MENACE
From uneasy to unholy.
From uneasy to unholy.
MENACE is a one-knob creative FX plugin built to drag ordinary sounds into darker territory. As the MENACE control rises, the signal progressively darkens, saturates, destabilises, widens and descends, introducing deep pitch-shifted character inspired by the possessed tonal treatment of Dark Authority. At lower settings, MENACE adds subtle shadow and weight. Push further and harmonics thicken, movement creeps in and the stereo image begins to spread. At maximum intensity, a deeper pitch-shifted layer gives the source an ominous, almost demonic presence while controlled filtering, saturation and clipping keep the transformation musical. Designed for melodies, pianos, bells, guitars, synths, samples, pads and vocals, MENACE gives producers instant access to a darker version of their sound without pages of controls.
$9.99
At low settings, MENACE introduces subtle shadow and weight. Push further and the sound begins to distort, descend and destabilise. At maximum intensity, the complete processing chain transforms the source into something deeper, wider and far more threatening. No menus. No endless parameters. No complicated setup. Just choose how much MENACE you want.
MENACE CHARACTER 0–25% Subtle darkness and weight 25–50% Harmonic aggression and tonal corruption 50–75% Deeper character, movement and instability 75–100% Full sinister transformation The control is tuned so MENACE remains musical across its entire range rather than simply becoming increasingly distorted.
DARKEN MENACE gradually removes brightness and pulls the sound into a deeper tonal space. CORRUPT Focused saturation introduces density, grit and harmonic aggression without turning the source into uncontrolled distortion. DESCEND Deep pitch processing introduces the lower, ominous character that gives MENACE its unmistakable demonic weight. DESTABILISE Subtle modulation introduces movement and unease, making clean sounds feel increasingly warped and unpredictable. EXPAND The stereo image gradually opens as MENACE increases, allowing the transformed sound to become larger and more immersive.
AAX, AU, VST3 versions
64-bit only
Ableton Live 11+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Bitwig 4+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Cubase 13+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Digital Performer 11+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
FL Studio 23+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Garageband 10+ (AU)
Logic Pro 10+ (AU)
Pro Tools 12+ (Mac & PC: AAX)
Presonus Studio One 5+ / Fender Studio (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Reaper 6+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Cakewalk Next by BandLab (PC: VST3)
AAX is a trademark and software of Avid Technology. Audio Units is a trademark and software of Apple Inc. VST3 is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
AAX, VST3, AU versions included
64-bit only (Mac / PC)
Mac OS X 10.15 or higher (Intel native | ARM native)
Windows 10
At least 4GB of RAM, 16GB is recommended
At least 200MB of free drive space (OS drive)
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bro I have not known that there could be anything more perfect for trap then this!!!!!!! like you can throw this thing on a melody and make it sound like dark trap melody! the fact that this is also just on knob makes this even better!!! the distortion/detune it adds makes anything sound way more darker!! thank you!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
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