Soundtoys Radiator 5 – Analog Tube Saturation & Preamp Emulation
Soundtoys Radiator 5 is a dual-stage tube mixer and saturation plug-in modeled after the legendary Altec 1567A tube mixer. It delivers rich analog color, warm harmonics, and classic vibe—perfect for adding character and presence to vocals, drums, synths, guitars, or even full mixes.
Radiator emulates both the tube input stage and the EQ section of the original hardware, offering instant vintage tone and authentic analog-style gain staging. With its updated version 5.5, Radiator now features a resizable user interface, native Apple Silicon support, and full compatibility with the Soundtoys Effect Rack, making it a staple tool in any modern hybrid workflow.
Key Features:
- Based on the Altec 1567A vintage tube mixer
- Authentic dual-stage tube saturation and analog modeling
- Simple EQ with bass and treble tone shaping
- Drive and mix controls for parallel saturation
- Ideal for warming up tracks, vocals, drums, and synths
- Updated GUI with resizable window and modern scaling
- Native Apple Silicon support (M1, M2, M3)
- Fully compatible with VST3, AU, and AAX formats
- Works standalone or within the Soundtoys Effect Rack
System Requirements:
- Formats: VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit only)
- macOS: 10.12 or later (Intel & Apple Silicon supported)
- Windows: 7 or later (64-bit)
- DAW: Compatible with all major 64-bit hosts
- iLok account required (dongle optional)
Perfect For:
- Producers seeking analog warmth and saturation
- Mix engineers looking to add vibe and depth to digital recordings
- Sound designers exploring harmonic enhancement
- Vintage lovers recreating retro tonal character
Soundtoys Radiator 5 is your go-to tool for adding rich tube warmth, musical saturation, and classic analog mojo to any track. Whether used subtly or pushed hard, Radiator brings unmistakable personality to your mix.