SoundToys Devil-Loc Free Saturation Plug-in

The word "free" is undoubtedly one of the most effective marketing words ever concocted so it's no wonder SoundToys caught everyone's attention by putting the word free next to the word plug-in.  Now that we've gotten over that bit of marketing 101 we can move onto to the audio which is likely why you're all here anyways.  SoundToys is currently offering a free release of their latest plug-in darkly dubbed the Devil-loc.  SoundToys has given it the catchy pseudonym; "Audio Level Destroyer" while it is catchy, it's definitely not a gambit.  Devil-loc is every bit of an Audio Level Destroyer and while I must admit I'm a fan of subtle coloration, this sonically aggressive freebie has won me over.  Devil-loc was inspired by Shure's late 60's Level-Loc mic limiter which has since been made famous the world over by countless audio engineers looking for that extra bit of in your face grit for their mixes. 

Slate Digital VCC The Virtual Console Collection

It would be an understatement to say that I'm excited for this release, in fact to be more true to my feelings I should say that I'm ecstatic.  I am a very satisfied owner of Slate Digital's FG-X and can honestly say that there isn't a compressor/limiter plug-in I've used that can even hold a candle to FG-X on the mix bus.  The ability it has to maintain dynamics and clarity under even the most punishing of digital signals is truly remarkable.  Needless to say, I'm pretty excited about Slate's Virtual Console Collection, keep reading to find out why.