Degrader from Klevgrand is a bit crusher and resampler effect that combines sample rate reduction, bit depth reduction and a distortion stage in one unit.
Degrader at a glance
| Developer | Klevgrand |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Bit Crusher |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.10 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €34.71 |
What Degrader does
The resampler reduces the sample rate between 250 Hz and 96 kHz, and a low pass filter can be set to a different character before and after resampling, or switched off. The bit depth is altered continuously between 3 and 24 bits, and a separate distortion algorithm adds further grit. A jitter amount can be applied to the resampler, and a fixed setting holds the rate at half the sample rate.
Input and output gain trim the levels around the processing, and a dry/wet mix blends the unprocessed signal back in. A parameter linking control moves several parameters with one knob, and several factory presets simulate different vintage digital gear. Degrader is offered as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with native support for Apple Silicon listed, and a trial is available.
Key features
- Resampler and jitter. The resampler sets any sample rate from 250 Hz to 96 kHz, and the jitter amount adds variation to the rate.
- Filter before and after resampling. The low pass filter can take a different character before and after the resampler, or be switched off.
- Continuous bit depth. Bit depth moves continuously between 3 and 24 bits, from low resolution crushing to near-transparent settings.
- Distortion algorithm. An additional distortion algorithm is available to add saturation on top of the bit and sample rate reduction.
- Gain and dry/wet. Input and output gain trim the signal levels, and the dry/wet mix blends the unprocessed signal back in.
- Parameter linking. A linking control moves several parameters at once from a single knob.
Degrader compared with similar plugins
Decimort 2 from D16 Group is also a bit crusher and is offered as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS. CrushShaper 2 from Cableguys is a bit crusher offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degrader | Klevgrand | Bit Crusher | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €34.71 |
| Decimort 2 | D16 Group | Bit Crusher | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €58.51 |
| SSL DigiCrush | Solid State Logic | Bit Crusher | €49.98 | ||
| CrushShaper 2 | Cableguys | Bit Crusher | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €38.68 |
| BITPUNK | United Plugins | Bit Crusher | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
Price and availability
Degrader was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €34.71. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Degrader FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Degrader?
Serial keys and keygens for Degrader circulate in the same searches as the name, while the developer distributes the plugin with a trial available.