kHs Filter vs FabFilter Saturn 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Which should you buy?
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.
Specs compared
| kHs Filter | FabFilter Saturn 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | — |
| Dubspot Score | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite |
| Product type | effect from Kilohearts | — |
| Developer | Kilohearts | — |
| Typical price | Free | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Primary job | focused effect work in modern sessions | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| 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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