Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
Tone Projects Kelvin Tone Shaper by Tone Projects. Dual-stage saturation with push/pull EQ tone shaping, for creative color that stays mix-usable.
Effect / FabFilter
FabFilter Saturn 2 is a multiband distortion and saturation plug-in with 28 distortion styles and extensive modulation options.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, FabFilter Saturn 2 comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Tone Projects Kelvin Tone Shaper | FabFilter Saturn 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €99 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite |
| Type | Saturation / tone shaper | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | Windows (64-bit and 32-bit) and macOS (64-bit only) |
| 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 |
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