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MogwaiBoy · Post by **MogwaiBoy** » Mon May 08, 2017 9:31 pm

If I'm reading this correctly, Tube Saturator 2 no longer requires iLok, software or hardware?

Dear Wave Arts User,

We are pleased to announce a new version 2.11 of Tube Saturator 2. This is a free update for existing TS-2 owners, simply download and install.

The new features of v2.11 are:

- AAX format no longer requires Pace/iLok licensing. The installers give user the option of using either WA or Pace licensing for AU/VST2/VST3 and AAX formats.

- Fixed a bug in UI code that could cause knobs to display incorrectly, or could cause crash, when multiple instances were in use.

- Low level parameter code has been rewritten. This should fix clicks that were possible when enabling/disabling sections.

- When demo mode has expired, the preset display will show "demo expired" and the bypass button will be lit. A helpful tooltip message will indicate that registration is required.

Caine123 · Post by **Caine123** » Mon May 08, 2017 9:59 pm

yes, it gives you both options in the installer

MogwaiBoy · Post by **MogwaiBoy** » Mon May 08, 2017 10:03 pm

Well that's good news for people who avoid iLok.

Aloysius · Post by **Aloysius** » Mon May 08, 2017 10:08 pm

In case anyone needs it:

Through May 31, get 35% off any Wave Arts plug-in by using the following coupon:

CPN99698378038

It's on their website but you may not look there unless you know there's a deal on.

http://wavearts.com/

e@rs · Post by **e@rs** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 6:44 pm

Currently $18.70 at JRR.

I put it against Saturn 2's Tubes, but failed to hear much difference between the two with the Saturation stage (didn't like it when pushed hard anyway). Am I missing something? The Equalisation stage sounded better than FabFilter's, but it's quite CPU intensive.

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 6:48 pm

Thanks for the heads up. I might get it. Always liked the free Tube Saturator Vintage.

ElevateAudio · Post by **ElevateAudio** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:56 pm

chk071 wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2020 6:48 pm Thanks for the heads up. I might get it. Always liked the free Tube Saturator Vintage.

Demo it first. Many who liked the sound original Saturator were not crazy with Saturator 2.

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:59 pm

TBH, I decided to pass on it. I'm perfectly happy with Klanghelm SDRR, and I have a couple of others as well, so, I'm well set. (And I really can't justify any more plugin expenses either...

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Robmobius · Post by **Robmobius** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 11:10 pm

I really liked the original version of this plugin (besides the CPU hit). Version 2 was a bit of a let down in comparison imo.

SeeingInMidi · Post by **SeeingInMidi** » Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:05 am

When I tested tube saturator 2 when it first came out, It always introduced audible high end artifacts/aliasing (even with oversampling on) when inserted on low frequency material. It was a no go for me. Not sure if they ever fixed it.

MogwaiBoy · Post by **MogwaiBoy** » Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:15 am

It has 2x oversampling but that's not enough for a heavy saturator. The fixed EQ on this is pretty sweet though.

I think this thing is totally outclassed by anything Reimund has touched... Fuse Audio, HG-2, Phil's Cascade, Karacter, etc.

monophonK · Post by **monophonK** » Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:34 am

What a pretty / beautiful plugin (GUI)

Had been watching it for a while and had struck now at that price

SeeingInMidi · Post by **SeeingInMidi** » Thu Jun 11, 2020 11:06 am

MogwaiBoy wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:15 am It has 2x oversampling but that's not enough for a heavy saturator. The fixed EQ on this is pretty sweet though.

I think this thing is totally outclassed by anything Reimund has touched... Fuse Audio, HG-2, Phil's Cascade, Karacter, etc.

Agreed. Anyways, Voxengos free tube does the job for me.

v1o · Post by **v1o** » Thu Jun 11, 2020 2:14 pm

I just bought this on sale. I think its great. I also have Black Rooster Audio, Fuse Audio, Decapitator, HG2, Phils Cascade, Karacter etc etc. I wouldn't say this gets outclassed. It's quite sweet with lower levels of saturation. Too many people just crank up the drive knob 100% when demoing plugins. One of the tube models is harsh when driven very hard but the other is pretty smooth sounding. I think this sounds best when you don't use too much. Used on individual tracks in conjunction with your normal processing chains.

monophonK · Post by **monophonK** » Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:59 am

TubeSaturator2 v2.13, 7/20/2021

- Adding user interface scaling feature
- Apple M1 support: AU and VST3 formats have ARM/x86 universal binaries
- Dropping 32-bit and VST2 on Mac
- MacOS installer notarized
- Dark theme in menus and dialogs
- Update from Juce 4 to Juce 6
- Value popups now shown on mouse hover over knob (previously shown only when changing value)
- Cleaned up generic parameter interfaces

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