Phantom Sounds is giving away Intermod, a self-intermodulation effect plugin that generates “phantom frequencies” derived entirely from the input signal itself. Unlike ring modulators that rely on an external carrier, or distortion units that generate harmonics, Intermod multiplies the signal’s own components together to produce new frequencies — which means every input creates a uniquely characterful output profile.
Following up on Phantom Sounds’ previous freebies Orbit and 56K, Intermod is a sound-design-oriented tool that can conjure otherworldly tones and sustained, pulsing tails from drums, guitar, piano, synth, vocals, and more.
What is Phantom Sounds “Intermod”?
Key Features
- Self-intermodulation engine that multiplies the strongest components of the signal against each other to generate phantom frequencies.
- Four source modes — Radio, Tape, Wire, and Digital — covering everything from warm analog-style decay to harsh digital destruction.
- Four main parameters: Drive, Complexity, Sustain, and Spectrum.
- Built-in real-time spectrum visualizer.
- HP and LP filters for additional tone shaping.
- Dry / Wet slider for effect-amount control.
- 33 factory presets organized by instrument category (Bass, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Synth, Vocals, SFX, Strings, etc.).
- Formats: VST3 / AU / AAX.
- OS support: Windows / macOS.
How to Download & Install Intermod
- Visit the Phantom Sounds free downloads page.
- Enter your email address on the page.
- Check your inbox for the download link email (covers Intermod and other free Phantom Sounds plugins).
- Download and install Intermod from the email link. If you have previously registered, an email has already been sent to you.

