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Description

Unleash your creativity with iZotope Trash, the ultimate distortion plugin that invites you to embrace the art of sonic destruction. This powerful tool is a must-have for any musician or producer looking to add a distinctive edge to their sound. With over 300 presets and impulse responses, Trash offers a world of possibilities for shaping your audio in unexpected ways. Whether you're adding subtle warmth or transforming your tracks into chaotic soundscapes, Trash's versatile distortion engine is your playground.

Dive deeper into your creative process with the ability to blend up to four different distortion settings using the intuitive Trash module. The Convolve module takes you further, simulating over 300 spaces and objects—from tin cans to piano cabinets—and allowing you to load your own impulse responses for endless experimentation. Split your audio into customizable frequency bands and apply unique effects to each, ensuring every part of your mix gets the attention it deserves.

Trash doesn't just stop at distortion. Its dynamic Envelope Follower and Scream Filter add movement and character, while the intuitive interface keeps you focused on your music, not the menus. Whether you're spicing up a drum break, giving vocals an extra bite, or simply exploring new sonic territories, iZotope Trash is your go-to plugin for innovative sound design.

Key Features:

  • Blend up to four distortion settings with the Trash module
  • Simulate over 300 spaces and objects with the Convolve module
  • Load your own impulse responses
  • Split audio into customizable frequency bands
  • Dynamic Envelope Follower for added movement
  • Scream Filter for self-oscillating color
  • Intuitive user interface for seamless workflow
  • Compatible with major DAWs including Pro Tools, Live, Logic Pro, and more
  • Supports VST3, AAX, AU formats (64-bit only)

Product specs

Software Type Guitar/Bass Effects
Platform Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full Full
Download/Boxed Download
Bit Depth 64-bit
Format AAX, AU, VST3
OS Requirements - Mac macOS 12.7.2 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows 10 or later

FAQs

What are the standout features of iZotope Trash's distortion engine?

iZotope Trash features a versatile distortion engine with multiband processing and customizable wave shaping, allowing users to create unique and complex distortion effects for guitars, bass, and other instruments.

Is iZotope Trash compatible with my DAW?

iZotope Trash supports AAX, AU, and VST3 formats, making it compatible with most major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro on both Mac and PC systems.

What operating systems are supported by iZotope Trash?

iZotope Trash is compatible with macOS 12.7.2 or later and Windows 10 or later, ensuring it works with modern systems.

Can iZotope Trash be used for sound design beyond guitar effects?

Yes, iZotope Trash is not limited to guitar effects; its versatile distortion and convolution modules are suitable for creative sound design across various audio sources.

How does the Convolve module in iZotope Trash enhance sound design?

The Convolve module in iZotope Trash allows users to load impulse responses to create unique reverb and spatial effects, adding depth and character to your audio.

iZotope, Inc.

iZotope, Inc.

Re-introducing iZotope Trash | What's new in our iconic distortion plugin

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Re-introducing iZotope Trash | What's new in our iconic distortion plugin

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iZotope, Inc.

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How to use the new iZotope Trash | Creative distortion plugin

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iZotope, Inc.

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Is the new Izotope Trash worth the upgrade?

White Noise Studio

White Noise Studio

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Beau Tyler Makes Music

Beau Tyler Makes Music

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about iZotope Trash.

Features and functionality

  • Users lament the removal of the ability to draw custom transfer curves in Trash 3, which was a valued feature in Trash 2 for crafting unique distortion profiles.

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  • Trash's unique convolution section can be replaced by external convolution reverb plugins, allowing users to maintain similar effects with custom impulse responses.

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  • Melda Audio Multiband Waveshaper is praised for its flexibility and ease of use, despite having a less visually appealing interface by default.

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  • The auto-gain feature in Trash 3 is one of the few praised aspects, simplifying level management during distortion processing.

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  • Trash offers the ability to crossfade between four different distortion and convolution types per band, enhancing sound design flexibility.

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  • Trash's unique feature includes the capacity to morph between four transfer curves per band, providing nuanced control over distortion effects.

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Use cases and applications

  • Trash 2's square wave folding is highlighted as a favorite for creating intense audio distortion, making it a go-to plugin for heavy music genres.

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  • Trash is highlighted for its versatility, with specific use on bus tracks for subtle enhancements rather than overt distortion.

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Software and compatibility

  • Trash 2 can still be activated on new devices if previously owned, via iZotope's legacy product downloads, ensuring continued use despite its discontinuation.

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  • Trash 2 can still run in AU format on Apple Silicon without Rosetta, despite the lack of explicit support for the newer architecture.

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  • Trash 3 is not backwards compatible with Trash 2, making it difficult for users to maintain their existing setups and projects without issues.

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  • Users express frustration over Trash 2's lack of Apple Silicon support, impacting its usability on newer Mac systems.

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Comparisons

  • Output Thermal and Minimal Audio Rift are popular replacements for Trash 2, offering solid distortion capabilities with unique features like tunable filters and MIDI input adaptability.

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  • Trash 3 is perceived as a "lite" version of Trash 2, missing key elements like dynamics, delay, and filters, diminishing its utility compared to its predecessor.

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  • Trash 2 is praised for its excellent saturation presets, providing a sought-after level of distortion not matched by Trash.

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  • Roar is favored over Trash for its multiband saturation and modulation capabilities, offering a more pleasing distortion sound according to some users.

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User experience

  • Owners describe Trash 3 as CPU-heavy, suggesting performance issues, particularly when used on live inputs, compared to other plugins like Arturia's DIST Coldfire.

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  • Some users find Trash 3's user interface cumbersome, contrasting with the more intuitive UX of Trash 2.

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Value and pricing

  • The introductory upgrade offer for Trash 3 is around $30 for existing Trash 2 users, but users express dissatisfaction due to the perceived downgrade in features.

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Critic Reviews

iZotope Trash

soundonsound.com

iZotope's Trash 2024 returns with a sleek new design and a user-friendly interface that balances power and simplicity. This reimagined distortion plug-in, with its over 60 distortion algorithms and versatile Convolve module, offers a dynamic range of sound design possibilities. While some may miss the extensive features of Trash 2, this streamlined version is likely to appeal to a broader audience. The intuitive GUI and modulation options make it a fantastic tool for transforming sounds creatively. Despite minor limitations, iZotope's Trash 2024 is a robust, fun, and accessible addition to any music producer's toolkit.

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iZotope Trash review | MusicRadar

musicradar.com

iZotope Trash’s latest iteration brings a sleek design and easy-to-use UI, particularly for iPad users, with its classic mix of distortion and convolution. However, long-time fans of Trash 2 might find the update underwhelming due to the removal of some beloved features like custom distortion curves and dynamics control. While it excels as a mobile AUv3 tool, offering 60 distortion types and 600 IRs, it struggles to stand out in the competitive market of plugins, especially with rivals like Output Thermal and FabFilter Saturn 2 offering more creative depth. If you're seeking innovation, this might not be the upgrade you hoped for.

iZotope Trash — A Mix Real-World Review - Mixonline

mixonline.com

iZotope Trash is a creative powerhouse for distortion enthusiasts, especially in hip-hop and electronic music. With a modern interface and a vast selection of nearly 70 distortion varieties, it offers users innovative blending capabilities through XY pads. However, while its sound design potential is immense, some users might miss the Dynamics, EQ, and Delay modules from Trash 2. The non-descriptive naming of some distortion types can also be a hurdle. Despite these drawbacks, its massive sound and creative potential make it a valuable tool for producers seeking unique sonic textures.

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See how Skrillex uses iZotope Trash

Skrillex

Music Producer

From First to Last

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Verified via YouTube

In this 2013 interview, Skrillex says at 1:56 "I use Trash and Ohmicide as well." and at 2:04 he says "The new trash is even crazier." (iZotope Trash 2) If Skrillex says that iZotope Trash 2 is "even crazier" , this would imply that he has used the original iZotope Trash.

See how Trent Reznor uses iZotope Trash

Trent Reznor

Singer, Guitarist

Nine Inch Nails

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Verified via Audiohead

He also deployed the use of the previously PC-only Trash plug-in extensively for “With Teeth.” “But don’t even try using Trash on a Mac without saving your song first,” he cautions.

See how Timbaland uses iZotope Trash

Timbaland

Singer, Rapper

Timbaland & Magoo

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Verified via Soundonsound

Used on Timbaland's vocals for Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack", as stated by mix engineer Jimmy Douglass in this July 2007 Sound on Sound interview.

Lead vocals: Universal Audio 1176, MXR flanger, Izotope *Trash*

"The signal chain for Justin's vocals was an Audio-Technica 4060 mic, into a Presonus ADL600 mic pre, and then a Universal Audio 1176 limiter. I normally use the U87 for recording vocals, but I was curious about the AT and I had both mics in front of Justin. The effects I used on his vocals seemed to work better with the AT. I used the U87 on Timbaland's vocals and went straight into the desk. I like using the Neve VR mic pre. It's a little crunchy, it's not quite the 1072 or 1073, but it works.

"Justin then said 'Man, can you put some effect on the vocal? Something crazy, like a distorted kind of thing?' So I put the Trash plug-in on [Izotope's distortion, filter, delay and amplifier modelling plug-in]. I just happened to have it. To give you my exact settings would be silly. But I'll give you one clue: it wasn't something that I worked really hard to get. Just by using the plug-in the setting almost came up.

"The Trash plug-in wasn't the only thing I used on the lead vocals. I also had an outboard MXR flanger on it. Plus there was an outboard compressor, the Urei 1176. I used the same three effects on Timbaland's vocals, just less than on Justin's. But you can hear the flanger and compressor acting in the spaces, like just before Justin sings 'dirty baby'. There's no hiding it, and it creates a whole other dimension of sound."

See how Arca uses iZotope Trash

Arca

Music Producer

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Verified

Arca is quoted endorsing Trash on iZotope's website:

Trash is by far one of my favorite plugins for years now, and the new one has a ‘scream’ variable parameter which is great with an LFO.

See how Justin Timberlake uses iZotope Trash

Justin Timberlake

Keyboardist, Guitarist

All Star Tribute

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Verified via Soundonsound

Used for lead vocals on "SexyBack", as stated by mix engineer Jimmy Douglass in this July 2007 Sound on Sound interview.

Lead vocals: Universal Audio 1176, MXR flanger, Izotope *Trash*

"The signal chain for Justin's vocals was an Audio-Technica 4060 mic, into a Presonus ADL600 mic pre, and then a Universal Audio 1176 limiter. I normally use the U87 for recording vocals, but I was curious about the AT and I had both mics in front of Justin. The effects I used on his vocals seemed to work better with the AT. I used the U87 on Timbaland's vocals and went straight into the desk. I like using the Neve VR mic pre. It's a little crunchy, it's not quite the 1072 or 1073, but it works.

"Justin then said 'Man, can you put some effect on the vocal? Something crazy, like a distorted kind of thing?' So I put the Trash plug-in on [Izotope's distortion, filter, delay and amplifier modelling plug-in]. I just happened to have it. To give you my exact settings would be silly. But I'll give you one clue: it wasn't something that I worked really hard to get. Just by using the plug-in the setting almost came up.

"The Trash plug-in wasn't the only thing I used on the lead vocals. I also had an outboard MXR flanger on it. Plus there was an outboard compressor, the Urei 1176. I used the same three effects on Timbaland's vocals, just less than on Justin's. But you can hear the flanger and compressor acting in the spaces, like just before Justin sings 'dirty baby'. There's no hiding it, and it creates a whole other dimension of sound."

See how Jonathan Davis uses iZotope Trash

Jonathan Davis

Singer, Guitarist

Korn

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Verified via Izotope

Ozone, Trash and Spectron totally rock. When I sat down to do songs with [producer] Atticus [Ross], we used them a lot and they worked out great for us.

See how Butch Vig uses iZotope Trash

Butch Vig

Drummer, Music Producer

Garbage

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Verified via iZotope

"I record drums here at my house, in a very lo-fi set-up; I literally have a mono mic sitting in the hallway by the bathroom downstairs here, and it sounds pretty roomy, pretty trashy, but it sounds good. I further mangle things by taking the drum buss and running it through iZotope Trash, and I crunch it out and make it sound even weirder—perhaps all muffled and lo-fi, or I might accentuate the crazy top-end, so you just hear the snare and cymbals ripping through the speakers."

See how Andy Gill uses iZotope Trash

Andy Gill

Guitarist

Gang of Four

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Verified via Photo

In this interview with Guitar World magazine, Andy discusses how he eschewed live amplifiers for the recording of Gang of Four's album What Happens Next.

See how Far Too Loud uses iZotope Trash

Far Too Loud

Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

"This bass sound... is going through an instance of Izotope Trash which I use quite a lot... and on the Trash page, which is where you control the distortion on the sound, you can split it into a multiband..." (13:44) In this instance, he is using Trash 1, as the interface does not match the design for the current version, Trash 2.

See how Black Sun Empire uses iZotope Trash

Black Sun Empire

Music Producer

Black Sun Empire & Noisia

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Verified via YouTube

In this video at 10:49 René from Black Sun Empire mentions how "boring and low in volume" a sound is, so he uses Trash 2 to "crank that".

See how Frontliner uses iZotope Trash

Frontliner

Music Producer, DJ

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Verified via YouTube

At 4:00 Frontliner is using iZotope Trash 1 in this tutorial

See how Tom Hades uses iZotope Trash

Tom Hades

Music Producer, DJ

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video "Create a full techno track from scratch with Tom Hades", Tom Hades mentions using the iZotope Trash plugin at the 37:14 mark, confirming its use in his track compilation.

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