iZotope Trash 2
iZotope Trash 2 is a distortion and audio-mangling plugin for professional audio production, available in AAX format for use as an insert effect in Avid Pro Tools. It provides 60+ distortion algorithms, a customizable multiband waveshaper, a convolution module with over 100 impulse responses for amp and space modeling, redesigned dual filters with formant controls, and an extensive preset library. Trash 2 is widely used by producers, engineers, and sound designers working with drums, synths, guitars, and vocals who need flexible, creative distortion and tone-shaping tools. The plugin is part of iZotope's product suite and is distinct from the standalone Trash app.
AI Recommendation
1 suggestioniZotope Trash 2 in AAX format runs under Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs, but iZotope has stated there are no plans for a native Apple Silicon build of this plugin. Since Rosetta 2 will be removed from macOS 28 (September 2028), the AAX version of Trash 2 will stop launching on that release. To continue using Trash 2 after September 2028, you have two options: First, check with iZotope directly (via their support portal at izotope.com) to see if their position on native Apple Silicon support has changed, or if they offer an alternative native plugin that provides similar distortion and mangling capabilities. Second, if iZotope does not deliver a native build, you will need to migrate to an alternative distortion plugin that ships natively on Apple Silicon — Minimal Audio Rift and Output Thermal are well-regarded modern alternatives with similar modulation and frequency-split capabilities. Any native plugin you choose will also require that Pro Tools itself is running a native build (Pro Tools 2023.6 or newer), so ensure your Pro Tools installation is current before macOS 28 arrives. Update Pro Tools through Avid's application manager or Avid Cloud Collaboration platform to get the latest native version.
Recommended reading
· 3 guides