Effect / FabFilter
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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FabFilter Saturn 2 vs Disto Disco
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Snorkel Audio Disto Disco is a €59 distortion effect with 28 modes across five families and a 16-step modulator on every dial. macOS VST3/AU, Windows VST3.
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Specs compared
| Signal | FabFilter Saturn 2 | Disto Disco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | €59 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | — |
| Formats | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite | VST3, AU |
| 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) | — |
| Type | — | Distortion and rhythmic multi-effect |
| Modes | — | 28 in five families |
| Modulation | — | 16-step modulator per dial |
| Tone | — | Low Cut, Tube, High Cut; envelope follower; soft-clip ceiling |
| Formats | — | macOS VST3 + AU; Windows VST3 |
| Price | — | €59 |
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