FabFilter Saturn 2
Universal version latest seen at v2.13 · Reported by 18 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (8):
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FabFilter Saturn 2 is a multiband distortion and saturation plugin for audio production, available in VST, VST3, AU (Audio Units), AAX, and CLAP formats. It models the sound of vintage tubes, tape, transformers and guitar amplifiers, with per-band dynamics, drive, tone and feedback controls, plus extensive modulation options including XLFOs, envelope generators, envelope followers and XY controllers. Musicians, mixing engineers and mastering professionals use Saturn 2 to add warmth, color and creative distortion to individual tracks or entire mixes. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionFabFilter has shipped a native Apple Silicon (Universal Binary) version of Saturn 2, and the official download page at fabfilter.com automatically serves the native build to M-series Macs — so there is no special beta channel or opt-in required. Simply visit fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2, download the current installer, and run it. After installation, your DAW will automatically launch the native version. If you prefer not to manually re-download, check your DAW's plugin manager or your audio host's plugin discovery settings — some hosts cache plugin lists and may need a manual rescan to detect the updated native binary. Expect noticeable improvement in CPU efficiency and responsiveness during real-time playback and automation compared to the Intel build running under Rosetta.
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