SoundToys Decapitator Analog Saturation Modeler

Subtle to extreme hardware-modelled saturation. The secret weapon of top mix engineers.

Saturation - it's the essence of what makes analog hardware sound so musical and pleasing to the ears. The sound of tubes, transistors, and circuitry being pushed to the limit has long been the key ingredient in great-sounding analog recordings. Engineers use saturation to beef things up, thin them out, give them edge, add warmth, pull elements out of the mix, and create signature sounds. From the very subtle to the extreme, analog saturation is an integral part of great mixes. Decapitator brings the best of analog saturation to your digital studio.

Analog Feel - Decapitator is not just a simple approximation of the analog sound. SoundToys has workd hard to capture the feel of analog gear. Not a static snapshot, but a changing responsive model of all those tubes, wires and transistors. That means you can hear subtle changes as Decapitator reacts to a track and follows the dynamics of an instrument. That's what analog is all about.


Highlights

• Infuse your tracks with the natural vibe of analog gear


• Get real, dynamic analog saturation with 5 detailed models of studio hardware


• Push your tracks over the top with the Punish button


• Shape the contour of the saturation with analog-modeled tone control


• Create parallel effects simply with the mix knob

Specs

Current Version: 5.2.0

Plug-in Formats (both 32 and 64-bit): AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST, and Audio Units (AU)

Supported Sample Rates: Minimum: 44.1 kHz, Maximum: 192 kHz

System Requirements:
• Operating systems: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later
• An internet connection is required at the time of activation.

Supported Hosts: Pro Tools (10.3.5 or later), Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, Logic, Digital Performer