Wave Arts Tube Saturator 2
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Essential Information About the Tube Saturator 2 Software
Essential Information About the Tube Saturator 2 Software
- Circuit simulation modeling of a tube preamp and a 3-band Baxandall EQ for an authentic analog sound.
- Choice of 12AX7 or 12AU7 tubes, two common-cathode stages, and Drive control to go from subtle warming to thick distortion.
- Saturation engine approximately 7x faster than the original version thanks to pre-calculated tables, with increased precision and 2x oversampling to reduce aliasing.
- Modern workflow: pre/post EQ, separate Saturation/EQ bypass, wet/dry Mix control, analog-style metering, zero latency, and support up to 192 kHz.
Manufacturer Information
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What Tube Saturator 2 Is For
"Tube Saturator 2" is a tube saturation plugin designed for sound design, mixing, and mastering. It adds warmth, harmonic density, and presence to guitars, basses, synths, and vocals while controlling brightness via its musical EQ. Ideal for coloring individual tracks, thickening buses, or adding character to a stereo mix.
Main Features
Faithful Analog Circuit Simulation
The complete circuit-tubes, resistors, capacitors-is converted into a system of equations solved numerically to replicate the behavior of a real tube preamp. The use of pre-calculated solutions ensures smooth performance without sacrificing accuracy.
Adjustable Tube Character
Switching between 12AX7 and 12AU7 instantly changes the harmonic structure. The two common-cathode stages respond musically to the Drive, from warm softness to rich saturation.
Musical Baxandall Equalization
The 3-band Baxandall EQ, iconic in guitar amplifiers, can be placed before or after the saturation to shape the tone without harshness and balance bass, mids, and treble.
Control and Audio Quality
Use independent bypasses for Saturation and EQ, the wet/dry Mix control for parallel processing, and 2x oversampling to reduce aliasing. The sleek interface features analog-style metering, in mono or stereo, with imperceptible latency.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software | Downloadable | Yes |
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Questions frequently asked
What tonal character do the 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes provide?
Choosing between the 12AX7 or 12AU7 tubes instantly changes the harmonic structure. The two common-cathode stages allow a range from warm softness to a thicker saturation depending on the Drive setting.
Can the EQ be placed before the saturation stage?
The 3-band Baxandall EQ can be positioned either before or after the saturation stage. This allows shaping bass, midrange, and treble frequencies before harmonic generation or balancing the processed signal afterward.
Is the Wave Arts Tube Saturator 2 suitable for mastering?
The processing can be applied to a stereo mix to add character. The wet/dry Mix control allows parallel processing, while the saturation and EQ bypasses function independently.
How can aliasing be reduced with this plugin?
2x oversampling is implemented to reduce aliasing caused by the saturation.
Can it be used on guitars and vocals?
Its simulated tube preamp circuit is designed especially for guitars, basses, synths, and vocals. The Drive controls the amount of saturation, and analog metering is available in mono or stereo.
