Multiband distortion and saturation plug-in with 28 distortion styles and modulation.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
FabFilter Saturn 2 vs Decapitator (2026)
FabFilter Saturn 2 is best for multiband saturation and creative distortion sound design; Decapitator is best for analog-style saturation and drive on drums, bass, and mix bus. FabFilter Saturn 2 starts at $149 one-time and Decapitator at $199 one-time.
Soundtoys
Decapitator
Analog saturation modeler delivering subtle to extreme hardware-modeled distortion.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| FabFilter Saturn 2 | Decapitator | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | multiband saturation and creative distortion sound design | analog-style saturation and drive on drums, bass, and mix bus |
| Starting price | $149 one-time | $199 one-time |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | 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 | Five analog saturation models based on vintage studio hardware, Punish button for extreme distortion, Analog-modeled tone control, Mix knob for parallel processing, Sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz |
| Developer | FabFilter | Soundtoys |
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FabFilter Saturn 2 starts at $149 one-time; Decapitator starts at $199 one-time.
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.
Five analog saturation models based on vintage studio hardware, Punish button for extreme distortion, Analog-modeled tone control, Mix knob for parallel processing, Sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.