Descent is a granular delay and reverb effect from Audio Damage that breaks incoming audio into tiny grains ranging from one to fifty simultaneous grains.
Descent at a glance
| Developer | Audio Damage |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Multi Effect |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, Linux |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €29.75 |
What Descent does
The engine captures the incoming signal and splits it into grains whose count, duration, overlap and envelope can be adjusted. Pitch shifting runs from -24 to +24 semitones, with an optional quantization that snaps the shift to specific intervals. A real-time FFT display shows the granular cloud as it evolves.
Six-axis randomization can vary pitch, pan, position, amplitude, duration and grain count independently, and the direction control plays grains forward, in reverse or randomly mixed.
Key features
- Granular engine. Grain count, duration, overlap and envelope are set per session, with up to 50 grains playing at once.
- Pitch quantization. Pitch shifting covers -24 to +24 semitones and can lock to chosen intervals.
- Six-axis randomization. Pitch, pan, position, amplitude, duration and grain count can each be randomized on its own.
- Direction control. Grains play forward, in reverse or in a random mix of both.
- High-feedback mode. The diffusion control turns delays into reverb-like washes.
- 35 factory presets. Presets cover shimmers, delays, reverbs, pitch effects and experimental sound design, stored as XML files that load across formats.
Compatibility
Descent is offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows, macOS and Linux (64-bit), with native Apple Silicon support, a minimum of macOS 10.13 and Windows 10.
Plugins similar to Descent
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descent | Audio Damage | Multi Effect | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS, Linux | €29.75 |
| 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 |
| Cloudmax | Karanyi Sounds | Multi Effect | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €6.45 (regular €38.68) |
| Crystals | Eventide | Multi Effect | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
Descent was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €29.75. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Descent FAQ
Where can I download Descent crack for free?
Descent circulates as a free download through torrent and magnet link listings, usually packed as a repack with .rar and .iso files.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Descent?
A working serial is the string most often typed alongside the plugin name, and keygen and serial key listings are common for the release.