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Overview

The bx_saturator V2 is an M/S & multi-band saturation tool that’s ideal for mastering, mixing and sound-design.

It features Brainworx´s “True Split” crossover technology, which ensures that the Mid and Side channels are always perfectly in phase, resulting in focused, huge-sounding mixes and masters.

From subtle mix glue to insane crunch, the bx_saturator V2 lets you fatten and distort Mid and Side signals of your mix independently. You can dial in analog warmth and subtle overdrive on individual tracks, or apply it to the stereo bus to thicken an entire mix.

You can also bring out delicate nuances previously lurking in your vocal tracks, acoustic guitar tracks, and even percussion sub mixes, without increasing their level and without heavy-handed EQ-ing. Louder Mixes, Smarter Saturation

Each of the four XL frequency bands have dedicated gain, drive and XL (mix) controls allowing you to increase the perceived volume of the signals without boosting its actual output level, giving you louder, punchier mixes.

Features

  • Add saturation in different amounts and in different frequency bands
  • Increase the perceived volume of mixes without clipping
  • Mono Maker mixes low frequencies mono, so you can widen the stereo field without phase issues
  • Improved audio algorithm in V2
  • AAX DSP support

 

 

VENUE AAX format is no longer available for this product. As of May 24th, 2018, the VENUE AAX format will not be part of the license. Current VENUE users don’t need to worry, everything that currently works will continue to do so. Only further development and support will end.

Audio Examples

Industry Reviews

  • Rafa Sardina

    Rafa Sardina

    Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Dr. Dre, The Roots

    I really really dig so many of the bx plugins. Can’t live anymore without the bx_digital V2 and bx_saturator V2 among others

Customer Reviews

  • The Best

    ★★★★★
    by TONY VEE
    Well...All I have to say is, I've had this plugin for years and been using it in every session for years and I finally got around to leave a review. "I've tried many saturation plugins but none of… Read More
  • saturator v2

    ★★★★★
    by claudio smith
    WHoah my vocals were sounding all muddy and could not make them pop out of the mix had forgotten i had this hidden gem. pop it in my chain lowered the low sides raised the side his and wala made them… Read More
  • actually

    ★★★★☆
    by NU
    supersonic.
  • My favorite Saturator for Vocals

    ★★★★★
    by Alexey Soloviev
    I use bx_saturator V2 a lot for parallel distortion/saturation on vocals. It helps me a lot to add body and weight and crisp to any kind of vocals very easily so all of the vocals i'm working with in… Read More
  • Great Perceived Loudness Enhancer

    ★★★★★
    by Elliott S.
    I love to use bx_saturator to increase perceived loudness of an element or the whole mix.
    Awesome to be able to dose differently for Mid / Low Sides & M/L Mids.
    Master XL & Drive as well… Read More

Specifications

Supported Plugin Formats
AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3

Supported Operating Systems
macOS 15 down to macOS 12
Windows 11 down to Windows 10

Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon

PC
x64-compatible CPU

System Requirements
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM

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