This week’s Free Plugin is a a bitcrusher effect plug-in with a distinctive legacy. Based on the Sega Genesis sound chip, the 8-bit decimation is inherited from the FM synth’s PCM playback feature, packed in a simple and compact effect unit. And it’s free!

How To Get PCM2612

Go to the Inphonik website and enter an email address- That’s it.

Key Features

• Free!

• 32-steps scalable 8-bit decimation

• Dry / Wet level knob

• Stereo / Mono switch

• Switchable output filtering between Legacy (modeled after the Sega Genesis Model 1 amp output circuitry) and Crystal Clear (purely digital)

• Graphical interface scaling options (1x, 1.5x, 2x)

• Switchable graphical form factor (vertical box or horizontal rack)

• Native Linux and Apple Silicon plug-in

PCM2612 is available for Mac and Windows in AAX, AU, VST and as a Rack Extension for Reason. No iLok is required.