Saturation Tools for 2021
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- KVRist
- 132 posts since 31 Jan, 2021
Sounds great! Gsatplus may just be my new favorite free saturation plugin. In addition to zero-latency without oversampling, Gsatplus has very good anti-aliasing at x4 oversampling. Something to watch out for in saturation plugins and compressors, which also introduce saturation. I particularly like the "Warm" preset. The metering panel is a plus! Keep in mind like some other analog emulated plugins the EQ curve is not flat. This plugin attenuates a little the subs under 100hz and the upper frequencies above 10khz or so, although less so than Klanghelm's SDRR. The upper attenuation in addition to the tube saturation enriches the upper frequencies while lessening harshness. But, putting Gsatplus on the mix bus I noticed my kick sound lose touch of thump, which I could likely recover with post EQ. Having a flat EQ curve option would be great, but it is a free plugin after all.
A mix/dry knob would be a nice addition. The manual could be a little clearer. The GUI elements in the images are numbered but the itemized descriptions are not. Also, what does in-place or centered in regards to the monitor mode mean?
A mix/dry knob would be a nice addition. The manual could be a little clearer. The GUI elements in the images are numbered but the itemized descriptions are not. Also, what does in-place or centered in regards to the monitor mode mean?
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ZargonTheMagnificent ZargonTheMagnificent https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=413984
- KVRist
- 109 posts since 17 Feb, 2018
Vst3, Reaper 64, Windows 10 pro, Arturia analogue lab (intro or something; the lowest version). As I said, I don't often use virtual instruments so perhaps user error, though I don't see what I could have done wrong. It was inserted directly after the vsti, and used 'live '. Result mostly silence. Remove gsat and normal behaviour resumes.TB-ProAudio wrote: ↑Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:39 pmCould you please provide more details? OS, DAW, plugin format, which VSTi? Thank youZargonTheMagnificent wrote: ↑Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:07 pm Gsatplus seems a bit buggy in Reaper sadly. At least trying to run it live after a vsti produces silence or unpredictable results.
That said, I almost never use vstis, so maybe I'm missing something obvious...
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- KVRist
- 279 posts since 31 Aug, 2020
I just tried the Gsat, nice but it just seem to boosts harmonics. I A/Bed with SDDR in the wooden Tube mode and this one has a lot more going on, subtle crush and bass emphasis with highs roll off, like hardware would do. Much prefer that to simple harmonics.
- KVRAF
- 5957 posts since 16 Aug, 2017 from UK
GMH Audio Wave Destroyer
https://www.gmhaudio.com/wave-destroyer
https://www.gmhaudio.com/wave-destroyer
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- KVRian
- 711 posts since 16 May, 2014 from Germany
Thank you. Which AAL preset?ZargonTheMagnificent wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:16 pmVst3, Reaper 64, Windows 10 pro, Arturia analogue lab (intro or something; the lowest version). As I said, I don't often use virtual instruments so perhaps user error, though I don't see what I could have done wrong. It was inserted directly after the vsti, and used 'live '. Result mostly silence. Remove gsat and normal behaviour resumes.TB-ProAudio wrote: ↑Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:39 pmCould you please provide more details? OS, DAW, plugin format, which VSTi? Thank youZargonTheMagnificent wrote: ↑Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:07 pm Gsatplus seems a bit buggy in Reaper sadly. At least trying to run it live after a vsti produces silence or unpredictable results.
That said, I almost never use vstis, so maybe I'm missing something obvious...
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- KVRist
- 132 posts since 31 Jan, 2021
Personally, I tend to prefer a fairly flat EQ response (like Gsatpro has) when engaging saturation, where the bass and highs are not substantially altered. Since I usually add saturation after EQing, I'd rather not have to again EQ after saturation.Bulbizarre wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:40 pm I just tried the Gsat, nice but it just seem to boosts harmonics. I A/Bed with SDDR in the wooden Tube mode and this one has a lot more going on, subtle crush and bass emphasis with highs roll off, like hardware would do. Much prefer that to simple harmonics.
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heavymetalmixer heavymetalmixer https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=391539
- KVRian
- 692 posts since 8 Jan, 2017
Despite its look, it sounds really good (at least with OS ON), and having pre and post EQ makes it very versatyle.The Noodlist wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:20 pm GMH Audio Wave Destroyer
https://www.gmhaudio.com/wave-destroyer
- KVRist
- 429 posts since 4 Jun, 2018 from The UK
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- KVRist
- 264 posts since 22 Mar, 2006 from Netherlands
Two cool free ones i think haven't been mentioned (didn't go back to check tho).
Just found both in a folder on the macbook; forgot i was going to install & try these;
Both offer oversampling
XPressor (saturation & dynamics)
https://www.e-phonic.com/xpressor.html#/
Free Clip (free clipper version of full version V-Clip
https://www.vennaudio.com/free-clip/
Just found both in a folder on the macbook; forgot i was going to install & try these;
Both offer oversampling
XPressor (saturation & dynamics)
https://www.e-phonic.com/xpressor.html#/
Free Clip (free clipper version of full version V-Clip
https://www.vennaudio.com/free-clip/
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- KVRAF
- 2542 posts since 20 Apr, 2005
This one sounds really good. But.. it's got very very high CPU usage...Halonmusic wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 5:55 pm this is also good
http://www.shatteredglassaudio.com/product/104
- KVRAF
- 2542 posts since 20 Apr, 2005
€150 on sale vs much less for VSM 3 on PA...VSM 3 can be great on mixes and can take edge off overly digital sources.
Subtle but flexible. Two or more in a row can work wonders and allow focus on different bands...
- Banned
- 7624 posts since 13 Nov, 2015 from Norway
yes i know. best to bounce to audio_leras wrote: ↑Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:16 pmThis one sounds really good. But.. it's got very very high CPU usage...Halonmusic wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 5:55 pm this is also good
http://www.shatteredglassaudio.com/product/104
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- KVRAF
- 1561 posts since 3 Jan, 2019 from Holland
For those wanting "clean" saturation (no aliasing), TubeDriver is still a gem, and it's free :
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/nick-c ... k-crow-lab
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/nick-c ... k-crow-lab
More BPM please