
SoundToys Effects Explained®
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11:38
Decapitator
Ever wanted to recreate that hot analog sound? I’m talking about driving analog gear into saturation. That’s what this device is all about. We will take a look at it’s subtle uses all the way to using it to punish.
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9:27
Boutique
In this video Scottie explores the Devil-Loc, Little MicroShift and Radiator.
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13:23
PanMan
In this video we will go over the simple all the way to the crazy ways to use this device exploring it’s parameters, presets and applications.
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7:28
Tremolator
Another staple in the arsenal against boring sounding music... that audio will come back... any way you want. After this video you’ll never look at the Tremolo effect the same again.
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14:23
FilterFreak
In this video, see how you can use filters in some really creative ways. We’re not just talking about sweeping a low pass here. We’ll go over all the parameters which include using an Envelope and and LFO to control these filters. Yeah, filters just got cool again.
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9:19
PhaseMistress
Who uses the Phase effect any more? Well, once you hear what this little beauty has to offer you will be coming back for more. Discover the subtle warmth and movement this effect can add to far out effects that you never thought were possible.
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11:14
Crystallizer
This device is simple on the surface but goes extremely deep. In this video we will go over everything you need to know about creating your own world using the Crystallizer.
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13:40
EchoBoy
Dare me to say this is the best delay plugin? Yes... I’ll dare say that. The possibilities with this device are endless. Sculpt your sound to emulate any type of hardware delay or create something brand new. There are a lot of options with this device and in this video we will go over them all.
Product Overview
Groove 3's Scottie Dugan is back with a new series of tutorials tackling the analog sounding professional effect plug-ins from SoundToys! Watch as Scottie explores the Decapitator, Devil Loc, Little Microshift, Radiator, Panman, Tremolator, FilterFreak, PhaseMistress, Crystallizer and Echoboy. They're all here and Scottie gives you the knowledge you need to get the most out of these amazing plug-ins and more.
Scottie kicks the series off with the analog saturation modeler Decapitator. From the subtle ways to use Decapitator, to dialing in a punishing effect, Scottie covers it all. Next up is the audio level destroyer Devil-Loc. Inspired by the classic Shure Level-Loc, This plug-in can burn, scorch and destroy whatever you send it, but of course it also can be used for good. Scottie demonstrates this very simple yet powerful and tasty device, its parameters and how to put it to use.
Next, it's on to the Little MicroShift. This device is so simple to use, but its buttery goodness will always satisfy. Scottie discusses the three modes and demonstrates them all. Scottie then moves on to the classic sounding Radiator. With the ability to sound subtle or aggressive, this tube amp emulation device is truly a powerful tool. Another staple in the arsenal against boring sounding music is the Tremolo and Auto-Gate plug-in Tremolator, which Scottie covers from top to bottom.
The resonant analog filter FilterFreak is next up and it's definitely a freaky filter! Scottie shows how this plug-in filters in very creative ways, including using an envelope and a LFO to control the filters. Scottie's dirty little secret PhaseMistress is then revealed, as well as its amazing phaser effects and applications.
Scottie wraps up the in-depth series with the Crystallizer & Echoboy plug-ins. Scottie first gives you a detailed look at the the Crystallizer and shows that even though this device may be simple on the surface, it goes very deep. Finally, Scottie explores the EchoBoy, whose possibilities are endless. Scottie shows you how you can sculpt your sound and emulate any type of hardware delay, or create something brand new. There's a lot of options with this plug-in and in this video Scottie goes over them all.
If you use SoundToys effects plug-ins and really want to get the most out of them, this is the series for you... Watch "SoundToys Effects Explained" today.
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Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
Great introduction
Great to get started with the sauce
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 months ago
Excellent Introduction to the Sound Toys Collection
The author of this series was very thorough in explaining the controls and different capabilities of the plugins. He also left relevant historic clues as to how the sound of these tools can be used to emulate early editions of hardware units...
I am a: Student, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Reason
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 months ago
Clear, straight to the point!
This video series helped me a lot using Soundtoys more efficiently. Thanks
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Bitwig Studio, Reason
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 6 months ago
An essential walkthrough
I bought the rack a while back and never had time to RTFM, and couldn't understand what the fuss about these effects was. This course has unlocked the potential of them and totally blown my mind to the possibilities. It ought to come packaged with the product itself.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 6 months ago
Straight to the poing
Short videos, covering all the functionalities and showing some examples!
Submitted 2 years ago
As usual, absolutely excellent!
I nave not been disappointed in any Groove 3 video yet. All are top knotch!
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
well explained
all You need to know well explained
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Get the most of the plugins you have!
I have had the decapitator for some time now and use it casually. After watching this video I want to put it on EVERYTHING!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Pro Tools, Reaper, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Excellent!
A really good overview of the soundtoys plugins, even though it is on soundtoys 4 it is still an excellent explanation of how to use and experiment with these awesome plugins.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Producer, Beat Maker, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
Great teacher.
inspiring plugins with lessons explained well. I am inspired to use these in my productions and now feel i have a great introduction to using them.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
Great introduction
Great to get started with the sauce
Submitted 2 months ago
Excellent Introduction to the Sound Toys Collection
The author of this series was very thorough in explaining the controls and different capabilities of the plugins. He also left relevant historic clues as to how the sound of these tools can be used to emulate early editions of hardware units...
I am a: Student, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Reason
Submitted 3 months ago
Clear, straight to the point!
This video series helped me a lot using Soundtoys more efficiently. Thanks
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Bitwig Studio, Reason
Submitted 6 months ago
An essential walkthrough
I bought the rack a while back and never had time to RTFM, and couldn't understand what the fuss about these effects was. This course has unlocked the potential of them and totally blown my mind to the possibilities. It ought to come packaged with the product itself.
Submitted 6 months ago
Straight to the poing
Short videos, covering all the functionalities and showing some examples!
Submitted 2 years ago
As usual, absolutely excellent!
I nave not been disappointed in any Groove 3 video yet. All are top knotch!
Submitted 2 years ago
well explained
all You need to know well explained
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 3 years ago
Get the most of the plugins you have!
I have had the decapitator for some time now and use it casually. After watching this video I want to put it on EVERYTHING!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Pro Tools, Reaper, Studio One
Submitted 3 years ago
Excellent!
A really good overview of the soundtoys plugins, even though it is on soundtoys 4 it is still an excellent explanation of how to use and experiment with these awesome plugins.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Producer, Beat Maker, Logic Pro
Submitted 4 years ago
Great teacher.
inspiring plugins with lessons explained well. I am inspired to use these in my productions and now feel i have a great introduction to using them.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer