SoundToys Devil-Loc

I don't want to blow my speakers by clipping my gear all the time. The Devil-Loc as well as the Decapitator help me achieve that sound. I love the crunchy drums on Tame Impala records and on Ben Frost albums, but since I can't find a Level-Loc available and I'm very selective about what I buy, the Devil-Loc is a great alternative and is a near-perfect emulation.

Got this one for free... Cool effect but it has no output gain so the harder you use it, the louder it gets.

Simple, devious and often unpredictable, Devil-Loc is a little plug-in that makes drums sound big. Drop it on a drum kit or loop and listen to Devil-Loc inflate the room ambience, pumping excitement into an otherwise drab rhythm track. Push it to its limits to create extreme gating effects where loud hits crush the signal to silence and the output blooms into a fuzzy mess.

Now back off the controls. You’ll find some amazing sweet spots where Devil-Loc shows its angelic side, adding a vintage halo to loops and drums. You can even try it on your mix bus—if you dare!