Saturation

Saturation Knob

Saturation Knob is a free saturation AAX plugin developed by Softube. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Saturation Knob is the analog sounding, simple to use, yet versatile way of adding some sweet distortion to your tracks. The knob itself controls the amount of saturation, and there are three different distortion characteristics to choose from by flicking the switch.

With the switch set to Neutral, the entire frequency spectrum of the sound gets distorted when you turn up the Saturation knob. Put it on Keep Low, and the saturation will mainly affect the lower part of the frequency spectrum, while the top end stays clear. Conversely, with Keep High selected, the low end will retain its clear sound and instead only the treble parts of the sound will get distorted. This makes a wide variety of distortion characteristics available to you.

Get the AAX version here

Get the RE version here

Also available in SONAR as a ProChannel plug-in

http://www.softube.com/

Saturate

Saturate is a free saturation VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by BlueLab | Audio Plugins. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Saturate is a simple saturation plugin.

It is not aimed to replicate the saturation of a particular device, it just makes a saturation in the strict sense of the term.

The plugin processes the waveform to make the saturation effect, by cutting the waveform as soon as the level exceeds a threshold value. The output gain is then automatically adjusted to correct the loss of global level. For a better quality, an oversampling of x4 is used for the processing.

https://bluelab-plugs.com

Saro

Saro is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Smart Electronix. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

by Antti of Smart Electronix

Saro is a tube distortion effect with cabinet modeling. It’s based on AX-84 High Octane guitar amp; only the preamp part is modeled.

Don’t expect Fender-style creamy warmth – Saro goes for full-on crunch (or insanity with high drive settings).

NOTE: Saro uses the hosts’s default GUI.

http://www.smartelectronix.com/

RS-W2395C free Neo Classic Baxandall EQ

RS-W2395C free Neo Classic Baxandall EQ is a free saturation VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Fuse Audio Labs. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

1950 MEETS 2019

The W2395c is a classic Baxandall EQ combined with a powerful and beautifully sounding mid band. As solitary or complementing equalizer with that special something, its particular tone and slightly interactive bands let your tracks stand out big time. In close cooperation with its creator, analog mastermind Roger Schult, we are delighted to offer this amazing plugin completely for free.

CONTROL AND SHAPE

The W2395c excels in controlling the midrange within the context of broad tonal shaping of bass and treble. The high shelf is great for carving out percussive sounds as well as opening or darkening instruments and voices. The partnering low band provides a precise and solid grip on the sub frequencies, while the mids manage the balancing act between natural and beefy with stunning ease.

STRAIGHT YET FLEXIBLE

Operating the W2395c is as straight forward as it gets, and still the few controls provide great flexibility. The low band can be switched from 80 to 110 Hz, the highs from 2 to 5 kHz, and the semi-parametric mids offer 3 different Q factors to choose from. The drive control is a plugin-exclusive extra for adding some nice grit to its supernaturally natural tone character.

FREELY YOURS

With its super intuitive controls and musically interacting curves, the W2395c is a special and unique gem in the world of equalizers. It enhances anything from very dynamic sources like vocals or drums to harsh cymbals or dull sounding guitars and synths – and it does an excellent job on the mix buss as well. A truly exciting EQ experience is waiting for you… right now, all free.

https://fuseaudiolabs.de

RS Twisted Tube

RS Twisted Tube is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Retro Sampling. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

RS Twisted Tube is a Tube emulator with a warm distortion.

http://www.retrosampling.se/

RS Stomp Box Collection

RS Stomp Box Collection is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Retro Sampling. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

RS Stomp Box Collection is a collection of five guitar effects.

RS Aqua Marine

RS ReCrate

RS ReQuire

RS Stomp Sweep

RS Stomp Twister

http://www.retrosampling.se/

Roth-AIR

Roth-AIR is a free saturation VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Rothmann. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Roth-AIR is a mixing tool for easily adding airy, crispy presence to your audio.

This is achieved by a combination of multiband compression and gentle saturation of the highs. It enables for a stronger, more consistent presence of high frequency material and works particularly well with vocals, synths and strings.

The process is made easy by a simple user interface, automatic makeup gain and a combined function “AIR” knob.

Roth-AIR is available for free in 32-bit and 64-bit as VST and AU (OS X only) plugins for Windows and Mac.

Sound examples: {See video at top of page}

This plugin was developed in C++ with JUCE – Big thanks goes out to ROLI for this great framework, as well as Vincent Falco (DSPFilters) and Martin Zuther (Squeezer) for their open source contributions to the community, which this project has greatly benefited from.

“Roth-AIR” source: github.com/danielrothmann/Roth-AIR

http://www.danielrothmann.com

Rombo

Rombo is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Acrobatics. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Rombo is a dynamic overdrive effect for ultra-smooth saturation of your audio material.

Features:

A true stereo, 32-bit signal path.

All samplerates supported.

Adjustable input, attack, release and output parameters.

Full VST automation and MIDI control.

Stereo or mono peak detection.

Dedicated bypass for easy A/B comparisons.

VU meter with multiple pick views over the entire signal path.

http://www.blank-media.it/acrobatics/

Roktion 808

Roktion 808 is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by RobRokkenAudio. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Roktion 808 is an all purpose stereo distortion unit capable of “subtle mellow overdrive to full face peeling distortion”. It utilizes 3 gain stages of which 2 of the primary stages allow you to shape your sound. Just like its hardware friends, it includes an input buffer to clean the incoming signal and prepare it for the gain staging.

Unlike its hardware friends, Roktion 808 comes with a bypass switch that enables you to toggle the input buffer on/off for ultimate control of your tone. Turn on the EQ and pop the hood and you have access to a 4-band parametric equalizer.

RobRokkenAudio suggests that Roktion 808 enables you to “travel through the dark paths walked by Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Motorhead until you reach the land of modern high gain”.

http://www.robrokkenaudio.com/

RetroBandLite

RetroBandLite is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Michael Kingston Productions. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

RetroBandLite is a free cut down version of the commercial
RetroBand. There are no time or preset usage limitations, but many of the advanced features of the full version are missing and RetroBandLite processes everything as mono.http://www.michaelkingston.fi/