The SSL Native X-Saturator is an analog-modelled saturation plug-in which delivers the sound of classic variable harmonic distortion studio processors.
Designed to help add excitement energy and harmonic content to your tracks or mixes, SSL X-Saturator is the perfect modern mixing tool to enhance digitally recorded tracks.
Encompassing the signature sound of analog equipment, SSL X-Saturator can be used to enhance the 2nd order or 3rd-order harmonics, altering the character of your saturation from vintage valve-driven overdrive to 70s-style transistor-based distortion.
Employing a wide range of tonal shaping parameters, X-Saturator lets you customize the response of your harmonic content to better fit with just about any instrument or mix in your session.
Adjust the high-frequency aggression with the Shape control, creating a smooth and bold tone at lower values or an aggressive and cutting tone at higher values, and adjust the amplitude of your harmonic content in your signal using the Depth control.
Centered around the main Drive control, X-Saturator has plenty of onboard gain to take bland and sterile digital recordings into vintage-inspired analog-modelled distortion territory.
Filled with performance tools to get the best from your mixing, X-Saturator includes a +6dB Boost function providing extra headroom to crank up the distortion and volume without creating unwanted clipping artifacts.
In addition, input and output metering is available with RMS and Peak Hold values, along with Undo/Redo functionality and A/B switching to quickly audition two settings simultaneously.
The complete package for modern mixers to get analog-inspired vintage character and tone into modern recordings, SSL X-Saturator can do it all. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.
The modern mixing essential A not-so-secret to the professionals saturation is a key aspect of the music production process to get more life and excitement from your tracks.
Suitable for any instrument that may come into your mix from vocals, guitars, bass, drums, keys, synths, brass, or anything you can imagine, the X-Saturator will help them to cut through your mix or even sit back into the mix and gel with other instruments better!
It’s not just limited to individual instruments, try it on your entire mix bus and listen to how your mix becomes brighter, more articulate, and more exciting.
With a range of controls to shape the tone of your saturation, X-Saturator is a must-have for producers and mixing engineers.
By controlling the Harmonics control, you can harness vintage valve-style saturation to transistor-based distortion characteristics.
Perfect for lead vocals, adding subtle 2nd-order harmonics for a classic overdrive tone with a low Shape value will add a smooth layer of warmth and depth to help cut above any mix.
With a huge range of gain on tap and a +6dB of extra headroom, you can even crank the Harmonics and Drive control to add aggressive 3rd-order harmonics with a crushing amount of gain to transform a drum bus into a pumping creative effect!
The complete saturation package It would be easy to think that when it comes to saturation, all you need is one dial, right? Increase the amount of saturation and you’re done.
That’s not the case! The SSL X-Saturator provides you with a small array of essential tools which help you sculpt the response of your saturation to fit in with any mix or instrument in your session.
Designed with the Drive control as the largest dial, this is where your eye is immediately drawn to and does exactly what you’d expect, increasing the amount of saturation in your signal.
It’s the augmented dials which make X-Saturator so special. A very important aspect when saturating, X-Saturator includes input and output gain dials to get the perfect level in and out of the plug-in to avoid unwanted clipping.
Both include Peak Hold and RMS metering for accurate monitoring of your signal levels.
For the creative aspect and tonal shaping aspects of X-Saturator, you’ll not be left wanting. Shaping the timbre of your saturation, the Harmonics control lets you distinctly morph between 2nd and 3rd-order harmonics or blend between both.
This drastically changes the character of your effect and shifts from 50s-style valve overdrive to outright 70s-style transistor distortion.
Controlling the Depth in X-Sturator controls the amplitude of the harmonics in your signal.
Perfect for when you want to create a heavy distortion-like saturation but bring the intensity down in your signal to avoid excessive saturation!
The Shape control is a unique parameter which lets you sculpt the frequency response and edginess of your saturation.
At the full percentage of +50 Shape will add overtones in the high frequencies for a more sharp tonality, whereas at -50% the Shape control reduces the high frequencies for a more rounded and smooth tone.
FeaturesDelivers the unmistakable sound of variable harmonic distortion Emulates analog gain circuits Shift between 50s style overdrive to 70s transistor-style distortion Great for helping instruments sit within a mix or cut through Adapts and blends seamlessly to any incoming audio signal Traverse a wide range of analog style distortion effects Enhance the 2nd or 3rd order distortion or blend between the two Large Drive dial increases the aggression and gain Control the amplitude of the distortion with Depth control Adjust the edginess of your sound with Shape control morphing between smooth or hard edges Access an additional 6dB of headroom with the Boost button to create even more heavily distorted tones with digital clipping Wet/Dry mix control offers parallel processing Input and output metering with Peak Hold and RMS metering Quick comparison between tones with A/B switching Undo and Redo switching support Full DAW automation for all controlsSpecificationsOperating system: Mac: macOS Sierra (10.12) or higher Windows: Windows 7 (64-bit), 8 (64-bit), 8.1 (64-bit), and Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Mac: Intel Dual Core Mac running at 2.4GHz or higher Windows: Intel Core 2 (or comparable) CPU running at 2.4GHz or higher Format: Mac: AU, VST2, VST3, AAX Native Windows: VST 2 (64-bit), VST3 (64-bit), AAX Native (64-bit) RAM: 4GB of RAM minimum, 8GB preferable Authorisation: iLok hardware or cloud-based required Product code: 1331-1011
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