Decapitator is capable of some wonderfully subtle sounds, but we know that sometimes subtle just won’t do it. That’s why we’ve 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.
Decapitator is not just a simple approximation of the analog sound. We’ve 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.
Decapitator offers five meticulously modeled analog saturation styles, each emulating a specific piece of classic hardware:
Engaging the "Punish" button adds an extra 20 dB of gain, pushing the signal into intense distortion territories. This feature is ideal for adding aggressive edge to drums, vocals, or synths.
A built-in tone control allows users to shape the frequency contour of the saturation, enabling quick and intuitive EQ adjustments to the processed signal.
The Mix knob facilitates seamless blending of the dry and processed signals, making parallel processing straightforward without the need for complex routing.
Unlike static convolution models, Decapitator responds dynamically to the input signal, capturing the nuanced behaviors of real analog gear as it reacts to varying dynamics.
Whether you're aiming to add subtle warmth or aggressive distortion, Decapitator provides a versatile palette of analog tones to enhance your mixes. Its combination of classic hardware emulation and modern digital flexibility makes it a valuable tool for producers and engineers seeking to enrich their sound
Decapitator is not just a simple approximation of the analog sound. We’ve 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.
Core Features of Soundtoys Decapitator
1. Five Distinct Analog Saturation Models
Decapitator offers five meticulously modeled analog saturation styles, each emulating a specific piece of classic hardware:
- A: Based on the Ampex 350 tape preamp, delivering ultra-smooth, tube-driven warmth.
- E: Modeled after the Chandler/EMI TG Channel, providing a beefy low end with a smooth, airy top.
- N: Emulates the Neve 1057 input channel, known for its weighty low end and focused mids, thanks to Germanium transistors.
- T: Replicates the Thermionic Culture Vulture's triode setting, offering warm, punchy tones with even harmonic distortion.
- P: Also based on the Culture Vulture, this pentode setting introduces more aggressive, odd harmonic distortion.
2. Punish Button
Engaging the "Punish" button adds an extra 20 dB of gain, pushing the signal into intense distortion territories. This feature is ideal for adding aggressive edge to drums, vocals, or synths.
3. Analog-Modeled Tone Control
A built-in tone control allows users to shape the frequency contour of the saturation, enabling quick and intuitive EQ adjustments to the processed signal.
4. Mix Control for Parallel Processing
The Mix knob facilitates seamless blending of the dry and processed signals, making parallel processing straightforward without the need for complex routing.
5. Dynamic Analog Emulation
Unlike static convolution models, Decapitator responds dynamically to the input signal, capturing the nuanced behaviors of real analog gear as it reacts to varying dynamics.
Whether you're aiming to add subtle warmth or aggressive distortion, Decapitator provides a versatile palette of analog tones to enhance your mixes. Its combination of classic hardware emulation and modern digital flexibility makes it a valuable tool for producers and engineers seeking to enrich their sound