Saturator

Saturation
Ableton

Saturator is a waveshaping saturation effect that adds dirt, punch, or warmth to audio by applying non-linear shaping to the input signal. It offers eight curve types ranging from soft saturation to intense coloration, with additional color filters and a dedicated waveshaper mode for complex harmonic manipulation.

Key Features

  • Eight curve types: Analog Clip, Soft Sine, Bass Shaper, Medium Curve, Hard Curve, Sinoid Fold, Digital Clip, Waveshaper
  • Bass Shaper curve with threshold control (0 to -50 dB) for smooth clipping on low-frequency signals
  • Color filters with adjustable EQ applied before and after shaping
  • Waveshaper mode with six additional parameters: Drive, Curve, Depth, Linear, Damp, Period
  • Post-clipping stage options: Soft Clip or Hard Clip
  • Shaper Curve display showing input signal in real time
  • Drive control for input gain adjustment
  • Dry/Wet control for blend between processed and unprocessed signal
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