X-Saturator Analog Distortion Plug-in
The deal
$10 at Sweetwater (down from $49) - 80% off through August 9, 2026.
What it is
X-Saturator is an analog-modeled saturation plug-in from Solid State Logic, built to recreate the warmth and character of classic tube and transistor circuits. It combines second-order valve-style distortion with third-order transistor distortion, so you can dial in anything from subtle warmth to aggressive, mangled grit. A Shape control tames the edge of the distortion, and a Wet/Dry knob lets you blend the saturated signal in parallel with the dry source for more control over how far you push it.
Who it's for
Mixing engineers and producers who want a reliable saturation tool for vocals, snares, drum overheads, and full mix bus work. It suits anyone chasing an analog-style sound - whether they want to add subtle harmonic glue to a mix or push a track into obvious, characterful distortion.
Key features
- Blends valve-style and transistor-style saturation for a wide range of distortion characters
- Shape control adjusts the edge of the distortion from smooth to hard
- Wet/Dry knob enables parallel saturation processing
- Fully automatable parameters with an A/B feature for comparing two different settings side by side
