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Warmth, harmonics, colour and dynamics
Offering a staggering 28 modes of distortion spanning everything from vintage guitar amplifiers, tube, tape and transformer emulations to unique creative FXs, Saturn 2 gives you the tools to sculpt and shape any sound source. Each distortion holds a distinctive character and can add subtle warmth and transparency for mastering purposes in a full mix or send your instruments through searing distortion for aggressive and punchy tones.
A newly implemented category within Saturn 2 is the Transformer distortions, with Subtle, Gentle and Warm settings, you can span the full range of overdrives to work on a full mix or group to individual instruments.
Not limited to simply adding distortion and saturation to your signal, FabFilter Saturn 2 has much more functionality than what meets the eye. A single dial 'dynamics' knob can be individually assigned to each frequency band you create adds a layer of compression/limiting to each band. This makes the ideal solution for mixing engineers to tame aggressive peaks caused by large amounts of distortion on a signal to keep the level consistent.
Bring your sounds to life
Saturn 2 is truly a desert-island plug-in, performing the job of many other processors in a single unit, all the while delivering the signature sound quality you've come to expect from FabFilter. Inside the plug-in, you are presented with the opportunity to explore modulation by applying XLFO's, envelope followers and generators, XY controllers and MIDI sources to the frequency, dynamic, distortion level and crossovers of your sound design. This can create some very interesting and unique sounds that will help elevate your sound to the next level.
Using an extremely simple drag and drop interface, there is an almost limitless number of modulation possibilities. Activate an envelope follower and select your input source from the normal input, sidechain input or by one of the activated bands within your interface, meaning the signal driving the envelope follower comes after the crossover filters. Here, you can experiment with activating your envelope follower on only the low frequencies to create an extra thick punch to your kick drums or bass guitars.
A new transient mode allows you to trigger your modulation on the transient detection of the source, to quickly and easily add positive or negative modulation to shape and sculpt the impact and punch of your selected band.
There's simply no limit to how you can generate sound design within Saturn 2 and the sleek newly designed modulation interface will make it simple and easy to understand and implement in your mixes.
FabFilter goodies
In keeping with the existing catalog of FabFilter products, Saturn 2 employs the same attention to detail and care in giving you the best experience possible when operating the plug-in. In order to deliver the smoothest experience possible, FabFilter Saturn 2, Digital Delivery utilises smart parameter interpolation to ensure that each setting change is performed smoothly with a high degree of responsiveness. When combined with the improved MIDI learn function, FabFilter Saturn 2 responds immaculately when used in conjunction with a MIDI controller, meaning that when performing live, you can map each parameter to your chosen controller and adjust settings on the fly without any distractions, giving your audience the best listening experience possible.
If you are new to entering the world of creative sound design, FabFilter Twin 2 has got you covered. With extensive help files and interactive help hints per parameter, you can learn the function of each parameter. Additionally, you can save each part of your signal chain, or save it globally for an overall preset that you can recall in an instant in future sessions.
Features
- Split up to a maximum of six bands to target specific frequency ranges
- A total of 28 improved distortion styles ranging from subtle saturation to extreme guitar amplifier sounds and rectification
- Complete workhorse plug-in that can replace several plugins in one
- Improved mutli-band processing with linear phase frequency band splits
- Adjustable crossover slopes with 6, 12, 24 and 48 dB/octave options
- Saturate, distort, EQ and shape the sound in each frequency band
- Dynamic control with wet/dry processing for parallel processing
- Live animations for modulations for visualising targets and sources
- New and improved oversampling modes with 8x and 32x
- Fully redesigned interface including streamlined modulation sources
- Limitless modulation options using 16-step XLFO, XY controller and sliders as well as envelope generators, envelope followers and MIDI sources
- Newly developed curve control in the envelope generators
- Transient detection within the envelope followers
- Simple drag-and-drop modulation with 50-slot modulation matrix
- Process your sound in mid/side
- Compatible with Pro Tools hardware control surfaces
- Different interface sizes and full screen mode
- GPU-powered graphics acceleration
- Per-component presets for instant recall in future projects
- Interactive MIDI Learn
- Supports Saturn 1 presets
- Newly designed factory presets covering a wide range of sound designs
- Smart Parameter Interpolation
- Extensive help file with interactive help hints
- A/B feature with Undo and Redo features
- Available as VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite formats
Specifications
- MacOS Requirements:
- System:macOS 10.10 or higher (64-bit only)
- Format: AU or VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools
- Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon processor
- Windows Requirements:
- System: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP - 32 and 64-bit application
- Format: VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools
- Plug-in Format: VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite
- Product code: 1246-1281