Saturation
348 saturation plugins. vst3s rates the top 10; the rest are listed for discovery.
Rated saturation
- Decapitator by Soundtoys · 9.5/10 · from $59
- Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder by Universal Audio · 8.8/10 · from $39
- Black Box Analog Design HG-2 by Brainworx / Plugin Alliance · 8.7/10 · from $125
- RC-20 Retro Color by XLN Audio · 8.7/10 · from $29
- Radiator by Soundtoys · 8.4/10 · from $99
- Saturation Knob by Softube · 8.4/10 · Free
- True Iron by Kazrog · 8.4/10 · from $39.99
- IVGI by Klanghelm · 8.2/10 · Free
- SDRR by Klanghelm · 8.2/10 · from $26.12
- TAIP by Baby Audio · 8.2/10 · from $99
More saturation
- 280 PRE by Mixland · Germanium preamp saturation
- 3348 TAPE by Mixland · Digital tape and converter emulation
- 73JR by Heritage Audio · 73-style mic preamp
- 8008 - 808 Sub Bass Shaper by Thenatan · 808 sub bass shaper
- A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer by Universal Audio · Multiband enhancer
- Abbey Road J37 Tape by Waves · Tape
- Abbey Road King's Microphones by Waves · Vintage microphone emulation
- Abbey Road Saturator by Waves · Tube & transistor
- Analog Channel by McDSP · Tape & console saturation
- Analog Pro by Initial Audio · Tape, vinyl and lo-fi saturation
- Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter by Waves · Harmonic exciter
- API Preamp by Universal Audio · Console preamp
- API Summing by Universal Audio · Console summing
- APX-351 by Tone Empire · Class-A tube preamp
- BA-31 by Antelope Audio · Germanium preamp emulation
- Bad Buss Mojo by Stillwell Audio · Mix bus character
- BAE 1073MP by Antelope Audio · 1073-style mic preamp emulation
- Bass XXL by denise · Psychoacoustic bass enhancer
- Bass-Mint by Unfiltered Audio · Low-end enhancer
- Bear 3 by Noisebud · Low-end harmonic enhancer
- Benson Germanium Boost by MixWave · Germanium boost pedal model
- BIG AL by NEOLD · Dual-stage tube saturator
- Black by Acustica Audio · Preamp emulation
- Black Box Analog Design HG-2 by Universal Audio · Tube saturation processor
- BLEASS Saturator by BLEASS · Saturation with motion waveshaper
- Blue Tubes Valve Driver ADR2S by Nomad Factory · Tube-style saturation and overdrive
- Boost X by Initial Audio · Dynamic saturation and overdrive
- Brainworx bx_saturator V2 by Universal Audio · M/S saturator
- British Class A Drive by Softube · Console preamp drive
- BritPre by Analog Obsession · British mic/line preamp
- Britson by Sonimus · British console emulation
- Bus EXCITER-104 by Arturia · Harmonic exciter
- bx_enhancer by Brainworx · Enhancer/mix tool
- bx_saturator V2 by Brainworx · M/S multiband saturator
- bx_subsynth by Brainworx · Subharmonic synthesizer
- CA-286S by MixWave · EF86 tube preamp model
- CA-70S by MixWave · Octal tube preamp model
- Cassette by Wavesfactory · Cassette tape emulation
- Cassette644 by HoRNet · 4-track cassette recorder emulation
- Chocolate Milk by Korneff Audio · Multiband tape-style enhancer
- Chow Tape Model by Chowdhury DSP · Reel-to-reel tape machine emulation
- ChromaBox by W.A. Production · Spectrum exciter
- CITE by Analog Obsession · Exciter/enhancer
- Cobalt Saphira by Waves · Harmonic enhancer
- Colour Saturator by HOFA · Neural-modeled saturation
- COMBOX by Analog Obsession · Preamp simulator
- Cosmos by Nomad Factory · Harmonic exciter and sub generator
- Crimson 1.5 by Acustica Audio · Compression and saturation suite
- CRTIV Tape Bus by Voxengo · Tape saturation
- Cryptone by Tone Empire · Neural saturation with VCA compression
- Daisy by Acustica Audio · AD/DA converter emulation
- Dangerous Music CONVERT-AD+ by Acustica Audio · AD converter emulation
- DarkFire by United Plugins · Harmonic saturator
- DAW Cassette by Klevgrand · Cassette tape emulation
- DeeCrystal by Dotec-Audio · Harmonic exciter
- DeeTrans by Dotec-Audio · Transformer emulation
- DeeVoltage by Dotec-Audio · Saturator with metal mode
- destruqtor by BlepFX · Companding saturation and exciter
- Diamond Dynamic Saturator by Acustica Audio · Dynamic saturator
- Dirty Tape by Softube · Lo-fi tape effect
- Dist TUBE-CULTURE by Arturia · Tube saturator
- Distinct Pro! by Kiive Audio · Multi-circuit saturation and distortion
- Drawmer 1976 Three Band Saturator by Softube · Three-band saturator
- DRIFT by SoundGhost · Lo-fi tape machine
- EA-SAT by Echelon Audio · Tube, tape and console saturation
- Eclipse by Shattered Glass Audio · Push-pull amp circuit saturation
- EDYN Pre by Tone Empire · Discrete transistor console preamp
- elysia karacter Stereo Saturator by Universal Audio · Stereo saturator
- EM-900 by Superlunar · Vintage sampler emulation
- Empirical Labs Professor Punch-Knuckles by Softube · Drum saturation
- Enhancer by ToneBoosters · Three-band saturation and enhancer
- ENRICH by Echelon Audio · Harmonic enhancer
- Escalator by Black Salt Audio · One-knob multi-stage saturator
- Exceed by Plugin Boutique · Two-band enhancer
- ExpressiveDrive by Expressive DSP · Saturation
- FATSO Jr./Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor by Universal Audio · Tape sim and compressor
- Faturator by Kilohearts · Saturation / distortion
- Fe26 by Stillwell Audio · Transformer saturation
- FetDrive by Analog Obsession · FET saturation
- FG-36A by Slate Digital · Exciter
- FG-Bomber by Slate Digital · Parallel saturation
- Fire The Bass by Acustica Audio · Bass harmonic enhancer
- Fire The Gold by Acustica Audio · One-knob preamp saturator
- Fire The Jam by Acustica Audio · Multi-model saturator
- Fire The Pump by Acustica Audio · One-knob saturation and compression
- Fire The Tube by Acustica Audio · Tube saturation
- FireCharger by United Plugins · Tape saturation and exciter
- FireCobra by United Plugins · Dynamic enhancer
- FireMaster by United Plugins · Mix finisher and exciter
- Flaw by Tritik · Lo-fi character effect
- Fly Tape II by AIR Music Technology · Cassette tape effect
- Flywheel by Fuse Audio Labs · Reel-to-reel tape emulation
- Fräs by Noisebud · Dynamic saturation
- FreeAMP by Klevgrand · Tape and tube saturator
- Front DAW by United Plugins · Console saturation
- FUEL by Musik Hack · Saturator, compressor and clipper
- Fusion Transformer by Solid State Logic · Transformer saturation
- Fusion Vintage Drive by Solid State Logic · Analog-style harmonic drive
- Gainstation 2 by Acustica Audio · Drive and gain-staging suite
- Gem DOPAMINE by Overloud · Tape-encoder enhancer
- Gem Fuse by Overloud · Analog coloration suite for busses
- Gem Sculptube by Overloud · Tube saturation (triode and pentode)
- Golden58 by Kiive Audio · Six-tube preamp and saturator
- Green AD by Three-Body Technology · Neural AD/DA converter emulation
- Greg Wells ToneCentric by Waves · Analog tone enhancer
- GSat+ by TBProAudio · Tube-style saturation
- Gyraf Gyratec IX by Antelope Audio · Tube mic preamp emulation
- HA 1200 Tape Saturator by Heritage Audio · Multitrack tape saturation
- Harmonic Maximizer by Audiority · Multiband exciter and loudness maximizer
- Harmonics by HoRNet · Harmonic waveshaper
- Harmonics Analog Saturation Processor by Softube · Analog saturation
- Harmonics Pro by HoRNet · Harmonic exciter, saturator and clipper
- Head Crusher by Audio Assault · Saturator
- Heater V2 by NoiseAsh · Saturation and distortion
- Heatwave by Slate Digital · One-knob saturator
- HG-2MS by Black Box Analog Design · M/S tube saturator
- Hot Glass by Stillwell Audio · Valve saturation
- Inferno by Shattered Glass Audio · Tube and transistor saturation
- Infinity Bass by Slate Digital · Bass enhancer
- INTENSITY 2 by Zynaptiq · Detail and density enhancer
- Jam 2 by Acustica Audio · Analog saturation suite
- JST Blow Torch by Joey Sturgis Tones · Drum tube saturation
- JST Extra Spice by Joey Sturgis Tones · Frequency-dependent saturation
- JST Heat by Joey Sturgis Tones · Multiband saturation
- JST Vocal Warmth by Joey Sturgis Tones · Vocal saturation
- karacter by Elysia · Stereo saturator
- Kelvin Tone Shaper by Tone Projects · Dual-stage saturator
- KNOCK by Echelon Audio · 808 saturator
- Knorr by Klevgrand · Bass harmonic enhancer
- Kraftur by Soundtheory · Multiband power-shaping saturator
- Kramer Master Tape by Waves · Tape machine emulation
- LAM16 by Tone Empire · Class-A transformer preamp
- LF Max Punch by Voxengo · Bass enhancer
- LG Drive by Kush Audio · Two-stage tube saturation
- Little Radiator by Soundtoys · Tube preamp saturation
- Lo-fly Dirt by AIR Music Technology · Vintage sampler character effect
- LoAir by Waves · Subharmonic generator
- Loc-Ness V3 by Tone Empire · Saturation and compression processor
- LOVEND by Analog Obsession · Bass enhancer
- Lumo by Rast Sound · Psychoacoustic loudness enhancer
- LUXE by Klevgrand · One-control audio enhancer
- M-Exciter by Techivation · Spectral harmonic exciter
- Machine Head by SPL · Tape saturator
- Magma BB Tubes by Waves · Tube saturation
- Magma Lil Tube by Waves · Tube saturation
- Magnetic by Nomad Factory · Tape emulation and warmer
- Magnetite by Black Rooster Audio · Reel-to-reel tape emulation
- MAmp by MeldaProduction · Vintage amp saturation and distortion
- Manley Tube Preamp by Universal Audio · Tube mic preamp
- Maserati B72 by Waves · Bass phattener
- Maserati HMX by Waves · Harmonic generator
- MaxxBass by Waves · Psychoacoustic bass enhancer
- MB Davids2Bus by Metric Halo · Analog 2-bus chain emulation
- MB MixHead by Metric Halo · Tape saturation
- MB TMPC by Metric Halo · MPC3000 front-end emulation
- Megamass by Karanyi Sounds · Kick drum enhancer
- MF-109S Saturator by Moog · Envelope-controlled saturator with noise
- MH Character by Metric Halo · Analog circuit saturation
- MH Thump by Metric Halo · Low-frequency synthesizer
- Mic Mod by Antares · Microphone modeler
- MidBoss by Analog Obsession · Saturation processor
- Milkman Pop Top Boost by MixWave · Console op-amp boost
- MISHBY by Freakshow Industries · Lo-fi tape degradation
- Mixtape by Canvas Audio · Cassette tape saturator
- MoMa by Analog Obsession · Saturation processor
- Monarch Tape Machine by Canvas Audio · Tape machine emulation
- MPolySaturator by MeldaProduction · Spectral harmonic saturator
- MSaturator by MeldaProduction · Tube-style saturator
- MSaturatorMB by MeldaProduction · Multiband analog/digital saturator
- MythPre by Analog Obsession · Preamp emulation
- Needlepoint by Unfiltered Audio · Vinyl simulator
- Neve Preamp by Universal Audio · Console preamp
- Neve Summing by Universal Audio · Console summing
- NLS Non-Linear Summer by Waves · Console summing emulation
- Noveltech Character by Brainworx · Adaptive tone enhancer
- Nylon by Three-Body Technology · Neural transparent overdrive
- OBERTON by Kreuzberg Audio · Multiband saturating EQ
- Omega 2 - Model 458a by Kush Audio · Altec preamp saturation
- Omega 2 - Model A by Kush Audio · API-style console saturation
- Omega 2 - Model N by Kush Audio · British console saturation
- Omega TWK by Kush Audio · Transistor and op-amp distortion
- OmniTec-67A by Black Rooster Audio · Vintage tube preamp with EQ
- Overstayer M-A-S by Softube · Harmonic saturator
- OwnTHD by Three-Body Technology · Analog harmonic distortion processor
- Oxford Inflator by Sonnox · Loudness/harmonic enhancer
- Oxide Tape Recorder by Universal Audio · Tape saturation
- P42 Climax MOD by Pulsar Modular · Transformer line amp and tone shaper
- P44 Magnum by Pulsar Modular · Transformer saturator and low-end enhancer
- p821 MDN Tape by Pulsar Modular · Tape machine emulation
- Phil's Cascade by Elysia · Analog saturation/coloration
- Philly DI by Metric Halo · DI box and compressor emulation
- Phoenix LT by Shattered Glass Audio · Tube preamp emulation
- Plamen by United Plugins · Multiband saturator
- Plasma by iZotope · Adaptive saturation
- Plinth Subharmonic Synthesizer by Vitric Audio · Subharmonic generator
- Powershaper by Voxengo · Multi-stage saturator
- Pre V76 by Arturia · Tube preamp emulation
- Pre X7 by Audiority · Vintage tube preamp model
- PreBOX by Analog Obsession · Multi preamp simulator
- Precision Enhancer kHz by Universal Audio · High-frequency enhancer
- Precision Maximizer by Universal Audio · Mastering saturator
- PREDD by Analog Obsession · Vintage mic preamp/DI
- PSA1000 by Nembrini Audio · Preamp-style stereo saturator
- puffer:fish by sonible · Free character saturator
- Pumpkin Pro by Acustica Audio · Saturator with EQ
- Pumpkin Spice Latte by Korneff Audio · Lo-fi saturation strip
- Pusher by Kush Audio · Diode limiter colour box
- Quad Saturator by IK Multimedia · Multiband saturator
- RD47 by Antelope Audio · REDD-console tube line amp emulation
- REAMP by Klevgrand · Audio gear modeler
- REDDI by Kush Audio · Tube DI box emulation
- Redwood by Rast Sound · Analog color rack
- Reel-To-Reel by Antelope Audio · Tape machine emulation
- ReelBus 4 by ToneBoosters · Tape machine, echo and flanger
- Reelight Pro by Tone Empire · Tape saturation and compression
- Reels by AudioThing · Tape emulation
- Relab Color Drive by Relab Development · Tube and transformer saturation
- ReLife by Analog Obsession · Dynamic enhancer
- Remanence by Stillwell Audio · Tape machine emulation
- Renaissance Bass by Waves · Bass enhancer
- Revival by Slate Digital · Sonic enhancer
- RootOne by Leapwing Audio · Multiband subharmonic generator
- RX950 by Inphonik · Vintage AD/DA converter
- SA2RATE 2 by Looptrotter · Solid-state saturator
- Sapphire Drive by Three-Body Technology · Multi-mode saturator
- Satin by u-he · Tape machine emulation
- Satson by Sonimus · Console channel emulation
- Saturator X by IK Multimedia · Multi-mode saturator
- Sausage Fattener by Dada Life · Two-knob saturator
- Sheen Machine by Eventide · High-end exciter
- Shinechilla by Voxengo · Spectral harmonics generator
- Shumovick by Voxengo · Noise-padding enhancer
- SK10 by Wavesfactory · Sub-kick mic simulator
- SketchCassette II by Aberrant DSP · Cassette degradation
- Solid by Noisebud · Sub-octave generator
- Sonnox Oxford Inflator by Universal Audio · Loudness enhancer
- Spectre by Wavesfactory · EQ-style multiband enhancer
- SPL TwinTube Processor by Universal Audio · Tube harmonics processor
- SPL Vitalizer MK3-T by Universal Audio · Tube exciter
- Square3 by Noisebud · EQ, clipper and saturator in one
- Stoke Saturator by Vitric Audio · Four-knob saturator
- Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder by Universal Audio · Multitrack tape emulation
- SubCulture by Baby Audio · Pitch-tracking bass enhancer
- SubGen by Solid State Logic · Sub bass harmonic synthesizer
- Submarine by Waves · Subharmonic generator
- Sucrose by UnplugRed · Harmonic and subharmonic generator
- Sugar by Process.Audio · Multiband harmonic enhancer
- T-Saturator by Techivation · Level-independent saturation
- T-Warmer Mk2 by Techivation · Low and mid saturation
- Tape by Softube · Tape machine emulation
- Tape by Thenatan · Cassette lo-fi emulation
- Tape Cassette 2 by Caelum Audio · Cassette tape emulation
- Tape Double Track by AIR Music Technology · Tape double-tracking
- Tape Face by Kiive Audio · Tape machine emulation
- Tape J-37 by Arturia · Tape machine emulation
- Tape M by Three-Body Technology · Neural tape machine emulation
- Tape Machine 24 by IK Multimedia · Tape machine emulation
- Tape Machine 440 by IK Multimedia · Tape machine emulation
- Tape Machine 80 by IK Multimedia · Tape machine emulation
- Tape Machine 99 by IK Multimedia · Tape machine emulation
- Tape MELLO-FI by Arturia · Lo-fi tape effect
- Tape MK2 by HoRNet · Tape machine saturation
- Tape Pro by Caelum Audio · Tape emulation and tape delay
- Tape S by Three-Body Technology · Neural tape machine emulation
- Tape Saturator by Harrison · 2-track tape machine emulation
- Tape Saturator by AIR Music Technology · Tape saturation
- Tape Sculptor by Impact Soundworks · Modular tape emulation
- Tape Vibe by Three-Body Technology · Tape saturator
- Tape Wobble by Native Instruments · Tape wow & flutter
- TapeLite by HoRNet · Tape machine emulation
- Tapewave by Wave Alchemy · Cassette tape emulation
- TapeZoo by Tone Empire · Tape emulator
- TASCAM 388 by IK Multimedia · Tape machine emulation
- TASCAM PORTA ONE by IK Multimedia · Cassette portastudio emulation
- Taupe Studio by Acustica Audio · Tape machine emulation
- TCS-68 by Fuse Audio Labs · Cassette 8-track channel emulation
- TEAC A-3340S by IK Multimedia · Tape machine emulation
- TEAC A-6100 MKII by IK Multimedia · Tape machine emulation
- Teal by Acustica Audio · Tube saturation
- Technocolor by Karanyi Sounds · One-knob vintage saturator
- TF-72a V2 by Tone Empire · Vintage German tube preamp
- THE OVEN by Maor Appelbaum Mastering & Hendyamps · Tube and solid-state color box
- The Voltour by Nembrini Audio · Valve distortion enhancer
- THE_SPICE 2 by Phil Speiser · One-knob multiband enhancer
- Thick Pre by Three-Body Technology · Neural preamp emulation
- Thrust by HoRNet · Multiband loudness enhancer
- Tjock by Noisebud · Low-end enhancer
- TL TubeWarmth by ToneLib · Free tube saturation
- TM700 V3 by Tone Empire · Tape machine emulation
- Transformer X by Three-Body Technology · Neural transformer saturation
- TS-440 by Superlunar · Cassette deck emulation
- TUBA by Analog Obsession · Tube saturation
- Tube Amp by Voxengo · Tube triode saturation
- Tube Saturator 2 by Wave Arts · Tube preamp simulation
- Tube Saturator Vintage by Wave Arts · Free tube preamp simulation
- Tubetizer by Kiive Audio · Tube saturator with compressor
- Tupe by Goodhertz · Tube and tape saturation
- TuPRE by Analog Obsession · Tube preamp
- TVHS by Thenatan · VHS tape and CRT TV emulator
- TwinTube by SPL · Tube saturation/harmonics
- Type A by AudioThing · Tape-style saturator
- Type B by AudioThing · Vintage saturator
- U78 Saturator by Audified · Tube saturator
- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection by Universal Audio · Tube preamp and EQ
- V76 Preamplifier by Universal Audio · Tube preamp
- ValveKult 3 by Tone Empire · Neural tube saturation
- Valves by AudioThing · Tube processor
- Valvola by HoRNet · Vacuum tube emulation
- VariSaturator by Voxengo · Tube and waveshaping saturator
- Vertigo Sound VSM-3 Mix Satellite by Universal Audio · Harmonic generator
- Vibe Analog Machines by Universal Audio · Tape machine saturation
- Vibe Analog Machines Essentials by Universal Audio · Analog color saturation
- VintageWarmer2 by PSP Audioware · Analog-style compressor/limiter
- Vinyl by iZotope · Free lo-fi vinyl effect
- Virtual Console Collection by Slate Digital · Console emulation
- Virtual Preamp Collection by Slate Digital · Preamp emulation
- Virtual Tape Machines by Slate Digital · Tape emulation
- Virtual Tube Collection by Slate Digital · Tube saturation
- Vitalizer MK3-T by SPL · Psychoacoustic enhancer
- Vitamin Sonic Enhancer by Waves · Multiband enhancer
- VPRE-2C by Fuse Audio Labs · 1950s tube booster/preamp
- VPRE-31A by Fuse Audio Labs · 1960s germanium preamp emulation
- VPRE-376 by Fuse Audio Labs · Vintage broadcast preamp emulation
- VPRE-562A by Fuse Audio Labs · 1960s tube amplifier emulation
- VPRE-72 by Fuse Audio Labs · V72-style tube preamp (free)
- VPRE-73 by Black Rooster Audio · 1073-style console preamp
- VSM-3 by Vertigo · Harmonic saturation processor
- Warm by Antares · Tube saturation
- Warmifier by Voxengo · Tube harmonic enhancer
- Weiss Exciter by Softube · Mastering exciter
- Wine by Acustica Audio · Mastering finalizer and stereo enhancer
- Wires by AudioThing · Wire recorder emulation
- WUNDERLICH by NEOLD · Tube saturator
- X-Saturator by Solid State Logic · Saturation and distortion
- XCTR by Audio Assault · Multiband exciter
- XMTubePre by Xilentech · Tube preamp
- Zen Master by Unison · Lo-fi effect
- ZHEGA by Antelope Audio · Tube harmonic enhancer and saturator