Recommend Analogue Saturation/Preamp plugin (non iLok)?

[dickiefunk]

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a VST plugin that can add some analogue saturation/preamp emulation to my mixes.

What would you recommend that doesn't use an iLok dongle?

[Aled Hughes]

I use IK Multimedia's EQ73 and Saturator X a lot. I like 'em.

Aled

[muzines]

I'm looking to buy a VST plugin that can add some analogue saturation/preamp emulation to my mixes.

Decapitator is good and currently on sale - $199 -> $49
http://www.soundtoys.com/product/decapitator/

What would you recommend that doesn't use an iLok dongle?

You don't need to discard iLok software just because you don't want a dongle - these days iLok software can usually be either done with a dongle, or a hard-disk authorisation (which doesn't require a dongle) - your choice.

[The Elf]

Decapitator is good, but for free I'd suggest you give GClip a try.

[Sam Inglis]

Decapitator is great, and I also use SoundToys' Radiator a lot for this.

FabFilter's Saturn is really cool, too, but it takes a bit more setting up.

[LimitedHeadroom]

I second the Soundtoys plugins already mentioned, the Klanghelm plugin, I think it’s called something like SDR22 is also excellent and extremely affordable. I often like it more than decapitator.

[ore_terra]

Waves NLS

[dickiefunk]

Many thanks. I can pick up Soundtoys Decapitator for $44 from JRRSHOP which seems like a great price. I’ll definitely try the demos of the recommended suggestions.

[Martin Walker]

I second the Soundtoys plugins already mentioned, the Klanghelm plugin, I think it’s called something like SDR22 is also excellent and extremely affordable. I often like it more than decapitator.

I have both, and like them both in different scenarios, but Klanghelm's SDRR is an absolute steal at 23 Euros!

Have a look and listen here dickiefunk:

https://klanghelm.com/contents/products/SDRR/SDRR.php

Martin

[dickiefunk]

Thanks for the replies. I am looking to use something on the master buss to add a little analogue warmth.

[dickiefunk]

Just bought Klanghelm's SDRR, MJUC and VUMT deluxe for £7 each from the 'sell &buy' at KVR!!

[The Elf]

Thanks for the replies. I am looking to use something on the master buss to add a little analogue warmth.

A bit of lower mic EQ boost might be all you need for 'warmth'. Don't be convinced by all this talk of analogue 'warmth' as being something that can be defined and added to a mix.

Many people bandy the 'W' word around in the same way that spiritualist charlatans use the word 'energy'.

[Martin Walker]

Just bought Klanghelm's SDRR, MJUC and VUMT deluxe for £7 each from the 'sell &buy' at KVR!!

Hope you enjoy them dickiefunk!

Do report back when you'e had a play

Martin

[Zukan]

I second the Soundtoys plugins already mentioned, the Klanghelm plugin, I think it’s called something like SDR22 is also excellent and extremely affordable. I often like it more than decapitator.

I have both, and like them both in different scenarios, but Klanghelm's SDRR is an absolute steal at 23 Euros!

Have a look and listen here dickiefunk:

https://klanghelm.com/contents/products/SDRR/SDRR.php

Martin

I use them all the time. Highly underrated.

I also have Decapitator which I think is excellent but for me Saturn reigns supreme along with SSL's X-Saturator (that damn Harmonics dial has changed my life).

I am really getting into IK Multimedia's Clipper.