The Smash Box
Loc-Ness V3
Crust and Smash — saturation, compression and filtering that takes normal-sounding tracks over the edge.
Full-version trial for 15 days · Free updates · Online activation
See it in action
Walkthrough & demos
Overview & walkthrough
In action
Sound demos
Deep dive
What they say
“Locness is pretty great. Just put it on some normal-sounding guitars and took them over the edge.
“From subtle to absolute destruction, all is possible. Sounds great and is light on CPU, so multiple instances aren't a problem.”
“It fills a niche between Decapitator and Devil-Loc. The Crust dial is one of a kind.”
“Something that can instantly represent all of the main analog-esque food groups with just a few twists is a joy to have in the toolbox.”
Over the edge, on purpose
Crust is the color. Smash is the crush. Together they're the fastest route from clean to character.
Loc-Ness V3 combines saturation, compression and filtering in one all-in-one processor — four drive types from subtle analog thickening to full-on destruction.
Autogain keeps levels honest, pre/post filters aim the damage, and A/B compare settles arguments. Up to 8× oversampling keeps it clean when you aren't.
What's inside
All-in-one
processing.
One box, whole chain
Saturation, compression and filtering in a single window — the main analog-esque food groups, a few twists away.
Crust & Smash
Crust drives one-of-a-kind saturation; Smash brings level-loc style crush. Small doses add killer smack to drums — big doses are gloriously wrong.
Drive types & controls
Four drive characters (I-IV) with Attack, Phase, Mix and Output — dial the wreckage in parallel and keep the blend honest with autogain.
Pre & post filters
HP and LP filters, switchable before or after the processing — aim the effect exactly where you want it and keep the lows or air intact.
Where it shines
Sounds great on everything
Drums & breakbeats
Killer smack on rooms, breaks and trash tracks.
Guitars & bass
Put it on normal-sounding guitars and take them over the edge.
Synths & keys
From subtle thickening to total meltdown textures.
Own Loc-Ness V2?
Existing Loc-Ness V2 owners get Version 3 for free.
How to get your upgrade
Log in to your Tone Empire account.
Add Loc-Ness V3 to your cart.
The price automatically adjusts to free at checkout. Bought from a third-party distributor? Contact support with proof of purchase.
Specifications
The fine print
| Type | Saturation + compression + filtering |
| Drive types | 4 characters (I-IV) |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX — 64-bit |
| macOS / Windows | Apple Silicon & Intel · Windows 10+ |
| Controls | Crust, Smash, Mix, Atk, Phase, Pre/Post filters |
| Processing | Autogain · A/B · up to 8× oversampling |
| License | 3 activations · online activation |
| Trial | 15-day full version, no feature limits |
Try before you buy
The demo is the full plugin for 15 days — decide with your ears.
Free for V2 owners
The V3 upgrade costs nothing — it adjusts at checkout.
Instant delivery
License and installers arrive by email the moment checkout completes.
Complete your chain
