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IVGI
by Klanghelm · Saturation / distortion
Saturation from subtle to gritty with very few controls. Similar quick workflow.
VST2VST3AUAAXmacOSWindows
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Two knobs that make anything fatter and louder with saturation and compression. Here are 3 genuinely free options, ranked by how close they get.
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Saturation Knob
by Softube · One-knob saturation
One knob of saturation. Simpler, less of the squashed loudness.
VST2VST3AUAAXmacOSWindowsNeeds free Softube account + Softube Central
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OTT
by Xfer Records · Upward/downward 3-band compressor
Add OTT's upward and downward compression for the over-the-top loudness Sausage Fattener is known for.
VST2VST3AUAAXmacOSWindows
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