RUINER is an all-in-one sound destruction plugin designed to add character and grit to any audio signal. It combines eight carefully selected effects into a single intuitive interface, allowing users to easily apply a range of degradations from subtle texture to intense harmonic overload. Each effect is controlled by a dedicated knob, giving precise control over the amount and style of processing, making sound degradation both creative and accessible.

The plugin features a variety of effects including beat repetition, granular processing, compression, bit crushing, harmonic distortion, overdrive, tape degradation, and static noise. Each effect offers unique tonal manipulation, such as adjustable grain complexity, diode clipping, tape modeling, and analog noise emulation. The mix control allows seamless blending between the original and processed signal, enabling users to craft their desired balance of clean and ruined sound.

RUINER supports VST3 and AU formats and runs on Windows 10/11 and MacOS 10.11 or later, including Intel Macs. With a compact download size, it provides a powerful toolset for sound designers, musicians, and producers looking to enhance their audio with creative distortion and texture. Crafted by John Howes, also known as Cong Burn, this plugin delivers a straightforward yet effective approach to audio degradation.