FabFilter Saturn 2 is a multiband distortion and saturation plug-in offering everything from subtle analog warmth to aggressive creative destruction. With 28 different distortion styles including tube saturation, tape warmth, transformer emulations, guitar amp simulations, and creative FX styles, Saturn 2 covers all bases. Process up to 6 independent bands with optional linear phase processing for mastering. The revolutionary 50-slot modulation matrix with drag-and-drop functionality features 16-step XLFOs, XY controllers, envelope generators, envelope followers, and MIDI sources for dynamic, evolving textures. Per-band controls for drive, mix, feedback, dynamics, tone, and level ensure precise shaping. Multiple oversampling modes (up to 32x) maintain pristine quality even with extreme settings.
Comparable to: iZotope Trash 2, Soundtoys Decapitator, UAD Ampex ATR 102, Waves J37 Tape, Plugin Alliance Black Box Analog Design, Softube Saturation Knob
Subtle analog warmth • Aggressive distortion • Tape saturation • Tube coloration • Guitar amp simulation • Creative sound design • Multiband saturation • Mastering color • Mix bus glue • Dynamic distortion effects • Evolving textures with modulation • All genres • Electronic • Hip-Hop • Pop • Rock • EDM • Experimental • Sound design • Film scoring