Saturation plugins

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  CHOW Tape ModelFree

  by Chowdhury DSP

  Open-source reel-to-reel tape emulation from Chowdhury DSP with deep control over tape saturation, wow, flutter, and playhead loss.

  VST3 VST2 AU AAX CLAP LV2 Standalone·Windows macOS Linux

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  Saturation KnobFree

  by Softube

  Free one-knob distortion from Softube with three saturation modes, useful anywhere from bass to drums to vocals.

  VST3 AU AAX·Windows macOS

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  TDR VOS SlickEQFree

  by Tokyo Dawn Records

  Free three-band semi-parametric EQ with four curve models and optional output saturation, aimed at quick mix moves.

  VST3 VST2 AU AAX·Windows macOS

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  VinylFree

  by iZotope

  Free lo-fi effect from iZotope that adds record noise, dust, scratches, and warp to any track.

  VST3 VST2 AU AAX·Windows macOS