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An introduction to Krotos Dehumaniser 2, based on information from the maker and distributors: what it does, how to use it and who it may suit. It is not scored.
Dehumaniser 2 is a powerful vocal processor for designing complex vocal sound effects and processing dialogue.
— Krotos official site
What is Dehumaniser 2?
Dehumaniser 2 is a vocal processor from Krotos for designing complex vocal sound effects such as creature, monster and robot voices, and for processing dialogue.
It is modular: you connect nodes to build the signal flow, with up to two instances of each node.
Dynamic processing reacts to peak, RMS, energy or pitch, and sample sounds can be triggered by amplitude, pitch or audio descriptors, so the performance can shape the effect.
It includes over 100 presets and a factory library of 133 animal recordings. It can be controlled by MIDI, and hundreds of parameters can be automated.
Node-based routing
Connect nodes to build your own processing flow, with up to two instances of each node.
Dynamic processing
Processing reacts to peak, RMS, energy or pitch, which may let growls change with the voice's loudness and height.
Sample triggering
Samples can be triggered by amplitude, pitch or audio descriptors, which may let animal sounds layer on a performance.
Animal library
133 animal recordings are included as source material for creature voices.
Gate, EQ and limiter per module
Each module has a gate, EQ and limiter, helping manage noise and level while designing.
Macros, MIDI and automation
Custom macro drawers per node, with MIDI control and automation of hundreds of parameters.
100+ presets
Over 100 presets are included, so you can start from a sound and then look inside.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Formats | AAX Native/AudioSuite, VST, VST3, AU (64-bit) |
| Hosts | Pro Tools 11+, Logic Pro X, Nuendo, Live, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One |
| OS | macOS 10.13+ / Windows 10 64-bit+ |
| CPU/RAM | 2.4 GHz, 4 GB |
| Display | 1280×1024 or higher |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| License | Free iLok account; one computer at a time |
| Price | $399 |
What is included and system requirements
- Dehumaniser 2
- 100+ presets
- 133 animal recordings library
How to use it
- Prepare a free iLok account.
- Install after purchase and activate the license (internet required).
- Insert it on a vocal track in your DAW.
- Pick a preset to find the direction.
- Look at how nodes are connected.
- Choose what the dynamic processing reacts to (e.g. pitch).
- If using animal recordings, set the trigger conditions.
- Add MIDI or automation if needed.
Creature voices for film and games
It may help build monster growls and roars.
Robot and sci-fi voices
It may help design robotic voices.
Dialogue treatment
It may be useful for stylized dialogue processing.
Who it may suit
- Sound designers
- Game and video audio creators
- People designing vocal effects
- Post-production dialogue editors
Good to know before you buy
- An iLok account is required; one computer at a time.
- Internet is needed for activation.
- A screen of 1280×1024 or higher is listed.
How it differs from similar products
We do not pick a winner; the official figures are placed side by side.
Dehumaniser Simple Monsters
Dehumaniser 2 is $399 with 100+ presets and 133 animal recordings; Simple Monsters is $99 with 35 presets and 48 animal sounds.
Price
$399 (Krotos official site, checked 2026-10-27). Prices can vary by region and promotion, so check the official page before buying.
See Dehumaniser 2 on the product page
Sources: krotos.studio krotosaudio.com (checked 2026-10-27)
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