wanted a clean way to do parallel downsampling/bitcrushing with easy tonal customization. I really enjoy using plugins that take very little effort to create something interesting, but always give the user enough control to dial in their sounds. BownBampler does just that.
Load any sample into BownBampler, and play back up to 4 unique instances of the crushed sample. Each voice has a downsampler with custom algorithms and parameters, a bitcrusher with DC offset control, MIDI range, dry offset, playback mode, crossfade, and a filter pair. The real power of BownBampler comes from the ability to blend and separate these voices from each other at will, creating whatever instrument suits your track best.
Almost every downsampler discards a lot of audio by nature, but big dogs recycle. The residual matrix allows you to retrieve the discarded audio and mix it back into your sound, making BownBampler the most sustainable downsampler on the market. Take any two signals and perform one of 8 mathematical operations on them (ie., subtract the wet signal of Voice 1 from the mixed signal from Voice 2), and then operate on the resulting signal. Each residual can be individually mixed into your sound, allowing you to use them as subtly or as obnoxiously as you want.
WHAT IT DOES
Four Independent Voices
Every voice gets its own degradation chain, key range, playback mode, and filtering. Split a single sample across the keyboard and to play polyphonically, or stack voices on top of each other to make it BARK!! BIG DOGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!
Custom Degradation
Beyond standard downsampling and bit crushing, you can change the degradation algorithm per voice. Choose from a list of ORIGINAL BIG DOG® algorithms alongside the tried-and-true ones. Certain selections unlock custom controls, allowing you to fine-tune how each voice is crushed. Algorithms include Sample and Hold, Sample and Glide, Decimation, Noise Decimation, Filtered Decimation, Exponential Sample and Glide, and Amplitude Gating.
Residual Matrix
Subtract, add, multiply, divide, duck, fold, XOR, or take the minimum of ANY two signals up to 6 times. EX. Subtract the wet mix of voice 1 from the dry mix, then multiply the result by the wet signal of voice 2. Big dogs recycle audio.
Per-voice Playback and Crossfading
Play a sample back in multiple directions at once, or treat every voice the same way. Customize your crossfade length to adjust how smooth or aggressive you want your looping to be.
DC Offset, Dry Offset, and Per-voice filtering
BownBampler lets you precisely customize both your input and output. DC offset lets you slam the bitcrusher with a boosted signal. Dry offset lets you delay or expedite the dry signal, adding dimension to the full output. Route high-pass and low-pass filters to each voice's wet path, dry path, or both.
Randomize Anything or Everything
Right-click the parameters you want to lock, and the rest will be randomized, allowing you to infinitely experiment with new sounds while still maintaining selected qualities. Big dogs don't want to make EVERY decision.
FORMATS
- macOS — VST3, AU
- Windows — VST3
REQUIREMENTS
- macOS 11 or later — Apple Silicon & Intel (Universal)
- Windows 10 or later — 64-bit
- Any VST3 or AU host
BownBampler
Instant download after purchase. Every future update included.
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