U78 Saturator by Audified saturation plugin interface

U78 Saturator: Analog-Style Tube Saturation Plugin by Audified Free Download

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U78 Saturator is a saturation effect plugin from Audified that uses a modeled tube circuit to add analog character, presence and definition to tracks. It is based on the circuit of the u73b Compressor.

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01Overview

U78 Saturator is an effects plugin in the saturation category, made by Audified for producers who want to add extra flavor to their tracks. Its saturation circuit is based on the u73b Compressor, and a modeled tube stage provides the analog character. Beyond the core saturation, it offers optional automatic output level control and filters that shape which frequencies are driven.

Best for

Adding warmth to mixes
Vocal saturation
Drum bus coloration
Bass saturation
Frequency-selective drive
Adding presence to tracks

Developer: Audified
Category: Saturation
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Saturation circuit based on the u73b Compressor
Modeled tube circuit for analog character
Optional automatic output level control
Adjustable effect proportion and output level
Hi-pass and low-pass filters for frequency-dependent saturation
Tone control for darker or brighter results
Mix control with latency-compensated dry signal
64-bit plugin with VST3, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Saturation Character and Tone Shaping

The core of U78 Saturator is a modeled tube circuit designed to add analog character to a signal. Gain controls the input level into the saturation circuit, and higher settings produce a richer sound.

The Tone control is the plugin's own tone filter. Lower settings give darker sounds with more low-frequency content, while higher settings give brighter, more sparkling results.

Hi-Pass and Low Pass filters sit before the saturation circuit in the signal path. The high-pass covers 30 Hz to 800 Hz and the low-pass covers 1 kHz to 8 kHz, so you can decide which frequencies get driven and which pass through clean.

Workflow, Mix Control and Output Level

The Mix control sets the balance between the dry and wet signal. The dry signal is delayed to match the latency of the wet path, which helps prevent phasing issues when you blend the two.

The effect proportion and output level are adjustable, and an optional automatic output level control can keep the level consistent while you change the drive. This makes it easier to compare settings without the volume jumping.

U78 Saturator runs as VST3, AU or AAX, so it fits common DAW setups on Windows and macOS.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Audified
Type	Plugin
Category	Saturation
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is U78 Saturator?

U78 Saturator is a saturation effects plugin by Audified. It uses a modeled tube circuit to add analog character and presence to tracks.

Which formats and operating systems does U78 Saturator support?

It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats and runs on Windows and macOS. It is a 64-bit plugin. On Mac the listed requirements are macOS 10.11 to macOS 12 Monterey, with Intel and M1 Apple Silicon supported, and on Windows, Windows 7 to Windows 11 in 32 and 64-bit.