FabFilter Saturn 2
Universal version latest seen at v2.13 · Reported by 25 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (10):
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FabFilter Saturn 2 is a multiband distortion and saturation plugin for audio production available in VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP formats. It offers a range of high-quality distortion models inspired by vintage tubes, tape, transformers and guitar amps, combined with multiband audio processing and extensive modulation capabilities including XLFOs, envelope generators, envelope followers and XY controllers. Saturn 2 is used by mixing and mastering engineers, producers and sound designers to add warmth, color and creative effects to vocals, instruments and complete mixes. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionFabFilter Saturn 2 has shipped with native Apple Silicon support, and you can update to the native build directly from FabFilter's installer. Visit fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in and download the latest installer for macOS — the official download automatically detects your processor and serves the native Universal Binary build. Simply run the installer and it will update your existing Saturn 2 installation to the native version. After updating, your presets and settings carry over without any manual migration needed. The native build will deliver noticeably better performance and lower CPU usage compared to running the Intel version under Rosetta.
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