Summary

Glitch² is an audio effect plugin available for Windows, Mac, and Linux that uses a multi-lane sequencer to apply various effects to audio in rhythmically timed patterns. It supports VST2, VST3, and AU plugin formats and offers 128 unique scenes triggered by MIDI notes, allowing versatile sound manipulation from subtle to chaotic. Glitch² is now freely available in memory of its creator, Kieran Foster.

Features

• Multi-lane sequencer with 128 scenes, each with unique patterns and effects triggered via MIDI.
• Sequencer timing controls sync effects to musical time divisions (e.g., 16th notes, triplets).
• Intuitive pattern editor with drag-and-drop for drawing, erasing, resizing, splitting, and joining effect blocks.
• Collection of effect modules designed to slice, dice, stretch, reverse and manipulate audio creatively.
• Filter, mix, pan, and volume controls on each effect module for detailed sound shaping.
• Randomize and Mutate functions to generate variations on effect parameters or entire scenes for creative experimentation.
• Supports precise MIDI scene triggering, transport sync improvements, and various playback modes.

Platform Compatibility and Formats

• Windows: VST2 and VST3 (64bit), Windows 7 or newer.
• macOS: VST2, VST3, and AU for Intel and Apple Silicon (64bit), macOS 10.11 or newer.
• Linux: VST2 and VST3 (64bit), Ubuntu 18 or newer recommended with real-time kernel.

Pro Tools AAX/RTAS format is not supported on any platform.

Additional Information

Glitch² is a continuation of the original Glitch plugin and related tools such as Crusher, Stretch, and TapeStop. It is free to download and use, honoring the memory of Kieran Foster (1979–2026), its creator.