Sinevibes has released Malfunction, a circuit-bent filter AU plug-in for Mac OS X.
This effect is based on a special low-pass filter that has been "circuit-bent" - that is, the algorithm has messed up internal connections and doesn't operate normally. It produces a characterful, screaming distortion that is full of attitude and puts out various unpredictable but controllable buzzes and noises.
Malfunction features a flexible tempo-synchronised LFO with four waveforms, innovative per-cycle random mode and variable smoothness. It can be used to modulate the input low-pass filter, the circuit-bent filter or the output multi-mode filter – letting the user to do complex sound destruction and morphing.
With its clean colour-coded interface, Malfunction is designed to be intuitive to work with. The logical control layout and responsive graphics make sure the user always sees what's doing what without having to ever consult the user manual.
Price: $19.