Transform clean audio into something more dynamic with this AUv3 effect. Add air, fizz, bite, and digital texture to vocals, pads, guitars, and snares. Explore subtle quantisation effects or push it for aggressive digital distortion.
1.0.3
September 8, 2026
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Wind Crusher is an AUv3 audio effect designed to add air, fizz, bite, and digital texture to your sounds. It allows for subtle quantisation effects or more aggressive digital distortion.
While versatile, Wind Crusher is particularly effective on pads and fragile vocals. Electric guitars and snares can also benefit. It works best with input sounds containing frequencies in the 350-2000 Hz range.
Key controls include the AIR control for mixing in sound, Bit Depth for digital resolution, Swoosh for movement, Texture Tone for character shaping, Air EQ for high frequencies, and Mix for blending the effect.
Yes, Wind Crusher is designed for quick use with a set of presets to help you explore different characters without needing to understand every DSP parameter.
Wind Crusher is available for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, functioning as an AUv3 Audio Unit for use with compatible music apps and hosts on Apple platforms.
Wind Crusher is a paid application, priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions.
The latest version is 1.0.3, last updated on September 8, 2026. Updates are generally released to improve functionality and add features.
No, Wind Crusher does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no ads or in-app purchases.
