Product Description

• 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 an edge
• add warmth
• pull elements out of the mix
• and create signature sounds.   <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https: //www.youtube.com/embed/X-hWRRUKosc?si=t2yzzuARLvcvojfS" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>   From the very subtle to the extreme
• analog saturation is an integral part of great mixes. That’s why Soundtoys took their time
• studied all the great analog classics
• and painstakingly created a plug-in that brings the best of analog saturation to your digital studio. With five different analog saturation models to choose from
• Decapitator is perfect for adding character to every kind of track and instrument in your mixes. Soundtoys also included a modelled tone control that lets you shape the saturated sound and mix control that lets you blend in some dry signal for parallel processing without the need for routing and sub-mixes. Combine all of this with the flexibility and reliability of a Soundtoys plug-in
• and you’ve got the best of analog and digital together in one essential effect. Analog Feel Decapitator is not just a simple approximation of the analog sound. Soundtoys worked 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. In creating Decapitator
• Soundtoys collected and analyzed both vintage and modern hardware - consoles
• preamps
• input channels
• compressors and studio distortion units. Soundtoys picked the pieces of gear they felt had the most distinctive sound and had unique character when used both subtly and at extremes. Then Soundtoys created painstakingly accurate models and made them instantly accessible. By adding an analog-modeled tone control and mix knob
• Soundtoys opened up the sonic potential of these models even more. Bad Boy Decapitator is capable of some wonderfully subtle sounds
• but Soundtoys know that sometimes subtle just won’t do it. That’s why Soundtoys added the Punish button
• which kicks in an extra chunk of gain to push Decapitator over the edge. When you drive it hard it reacts just like great analog gear—it screams in pain. And Soundtoys are not talking about fizzy stomp-box distortion. Decapitator gives you those unique qualities that only come from driving high-end studio gear. Each model has its own sound of beautiful agony when you hit the Punish button and crank it up. Try it on vocals
• drums
• guitars
• synths—anything that sounds a little too polite! Features 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-modelled tone control Create parallel effects simply with the mix knob Tchad Blake "I like it on everything." Ryan Hewitt "Watch out! This thing will tear your head off!" Fabrice Dupont "Decapitator is 'instavibe-in-a-box'." Mac macOS 10.12 Sierra and later (Intel / Apple Silicon supported) (64-bit only) VST2
• VST3
•  AAX Native
•  AAX AudioSuite Windows Windows 7 and later (64-bit only) VST2
• VST3
• AAX Native
• AAX AudioSuite Supported Sample Rates: Minimum - 44.1 kHz Maximum - 192 kHz Important Notes: A FREE account at ilok.com is required (a physical USB iLok is not required) This software is 64-bit only and is not compatible with 32-bit systems. Officially Supported Host Applications: All version 5 Soundtoys products come in 64-bit VST2
• VST3
• AU and AAX Native plugin formats. Notes:   You need to have an iLok account in order to use the trial and purchased versions of any Soundtoys software. Registration 1. First you will need to create a Soundtoys account. Go to https://accounts.soundtoys.com/#/dealer-purchases > Enter your email address > Click Continue. 1. Enter your details and select your marketing preferences > Click 'I'm not a robot' > Click Create Account. 2. Your account has been created. 3. Go to your inbox and click the orange verification link > You will be redirected to a sign-in page. 4. Enter your email and password > Click Sign In > You will be directed to your My Products page. 5. Click Dealer Purchases > Copy and paste the 10-digit code from your Plugin Boutique account > Click Submit. 6. Your new license is now registered in your Soundtoys account. 7. Click My Products > You will now see your activation code and installers. Mac Installation 1. Download the macOS installer from your Soundtoys My Products page by clicking the Apple logo > Double-click the .dmg file then double-click the pkg file to begin the installation process. 2. Click Continue. 3. Click Continue. 4. Click Continue. 5. Click Agree. 6. Click Install. 7. Enter your computer username and password > Click Install Software. 8. Click Close. Activation 1. Open the iLok License Manager > Click Sign In. 2. Enter your iLok User ID and Password > Click Sign In. 3. Click the '• • Ɪ' icon. 4. Enter the activation code found on your Soundtoys My Products page > Click Next. 5. Select your computer as the activation location > Click Activate. 6. Click OK. Your software is now activated and ready to use in your DAW. Windows Installation 1. Download the Windows installer from your Soundtoys User Account by clicking the Windows icon. 2. Double-click it to extract the contents and double-click your required installer to begin the installation process > Click Next. 3. Read the License Agreement and select 'I accept the agreement' > Click Next. 4. Click Next. 5. Click Next. 6. Click Install. 7. Click Finish (If you already have the iLok License Manager installed on your computer
• feel free to deselect the tick box). Activation 1. Open the iLok License Manager > Click Sign In. 2. Enter your iLok User ID and Password > Click Sign In. 3. Click the '• • Ɪ' icon. 4. Enter the activation code found on your Soundtoys My Products page > Click Next. 5. Select your computer as the activation location > Click Activate. 6. Click OK. Your software is now activated and ready to use in your DAW.

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About the Soundtoys Decapitator

Experience the quality and tone that makes the Soundtoys Decapitator a popular choice for musicians.

Why Choose the Soundtoys Decapitator?

• •Authentic Soundtoys craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Soundtoys's respected Saturation lineup

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