Freeze95
Key Features
- Three-band glitch engine with independent stochastic freeze and stutter behavior per band
- Phase-coherent LR4 crossover design for splitting the input before processing
- Chaos control that moves from restrained shimmer to fractured and melted glitch intensity
- Lo-Fi control for bit reduction, sample-rate decimation, and tilt EQ coloration
- Reverse, slow-motion, and granular capture behavior for turning static parts into moving textures
- Tempo section with host sync or manual free-run operation from 20 to 300 BPM
- True hard bypass and zero-latency processing for quick recovery during sound design or performance
Description
Freeze95 by cloph-dsp is a stochastic stutter and freeze effect for turning steady audio into chopped, reversed, slowed, and granular motion. It splits the signal into three frequency bands, then lets each band glitch independently so drums, synths, vocals, and loops can break apart without the whole mix moving in the same way.
The main Chaos control scales the stutter engine from subtle shimmer through shift, fracture, and full meltdown behavior. A separate Lo-Fi control adds band-aware bit reduction, sample-rate decimation, and tilt EQ, giving the plugin a cleaner-to-crushed range that fits both background texture and obvious transition effects.
Tempo can sync to the host DAW or free-run from 20 to 300 BPM, which makes Freeze95 useful for both locked rhythmic edits and loose experimental gestures. The official page also lists a true hard bypass, zero-latency operation, and a no-installer workflow where the plugin file is dropped into the VST3 or CLAP folder.
The Windows build is the clearer production target, while the macOS version is explicitly labeled beta. For producers who like glitch tools that feel performable instead of overbuilt, Freeze95 is a compact way to add motion, breakdowns, fills, and CRT-flavored digital damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Freeze95 do to the incoming audio?
Freeze95 splits the signal into three bands and applies stochastic stutter, freeze, reverse, slow-motion, and granular behavior independently to each band. That lets one part of the spectrum break up while another stays comparatively steady.
Can Freeze95 run in time with a DAW session?
Yes. The official page lists host-sync tempo support, plus a manual free-run range from 20 to 300 BPM for less grid-bound sound design.
Is the macOS version final?
No. The official product page lists Windows 10/11 64-bit support and labels the macOS build as beta, so Mac users should treat it as less proven than the Windows release.
Does Freeze95 need a license manager or installer?
The developer describes the install process as no DRM and no installers. The listed workflow is to drop the plugin file into the VST3 or CLAP folder and rescan the DAW.
