KrushPro
by Tritik · Distortion · Modular bitcrusher and modulation
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KrushPro is an advanced bitcrusher from Tritik that adds wavecrushing, ring modulation, a frequency shifter, LFOs, step sequencers and macros to the Krush engine.
It costs €49 (about $56) as VST, VST3, AU and AAX for macOS and Windows.
Best for: Drums, Keys & Synths, Bass, Sound Design. Genres: Electronic & EDM, Hip-Hop & Trap, Lo-Fi.
Keywords: bitcrush, rhythmic, ring mod, drums, macro controls, sound design, destructive, glitchy, heavy, synths, vocals, AAX, bass, CPU-light, flat UI, futuristic, lo-fi, built-in mix knob, mixing, modulation matrix, resizable UI, sample-rate reduction, simple, single-band, subtle, tempo-synced, tremolo.
What it does
KrushPro expands Tritik's free Krush bitcrusher into a modulated multi-effect. The developer calls it "a flexible multi-effect" for distortion, modulation and tasteful audio destruction.
- Bitcrusher: drive, bit depth and sample rate reduction.
- Wavecrusher: a waveset-based algorithm for distortion and audio dislocation, with selectable wavetables.
- Ring mod / frequency shifter: one switchable module, ranging from subtle tremolo to sci-fi effects.
- Additive modulation: enriches the spectrum using additive synthesis.
- Filters: pre- and post-effect stages in low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and comb types.
The modules can be reordered by drag and drop, each with its own dry/wet. Modulation and workflow:
- Modulators: 3 stereo LFOs with 6 waveforms and phase offset, 2 step sequencers of 16 steps with 6 directions, a stereo envelope follower and 3 macros, all host-syncable where relevant.
- Routing: stereo modulation with a balance knob per slot, assigned by drag and drop, menus or right-click.
- Interface: fully resizable UI with dark and light themes, a preset browser with preset freezer, and tooltips in four languages.
The current version is 1.1.4. Per the current listing, its license also unlocks Krush2. Tritik offers a fully functional demo with periodic audio fade-outs; buying a license unlocks it.
When to use it
KrushPro is the pick for moving, sequenced digital distortion at a low price. Compared with Decimort 2 it is less about recreating a vintage sampler and more about modulated destruction, with ring modulation, frequency shifting and step sequencers built in. Next to Trash it is narrower, with no multiband splitting, but it puts step sequencers, LFOs and ring modulation in one compact rack. Bedroom Producers Blog found its filters basic, so Saturn 2 or Trash are better when you need detailed tone shaping alongside the crunch.
- Best for: rhythmic, glitchy crushing on drums, synths and vocals, and sound design that moves over time.
- Genres: electronic, hip-hop, lo-fi, glitch and industrial.
- Look elsewhere if: you only need a simple crusher (the free Krush), a vintage sampler sound (Decimort 2), or multiband distortion (Trash).
- Tip: layer a crushed vocal under the original, and automate or sequence bit depth for shifting digital textures.
What producers say
Reviewers rate it as one of the best-value bitcrushers, with basic filters the main complaint.
- Bedroom Producers Blog (Tomislav Zlatic) gave it 92%, "Brilliant", praising how it keeps Krush's simple workflow (10/10) while adding modules and six modulation sources; it found the filters basic.
- Whipped Cream Sounds rated it 4.8 out of 5, calling it "easily one of the most powerful" bitcrushers, with low CPU use and a clean interface; presets scored lowest at 4.0.
- Criticisms: fewer features than pricier distortion suites, and added complexity that may overwhelm some users.
Where to buy
- Tritik: $55.64 (€49 converted to USD (ECB rate, 29 Sep 2026))
Tutorials and reviews
- KrushPro - quick overview
- Tritik Krush Pro - boom crush time!
- Tritik Krush Pro - Distorsión y BitCrusing
- Découverte - Krush PRO
- Tritik updates KrushPro to v1.1.1
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