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Saturation Knob

by Softube

Saturation Knob interface

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

Saturation Knob is a single-knob saturator modeled on output-stage distortion, with a three-way switch that shifts the emphasis between low, neutral, and high harmonics. It is simple by design and works well for thickening bass, drums, and vocals without much tweaking. Installation goes through Softube Central and needs a free Softube account plus an iLok account, though machine activation works and no dongle is required.

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