Tone Empire has launched Loc-Ness 3, a significant update to their popular saturation plugin, now supporting Windows and macOS (VST3, AU, AAX). Loc-Ness 3 introduces four newly modeled analog saturation circuits, parallel compression/limiter controls, and advanced pre/post EQ filtering, making it a comprehensive signal sculptor for drums, vocals, and bus processing. Loc-Ness 3 is priced at $99 USD, but you can get it for $29 USD at Plugin Boutique until March 31st, 2026. Owners of Loc-Ness V2 are eligible for a free upgrade.
What's New in Loc-Ness 3
- 4 analog-modeled saturation circuits
- Parallel compression & limiting
- Surgical pre/post filtering with high/low pass
- VST3, AU, AAX plugin formats
- Enhanced UI and workflow
Loc-Ness 3 packs everything into a single plugin, ideal for punchy parallel drum processing, dirt on synths, and color on any audio track. Tone Empire focused this update on deeper circuit emulation and more flexible signal chain configuration. Filtering lets you clean or target specific frequency bands before and after saturation stages, while parallel controls blend unprocessed and saturated/compressed signals for maximum punch without loss of clarity.
System Requirements
- Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later
- VST3, AU, AAX-compatible DAWs (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, Reaper)
Pricing and Upgrade Path
- Standard price: $99 USD
- Sale price: $29 USD (until March 31st, 2026)
- Loc-Ness V2 owners: Free upgrade
Loc-Ness 3 stands out for versatile analog saturation, flexible compression, and pristine EQ control, perfect for producers and engineers looking for one plugin to handle drum bus, vocals, and grit on synths.
Quick Facts: Loc-Ness 3 is available now for $29 USD (regular $99) until March 31st, 2026 at Plugin Boutique. Upgrading is free for Loc-Ness V2 owners — download directly from Tone Empire.
Find out more and upgrade at Tone Empire's official website.
FAQ
Is Loc-Ness 3 a paid plugin or free?
Loc-Ness 3 is paid but on sale for $29 until March 31st, 2026; previous Loc-Ness V2 owners upgrade for free.
What plugin formats does Loc-Ness 3 support?
Loc-Ness 3 works as VST3, AU, and AAX plugin on Windows and macOS DAWs.
Who should upgrade to Loc-Ness 3?
Loc-Ness 3 is ideal for drum, bus, and vocal processing users seeking advanced analog-style saturation and parallel compression.