Description

DataCut – Rhythmic Glitch Effect

Cut. Repeat. Reverse. Destroy.

DataCut by PlayMode Audio is a tempo-synced glitch processor built to transform ordinary audio into stutters, chopped rhythms, scrambled slices, tape stops, reversed fragments, and controlled digital chaos.

Drop it onto drums, vocals, synths, basses, loops, or even your full mix and start destroying sound instantly—all perfectly synchronized to your DAW.

Turn Any Sound Into a Glitch

DataCut continuously captures incoming audio and manipulates it in real time while staying locked to your project’s tempo.

Hit GLITCH for instant rhythmic destruction, activate HOLD to keep the effect running, or turn up the massive DESTROY macro and let DataCut progressively take control.

Go from subtle rhythmic interruptions to complete digital meltdown—all without losing the groove.

4 Glitch Engines

STUTTER
Create clean, tempo-synced rhythmic repeats and rapid-fire rolls.

SCRAMBLE
Slices recently captured audio and rearranges the fragments into new rhythmic patterns.

TAPE
Create tape-stop effects and dramatic pitch-down or pitch-up movements.

CHAOS
Randomizes playback position, reverse, pitch, and gating for unpredictable results that remain rhythmically locked.

One Knob to Destroy Everything

The DESTROY macro is the heart of DataCut.

Turn it up to progressively increase glitch intensity—triggering more glitches, faster repeats, smaller slices, wider pitch variations, more reverse effects, and sharper gating.

At higher settings, DataCut begins generating glitches automatically, making DESTROY perfect for build-ups, transitions, drops, breakdowns, and live performance.

Built for Performance

Use the momentary GLITCH button to instantly trigger the effect whenever you want it.

Flip HOLD and DataCut keeps processing until you release it. Both controls can become part of your performance through DAW automation or MIDI mapping.

Key Features

• 4 glitch engines: Stutter, Scramble, Tape & Chaos
• Host-synced slicing from 1/4 to 1/64 notes
• Repeat control: 1–16 repeats
• Pitch: up to ±12 semitones
• Reverse probability
• Gate control
• Dry/Wet Mix
• Massive DESTROY macro for instant glitch intensity
• GLITCH & HOLD performance controls
• Automatic glitch generation at higher DESTROY settings
• Smooth, click-free crossfades
• Real-time sci-fi HUD parameter display
• Full DAW automation
• MIDI-mappable performance controls
• 11 factory presets
• Save, rename, and organize your own presets
• Lightweight and CPU-efficient

From Subtle Cuts to Digital Chaos

DataCut isn’t only for extreme glitch effects.

Use lower settings to add subtle rhythmic movement and variation to repetitive loops, or push DESTROY harder to completely reshape your source into aggressive, futuristic patterns.

Perfect for electronic music, techno, industrial, experimental, cinematic sound design, transitions, live performance, and creative mixing.

Technical Specifications

Format: VST3 – 64-bit
Platform: Windows
Plugin Type: Stereo Audio Effect
Synchronization: Host/DAW Tempo Sync
Sample Rate: Works at any sample rate

System Requirements

• Windows 10 or newer – 64-bit
• VST3-compatible DAW
• Compatible with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, REAPER, Bitwig and other VST3 hosts

What’s Included

• DataCut VST3 Plugin
• 11 Factory Presets
• PDF User Manual

Cut Your Sound Into the Future.

From one-click stutters to evolving rhythmic destruction, DataCut puts controlled digital chaos directly under your fingertips.

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