Sugar Bytes Turnado VST — Real-Time Multi-Effects for Producers and Live Performers
Most multi-effects plugins are built for the studio. Sugar Bytes Turnado VST is built for the moment you want to do something to audio right now — in a live set, in a session, or just while working through an idea. Twenty-four effects, eight simultaneously accessible slots, one knob per effect. It’s a design that prioritizes fast action over deep menus.
Beatbox legend Beardyman used Turnado as a core part of his Beardytron 5000 mkII live setup — the clearest possible description of what this plugin is designed to handle.
How It Works
24 Effects in Two Categories
- Classic: Reverb, Delay, Filter, Amp
- Hi-Tech: Stutter, Looper, Modulation, Time-Stretch, Glitch, and more
Key Technical Features
- 2 LFOs + Step Sequencer per effect slot
- Dynamic signal flow routing — reorder effects via drag and drop
- Dictator Mode — control all 8 effect knobs with a single fader
- Full MIDI control and DAW automation support
- NKS ready — integrates with Komplete Kontrol and Maschine
- Ultra-light CPU load — practical for live use
Dictator Mode
Dictator Mode lets you assign movement curves to all 8 effect knobs, then sweep through them simultaneously with a single master fader. Pull it up and everything builds at once — reverb deepens, stutter kicks in, modulation increases. Push it back and everything recedes. For DJ sets and live performances, this kind of control is hard to replicate with a stack of separate plugins.
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24 Effects · Dictator Mode · NKS Ready · PC & Mac · VST/AU/AAX
Add Turnado VST to CartCompatibility
| Formats | VST, AU, AAX |
| Platforms | PC & Mac (32/64-bit) |
| DAW Support | FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Studio One, Cubase, Reaper, Bitwig & more |
| NKS | Compatible with Komplete Kontrol & Maschine |
Browse more creative effects plugins at ReverBay, or check out Sugar Bytes’ official Turnado page for audio demos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Turnado in a live DJ set?
Yes. Turnado’s low CPU footprint and Dictator Mode make it purpose-built for live performance. It loads quickly, responds in real time, and can be triggered and controlled via MIDI controller or automation without noticeable latency in most setups.
How many effects can run simultaneously?
Up to 8 effects run simultaneously in the main slots. You choose which 8 to load from the pool of 24 available effects. Effects can be reordered via drag-and-drop at any time.
What exactly is Dictator Mode?
Dictator Mode assigns a unique movement curve to each of the 8 effect knobs and links them all to a single master fader. Moving the master fader up builds all effects simultaneously — reverb deepens, stutter kicks in, modulation rises — all in one gesture. It’s the fastest way to build or release tension across your entire effects chain at once.
Does Turnado work with Native Instruments hardware?
Yes. Turnado is NKS-ready and integrates with both Komplete Kontrol S-Series keyboards and Maschine for hands-on hardware control of effect parameters.
Which DAWs and formats are supported?
Turnado runs as VST, AU, and AAX on both PC and Mac (32/64-bit). It works with FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Studio One, Cubase, Reaper, Bitwig, and all other major hosts.
How long does delivery take after purchase?
Your license and installer are delivered by email, typically within a few hours of payment. Our free installing service is available if you need help with activation or DAW integration — open a support ticket after purchase.
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