Saturate by Newfangled Audio: Detail-Preserving Clipper for more loudness and bite without muddiness - for tracks and mixbus.
Detail preservation algorithm for clipping without loss of detail
Up to 24 dB Overdrive without changing the tonal balance
Shape control for stepless transitions from soft to hard clipping
Anti-aliasing mode to reduce artifacts with high saturation
Symmetry control for additional even harmonics and a richer sound
Ceiling control for setting the clipping threshold
Separate input and output levels with auto output scaling
Saturation curve display and metering for visual gain staging
Peak and RMS measurement suitable for mastering
24 professional presets as a starting point
Runs on macOS and Windows as AAX AU VST VST3
Apple Silicon compatible and CPU efficient
Note: This product is supplied as a license code. No box, no data carrier or similar. Please inform yourself about compatibility with your system, registration, download etc. on the manufacturer's website BEFORE purchasing. Registered software cannot be exchanged.
Newfangled Audio Saturate - Clip Without Clipping
Saturate brings the legendary "Detail Preserving Clipper" from the Elevate Mastering Limiter into your session as a stand-alone plug-in. The goal: more loudness, more character and more assertiveness, without your tracks losing their subtlety or the Mix sounding "tubby" and clogged. or individual sounds, drum busses or the complete Mix - Saturate delivers controlled saturation and hard to soft clipping in studio quality.
Why Saturate makes sense in every Mix
Classic clippers cut transients - and often take away the very details that make a sound come alive. Saturate goes one step further: the Detail Preservation Engine treats frequency components independently of each other. This preserves presence, air and texture, even if you cut up to 24 dB Overdrive. The result: loud, grippy, open - instead of muddy.
From subtle to uncompromising
You just want a little more density on vocals or bass? No problem. You need aggressive hip-hop drum punch, EDM loudness or rock grit?Saturate can do just that - thanks to the shape control, which seamlessly blends between an ultra-smooth soft curve and hard-hitting hard clipping. This allows you to quickly find the sweet spot between transparency and attitude.
For tracks, busses and mastering
Saturate is not just an effect, but a finishing tool. With separate input/output controls and auto level compensation, you can compare the level cleanly and adjust it precisely. The saturation curve with metering shows you immediately how your signal is clipping - ideal for fast, reliable work.