Multiband distortion and saturation plug-in with 28 distortion styles and modulation.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
FabFilter Saturn 2 vs Saturation Knob (2026)
FabFilter Saturn 2 is best for multiband saturation and creative distortion sound design; Saturation Knob is best for quick analog-style saturation on bass, vocals, and mix bus. FabFilter Saturn 2 starts at $149 one-time and Saturation Knob at Free.
Free modeled analog output distortion plugin for adding grit and warmth.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| FabFilter Saturn 2 | Saturation Knob | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | multiband saturation and creative distortion sound design | quick analog-style saturation on bass, vocals, and mix bus |
| Starting price | $149 one-time | Free |
| Free version | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP | VST3, AU, AAX |
| 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 | Three distortion modes: Keep High, Neutral, Keep Low, Single-knob analog saturation modeling, Available as native, Modular (Eurorack), and Amp Room versions, Extended Features panel option |
| Developer | FabFilter | Softube |
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FabFilter Saturn 2 starts at $149 one-time; Saturation Knob starts at Free.
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.
Three distortion modes: Keep High, Neutral, Keep Low, Single-knob analog saturation modeling, Available as native, Modular (Eurorack), and Amp Room versions, Extended Features panel option.