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Decapitator

$199 Try free Effect Analog saturationCharacter
Decapitator plugin interface, Soundtoys
About

One of the two most named paid saturators in trap mix walkthroughs, modelled on five analog circuits.

Signature Sound
Five analog circuits worth of grit, from a gentle warm-up to full destruction. Reached for weight on 808s and live drums.
In a session
Used for
808 saturation, Drum weight
Subgenres
Trap, Hip-hop
Chain position
Character
Producers who use it
Kenny Beats
Heard on
None listed
Pairs with
SubLab

Source Kenny Beats, Soundtoys artist page, names Decapitator on live drums alongside MicroShift and EchoBoy as an irreplaceable part of his workflow.

On WAVS
Sounds to go with Decapitator

Drums, loops and one-shots from WAVS creators that sit next to Decapitator in a session.

Browse trap samples
Video reviews
Decapitator - Soundtoys - Plugin Demo - OtherSongsMusic.com
Other Record Labels Sound demo
Soundtoys Decapitator: Why is everyone in love with this thing?
Geoff Manchester Review
Decapitator (SoundToys Effects Explained)
Groove3 Tutorial
Specs
Type
Effect
Engine
Analog-modeled
Price
$199 · One-time
Free option
30-day trial
Rent to own
Not offered
Formats
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Systems
macOS, Windows
Apple Silicon
Native
Authorization
Activation code, no iLok account required; a free iLok account adds a second activation
Version
5.5.5 (2026)
First released
2008
Presets
Not listed
CPU load
Light
Learning curve
Open the preset browser
MPE
Not applicable
AI features
Not listed

$199 list, frequently on sale, $69 at time of checking. Price checked 4 September 2026. macOS 10.15 or later. Windows 10 or later. Not compatible with ARM-based Windows machines. 64-bit only. CPU load and learning curve summarise published reviews and user forums, not our own testing.

Links
Product page Manual Developer Price source
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