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SSL X-Saturator

Versatile analogue distortion circuit emulation

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
42 Reviews

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Description

FROM CONSOLE WARMTH TO TRANSISTOR TRASHED

X-Saturatordelivers a stunning range of analogue style distortion effects. It is an emulation of an analogue circuit that introduces either 2nd order valve style or 3rd order transistor style distortion or a blend of the two. At low drive settings the distortion is mild and can add gentle warming to help instruments sit nicely in a mix or to add a little extra edge to help instruments cut through a mix. As drive levels are increased so too is the level of distortion until at high drive levels heavy distortion occurs.

The controls are simple: a Harmonics control selects 2nd or 3rd order distortion or a blend of the two, a Drive control sets the drive level, a Depth control the amplitude of the distortion and a Shape control adjusts whether the distortion has smooth or hard edges. A Headroom button provides an additional 6dB of headroom for creating heavily boosted/distorted signals without digital clipping. A dedicated wet/dry mix control facilitates parallel processing. There are Input and Output Meters and Input and Output Level controls. X-Saturator can be automated via standard DAW Automation data and has A&B Preset 'slots' with an A/B switch for easy comparison of two different combinations of settings.

Key Features

  • A stunning range of distortion characteristics
  • Emulation of valve or transistor style distortion or blend them
  • Great for helping instruments either sit within or cut through a mix
  • Superb range of heavy distortion characteristics at high drive levels
  • Wet/Dry Mix control for parallel processing
  • A&B Preset switch for settings comparison
  • Full DAW automation for all controls

Tech Specs

Plugins are still undergoing testing for Mac OS Sequoia. 

All plug-ins have Native support for Apple silicon (M1/ARM) for the VST, VST3 and AU and AAX formats.

SSL plug-ins have been tested on the following platforms:

  • FL Studio
  • Ableton Live
  • Logic Pro
  • Reaper
  • Pro Tools
  • Cubase
  • Studio One

SSL Native should be compatible with any DAW that supports VST, AU, AAX or RTAS plug-ins. This includes most common DAW applications.

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 42 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 36 Total 4 star reviews: 6 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
42 reviews
  • AM
    Artem Maliuha M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 29, 2025
    Total control and really good sound

    Custom 2nd 3rd balance and deepnes - it is a killer. This is all what I need

  • NY
    Neil Yen Y.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 29, 2025
    One of my go-to

    This is one of my go-to saturation tools.

    Very straight forward and typical sound.

  • RG
    Richard Galperin G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 29, 2025
    Great sound!

    I have always been impressed with SSL products. This is a real gem. Easy to use yielding from subtle to powerful results. Comes with a lot of useful presets to get an idea of what is possible. Highly recommend especially on a bus track for drums

  • AV
    Andrew Vroomans V.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 28, 2025
    versatile saturator!

    This plugin offers really versatile saturation. High quality as can be expected from SSL!

  • TS
    Tim Seneca S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 28, 2025
    One of the best

    One of the best saturators I’ve used. super flexible and adds character to a track.