Overview

Tremolator is a tremolo and auto-gate effect plug-in by Soundtoys that emulates classic analog guitar amp and electric piano tremolo sounds, with added beat-synced rhythmic chopping and dynamic control features.

Main Features

• Authentic emulation of vintage tremolo hardware such as the Fender Vibrolux guitar amp and Wurlitzer electric piano.
• Dynamic control over speed and depth allowing the tremolo effect to respond musically to input dynamics.
• MIDI sync capability to lock the tremolo effect to host tempo, supporting various rhythmic subdivisions.
• Programmable Rhythm Editor to create custom rhythmic patterns turning it into a rhythmic auto-gate.
• Analog mode simulates the behavior of analog hardware signal flow for authentic tone character.
• Auto-Gate mode producing sharp, rhythmic gating effects useful in modern remixing.
• Waveform editor to recreate and customize LFO wave shapes for unique tremolo tones.
• Dynamics control allowing modulation speed and depth changes based on playing intensity, enhancing musical expressiveness.

Compatibility and System Requirements

• Available as a 64-bit plug-in: AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units (AU).
• Supports sample rates from 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz.
• Compatible with Mac OS X 10.15 or later and Windows 10 or later (excluding ARM-based Windows machines).
• Works with major DAWs including Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, and Bitwig.

Usage

Tremolator serves as both a vintage guitar effect emulation and a modern remixing tool, providing extensive rhythmic and dynamic control over tremolo and gating effects.

Additional Information

The plug-in is part of the comprehensive Soundtoys 5 effects collection but also available separately for $99.