Summary

FabFilter Saturn 2 is a multiband distortion and saturation plug-in designed to add warmth, harmonics, and creative effects to music productions. It offers a wide range of distortion styles, from subtle tube saturation to aggressive guitar amp emulations, and supports extensive modulation options.

Key Features

• 28 different distortion styles inspired by vintage tubes, tape, transformers, and guitar amps
• Multiband processing with up to 6 bands and optional linear phase processing for mastering
• Adjustable crossover slopes (6, 12, 24, and 48 dB/octave)
• Per-band controls for drive, mix, feedback, dynamics, tone, and level
• Live modulation visualization for sources and targets
• High-quality oversampling modes: Good (8x) and Superb (32x)
• Redesigned interface with modulation source design and floating slot panel
• Endless modulation possibilities including XLFOs, envelope generators, envelope followers, XY controllers/sliders, and MIDI sources
• Drag-and-drop modulation with a 50-slot modulation matrix
• Supports Pro Tools hardware control surfaces and mid/side processing
• Various interface sizes, fullscreen mode, and GPU-powered graphics acceleration
• Per-component presets and support for version 1 presets
• Extensive help file with interactive hints, undo/redo, and A/B switching

Formats and Compatibility

Available for Windows and macOS (64-bit), supporting VST, VST3, Audio Units, CLAP, AAX Native, and AudioSuite plug-in formats. Also available on iPad via the Apple App Store.

Target Users

Music producers and sound designers looking for versatile distortion and saturation effects with advanced modulation and high-quality sound suitable for mixing and mastering.