FabFilter Saturn 2 vs Valhalla Freq Echo
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
| FabFilter Saturn 2 | Valhalla Freq Echo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite | VST3, AU, AAX |
| 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) | — |
| Product type | — | effect from Valhalla DSP |
| Developer | — | Valhalla DSP |
| Typical price | — | Free |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | focused effect work in modern sessions |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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