Soundtoys

Soundtoys is a software company that develops audio effects plugins for music production and sound design. Founded by Josh Smith, the company is known for its creative and unique approach to audio processing. Their plugins are designed to emulate vintage hardware and offer innovative new ways to manipulate sound. Popular products include EchoBoy, a delay plugin that simulates various classic echo units, and Decapitator, a saturation effect inspired by analog tape machines and tube amplifiers. Other notable plugins include Little AlterBoy, which offers pitch shifting and vocal transformation, and PrimalTap, a resonant delay effect.

The company's plugins are widely used by professional audio engineers, producers, and sound designers across various genres of music and film. Soundtoys emphasizes sonic character and flexibility in their designs, aiming to provide tools that inspire creativity. They often release free plugins and offer educational content to their user base. Their software is compatible with most major digital audio workstations (DAWs) and operates on both macOS and Windows operating systems. The Soundtoys effect rack allows users to chain multiple plugins together for complex signal processing chains.