Beste saturation-Plugins (2026)
All 16 saturation plugins in the Dubspot database, ranked by Dubspot Score. Specs, prices, and a full review behind every entry.
| # | Plugin | Developer | Price | Dubspot Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAD Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder | Universal Audio | $49+ | 8.8 |
| 2 | Soundtoys Decapitator | Soundtoys | $199 | 8.7 |
| 3 | FabFilter Saturn 2 | FabFilter | — | 8.7 |
| 4 | Black Box HG-2 | Plugin Alliance | $199 | 8.6 |
| 5 | PSP VintageWarmer2 | PSP Audioware | $149 | 8.6 |
| 6 | Satin | u-he | €129 | 8.6 |
| 7 | UAD Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder | Universal Audio | $49+ | 8.6 |
| 8 | Softube Tape | Softube | $99 | 8.5 |
| 9 | Chow Tape Model | Chowdhury DSP | Free | 8.4 |
| 10 | Tone Projects Kelvin Tone Shaper | Tone Projects | €99 | 8.4 |
| 11 | Softube Harmonics | Softube | $99 | 8.4 |
| 12 | Baby Audio TAPE | Baby Audio | — | 8.3 |
| 13 | Radiator | Soundtoys | $99 | 8.3 |
| 14 | Softube Saturation Knob | Softube | Free | 8.2 |
| 15 | Little Radiator | Soundtoys | $49 | 7.9 |
| 16 | Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor | Baby Audio | — | 7.6 |
- 18.8GreatCheck priceUniversal Audio
UAD Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
UAD Ampex ATR-102 is an officially authenticated 2-track mastering tape machine plugin with multiple tape heads, formulas, speeds, and Auto-Gain calibration.
$49+
- 28.7GreatCheck priceSoundtoys
Soundtoys Decapitator
Soundtoys Decapitator is an analog saturation plugin that models hardware consoles, preamps, and studio distortion units to add subtle to extreme warmth.
$199
- 38.7GreatCheck priceFabFilter
FabFilter Saturn 2
FabFilter Saturn 2 is a multiband distortion and saturation plug-in with 28 distortion styles and extensive modulation options.
- 48.6GreatOfficial sitePlugin Alliance
Black Box HG-2
Black Box HG-2 (Plugin Alliance) — effect from Plugin Alliance. Score 8.6/10, price $199, formats and comparisons.
$199
- 58.6GreatCheck pricePSP Audioware
PSP VintageWarmer2
PSP VintageWarmer2 by PSP Audioware. A legendary multi/single-band saturating compressor/limiter that still earns a place for analog-style warmth and glue.
$149
- 68.6GreatCheck priceu-he
Satin
Satin (u-he) — tape machine emulation effect. Score 8.6/10, price €129, formats and comparisons.
€129
- 78.6GreatCheck priceUniversal Audio
UAD Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
UAD Studer A800 is a licensed multitrack 2-inch tape machine emulation for track-by-track analog tape color, calibrated paths, and mix glue.
$49+
- 88.5GreatCheck priceSoftube
Softube Tape
Softube Tape (Softube) — effect from Softube. Score 8.5/10, price $99, formats and comparisons.
$99
- 98.4GreatOfficial siteChowdhury DSP
Chow Tape Model
Chow Tape Model is a free open-source physical model of reel-to-reel analog tape, originally based on the Sony TC-260 and expanded for deep tape saturation control.
Free
- 108.4GreatOfficial siteTone Projects
Tone Projects Kelvin Tone Shaper
Tone Projects Kelvin Tone Shaper by Tone Projects. Dual-stage saturation with push/pull EQ tone shaping—creative color that stays mix-usable.
€99
- 118.4GreatOfficial siteSoftube
Softube Harmonics
Softube Harmonics (Softube) — effect from Softube. Score 8.4/10, price $99, formats and comparisons.
$99
- 128.3GreatCheck priceBaby Audio
Baby Audio TAPE
TAIP is an AI-modeled tape saturation plugin from Baby Audio that emulates a 1970s tape machine to add analog warmth and color.
- 138.3GreatCheck priceSoundtoys
Radiator
Radiator (Soundtoys) — effect from Soundtoys. Score 8.3/10, price $99, formats and comparisons.
$99
- 148.2GreatOfficial siteSoftube
Softube Saturation Knob
Softube Saturation Knob (Softube) — effect from Softube. Score 8.2/10, price Free, formats and comparisons.
Free
- 157.9GoodOfficial siteSoundtoys
Little Radiator
Little Radiator (Soundtoys) — effect from Soundtoys. Score 7.9/10, price $49, formats and comparisons.
$49
- 167.6GoodCheck priceBaby Audio
Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor
Parallel Aggressor adds parallel saturation and compression in one plugin, splitting your audio into three signals you can balance for added punch.
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