Summary

Devil-Loc Deluxe is an aggressive audio compressor plugin designed primarily for drums, inspired by the 1960s Shure Level-Loc hardware. It extends the original Devil-Loc with additional controls for tone, release time, and mix, enabling creative sound shaping and extreme compression effects.

Features

• Extreme compression effect that creates large, powerful drum sounds.
• Mix knob allowing blending of dry and effected signals for precise grit and ambiance control.
• Darkness control to shape tone and reduce crunchy highs for a warmer sound.
• Selectable fast or slow release times for added versatility.
• Compatibility with Mac OS (10.15+) and Windows 10+ (not ARM Windows).
• Plugin formats supported: AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, Audio Units (AU) in 64-bit.
• Apple Silicon and VST3 compatible.

Background

The plugin is inspired by the Shure Level-Loc limiter from the 1960s, known for its extreme compression and gritty sound used creatively by engineers like Tchad Blake. Devil-Loc Deluxe expands on this legacy with modern features and flexibility.

Usage

Ideal for creating large, thundering drum sounds, driven lo-fi loops, and adding subtle sizzle to vocals and acoustic instruments. The mix control simplifies routing and automation to control the effect's intensity.

Additional Information

Devil-Loc Deluxe includes the original Devil-Loc plugin. Users who own Devil-Loc can upgrade to the Deluxe version. Version 5.5 is current with a release log available on the developer's site.

Supported hosts include Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, and Bitwig.

Documentation

A user manual is available as a PDF on the product website.