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FabFilter Saturn 2 Saturation and Distortion Plug-in

Multiband Distortion/Saturation/Amp-Modeling Plug-in with 28 Distortion Types - Mac/PC AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, AU
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Your Plug-in for Distortion, Saturation, and Amp Modeling

Multiband distortion, saturation, and amp modeling — that’s what you get with FabFilter’s Saturn 2, plus a modulation section with a near-endless cache of mind-blowing options. Jam-packed with 28 different distortion styles, this multiband saturation plug-in can achieve any sonic texture you’re aiming for. Subtle tube warmth? Check. Smooth tape saturation? Check. Track-mutilating bit-crushing? Check. And it’s fully tweakable, enabling you to smudge, stretch, crush, rectify, and clip your sounds in delightfully unpredictable ways. With its multiband design and per-band feedback, dynamics, drive, tone, and modulation options, Saturn 2 brings a unique aura to your music.

A bevy of user-friendly updates

With 28 different distortion styles, improved multiband processing with optional linear phase operation, selectable oversampling modes, updated modulation options, and expanded presets, Saturn 2 is a significant upgrade from the original FabFilter Saturn. Adjustable crossover slopes offer 6dB, 12dB, 24dB, and 48dB/octave options. You get live modulation visualization for targets and sources, support for common Pro Tools hardware control surfaces, plus curve control in EGs and transient detection in EFs. And this plug-in’s resizable, easy-to-use interface boasts a new modulation sources design and a floating slot panel. At Sweetwater, we appreciate all the user-friendly updates afforded by FabFilter’s Saturn 2.

Modulation options galore

Saturn 2's robust modulation section rocks everything you need to breathe tremendous depth and excitement into your music. In Saturn 2, patching up new modulation routings couldn't be easier — simply drag and drop! Apply subtle modulation to crossover frequencies, dynamics, band levels, or tone controls, for adding subtle warmth or definition. Saturn 2 gives you all the 16-step XLFOs, XY controllers/sliders, envelope generators, envelope followers, and MIDI sources you could ask for, for virtually unlimited modulation options. Finally, Saturn 2 offers all the usual FabFilter goodies: precision-tuned controls, MIDI Learn, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, extensive help with interactive hints, AltiVec and SSE optimization, and more. Truly, Saturn 2 from FabFilter is a workhorse of a saturation and distortion plug-in, opening endless creative possibilities for mixing and sound design.

FabFilter Saturn 2 Plug-in Features:

  • 28 different distortion styles — tube warmth, tape saturation, bit-crushing, and more
  • Up to 6 bands of multiband processing with optional linear phase processing
  • Multiband design with per-band options brings a unique flavor to your music
  • Adjustable slope for the crossovers, offering 6dB, 12dB, 24dB, and 48dB/octave options
  • Live modulation visualization for targets and sources
  • Support for common Pro Tools hardware control surfaces, plus interactive MIDI Learn
  • Curve control in EGs and transient detection in EFs
  • Near-endless modulation options with 16-step XLFOs, XY controllers/sliders, envelope generators, envelope followers, and MIDI sources
  • Carefully designed and curated factory presets with support for v1 presets
  • GPU-powered graphics acceleration ensures smooth operation
  • Mid-side operation enables fine-tuned tweaking
  • Resizable, easy-to-use interface boasts a new modulation sources design and a floating slot panel
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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: FX and Processing
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX Native, VST, VST3, AU, AudioSuite, CLAP
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 11-31465

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Great service and the price is right!

My store of choice for all my studio needs.
Music background: Bedroom trance producer
Rated 5/5

Endgame Saturator

The amount of tone control you have over saturation with this plugin is killer. Even if you don't need the controls and just need a one knob saturator, just pick one of the saturation models and you're good to go.
Music background: Composer, Recording Engineer
Rated 5/5

Duh

Just like all Fabfilter plugins, this one is great.
Music background: Pro
Rated 5/5

Priceless

Surgically precise enhancement +/or transformation of your sounds.

The Saturation G.O.A.T.
Music background: Extensive
Rated 5/5

An Essential plugin

I've found this really useful for bus processing, adding texture to percussive elements, and pushing essential sounds through in the mix like synths, plucks, and more.

Presets are also a solid starting point to show you what direction you can take. Would recommend!
Music background: Amateur producer
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