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Saturn 2

$149 Try free Effect Multiband saturation
Saturn 2 plugin interface, FabFilter
About

The other most-named paid saturator for 808s and drums, offering multiband distortion with deep modulation.

Signature Sound
Band-split distortion with modulation on every parameter. Reached when the 808 needs harmonics only in the mids.
In a session
Used for
Multiband 808 saturation, Bus character, Adding mid harmonics for small speakers
Subgenres
Dark trap, Drill, Melodic trap
Chain position
Character
Producers who use it
Ethan StevensJason 'Cheese' Goldberg
Heard on
Metro Boomin, Heroes & Villains, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Loner Life
Pairs with
Pro-Q 4

Source Sound On Sound 'Inside Track: Metro Boomin Heroes & Villains' is a mix breakdown of the single 'Creepin'' (The Weeknd and 21 Savage), with engineer Ethan Stevens on The Weeknd's vocal reverb chain: '...then a FabFilter Saturn 2 for more of an analogue feel, and then the Waves RComp.' Sound On Sound 'Inside Track: YoungBoy Loner Life' has Jason 'Cheese' Goldberg with Saturn on the vocal bus inserts: 'then the Soothe and finally the Saturn'.

On WAVS
Sounds to go with Saturn 2

Drums, loops and one-shots from WAVS creators that sit next to Saturn 2 in a session.

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Video reviews
Introduction to FabFilter Saturn 2
FabFilter Official
FabFilter Saturn 2 - First Look
Production Expert Review
Saturn 2 by Fabfilter | Everything You Need to Know | All New Features Explained
Plugin Boutique Walkthrough
Specs
Type
Effect
Engine
Not applicable
Price
$149 · One-time
Free option
30-day full trial
Rent to own
Not offered
Formats
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
Systems
macOS, Windows
Apple Silicon
Native
Authorization
License key, no online activation, three computers
Version
2.13 (2020)
First released
2012
Presets
Not listed
CPU load
Moderate
Learning curve
Worth an afternoon
MPE
Not applicable
AI features
Not listed

$149 list. Upgrade discounts for Saturn 1 owners. Price checked 10 September 2026. macOS 10.13 or higher, Intel or Apple Silicon, 64-bit only. Windows Vista through 11. CPU load and learning curve summarise published reviews and user forums, not our own testing.

Links
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