Was Peff’s CrapRE ever free?

[MrFigg]

Just wondered...I’d taken a break from all things technological when it came out so can’t remember.

[Data_Shrine]

I think it was an april fool's joke free RE ? But since then it's never been on sale, as far as I know.

[joeyluck]

No it was never free.

The first version, available for a limited time, was $9

If I remember correctly, No.2 had an intro price, but it too was never free

[MrFigg]

Is it total crap?

[joeyluck]

Is it total crap?

It is fantastic IMO. It's great for sound design.
Developed in partnership with Magnus of Sonic Charge and craptacular GUI by Bitplant lol, who have done GUI work for Reason devices. It's a pretty fun collaboration of old school Reason veterans.

And Deadmau5 endorsed it, FWIW

[MrFigg]

Is it total crap?

It is fantastic IMO. It's great for sound design.
Developed in partnership with Magnus of Sonic Charge and craptacular GUI by Bitplant lol, who have done GUI work for Reason devices. It's a pretty fun collaboration of old school Reason veterans.

And Deadmau5 endorsed it, FWIW

Ha ha . Thanks . Are you working on commission? :):)

[Data_Shrine]

I always wanted to buy it but since I started using real 4-tracks and cassette decks, i've hesitated. But still maybe one day i'll get it.. CrapRE.. on tape.

[TritoneAddiction]

I always wanted to buy it but since I started using real 4-tracks and cassette decks, i've hesitated. But still maybe one day i'll get it.. CrapRE.. on tape.

Even though it's a joke plugin it is still pretty damn useful. Setting aside the cassette emulation aspect and it's great as a distortion unit and I've used it in plenty of songs . Of course there are only certain settings that actually works for serious use but that's alright.

Here are 3 tracks where I've used it on drums, the most obvious being on the "Snakebite" track.

[avasopht]

It tends to find its way into every track I make. There's always at least one instrument that benefits from it.

[adfielding]

And Deadmau5 endorsed it, FWIW

Ha! I did not know that, that's super interesting. I still use CrapRE 2 from time to time, it's great

[Libraquaricorn]

I'm a big fan of CrapRe as well, and other lofi plugs like DAW Cassette by Klevgrand https://klevgrand.se/products/dawcassette/ and Reels by AudioThing https://www.audiothing.net/effects/reels/

[FLVZ]

I always wanted to buy it but since I started using real 4-tracks and cassette decks, i've hesitated. But still maybe one day i'll get it.. CrapRE.. on tape.

Even though it's a joke plugin it is still pretty damn useful. Setting aside the cassette emulation aspect and it's great as a distortion unit and I've used it in plenty of songs . Of course there are only certain settings that actually works for serious use but that's alright.

Here are 3 tracks where I've used it on drums, the most obvious being on the "Snakebite" track.

Dude, how are you not signed to an electronic music label yet?! You make some of the absolute best music I hear in these forums!!! I can hear Snakebite being signed to like a dubstep label for definite!

[MrFigg]

I think it’s pretty funny (if that’s the right word) that Peff never has stuff on sale. Like he’s just sitting there thinking ha ha, buy it if you want, I don’t care ‘cos I’m doing other cool stuff. I may of course be completely wrong :):).

[EdGrip]

I think it’s pretty funny (if that’s the right word) that Peff never has stuff on sale. Like he’s just sitting there thinking ha ha, buy it if you want, I don’t care ‘cos I’m doing other cool stuff. I may of course be completely wrong :):).

It's like how Valhalla don't do sales. This is the price, it's a fair price, buy it or don't buy it. I love it. Means I don't have to think about WHEN I buy their stuff.

Totally agree RE TritoneAddiction making absolute bangers!

[TritoneAddiction]

Thanks for the nice comments guys

[Faastwalker]

I love the CrapRE RE's. Ironic they were released as a joke. They're fantastic for adding grit, noise & distortion.

Personally I think we need more crap RE's in the shop to play with

[kuhliloach]

bring back CrapRE #1

[EnochLight]

CrapRE - and CrapRE #2 are some of the best "busted tape" emulations on the market. Absolutely priceless for mangling audio and getting that true nasty tape sound from an old 80's deck that's been dropped down the stairs a few times after being left out in the rain. I know the first CrapRE was sort of a joke, but CrapRE #2 is a legit follow-up. Love them both!

[Data_Shrine]

Even though it's a joke plugin it is still pretty damn useful. Setting aside the cassette emulation aspect and it's great as a distortion unit and I've used it in plenty of songs . Of course there are only certain settings that actually works for serious use but that's alright.

Here are 3 tracks where I've used it on drums, the most obvious being on the "Snakebite" track.

Dude, how are you not signed to an electronic music label yet?! You make some of the absolute best music I hear in these forums!!! I can hear Snakebite being signed to like a dubstep label for definite!

Ok that sounds really good... and great work on all theses tracks !

I'm curious about the bass on "darkness"... it's alright if you don't want to share your secret, but it really sounds like the bass in this Royksopp' track : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo6UnKr6Bwg

I got quite close with the SH-01A once but as I was just test driving it I didn't take notes of how I was able to get there.