Magical 8bit Plug 2
Free chiptune synth by YMCK · since 2020 · version 1.1.0
What Magical 8bit Plug 2 is
The chiptune band YMCK’s own 8-bit console tone generator, rebuilt in JUCE and open-sourced.
- Generates primitive tones like old 8bit game consoles
- Custom envelopes for volume, pitch and pulse duty
- Arpeggiator for pseudo-polyphony; auto-bend frequency sweeps
How to install Magical 8bit Plug 2
Magical 8bit Plug 2 runs on Windows and macOS. It ships as VST2 and AU. Logic Pro and GarageBand users need the AU build. There is no VST3 build, so make sure your DAW still loads VST2. Download it from ymck.net, run the installer or copy the plugin into your plugin folder, then rescan plugins in your DAW.
Questions
Is Magical 8bit Plug 2 free?
Yes. Magical 8bit Plug 2 is free from YMCK, and it is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. There is no trial period and no feature lock.
What plugin formats does Magical 8bit Plug 2 support?
Magical 8bit Plug 2 is available as VST2 and AU.
Which operating systems run Magical 8bit Plug 2?
Magical 8bit Plug 2 runs on Windows and macOS.
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