The Grater by Yum Audio is your ultimate tool for adding extreme audio punch and destruction to your tracks. This powerful plugin offers a unique approach to compressing and shaping your audio, making it an indispensable resource for both mixing engineers and sound designers alike. Whether you’re looking to add punch to your drums or creatively mangle your audio, The Grater gives you all the controls you need to push your sound to the edge.
The interface is dominated by the Grater Control Lever, a key feature that allows you to throw extreme compression, punch, and distortion into your mixes. With the Sharpness Control, you can fine-tune the response of the Grater, adjusting the attack and release for more precision. The innovative Breakup Control introduces unique errors into the compression, available in three distinct modes: Smooth, Neutral, and Heavy, providing versatile audio manipulation options.
The Grater also includes comprehensive gain staging controls with Compressor Input and Output Gain adjustments, as well as a Dynamic Reinject feature that restores lost dynamic range, giving your audio a natural feel even after intense processing. For further sonic enhancement, The Grater features three additional effect modules: Reso Burst for resonant filter bumps, Pre Tonality for shaping tonal balance before compression, and the Slice Up module for an additional clipping stage. The Master Section offers final polishing to ensure your sound is mix-ready.
Key Features:
- 136 Artist Presets: Explore presets from artists like Mick Gordon, Eddie Grey, Konrad OldMoney, Tushar Apte, and Christal Jerez.
- Grater Control Lever: Adds extreme compression, punch, and distortion.
- Sharpness Control: Adjusts the response of the Grater for more precise control.
- Breakup Control: Introduces unique errors into compression with three modes: Smooth, Neutral, Heavy.
- Compressor Input/Output Gain: Perfect gain staging for controlled audio levels.
- Dynamic Reinject: Restores dynamic range lost during compression.
- Three Additional Effect Modules:
- Reso Burst: Adds resonant filter bumps and self-resonating tones.
- Pre Tonality: Shapes the tonal balance before compression with adjustable frequency gain controls.
- Slice Up: Provides an additional clipping stage for further audio destruction.
- Master Section: Includes Muffle, Mix, and Output Gain controls for final audio polishing.
- Versatile Application: Ideal for tracking, mixing, and sound design.
The Grater Panel:
- Grater Control Lever: Adjust the amount of over-the-top compression for added punch and distortion.
- Sharpness Control: Fine-tune the attack and release for dynamic control.
- Breakup Control: Introduces audio artifacts with Smooth, Neutral, and Heavy modes for creative sound design.
More Tools to Shape and Control Your Power:
- Reso Burst: Adds a resonant bandpass filter for enriching audio with feedback-like tones.
- Pre-Tonality: Acts as a filter and EQ module, drastically shaping the audio before compression.
- Slice Up: Adds clipping effects for further audio manipulation.
- Dynamic Reinject: Reapply original audio dynamics to compressed signals for a more natural feel.
- Muffle: Tames high-end frequencies, smoothing out harshness for a polished sound.
- Master Controls: Muffle, Mix, and Output Gain knobs for final sound refinement.
System Requirements
Ensure your system meets the following requirements for optimal performance.
Operating System:
- Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit only)
- Mac: macOS 10.11 or higher (Intel native | ARM native)
Hardware:
- CPU: 64-bit processor
- Memory: At least 4GB of RAM (16GB recommended)
- Storage: At least 200MB of free drive space (OS drive)
Compatible with AAX, VST3, and AU plugin formats.
