AudioThing’s Frostbite 2 processes audio in the frequency domain rather than the time domain, analyzing incoming sound and reconstructing it as a frozen spectral profile. This creates reverb-like sustains that preserve the harmonic content of the source without the temporal decay of traditional reverbs. The ring modulation adds metallic overtones that evolve independently of the frozen spectrum, while feedback recirculates processed audio for increasing complexity. The combination enables effects ranging from frozen chord pads to glitching, spectral chaos.
The plugin runs on iPhone and iPad as an AUv3 with standalone support, maintaining the unique interface design with spectral visualization. Within hosts like AUM or Drambo, users can automate freeze triggers and ring modulation frequency for evolving textures. The built-in filter allows frequency-specific freezing, isolating particular harmonic regions.
Spectral processing introduces significant latency, making the plugin unsuitable for real-time monitoring during performance. Some users also report that the ring modulation can quickly become harsh without careful frequency selection and envelope control.
Key features include:
- Spectral freezing with frequency-domain processing
- Ring modulation for metallic harmonic generation
- Feedback for recirculation and complexity building
- Frozen reverbs with infinite sustain capability
- Filter section for frequency-specific freezing
App price: $14.99
In-app purchases: None
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