Lowdown is a monophonic virtual analog bass pedal synth from Cherry Audio, modeled on a floor pedal instrument and built around two saw and square oscillators.
Lowdown at a glance
| Developer | Cherry Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €28.76 |
What Lowdown does
The plugin is organized as a faithful emulation of a pedal synth, with every aspect of the original modeled in detail and presented through an ultra-realistic interface. Its sound starts in a deep low end and can be pushed upward into soaring lead territory, not limited to bass parts. Two massive oscillators offer saw and square waveforms, and a throaty 24 dB/octave lowpass filter exposes Cutoff, Emphasis and Contour controls.
Single-button access selects one of three factory presets named Bull, Tuba and Bass, and a variable live-panel mode can be reached with a single click. Additional one-button controls switch Glide, Decay and Octave, while the Loudness Filter sits behind master foot sliders. A recessed panel gives access to programmable functions including Tune, Beat, Glide, Octave, Mix and OSC. The rendered animated foot pedal keyboard can be dressed with one of 14 floor surfaces under the pedals.
Key features
- Dual oscillators. Two oscillators provide saw and square waveforms as the sound sources for the monophonic voice.
- Throaty lowpass filter. A 24 dB/octave lowpass filter with Cutoff, Emphasis and Contour controls shapes the tone, and the Contour setting changes how the filter responds across the note.
- Live-panel and one-button access. A variable live-panel mode is reached with a single click, and one-button controls switch Glide, Decay and Octave without opening menus.
- Loudness Filter and foot sliders. Master foot sliders control the Loudness Filter, placing the level and filter response under foot-operated hands.
- Programmable recessed panel. A recessed panel holds programmable functions for Tune, Beat, Glide, Octave, Mix and OSC.
- Presets and storage. Over 40 presets are reached through an extensive browsing menu, with unlimited user preset storage. Bull, Tuba and Bass are single-button factory presets.
- MIDI and automation. Full MIDI control is supported, and every control can be automated from the DAW.
Compatibility
Lowdown is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and 64-bit macOS. The minimum is macOS 13 and Windows 7, with native support for Apple Silicon listed and 8 GB of RAM.
Lowdown compared with similar plugins
Lowdown is a monophonic bass pedal synth, while Mini D, Hybrid 3, MASSIVE and WaveOSC are polyphonic synthesizers from other developers. Mini D from AIR Music Technology ships as VST2, AU and AAX, and Hybrid 3 from the same developer adds VST3. MASSIVE from Native Instruments and WaveOSC from Plugin Boutique both list VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowdown | Cherry Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
| Mini D | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Hybrid 3 | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| MASSIVE | Native Instruments | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €105.91 |
| WaveOSC | Plugin Boutique | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €6.53 (regular €78.34) |
Price and availability
Lowdown was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €28.76. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Lowdown FAQ
Where can I download Lowdown crack for free?
Crack releases of Lowdown are packaged as repack, .rar and .iso builds, and the plugin is indexed under VST crack and macOS crack queries.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Lowdown?
A working serial is the string most often typed next to the name, and keygen and serial key pages list it alongside the x64 crack and x86 crack builds.
Is Lowdown available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link releases of the AU and AAX builds circulate, and the macOS build is named as a .dmg crack in those listings.
Does Lowdown run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the minimum is macOS 13.