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TIME-12
by Tilr · Time modulator: stutter, tape stop, reverse (open source)
Closest free match: draw time curves for stutter, tape stop, reverse and scratch, with 12 MIDI-switchable patterns. Not tied to FL Studio.
VST3AULV2macOSWindowsLinux
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FL Studio's time and volume manipulation effect for stutters, halftime, tape stops and trap gating. Here are 3 genuinely free options, ranked by how close they get.
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GATE-12
by Tilr · Volume shaper / trance gate (open source)
Covers Gross Beat's volume side: draw gate and pump shapes, trigger them by MIDI or audio.
VST3AULV2macOSWindowsLinux
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Kilohearts Essentials
by Kilohearts · Bundle of 30+ simple effects
Its Trance Gate, Tape Stop and Reverser cover simpler Gross Beat moves. No drawn time curves.
VST2VST3AUAAXmacOSWindowsNeeds free Kilohearts account
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