HeadCrusher Free
by Audio Assault
4.5 / 5     (60 votes)
Win32 Win64 OSX
   
VST AU RTAS
HeadCrusher Free is aa analog saturation plugin.

Use it on drums,vocals,bass,master track to add power or simply to destroy a track.
Downloads
PattyPlaysRiffs Oct 09 2023
Oct 09 2023
Ive downloaded the OSX AU two times, and its nowhere. Not even shown as a internal download. Is there something im doing wrong?
Noise Provider Aug 01 2023
(5 / 5)
Aug 01 2023
Best saturation plugin! I also bought the paid version, and well finally I stay on the free version in all my mixes! On a drum bus, on a bass, the result is perfect!
Roberto Jun 13 2023
Jun 13 2023
Dubbio, ma funziona con ventura ultimo s.operativo? Non me lo vede!
Stephen P Dec 25 2022
(5 / 5)
Dec 25 2022
BEST SATURATION PLUGIN! I use the free version on damn near every mix. The free version has its own unique character and it does WONDERS to the low end of anything you put into it. I use it on drums and basses all the time. It's the perfect glue to any track that needs some THUMP. I'm not sure if this is based on any existing analog gear but whatever it is, I am LOVING IT! The paid version is a completely different sounding plugin. The paid version sounds (to me) like an ok copy of Decapitator. I bought the paid version because I loved the free version so much, but I reach for the free version way more often than the paid version. This thing is way too good to be free. Congrats to Audio Assault for creating an absolutely indispensable plugin for my arsenal!
Baby Love 54 Aug 28 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 28 2022
Good for SNTS drum Sound.
none Jan 27 2022
(3 / 5)
Jan 27 2022
Crazy how the full paid version on your website does not even come close to the free version offered here soundwise!?? This here sounds WAY better than the official most recent one. What happened? Why did you "rewrite the whole thing from scratch" when you already had a perfect plugin? really sad...
Skygazers369 Dec 20 2021
(5 / 5)
Dec 20 2021
Thank you so much for this..
audioonlinux Dec 13 2021
(5 / 5)
Dec 13 2021
I always liked this plugin, the new version is amazing, and it has a version for Linux users... THANK YOU !
OSVALDO DOS SANTOS Jul 25 2021
(5 / 5)
Jul 25 2021
SIMPLISMENTE FANTASTICO
sting f. Aug 08 2021
Aug 08 2021
Muito bom uso ele gosto muito obrigado. Free?
jeaz Apr 22 2021
(5 / 5)
Apr 22 2021
Gracias, esta perron
André Jan 17 2021
(5 / 5)
Jan 17 2021
Excellent, thank you very much!!
Andamio Nov 05 2020
(5 / 5)
Nov 05 2020
Super genial, me encata
Tavo Oct 04 2020
(5 / 5)
Oct 04 2020
Good for subass
Leeman Aug 25 2020
(5 / 5)
Aug 25 2020
Damn it works amazing .. 100% .
functionform Jun 18 2020
(5 / 5)
Jun 18 2020
So I got the full version for 7 dollars for sale. Lo and behold I like the FREE version better. I tried this on drums and for some reason the free version just has a better snap to it than the full version does. So strange! Enjoy this amazing freebie.
Robinson Carvajal G. May 26 2020
(5 / 5)
May 26 2020
Excellent tool! I was lucky enough to get it in the free full version, which was offered for a short time at Audio Assault. In the full version it has "modes" simulating several compression tools, limiter and leveling amplifier. A wonderful plugin!
José Sebastião Bernardes Apr 29 2020
Apr 29 2020
Rapaz o plugin realmente é muito bom, pqp.
Alfredo Apr 20 2020
(4 / 5)
Apr 20 2020
Excelente la version gratuita
Rafy Apr 04 2020
(5 / 5)
Apr 04 2020
Use this plugin as a parallel process - copy any track, put this plugin on the track, and slowly blend in with your original track = MAGIC.
ZenoC Apr 19 2020
Apr 19 2020
lol I did the same thing!
Rohit Mar 29 2020
(5 / 5)
Mar 29 2020
Nice
Anonymous Feb 28 2020
(4 / 5)
Feb 28 2020
Nice crunchy analog saturation
Lone_Racer Dec 24 2019
(5 / 5)
Dec 24 2019
Great on Synth Bass. Just watch your initial input levels. For free & no sign up. What's the catch? Love it!
Makhno93 Oct 22 2019
(5 / 5)
Oct 22 2019
One of my favorite plugins, and it's free! Every kicks or basses become hudge. Magic! THANK YOU !!!
jeff okoth Sept 28 2019
(5 / 5)
Sept 28 2019
its reaLLY NICE
Robzer Sept 17 2019
Sept 17 2019
It's good
Jorge Aug 11 2019
(5 / 5)
Aug 11 2019
Fantastic plugin. It can go from really soft to obliterating a track. I appreciate the fact that it has it's own characteristic sound, which you may or may not like. The tone knob definately helps to refine the edges. 5 stars!
gobind Jul 18 2019
(3 / 5)
Jul 18 2019
It's good.
Anonymous Jul 08 2019
Jul 08 2019
Super
soundcloud.com/last_end/ Jan 09 2019
Jan 09 2019
Sounds good but crashes fl studio every 2nd time i use it, using it once per track works well. very nice plugin just doesn't work properly.
Anonymous Oct 16 2018
Oct 16 2018
Just crash fl for me
Mayorking Dj Oct 01 2018
Oct 01 2018
Thanks for your help
Dj Neuso Aug 22 2018
Aug 22 2018
ADOREI O PLUG
Rezi Aug 11 2018
Aug 11 2018
Mind Blowing... !!!! A MUST have for all.....
krewz Aug 09 2018
Aug 09 2018
best seriously. Tried it on 808 n its supurb.
Khasiu philibus Jul 24 2018
(5 / 5)
Jul 24 2018
Great one
nicolas Jul 01 2018
(4 / 5)
Jul 01 2018
Very nice and useful
GrandmaEnjoysMusic Apr 24 2018
(5 / 5)
Apr 24 2018
For bass lines, kick drum, or vocals, astonishing! :)
Tom Dec 06 2017
Dec 06 2017
I don't know how they come up with those crazy EQ curves but combined with it's own distortion this plug has a phenomenal sound specially for drums. Push it over half and yes it gets brutal but in beautiful way. NO other saturation like it.
ALEX Nov 16 2017
(5 / 5)
Nov 16 2017
DECAPITATOR E = HeadCrusher Free .. good for vox, drums
functionform Jun 18 2020
Jun 18 2020
Good call, I tested this and yeah Decap E, Drive around 4, Mix about 50% output and tone to taste is very similar.
John Sept 23 2017
(4 / 5)
Sept 23 2017
Too brutal for me. Nice interface.
arò May 29 2017
(5 / 5)
May 29 2017
Amazing for the old school techno kick!!!
KsoundHomeWorks May 14 2017
(5 / 5)
May 14 2017
5 stars to maker and 5 stars for person who created and runs this site.... GREAT WORK ALL AROUND!!! Love and Respect ! <3
TheNeverScene May 06 2017
May 06 2017
The full version is WELL worth the 50 bucks. More than just a disto box, for sure.
dvcore Mar 23 2017
(4 / 5)
Mar 23 2017
Very very very very good. Thanks a lot.
Cdrk Feb 17 2017
(4 / 5)
Feb 17 2017
Nice one ! Thanks.
LucasLutzErler Nov 27 2016
(5 / 5)
Nov 27 2016
Stunning! For a free VST ... stunning.
JC Oct 25 2016
(5 / 5)
Oct 25 2016
My new Secret Weapon
Lucy Jul 01 2016
(5 / 5)
Jul 01 2016
Very characteristic sound. Really love it! For a free VST it's incredible.
Joel Gomes Apr 23 2016
(5 / 5)
Apr 23 2016
Trully amazing! Can be used in almost everything, it really makes the difference! As mentioned here, the tone knob can make magic, even avoiding you to add another EQ in the chain. Recommended for harsh and screaming vocals.
charlie Aug 11 2015
Aug 11 2015
This is absolutely gorgeous, everybody should have this. The tone knob is a miracle, that alone is sufficient to have this plugin!!!
Viper ITB May 07 2015
(5 / 5)
May 07 2015
A fantastic plugin. It adds harmonic content throughout entire spectrum, not only to the top end - what it does to bass tracks is pure magic!
Luca May 03 2015
(5 / 5)
May 03 2015
I have tried it on drum buss. 5 stars.
Frankenstein Oct 31 2014
(5 / 5)
Oct 31 2014
Thanks for the free version. I don't mind if it's an .exe, as long it's good. Quick review on drums: use it wisely and you might like it.
Frankie Oct 07 2014
Oct 07 2014
Pity its an .exe - for someone who is into music production and all types of design, you dont want small plugins that just clog up your programs list... make it a .dll :)