Checked September 2026
HoRNet
HoRNet Valvola review
SaturationFree version
A free vacuum tube emulation plugin. Best for tube saturation. Price: Free.
Key features
- Seven tube types
- Circuit simulation
- Up to 4x oversampling
- Preset save/load
Pros
- Dynamic distortion
- Free
Cons
- 64-bit only
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