PSP Saturator saturation plugin interface by PSP Audioware

PSP Saturator: Analog-Style Saturation Plugin by PSP Audioware

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PSP Saturator is a saturation effects plugin from PSP Audioware that emulates how analog devices such as tape recorders and valve circuits warm up audio material. It offers eight saturation shapes, from subtle warmth to heavy distortion.

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01Overview

PSP Saturator is an addition to the PSP Audioware lineup, built on algorithms the developer describes as refined. It is designed to add harmonics, filtering and dynamic processing to a track, in the manner of analog gear. The plugin uses three emulation algorithms and offers eight shape modes, so the same tool can add a light touch to a mix or push a sound into aggressive territory. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

Best for

Mix warmth
Drum saturation
Bass harmonics
Master bus saturation
Parallel distortion
Vocal coloration

Developer: PSP Audioware
Category: Saturation
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Eight saturation shapes for different tonal flavors
Three signal sculpting engines: low, high and overall
Adjustable Low and High band processing for band-specific warmth
Parallel mix with internal phase alignment
Multiple metering modes for signal analysis
Three output modes: off, sat and lim
Input and output gain with optional relative link
Optional FAT quad-sampling for higher quality
Internal latency of 6 samples
200 included presets

03In depth

Saturation Shapes and Sound Control

PSP Saturator includes eight different saturation shapes, each with its own tonal character. Three signal sculpting engines cover low, high and overall saturation, so you can target the parts of the spectrum that need warmth or grit.

Adjustable Low and High band processing engines let you add band-related warming effects. A parallel mix option blends the processed signal with the dry signal, and the plugin applies internal phase alignment to keep the blend coherent.

An optional FAT quad-sampling mode is available for higher saturation quality. Three output modes (off, sat, lim) shape the final stage of the signal.

Workflow, Metering and Presets

Input and output gain controls can be linked relatively, which helps keep level changes consistent while you adjust drive. An additional control panel offers fine-tuning of individual saturation parameters and smoothing, and multiple metering modes help with signal analysis.

The plugin has a very low internal latency of 6 samples. It ships with 200 presets, which the developer says were designed by top engineers and producers, giving you starting points for different sources and styles before you shape the sound yourself.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	PSP Audioware
Type	Plugin
Category	Saturation
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is PSP Saturator?

PSP Saturator is a saturation effects plugin from PSP Audioware. It emulates analog devices such as tape recorders and valve circuits by adding harmonics, filtering and dynamic processing.

What formats and operating systems does PSP Saturator support?

PSP Saturator is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run PSP Saturator?

On Windows, it supports Windows 7 through Windows 11 in VST, VST3 and AAX formats. On macOS, it supports macOS 10.12 through macOS 13 Ventura, including Apple Silicon, in VST, VST3, AAX and AU formats. The latest iLok License Manager application must be installed on both platforms.