Add the charm and character of analog hardware to your mix. 

What it is: 
Subtle to extreme hardware-modeled saturation. 

How we use it: 
Tie a mix together with bold and cohesive saturation. 

Why it's cool: 
Decapitator adds the real dynamics of vintage hardware - from subtle and odd to glowing and even harmonics - providing that extra push to take your mix from good to great. 

The Decapitator Native plug-in bySoundToys elevates the phenomenon of analog saturation to an art! Nothing beatsthe way that bold and cohesive saturation brings a mix together. That's whyengineers everywhere are always on the lookout for the perfect saturationemulator. SoundToys created Decapitator by tracking and emulating the realdynamics of vintage gear - no static convolution here. That's why DecapitatorNative lets you add anything from subtle odd harmonics to glowing evenharmonics to your sound. Select from five different saturation modes and addspice to your bass, turn up the heat on your guitars and vocals, and beef upyour kick drums. And when you want to unleash pure brutality, just punch in thePunishment button.

Features

• Analog saturation emulator
• 5 different emulation modes
• Saturation emulations use continuous dynamic modeling - no static convolution!
• Mix control lets you blend in unaffected signal for extra clarity
• Available in RTAS, AU, and VST formats

Compatibility

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 host applications:

• Pro Tools (10.3.5 or later), Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, Logic, Digital Performer
• Click here to view our full list of compatible host applications.

Other requirements:

• iLok.com account (An iLok USB dongle is not required. Create a free account here)

Installation Instructions
Activation Instructions

1. Download the Soundtoys installer from your Soundtoys account.
2. If you already have an account go to: https://www.soundtoys.com/authorize/
   
3. Run the installer on your computer.
4. Open your host application (Pro Tools, Logic, etc.), which will scan your plug-ins and prompt you with an activation window.
5. Type in your iLok account user ID and password and follow the steps to complete the activation.
6. Make some music!

Notes

• You will need to have the iLok License Manager (ILM) application installed on your computer. This installs automatically with our Mac installers but is an option in the Windows installers.
• iLok USB keys are optional for all Soundtoys 5 products, but are not required.
• For information on version 4 activation, please click here.
• You can also use the iLok License Manager application to manage Soundtoys licenses.