HoRNet ADDA

HoRNet ADDA 1.0.4 is available, this update is free for owners of bitcrusher plugin and includes:

• Fixed freeze with Cubase
• Fixed crash in oversampling code
• Fixed crash while resizing window on Windows
• Fixed meters not working
• Fixed wrong UI scaling on some Windows DAWs
• Added UI resizability in Pro Tools
• Added manual selector for light and dark UI
• Removed VST 2.4 support

Bitcrusher and resampler for vintage digital

HoRNet ADDA: Emulating Vintage ADC & DAC with Digital Grit

Experience the distinctive vibe of early digital gear with HoRNet ADDA, an advanced bitcrusher plugin that faithfully emulates vintage analog-to-digital (ADC) and digital-to-analog (DAC) converters. HoRNet ADDA brings the gritty, lo-fi magic and warmth of late ’80s and early ’90s digital sound directly to your DAW. If you’ve ever craved the raw, nostalgic charm of early digital recordings or the character of vintage hardware, this plugin is designed to deliver it with precision. Whether you’re aiming for subtle textures or full-blown bitcrushing, HoRNet ADDA allows you to recreate that unique, gritty sound associated with the dawn of digital audio. HoRNet ADDA offers a powerful and intuitive way to control both the ADC and DAC stages of your audio, giving you precise control over bit depth and sampling rates. This plugin is perfect for producers, engineers, and sound designers who want to infuse their mixes with that early digital grit while maintaining creative control over the entire process. Whether you’re working with individual tracks or entire mixes, HoRNet ADDA gives you the flexibility to experiment and explore different bit depth reductions to achieve your desired sound.

Bitcrusher Galore: Flexible and Precise Control

HoRNet ADDA features dedicated bitcrusher modules for both the ADC and DAC stages, allowing you to reduce the bit depth of your audio from a transparent 24-bit signal all the way down to the harsh, gritty textures of 4-bit audio. With multiple selectable resampling algorithms and adjustable sampling frequencies, you can easily tailor the amount of digital distortion you want to introduce. This makes HoRNet ADDA an incredibly versatile tool for those looking to add that raw lo-fi aesthetic to their productions. The range of available bit depths allows you to experiment with the sonic characteristics of different generations of digital gear, recreating the imperfections and limitations of early digital technology. Whether you need a subtle digital crunch or extreme bitcrushing effects, ADDA gives you the precision to control it. The flexibility of the ADC and DAC stages ensures that no matter what style or sound you’re aiming for, you’ll have the right tools at your fingertips. You can create everything from warm, smooth digital tones to more abrasive, noisy textures. The wide range of settings allows you to push your audio to new extremes or gently apply effects that subtly enhance your mix. With HoRNet ADDA, it’s all about creative freedom and vintage authenticity. This plugin is perfect for those who love the character of old digital hardware and want to incorporate its unique sound into modern production workflows.

Warmth & Analog Emulation

In addition to its bitcrushing capabilities, HoRNet ADDA also features carefully modeled analog input and output stages. These analog emulations add genuine warmth, harmonic richness, and even adjustable analog hiss to your bitcrushed sounds. This allows you to create a more organic and authentic digital distortion that incorporates the best of both worlds — the crunchy edges of digital bitcrushing with the smoothness of analog warmth. Whether you’re looking for a vintage feel or aiming to add some character to your mix, ADDA’s analog stages provide a rich, full-bodied sound that complements the digital processing. Furthermore, the intuitive pre-emphasis and de-emphasis filters give you the ability to shape your audio in even greater detail before and after the bitcrushing stage. These filters allow you to manipulate the high and low frequencies in a very precise way, adding another layer of customization to your sound. Whether you’re trying to brighten up a dull track or tame harsh high frequencies, the filters let you shape your sound with surgical precision, ensuring that the bitcrushing effect complements the overall tone of your mix rather than overpowering it. These additional controls make HoRNet ADDA not just a bitcrusher, but a fully-fledged tone-shaping tool.

High-Quality Processing & Oversampling

To ensure the best possible sound quality, HoRNet ADDA comes with up to 4x oversampling, which eliminates the harsh artifacts that can sometimes arise when applying bitcrushing or downsampling effects. This feature ensures that even when working with lower bit depths, the overall sound remains clear and natural. Whether you’re processing vocals, drums, or full mixes, the oversampling ensures that your audio remains detailed and retains the high-quality fidelity expected from modern digital tools. The “auto” option intelligently adjusts the plugin’s settings to maintain sufficient bandwidth for high-quality processing, regardless of the sample rate in your DAW. This ensures that you always get the best results, even when working with demanding sample rates or large projects. HoRNet ADDA makes it easy to integrate bitcrushing into your workflow without compromising on sound quality. This makes it an ideal tool for producers and engineers who need high-fidelity sound without worrying about artifacts or degradation during processing.

Light & Intuitive Interface

HoRNet ADDA is designed to be as user-friendly as it is powerful. The interface is provided in both light and dark modes, which automatically match your operating system’s theme for a consistent look across your software environment. The sleek and intuitive design makes it easy to navigate the various controls, even during long production sessions. The modern UI ensures that every knob and button is easy to understand, allowing you to focus on creating and experimenting rather than trying to decipher confusing controls. This makes ADDA a joy to work with, whether you’re an experienced producer or just starting to explore the world of digital processing.

Optimized for Performance

Despite its advanced features and capabilities, HoRNet ADDA is CPU-efficient, meaning you can run multiple instances of the plugin in your session without taxing your system. This is especially important for users who want to create a virtual multi-output vintage sampler or experiment with complex bitcrushing effects across several tracks. Whether you’re working with a full mix or processing multiple tracks individually, you can rely on ADDA to maintain performance without significant CPU hit. This allows you to incorporate vintage digital sound into your workflow without sacrificing performance.

Conclusion: A Virtual Vintage ADC/DAC with Modern Control

HoRNet ADDA is a must-have plugin for anyone looking to capture the gritty, vintage character of early digital conversion. With its precise bitcrushing capabilities, carefully modeled analog warmth, and intelligent oversampling, it offers everything you need to create authentic, 80s/90s digital sound. Whether you want subtle textures or more extreme lo-fi effects, HoRNet ADDA gives you the flexibility and control to bring that vintage ADC/DAC vibe into your modern productions. This plugin combines musicality, performance, and creative freedom, making it an essential tool for anyone looking to inject that iconic digital distortion into their music.