UAD bx_saturator V2
Universal version latest seen at v11.8.1 · Reported by 16 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (5):
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
UAD bx_saturator V2 is a saturation and distortion audio plugin from Universal Audio, available as an Audio Unit (AU), VST, VST3, and AAX for use in digital audio workstations and music production software. It models the sonic characteristics of analog tape saturation and tube compression, allowing producers and mix engineers to add warmth, coloration, and harmonic richness to individual tracks or buses. The plugin is part of the broader Universal Audio ecosystem, which includes the UAD Accelerator hardware interface and the UAD Connect software that manages plugin licensing, updates and DSP processing. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
AI Recommendation
1 suggestionUAD bx_saturator V2 has a native Apple Silicon build that has been confirmed running in the Rosetta Check community. To get the native version, open UAD Connect (Universal Audio's plugin manager and license authorization software), navigate to the Plugins section, and check for any available updates for bx_saturator V2. UAD Connect will automatically detect your system architecture and serve the native Universal Binary build when you update — no separate installation or beta opt-in is required. If UAD Connect does not show an update available, ensure you are running the latest version of UAD Connect itself, as older versions may not yet support native Apple Silicon builds of all plugins. After updating, the native build will integrate seamlessly with your existing DAW setup without requiring any reconfiguration of sessions or presets.
Recommended reading
· 2 guides