Did somebody say free plugin? You’re damn right – we did. For a limited time, you can get CrushStation – Eventide’s $99 distortion and overdrive plugin – absolutely free.

‘But MusicTech, I’ve already got a stock distortion plugin that works, why do I need another?’ we hear you ask. Well, because the CrushStation has a feature set that would almost certainly blow your stock plugin alternative away.

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Loaded with the same distortion algorithm found in Eventide’s widely touted H9 Harmonizer pedal, the CrushStation is at home flavouring everything from guitars and synth patches to vocals, with a range of distortion flavours for most applications.

In terms of your controls, you get a Sustain pot for adjusting the level of compression of a signal, an Octave knob for dialing in octaves above or below your signal, and a Grit control for adding low-end before the distortion stage for a gnarly final result.

There’s also a Ribbon control which lets you switch between two snapshots of multiple parameter values, as well as a three-band EQ, noise gate, and a Hotswitch button for switching between presets on the fly.

Talking of which, CrushStation comes loaded with more than 100 presets so you can get going straight away.

“CrushStation isn’t just another distortion plug-in; it’s your secret weapon for adding warmth and attitude to your tracks in rich stereo,” says Eventide. 

“Use it to beef up a weak snare, add grit to vocals, or make your leads impossible to ignore. Whether you’re a producer, sound designer, or somewhere in between, CrushStation is the ultimate solution for adding life and texture.”

CrushStation is available on both macOS and Windows in VST3/AAX/AU formats.

Get your free CrushStation now by heading to Eventide and using the code PIRATE100 at checkout.

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