# Wreck - Sample Destroyer — bitcrusher and sample mangler

> Digital audio degradation effects suite for creative sound mangling. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephan Bolch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreck-sample-destroyer/id6766505851 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stephan Bolch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516634570)
- Category: Music
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 9 MB
- Released: 2026-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreck-sample-destroyer/id6766505851/reviews.md

## What is Wreck?

WRECK destroys audio in the most musical ways possible. Reduce bit depth down to 1-bit dust. Decimate the sample rate to dial frequencies. Smear jitter across the clock. Mangle wavecycles at the zero-crossing level. WRECK puts every form of digital degradation in one place.

Clean destruction or full collapse — it's yours.

— BITCRUSHER —
Bit Depth from 24 down to 1. Dead Zone and Dither shape the quantization character. Quant Mode selects the rounding algorithm.

— SAMPLE RATE REDUCER —
Decimate the sample rate from full down to aliased chaos. Tempo sync locks it to your host BPM. Jitter adds clock instability.

— CYCLE MANGLER —
Operates on individual wavecycles. Amount controls how aggressively cycles are reshaped. Shape blends between cycles. Sens sets the zero-crossing detection threshold.

— DRIVE SECTION —
Drive pushes the signal. Bias offsets the waveform asymmetrically. Alias adds deliberate aliasing artifacts. Oversample when you need clean destruction instead.

— FILTERS —
Pre and post filters (cutoff + Q) bracket the destruction. Shape what goes in, shape what comes out.

— MIX & OUTPUT —
Dry/wet blend for parallel destruction. Output gain to compensate.

— AUv3 PLUGIN —
Run WRECK inside AUM, ApeMatrix, Audiobus, or any AUv3 host. Multiple instances, each with independent settings.

— WORKS ON —
iPhone and iPad, all modern screen sizes.

## Key features

- Bit depth reduction (1-24 bit)
- Sample rate decimation
- Wavecycle mangling
- Drive and bias controls
- Pre and post filters
- AUv3 plugin support

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreck-sample-destroyer/id6766505851/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mac compatibility removed after purchase

*2026-05-12*

Frustrated that I paid for this app to be pulled out from under me. I’d like a refund. I downloaded this app and was really liking it on both my Mac and iPad, but for some reason, the developer removed Mac compatibility and it no longer works on Mac. I’m really frustrated with these changes as I’d already used it in my production projects. An explanation of this change would be appreciated. I’d love to improve this review, but when the rug is pulled out from under you, it’s hard to give a good review.

## Frequently asked questions about Wreck

### What is Wreck?

Wreck is a paid audio effect application designed for digital sound degradation. It offers tools like bitcrushing, sample rate reduction, and wavecycle mangling to creatively alter audio signals.

### What devices does Wreck support?

Wreck is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, supporting all modern screen sizes.

### How much does Wreck cost?

Wreck is a paid application priced at $3.99.

### Can Wreck be used as a plugin?

Yes, Wreck functions as an AUv3 plugin, allowing it to be run within hosts like AUM, ApeMatrix, and Audiobus on compatible devices.

### What kind of audio destruction does Wreck offer?

Wreck provides various forms of digital degradation, including reducing bit depth to 1-bit, decimating sample rates for aliased chaos, and reshaping individual wavecycles.

### Does Wreck have ads?

No, Wreck does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no ads.

### What is the age rating for Wreck?

Wreck has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Wreck updated?

Wreck was last updated on May 25, 2026, with version 1.0.2. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-25

- Fixed a crash that could occur when switching audio devices (e.g. AirPods to audio interface) while the plugin is running in a host like AUM

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-11

- Fixed crash with multiple AUM instances
- Fixed presets playing back silent
- Improved multi-touch, double-tap reset
- Fixed copy/paste menu on long-press
- Fixed double-tap zoom in AUv3 hosts

### 1.0 — 2026-05-10

No release notes.

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All apps by Stephan Bolch: https://appshunter.io/developer/1516634570

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-13.*