Bismuth from Lunacy is an iridescent color resonator that turns any incoming sound into tonal, melodic layers, and the Bismuth name covers both a standalone effect and a module inside the BEAM multi-effects engine.
Bismuth at a glance
| Developer | Lunacy |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Multi Effect |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.15 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €58.51 |
What Bismuth does
Bismuth passes incoming audio through resonant filters, so a raw sound comes out fractured and harmonically layered, much like light passing through a prism. The Chord panel tunes the resonant filters to any chord scale, with Octave, Spread and Root position controlling the voicing mix, while Attack and Decay define the character of the response. The Arp section adds motion by cycling through the notes of the chord at a set Rate, with classic arp patterns for familiar shapes and a Random setting for unpredictable melodic movement.
The Spacing control warps, stretches or compresses the resonant frequencies, pulling the harmonic series into new positions, and Drift smears the resonance outward to widen the soundstage. Shift applies a specialized frequency shifter to change timbre, and Motion adds continuous amplitude modulation with Rate, Strength and Shape. Filter sets which frequencies the resonators act on through high and low cutoff, and Depth sets how much of the processed signal enters the mix.
Key features
- Chord and voicing panel. The Chord panel tunes the resonant filters to any chord scale, with Octave, Spread and Root position setting the voicing mix while Attack and Decay shape the character.
- Spacing and Drift. Spacing warps, stretches or compresses the resonant frequencies, while Drift smears the resonance outward to expand the soundstage.
- Shift frequency shifter. Shift applies a specialized frequency shifter that changes the timbre of the resonant output.
- Motion modulation. Motion applies continuous amplitude modulation to the resonance through Rate, Strength and Shape, with lower settings producing a smooth pulse and Push fracturing it into sharp rhythmic bursts.
- Filter and Depth. Filter sets the high and low cutoff of the frequencies the resonators act on, and Depth controls how much of the processed signal enters the mix.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Searchers tend to type crack, keygen or serial key next to the name, and a working serial is the string most often typed.
Compatibility
Bismuth is offered as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows 10 and macOS 10.15, with native support for Apple Silicon listed.
Bismuth compared with similar plugins
Cloudmax 2 by the same developer adds VST2 and AAX to its formats for Windows and macOS. Both alternatives list the same operating systems as Bismuth, and their format lists differ from it. Search queries often pair the Cloudmax names with the same keygen and crack terms.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismuth | Lunacy | Multi Effect | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €58.51 |
| Cloudmax 3 | Karanyi Sounds | Multi Effect | VST3, AU | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
| Cloudmax 2 | Karanyi Sounds | Multi Effect | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
Price and availability
Bismuth was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €58.51. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Bismuth FAQ
Does Bismuth run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, with macOS 10.15 as the minimum system.
Which formats does Bismuth come in?
Bismuth is offered as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.