Distorters / Saturators

MixWave's first dedicated mixing plug-in emulates the sought-after sound of Coil Audio's CA-70S valve preamp. 

Gainlab Audio’s latest unit builds upon the dual-slope concept employed in their Bishop compressor, as well as offering a version of the Tube Boost function found in the Empress EQ.

Arturia's new unison and multi-effects plug-in, Efx REFRACT, is being offered as a free download until 4 January 2024.

The latest ShaperBox update introduces some interesting new distortion and filter-based enhancements to the DriveShaper and FilterShaper Core modules. 

DOCtron's live-focused EQ, dynamics and saturation processor is now available in a more studio-friendly form factor. 

The latest addition to the Stone Deaf FX pedal line-up promises to please everyone from Blues aficionados to Metal shredders.

VPRE-72 is a free emulation of the vintage V72 preamp design originally developed by North West German Radio and the Institute of Broadcast Technology.

The latest version of HeadRush’s amp modelling software has arrived, boasting improvements to the ACT cabinet modelling and EQ matching, integration with the company’s hardware pedalboard units and more.

Two notes Audio Engineering have announced the immediate availability of two Fly-Rig Saver bundles for customers in the US.

The latest version of Rob Papen's instrument and effects bundle has arrived, along with a new version of Go2 and a re-release of Albino-3.

The latest version of Gold Clip sports an updated user interface along with new oversampling options, a downsampling filter technique and some other user-requested features.

SSL's new 4K E Plug-in is said to authentically recreate the sound, processing and workflow of their revered 4000E console.

SSL and Slate Digital have joined forces to offer the chance to access both of their subscription bundles for the price of one until 28 November 2023.

This year's Black Friday Sale sees Soundtoys offer 50% off of their Soundtoys 5 Bundle, 50% off of upgrades and up to 80% discounts on selected individual plug-ins. 

The latest Brainworx channel strip plug-in that promises to deliver the transparency, precision and detail of a selection of 1980s mastering-grade AMEK hardware. 

UA's upcoming plug-in emulates the room and signal chain at the legendary Sound City Studios.

Slate Digital and SSL have announced the launch of a migration programme that will allow Gobbler users to transfer their existing accounts to a new shared platform.

The latest four additions to Universal Audio's UAFX pedal family offer a mix of amp modelling, dynamics and effects processing.

NoiseAsh Audio's latest bundles offer a comprehensive modular channel strip and a collection of their vintage-inspired EQ plug-ins. 

LANDR's latest plug-in brings the power of their AI-powered online mastering engine directly to a user’s DAW.

Arturia's latest plug-in features a selection of effects modules equipped with envelope controls, allowing users to draw in everything from subtle, evolving changes to dramatic beat-driven effects.