DISTORTION/ SATURATION
Cableguys Waveshaper CM
Graphically editable distortion curves Design curves by dragging nodes Syncable input vs output oscilloscope Not based on an existing plugin AU/VST, 32-/64-bit www.cableguys.de
Audiffex STA Enhancer CM
New for v1.5: CPU optimised, tube mode soft switch, new interface Valve-style signal exciter/enhancer Separate low/high enhancement Choose from five tube circuitry modes AU/VST, 32-/64-bit www.audiffex.com
Kuassa PreMix CM
Subtle saturation to screaming drive Three-band Baxandall sweetening EQ A/B comparison function Not based on an existing plugin AU/VST, 32-/64-bit www.kuassa.com
Lindell Plugins 6X-500 CM
Classic preamp emulation with EQ High and low boosts for musical tone Modelled on Lindell’s 6X-500 hardware preamp/EQ Based on the full 6X-500 and ChannelX plugin AU/VST, 32-/64-bit www.lindellplugins.com
Audio Assault GrindMachine CM
Five amp and ten cab emulations Three-band EQ plus depth and presence Djentbox for tightening low tunings Based on the full GrindMachine AU/VST, 32-/64-bit www.audioassault.com
Sonimus Satson CM
Classic mixer channel emulation Subtle warming saturation Gentle, musical high/low filters AU/VST, 32-/64-bit dsp.sonimus.com
Rop Papen RP-Distort CM
Five crunchy distortion algorithms EQ, dynamics, widener + modulation Filter and parallel processing controls AU/VST, 32-/64-bit www.robpapen.com
Tek’it Audio CrossDr CM
Three independent bands of drive Drive, Warp, Crush and Clip signals Per-band Balance and Level AU/VST, 32-/64-bit www.tekit-audio.com
Audio Assault BassAmp CM
Inspired by Ampeg bass gear Gain and Deep controls for added drive Three-band EQ plus Mix blend Choice of two cabinets Not based on any existing plugin AU/VST, 32-/64-bit www.audioassault.com
HoRNet Graffio CM
Flexible three-flavour distortion effect Saturator module with DC offset control Exciter with odd/even harmonics dials Bit reducer to degrade your sounds Based on the multiband Graffio plugin AU/VST/VST3/AAX/RTAS, 32-/64-bit www.hornetplugins.com