Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
D16 Group Decimort 2 by D16 Group. High-end bitcrushing and sample-rate reduction with dual ADC paths, for lo-fi color that still sounds designed.
Trash 2 is a distortion plugin from iZotope. Score 8.4/10, price $99, formats and comparisons.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Trash 2 comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | D16 Group Decimort 2 | Trash 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €49 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Bitcrusher / sample-rate reducer | — |
| Feature | Dual ADC emulation approach | — |
| Developer | D16 Group | iZotope |
| Product type | — | effect from iZotope |
| Typical price | — | $99 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | focused effect work in modern sessions |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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