Tremolator is a tremolo effect from Soundtoys that gates and modulates amplitude in time with the host tempo, with a programmable rhythm editor and dynamic controls.
Tremolator at a glance
| Developer | Soundtoys |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Tremolo |
| 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 Tremolator does
The plugin emulates classic tremolo hardware, and the developer names the old Fender Vibrolux guitar amp as the reference. Soundtoys analyzed the waveforms of vintage tremolo units with test equipment and built the modulation shapes from those measurements. Swing, shuffle and accent settings reshape the pattern, and an Analog mode passes the signal through a model of analog hardware.
The Rhythm Editor writes custom step patterns when straight note pulses are not enough, turning the plugin into a programmable gate. Soundtoys’ Dynamic Tweak menu holds controls that let playing dynamics steer the speed and depth of modulation, so loud and soft passages can produce speedups, slowdowns or depth changes.
Key features
- Auto-gate and chop modes. Auto-gate rhythmic control turns the signal into chopped patterns, which the developer presents as a remix tool. Smooth tremolo waveforms and sharp square-wave shapes are both selectable.
- Lock MIDI tempo. A switch locks the modulation to the host tempo so the tremolo follows beat-synced note values such as 1/8th and 16th notes.
- Rhythm Editor. A programmable editor writes custom gate patterns, which replace straight pulses when a non-standard rhythm is needed.
- Waveshape Editor. The Waveshape Editor adjusts the shape of the modulation and tightens or loosens the gate time.
- Swing, shuffle and accents. Swing, shuffle and accent settings add groove to the pattern, and the Analog mode emulates passing through analog hardware.
- Dynamic controls. Dynamic Tweak controls let playing dynamics change the speed or depth of modulation, including speedups and slowdowns based on how loud or soft the input is, and depth that rises as chords fade out.
Compatibility
Tremolator is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.12 and later (64-bit), with native support for Apple Silicon listed. Activation uses iLok.
Tremolator compared with similar plugins
BLEASS Dragonfly is also an effects tremolo plugin, developed by BLEASS. It is available as VST3, AU and Standalone on Windows and macOS. Tremolator differs in its formats, which include VST2 and AAX, and in its copy protection through iLok.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremolator | Soundtoys | Tremolo | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €94.21 |
| BLEASS Dragonfly | BLEASS | Tremolo | VST3, AU, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
Price and availability
Tremolator was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €94.21. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Tremolator FAQ
Does Tremolator run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the plugin runs on macOS 10.12 or higher.
Which hosts are named for Tremolator?
The developer names Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Studio One and Bitwig.
Where can I download Tremolator crack for free?
Crack releases of Tremolator are shared through torrent and magnet link pages, often packed as .rar or .iso.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Tremolator?
Serial key and keygen searches are common for Tremolator, since the plugin uses iLok activation.
Is Tremolator available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link versions of Tremolator circulate in the same release channels as its crack builds.