SoundToys Decapitator
“I’ve always been a fan of distortion, even back when I was a bass player in a skate punk band. I loved using fuzzboxes, but since I’ve become an electronic producer, I’ve found it difficult to find a decent plug-in.
The Decapitator does the job really well as it gives a nice tight edge, plus it’s more than capable of demolishing your sounds, if that’s what’s required. I used it on the bassline of my most recent single Momento with just a little mid-range EQ, and it sounds huge.”
Native Instruments Reaktor
“Hats off to NI - Reaktor has become a reach-for bit of kit. The sounds are as thick and solid as any of the analogue gear (well, most of it) out there. The latest version is also a lot more user-friendly and stable than its predecessor. I can always find something that will fit with the track I’m working on.”
Waves H-Comp
“I’m a big fan of Waves software in general, but as compressors go, H-Comp is my favourite. It has tempo sync, which gives the pump a really natural feel.
I tend to group my percussion by itself, and when this plug-in is coupled with the Decapitator, you can find great textures and FX as well as some really unique grooves.”
iZotope Ozone 5
“Ozone 5 is a bit of an all-rounder, with built-in EQ, post-EQ, harmonic exciter, reverb, stereo imaging and dynamics. I tend to use it on the main output and just dial in what is missing sonically from my tracks. It’s so effective that I sometimes feel like I am cheating!
“Unfortunately, it’s not something you can just switch off when you send your track to be mastered because it becomes an integrated part of the production process, so I find it pays to be subtle.”
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