HoRNet together with TheBuildzer release Corrosion

HoRNet Plugins, in collaboration with The Buildzer, has just released Corrosion, an innovative and powerful modulation and distortion plugin designed to add a whole new level of grit and character to your sounds. Whether you are looking to add some aggressive texture to a bass or kick drum, or you want to create unique and dirty special effects, Corrosion offers an array of features that give you the freedom to experiment and enhance your audio in bold, exciting ways.

At its core, Corrosion is all about adding dissonant harmonics and noise to your sounds. This is achieved by modulating the input signal with a synthesized sound or an external audio input. When you use this approach, the plugin generates rich, complex harmonic content that thickens your sound, making it more aggressive and alive. This technique is especially useful for those working with electronic music, sound design, or anything that needs an extra layer of grit or character. The result is a sound that is both viscerally impactful and texturally unique, perfect for genres that demand bold sonic elements.

One of the standout features of Corrosion is its ability to produce intermodulation distortion. This form of distortion occurs when the plugin creates new, harmonically complex signals by interacting the original sound with the modulation source. The resulting distortion is not just a simple “fuzz” effect but a more nuanced and multi-layered type of distortion that adds color and depth to the sound.

Speaking of modulation, Corrosion offers a wide variety of modulator sources, allowing you to choose the perfect one for your needs. You can choose from noise, stereo noise, sine, saw, and square wave sources, or you can even use an external input to drive the modulation. This flexibility allows you to experiment with different modulation types and shapes to find the sound that best fits your track. Whether you’re looking for smooth, sine-wave modulations or gritty, square-wave buzzes, Corrosion has you covered.

To give you even more control over the sound, Corrosion includes a set of resonant filters: low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass. These filters can be used to shape the character of the modulation itself, letting you sculpt the sound and enhance its movement. With these filters, you can fine-tune the tonal quality of the modulator and focus the energy on the frequencies that matter most to your mix. And if you’re looking for something even more dynamic, Corrosion features a unique “Track Pitch” function that automatically adjusts the filter’s frequency to follow the pitch of the input signal. This is especially useful for keeping the modulator in tune with the rest of your track, making sure that the sound stays musically coherent while still adding that dirty, gritty edge.

Analog saturation is another key feature of Corrosion, and it runs throughout the signal path. This feature adds a layer of warmth and richness that is characteristic of classic analog gear. When the plugin is driven hard, it introduces subtle transistor-style saturation that enhances the distortion and gives the sound an organic, vintage feel. This analog-like behavior can give your digital productions a more analog sound, adding depth and complexity that is often hard to achieve with standard digital distortion plugins.

For ease of use, Corrosion includes a set of simple controls: input, output, and bypass. The input control allows you to adjust the strength of the signal going into the plugin, while the output lets you balance the processed sound with the rest of your mix. The bypass control makes it easy to toggle the effect on and off, giving you the ability to quickly compare the sound with and without the plugin engaged.

Additionally, the plugin features an intuitive X, Y trackpad for easy filter manipulation. This unique control allows you to move between different filter parameters quickly and intuitively, giving you a hands-on way to shape your sound in real-time. This makes tweaking the sound more interactive and immediate, putting you in control of the process.

Corrosion is designed to be compatible with both macOS (10.7 and later) and Windows (Vista and later), ensuring that it works on most modern systems. The plugin is also 64-bit compatible on both Mac and Windows, ensuring maximum performance and stability. Whether you’re using it on a Mac or PC, you’ll enjoy the same high-quality processing power.

Moreover, Corrosion supports multiple plugin formats, including Audio Units, VST2.4, VST3, and AAX, making it a versatile choice for users across different Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Whether you’re using Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Pro Tools, or any other DAW, you’ll be able to integrate Corrosion seamlessly into your workflow.

In summary, Corrosion is a powerful and flexible modulation and distortion plugin that gives you the tools to create aggressive, textured sounds with ease. Its unique combination of modulation sources, intermodulation distortion, resonant filters, and analog saturation makes it an essential tool for sound designers, producers, and anyone looking to add character and depth to their bass, kick, or noise-based tracks. Whether you want to add a touch of grit to your sounds or completely transform them with heavy distortion, Corrosion offers everything you need to explore new sonic territories.