Dehumaniser 2 by Krotos vocal processing plugin interface

Dehumaniser 2: Modular Vocal Processor for Sound Design by Krotos

Rated 4.6/5 on Plugin Boutique (69 ratings)

Dehumaniser 2 is a modular vocal processing plugin by Krotos for designing creature, monster and robot voices and processing dialogue. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

Dehumaniser 2 is built around a modular, node-based workflow. Designers can route audio through pitch shifters, granular processors, spectral and convolution effects, and more, in serial or parallel chains. The plugin ships with over 100 presets and a library of 133 animal recordings that can be triggered by amplitude, pitch or audio descriptors. Krotos describes it as the industry standard for vocal processing in film, TV and games.

Best for

Creature vocalisation
Dialogue processing
Robot voices
Monster sound design
Film and game sound design
Live vocal effects

Developer: Krotos
Category: Vocal Processing
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Modular, node-based layout that shows audio routing clearly
Up to two instances of each node in serial or parallel paths
10 modules including Granular, Vocoder and Ring Modulation
Dynamic effects driven by peak, RMS, energy or pitch tracking
Sample Trigger and Scrubbing Convolution modules with animal recordings
Over 100 factory presets and 133 animal recordings
Per-module gate, EQ and limiter, plus custom drawer macros
MIDI control with assign and recall

03In depth

Modular Vocal Processing for Creature and Dialogue Design

Dehumaniser 2 uses a node-based system that shows the layout of audio routings clearly. Each node can be used up to two times, so you can run several pitch shifters, granular processors or convolution stages in one signal path.

The plugin offers 10 modules, including Pitch Shifter, Granular, Noise Generator, Scrubbing Convolution, Vocoder and Ring Modulation. Dynamic effects can respond to the input through peak level, RMS level, energy difference or pitch tracking.

Presets, Sample Triggers and Workflow

The factory library includes over 100 presets and 133 animal recordings, among them tigers, leopards, pigs and parrots. Samples can be triggered from amplitude, pitch or audio descriptors using the Sample Trigger module or the Scrubbing Convolution module.

Dehumaniser 2 supports MIDI control with assign and recall, and hundreds of parameters can be automated. Multiple instances can run on different tracks or buses within your session.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Krotos
Type	Plugin
Category	Vocal Processing
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Dehumaniser 2 support?

Dehumaniser 2 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to use Dehumaniser 2?

You need an iLok account, which is free at ilok.com, to activate and use the plugin. An internet connection is required at activation, and the software can be activated on one computer at a time. It supports sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.

Which DAWs does Dehumaniser 2 support?

Krotos lists Pro Tools (11 or later), Logic Pro X, Nuendo, Ableton Live, Cubase, Reaper and Studio One. The developer notes it may work in other DAWs, but those have not been tested.