I liked the new Low and High sections for separately applying low frequency distortion and soft-knee compression to the high frequencies. The main control is called Saturation and it drives the main algorithm under the direction of the Shape control. Shape has seven algorithms--simulated analog saturation curves ranging from smooth tube distortion up to diode rectification with SoftClip. There is also a HardClip or digital clipping position.

I'm new to the whole world of saturation but I have made great use of PSP Saturator on individual tracks--drums, snares, synth bass and electric guitars. There are over 100 presets included and right away I can recommend two called "Sub Enhancement" and "Snare."

Sub Enhancement did that very thing on a slightly thin synth bass while the Snare preset inserted on a close-miked snare drum track brought up all the sound recorded. Now the fullness of the rest of the kit and a little room ambience were now made hearable. In the first example, PSP Saturator was amplifying the synth bass' sub and also the upper harmonics in a way to make the bass part translate over small speakers. When used on the snare drum track, it worked like a very good analog compressor.

Now for PCs, Mac 64-bit Intel, and Mac for Apple Silicon (AAX thru Rosetta 2). The new version of PSP Saturator sounds amazing and I especially thought its adjustability was key to its brilliance! Another great audio tool from our friends in Poland at PSPAudioware! It sells for $99 MSRP!

www.pspaudioware.com/products/psp-saturator