It also works as a Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason. Saturation Knob is available in VST, AU, AAX, and RTAS plugin formats compatible plugin hosts on PC and Mac. Use it to fatten up bass lines, add some harmonics and shimmer to vocals, or simply destroy your drum loop.”

“The free plug-in Saturation Knob is a modeled output distortion that can be used anywhere you need some grit. Here’s how Softube describes the Saturation Knob plugin:

And that’s it! No additional controls to worry about. The saturation algorithm works in three modes, depending on the flavor of the harmonic distortion you’re looking for. It features a single knob for adjusting the amount of saturation. Saturation Knob by Softube is exactly that kind of plugin. But with “analog mojo” tools, it often helps to use them as simple plug and play effects, just like a guitar pedal.

When it comes to compressors and equalizers, you’ll obviously want all the algorithm control you can get (although the incredibly simple DC1A compressor is still one of my all-time favorites). Using specialized plugins with simple controls can save tons of time during a mixing session. However, there’s no doubt that such tools will help boost your mixing workflow.

One-knob style effects are not everyone’s favorite kind of audio tool. It’s a great way to introduce some analog-style saturation to your mix. Thanks to a recent update, Saturation Knob is now compatible with all VST, AU, AAX, and RTAS plugin hosts on the market.

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