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Saturn 2

FabFilter

Where to get itAvailable from FabFilterfabfilter.com

Saturn 2 is a multiband saturation and distortion plugin that offers 28 different distortion styles ranging from subtle tube and tape warmth to aggressive guitar amp and creative FX effects. Its distinctive multiband architecture with per-band controls, extensive modulation options, and linear phase processing capability makes it suitable for everything from surgical mastering applications to creative sound design across individual tracks.

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Key Features

0128 distortion styles including tube, tape, transformer, guitar amp, and 5 creative FX models
02Multiband processing with up to 6 bands and adjustable crossover slopes (6, 12, 24, 48 dB/oct)
03Per-band drive, mix, feedback, dynamics, tone, and level controls
04Optional linear phase processing and HQ oversampling modes (8x and 32x)
0550-slot modulation matrix with XLFOs, envelope generators, envelope followers, and MIDI sources
06Real-time modulation visualization for all targets and sources
07Mid/side processing capability
Formats
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