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Download from our high-quality collection of free saturator plugins. You will find free saturator plugins for Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems. Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins are pieces of software that are designed to work within a digital audio workstation (DAW). Saturator plugins are a type of VST plugin called VST effects plugins. VST effects plugins help you change your sounds in new and different ways.

What is a saturator?
Saturation is a combination of two different effects, compression and subtle distortion. The result is a more up front and harmonically rich sound. Saturation can be applied to any type of sound. You can even try it on groups of sounds and the master channel.

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