After all, the Level-Loc was never really intended to be a musical tool but rather a utilitarian one. In creating Devil-Loc Deluxe SoundToys knew that they had to not only capture the character of the original hardware, but also turn it into a more studio-friendly tool. Producer/Engineer (and Soundtoys user) Tchad Blake figured this out and began using the Level-Loc to create massive drum sounds from the gritty, pumping sound of the Level-Loc. The Level-Locs unique blend of indiscriminate audio leveling, combined with ample saturation and all-out distortion, gave the Level-Loc boatloads of unintentional mojo. Pretty useful piece of hardware for a public address system, right? But why make a plug-in modeled off of this unit? Well, its all about the way that the Level-Loc would alter those signals. In the hardware units the output level would be locked (by heavy limiting) once audio reached a certain threshold. The Level-Loc (and later the Model M62V Audio Level Controller basically an M62 with an added input level knob) was a consumer-grade brickwall limiting amplifier, designed to keep audio in a PA system level. The SoundToys Devil-Loc Deluxe Audio Level Destroyer is a limiter effect plug-in inspired by the Shure Level-Loc (Model M62 Audio Level Controller), a podium mic limiter from the late 1960s. Its an extreme effect, and can create huge sounds with drums and room mics, and in small amounts can add sizzle to things like vocals or acoustic guitar. Devil-Loc Deluxe is SoundToys' spin on an old classic. account (An iLok USB dongle is not required.SoundToys Devil-Loc Deluxe Plug-In The SoundToys Devil-Loc Deluxe Plug-In is an Audio Level Destroyer - A crushing, pounding, aggressive compressor for massive drums. account (An iLok USB dongle is not required.)
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Operating system: Mac OS X 10.8 or later, Windows 7 or later If you already own it, check your account for upgrades to the Deluxe version.ĪAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST, and Audio Units (AU) It may be little with just two knobs but it is one seriously big sound. The kind of compression that made drums gigantic and nasty – which is a good thing.ĭevil-Loc Deluxe also includes Devil-Loc. He discovered that the Level-Loc was gritty, dirty, and unusual. The reason it became famous was largely thanks to Soundtoys user Tchad Blake and his desire to push, abuse, and do deliciously evil things to his tracks. The M62V upped the control a bit by adding an input level knob. The controls were very simple, with only a switch for three “distance” settings based on how far from the mic you were. It’s an extreme effect, and can create huge sounds with drums and room mics, and in small amounts can add sizzle to things like vocals or acoustic guitar. Its extreme compression and gritty sound eventually became a secret weapon of some well-known and very creative engineers and producers. The original Shure Level-Loc from the 1960s was a brick wall limiter designed to be used in public address systems. Dark thundering drums, to driven lo-fi loops, and more, and the mix control saves all that tedious routing and lets you automate mix to keep the Devil from taking over the soul of your tracks. The addition of these controls opens up the sonic palette immensely. Selectable fast and slow release times for added variety and control.
To take things beyond the hardware that inspired it and give you even more creative flexibility, we’ve created a deluxe version of the Devil-Loc plug-in, Devil-Loc Deluxe.