Hello KVR.
Demoing Fabfilter Saturn 2 and really loving it but I'm desperate to reduce how much I'm spending on plugins (aren't we all?). Is there anything with comparable sound quality and capabilities that is more affordable? Thanks in advance.
Good alternatives to Saturn 2
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- KVRAF
- 4075 posts since 28 Jan, 2011 from MEXICO
With all the modulation ? Not much, I am sure Melda has something but Saturn is easier to use.
Saturn is kind of unique, there are several distortion plugins that have many algorithms and some modulation, but not as much as saturn and saturn can create more bands.
I think somthing simpler and good sounding is Rc20, but honestly just get saturn since it is even more flexible.
Saturn is kind of unique, there are several distortion plugins that have many algorithms and some modulation, but not as much as saturn and saturn can create more bands.
I think somthing simpler and good sounding is Rc20, but honestly just get saturn since it is even more flexible.
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vitocorleone123 vitocorleone123 https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=333504
- KVRAF
- 2495 posts since 30 Jun, 2014 from Pacific NW
In order:
Fury
Pyros
Trash2 (unsupported)
Fury
Pyros
Trash2 (unsupported)
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- KVRAF
- 25025 posts since 12 Jul, 2003 from West Caprazumia
If two bands are enough for you, then Arturia Coldfire is kind of similar - albeit it doesn't have any amp-sims (which include cabinets in Saturn too) - but then again these sound like ass anyway...
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- KVRian
- 924 posts since 13 Jul, 2006
I wonder how Neutron or Ozone compares. There you also have a few saturation / distortion algorithms you can apply in multi-band fashion.
iZotope plugins don't seem to be very popular here, but I wonder how they would compare. To me they make a solid impression. And you can get them very cheap if you buy the last version used.
iZotope plugins don't seem to be very popular here, but I wonder how they would compare. To me they make a solid impression. And you can get them very cheap if you buy the last version used.
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musicproducerdee musicproducerdee https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=478446
- KVRist
- 422 posts since 9 Nov, 2020 from Los Angeles, CA
- Minimal Audio Rift 2.0 - $79 on sale right now
- Excite Audio Motion: Harmonic - $59 on sale right now
- Output Thermal - can get it for $10 per month via Splice rent-to-own, although I wouldn't recommend (way too pricey)
- Heavyocity Fury
- Excite Audio Motion: Harmonic - $59 on sale right now
- Output Thermal - can get it for $10 per month via Splice rent-to-own, although I wouldn't recommend (way too pricey)
- Heavyocity Fury
Ableton Live | Pro Tools | Launchpad X | Numark Party Mix II | Arturia MINILAB 3
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- KVRian
- 897 posts since 26 Jul, 2018 from Germany
What?! Where can I find the deal?
I only have a discount code for Cluster Delay in my email box....
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musicproducerdee musicproducerdee https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=478446
- KVRist
- 422 posts since 9 Nov, 2020 from Los Angeles, CA
https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/ ... 3-Rift-2-0Rastkovic wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:47 amWhat?! Where can I find the deal?
I only have a discount code for Cluster Delay in my email box....
Ableton Live | Pro Tools | Launchpad X | Numark Party Mix II | Arturia MINILAB 3
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- KVRian
- 897 posts since 26 Jul, 2018 from Germany
Perfect, much thanks.musicproducerdee wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:50 amhttps://www.pluginboutique.com/product/ ... 3-Rift-2-0Rastkovic wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:47 amWhat?! Where can I find the deal?
I only have a discount code for Cluster Delay in my email box....
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- KVRAF
- 8074 posts since 9 Jan, 2003 from Saint Louis MO
Wavesfactory Spectre is a nice flexible multiband saturator.
Ultimately I don't think anything really matches up to Saturn. I held off on getting it until very recently, but I think it's best in class. Rift is fun for other reasons though.
Ultimately I don't think anything really matches up to Saturn. I held off on getting it until very recently, but I think it's best in class. Rift is fun for other reasons though.
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- KVRAF
- 2509 posts since 24 Jul, 2017
+1LFO8 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:54 am Just spend the money on Saturn. You’ll be cheaper off in the long run.
It's a great all-round solution that I reach for in 90% of the cases.
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- KVRian
- 851 posts since 24 Mar, 2021
Saturn 2 is certainly one of the best, and a good investment.
Anyway if you are searching for a cheaper mb saturation, hold till the end of the month cause a new plugin will be released at a very affordable price.
Can't say anything more but if you can wait, you can try the demo and see if match your needs
Anyway if you are searching for a cheaper mb saturation, hold till the end of the month cause a new plugin will be released at a very affordable price.
Can't say anything more but if you can wait, you can try the demo and see if match your needs
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- KVRAF
- 3032 posts since 5 Jun, 2011 from Preston, England, UK
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social media is full of tools that distract us from a given task.
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https://hearthis.at/83hdtrvm/
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- KVRian
- 1375 posts since 24 Sep, 2021
You are searching to get alternative because you are already spending alot? What logic is that. Just get the thing instead because you already going to spend money, just not on the thing you want.