Multiband distortion and saturation plug-in with 28 distortion styles and modulation.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
FabFilter Saturn 2 vs ShaperBox 3 (2026)
FabFilter Saturn 2 is best for multiband saturation and creative distortion sound design; ShaperBox 3 is best for rhythmic, LFO-driven modulation of drive, filter, and volume. FabFilter Saturn 2 starts at $149 one-time and ShaperBox 3 at an unpublished price.
Modulation and effects bundle with 11 drawable-LFO shaper modules including Drive and Crush.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| FabFilter Saturn 2 | ShaperBox 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | multiband saturation and creative distortion sound design | rhythmic, LFO-driven modulation of drive, filter, and volume |
| Starting price | $149 one-time | Not public |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP | VST3, AAX, AU |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | 28 distortion styles, Multiband processing up to 6 bands, Extensive modulation (XLFOs, envelope generators, MIDI), Per-band drive, mix, feedback, dynamics, tone, level, 8x and 32x oversampling | 11 shaper modules (Drive, Crush, Filter, Volume, Pan, Width, etc.), Drawable LFO waveforms with multiband (3-band) processing, External sidechain input and envelope followers, Beat-synced rhythm effects, Oscilloscope visualization |
| Developer | FabFilter | Cableguys |
Questions people ask
FabFilter Saturn 2 starts at $149 one-time; ShaperBox 3 starts at a price not published online.
28 distortion styles, Multiband processing up to 6 bands, Extensive modulation (XLFOs, envelope generators, MIDI), Per-band drive, mix, feedback, dynamics, tone, level, 8x and 32x oversampling.
11 shaper modules (Drive, Crush, Filter, Volume, Pan, Width, etc.), Drawable LFO waveforms with multiband (3-band) processing, External sidechain input and envelope followers, Beat-synced rhythm effects, Oscilloscope visualization.