KNOCK 2 by KNOCK Audio (DECAP): modular drum processor with six reorderable modules, new COMP and Zero Latency Mode. $119 at Plugin Boutique until 1 Dec 2026.
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KNOCK 2 vs FabFilter Saturn 2
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FabFilter Saturn 2
8.7Great
FabFilter Saturn 2 is a multiband distortion and saturation plug-in with 28 distortion styles and extensive modulation options.
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| Signal | KNOCK 2 | FabFilter Saturn 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119 (intro, until 1 Dec 2026) | — |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, VST2 (macOS), macOS, Windows | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite |
| Type | Modular drum processor (multi-effect) | — |
| Modules | PUNCH (multiband transients), COMP (multiband, hardware-modelled), SATURATE, SUB, AIR (dynamic EQ), CLIP | — |
| Global | PURR flutter effect, MAGIC button, intensity visualiser, global MIX, Zero Latency Mode, Linear Phase Mode | — |
| macOS | macOS 11+, AU, VST2, VST3, AAX; Intel or Apple Silicon M1 to M5 | — |
| Windows | Windows 10/11 64-bit, VST3, AAX | — |
| RAM and disk | 8 GB RAM required (16 GB recommended), 500 MB disk | — |
| Licensing | Lifetime licence; free 7-day full trial; $49 upgrade from KNOCK 1 | — |
| Distortion styles | — | 28 different models |
| Multiband processing | — | Up to 6 bands with optional linear phase processing |
| Crossover slopes | — | 6, 12, 24, and 48 dB/oct |
| Modulation sources | — | 16-step XLFOs, XY controllers, envelope generators, envelope followers, and MIDI sources |
| Modulation matrix | — | 50 slots |
| Platforms | — | Windows (64-bit and 32-bit) and macOS (64-bit only) |
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