A VST3/AU plugin that slows, chops, and warps audio in the authentic chopped and screwed style born in Texas.
Screw Engine is a professional audio plugin that brings the iconic chopped and screwed sound of Texas into your DAW. Inspired by the pioneering techniques of the screw scene, it delivers pitch-shifting, flanging, phasing, tape emulation, and beat-repeating effects - all tuned for authenticity and musical expression.
Designed for producers and artists, it's built for master bus processing and offline rendering. Every parameter is fully automatable -set your min/max ranges, enable auto-modulation, and export. The plugin handles the rest with randomized, beat-synced movement that makes every render unique. No manual tweaking required.
Built In Texas by Wrecks Audio.
Technical Specs
Six effects working together to create the definitive chopped and screwed processing chain.
Screw - Pitch Down
Continuously pitch audio down up to 12 semitones. The classic slowed, screwed sound that defines the genre.
Drank - Flanger
Swirling modulation that adds depth and movement. Auto Drank mode drifts the effect on beat-synced intervals.
Smoke - Phaser
Sweeping, spacey phaser with configurable depth. Auto Smoke delivers randomized, smooth parameter movement.
Tape - Flutter
Simulates tape wobble and pitch drift like a worn cassette deck. Auto Tape adds organic imperfections over time.
Chop - Beat Repeat
Chops forward on press and chops back right on beat. Auto Chop randomly triggers repeats synced to downbeats or snares.
Mix - Wet/Dry
Blend between the original and processed signal from 0% to 100%. Run on the Master track at 100% for best results.
Each skin ships with the plugin. Switch freely to match your workflow or vibe. (Additional Skins can be made to order or purchased at the Skin Shop)
Effects are processed in a fixed, musical order designed for optimal chopped and screwed sound.