KRUNX-Q by Rockheyday – Bitcrusher Plugin VST3

Krunx-Q is a high-precision bitcrusher and sample rate reducer built around a dual-layer FFT analysis engine that monitors both input and output signals in real time. Instead of treating digital degradation as a simple destructive effect, Krunx-Q allows users to visualize the specific spectral artifacts and aliasing generated by the processing — making it easier to sculpt digital noise, manage high-frequency content, and dial in vintage character with surgical accuracy.

Key Features

• Engine: High-Precision Digital Bitcrusher with resolution-accurate quantization logic.

• Bit Depth Control: Stepped integer controls from 24-bit down to 2-bit.

• Rate Reduction: Independent sample-rate reduction stage for controlled digital aliasing.

• Oversampling: Selectable 1x, 2x, 4x, or 8x real-time oversampling for reduced aliasing.

• Analyzer: Dual-Layer Input/Output FFT display for precise harmonic monitoring.

• Response Model: Internal 4.5 dB tilt and 350 ms ballistic decay.

• Gain Structure:

– Drive: 0 to +24 dB (Pre-processing).

– Output: -24 dB to +24 dB (Post-processing).

• Metering: Dual-layer LR Peak meters (background = input, foreground = output).

• Precision: 32-bit floating-point processing.

• Sample Rates: 44.1 – 96 kHz (Standalone), Host-Dependent in VST3.

Standalone-Only Features

• Playback: Drag & Drop loading with Loop functionality.

• Export: Render processed audio to WAV (16-bit or 24-bit).

Understanding the Spectrum Display

While other clippers use a static oscilloscope to show you a flat line of a clipped peak, Krunx-Q uses a high-resolution Dual Layer Spectrum Analyzer. It doesn’t just show you how much volume you removed—it reveals the harmonics and tone you created.

CPU-Efficient Processing
Each tool is engineered with highly optimized DSP and lightweight graphics, ensuring stable, low-latency performance in both standalone and VST3 formats—even under heavy analysis or high sample rates.