Radiator is a dual-drive tube input channel with EQ from Soundtoys, modelled on the Altec 1567A five-input tube mixer, and a search target for the release that circulates as a crack.
Radiator at a glance
| Developer | Soundtoys |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Saturation |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.12 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €94.21 |
What Radiator does
Radiator models the sound of the original Altec 1567A, a rack-mounted five-input tube mixer with removable transformers. The plugin has independent input and output amplification stages, and each stage adds its own character to the signal. A Mic/Line switch changes how the transformers load the input, and the two settings produce different sounds.
The EQ is kept as simple as the hardware: one knob for bass and one for treble, taken from the original unit. A mix control blends the processed and dry signal, and a separate control sets whether the original hardware noise is included. Radiator is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and activation uses iLok. The developer names Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Studio One and Bitwig as hosts.
The release circulates as a Radiator crack, and searches pair the name with keygen and serial key. Torrent and magnet link versions are also typed alongside the plugin name, and the repack is commonly searched as VST3 crack and AU crack.
Key features
- Dual-drive tube input channel. Radiator combines two drive stages with a tube-style input channel, based on the classic Altec 1567A tube mixer.
- Transformer Mic/Line switch. The transformer load changes between Mic and Line settings, and each position produces a different sound.
- Input and output stages. The input and output amplification stages are independent, and each adds its own character to the signal.
- Simple bass and treble EQ. One knob controls bass and one controls treble, with the tone controls modelled from the original unit.
- Mix control and hardware noise. A mix control sets the balance between processed and dry signal, and a separate switch turns the original hardware noise on or off.
- Repack, .rar and .iso builds. The repack is distributed as a .rar or .iso archive, with win/mac crack builds listed for each platform.
Compatibility
Radiator comes as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.12 and later, with native Apple Silicon support listed. An iLok license is required for activation.
Radiator compared with similar plugins
RC-20 Retro Color from XLN Audio is an effects and saturation plugin in VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Valves from AudioThing is also an effects and saturation plugin, available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP for Windows and macOS. Radiator differs by being a modelled Altec tube input channel with iLok protection and VST3, VST2, AU and AAX builds.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiator | Soundtoys | Saturation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €94.21 |
| RC-20 Retro Color | XLN Audio | Saturation | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Valves | AudioThing | Saturation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP | Windows, macOS | €8.93 (regular €58.51) |
Price and availability
Radiator was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €94.21. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Radiator FAQ
Does Radiator run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native Apple Silicon support is listed, and the plugin runs on macOS 10.12 or later.
Which formats does Radiator come in?
Radiator is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
Where can I download Radiator crack for free?
The release circulates as a crack, with x64 crack and macOS crack builds, and the repack is shared as .rar and .iso archives.
Is Radiator available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link versions are typed alongside the plugin name, and the repack circulates as VST3 crack and AU crack.