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Tube saturation
Tubetizer
Discover your favorite tube sound.
From subtle tube richness to heavy distortion, Tubetizer gives you three circuits to explore and plenty of control over the character within each one. Shape the harmonics, adjust the tonal balance and bring in the built-in compression, then blend as much of that color into your mix as you want.
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Discover Tubetizer
Three circuits for the tube color you love.
Triode gives you a smoother starting point, Pentode brings a sharper character, and +IRON adds the character of transformer-coupled outputs. Switch between them as you mix and explore how each responds to more drive. A little extra richness on a vocal and a heavily saturated drum group can start in the same plugin and end up somewhere very different.
Develop your own tube character.
Tubetizer’s Type control lets you blend odd and even harmonics, giving you another way to develop the saturation within each mode. Use Tone alongside it to reshape the tonal balance as you drive the circuit. You can explore a brighter, more assertive character or a darker treatment without settling for the first version you hear.
Add compression to the color.
Tubetizer’s built-in compressor gives you another way to shape the response alongside the saturation. Add gentle dynamic control or push toward a stronger, pumping effect when you want the compression to be heard. You can work on the harmonics and dynamics together, giving the finished treatment more range than distortion alone.
Keep more of your low end intact.
Adding saturation doesn’t have to mean driving the full frequency range equally. Tubetizer’s SC Filter lets you focus saturation above the selected frequency while keeping the low end less affected. It also reduces low frequencies’ influence on the compressor, giving you more control when bass energy is steering the response. Explore stronger color higher up while retaining more of the original low end.
Explore heavier settings with a lighter blend.
A heavily driven setting can become a subtle layer when you bring the Mix control down. Blend saturated audio with the unprocessed signal to find how much character belongs in the mix, from a little added texture to an obvious effect. Gain Link also links Distortion and Output for relative level compensation as you adjust the drive.
See Tubetizer in action.
A few things to know
Frequently asked questions.
What are the three saturation modes?
Triode, Pentode and +IRON. They offer different saturation characteristics, with +IRON incorporating the character of transformer-coupled outputs.
Does Tubetizer include compression?
Yes. The Comp control adjusts the built-in compressor, so you can shape dynamics alongside the saturation.
What does the SC Filter affect?
Both compression and saturation. It reduces low frequencies’ influence on the compressor and lets you concentrate saturation above the selected frequency. It is not simply a high-pass filter cutting bass from the final audio.
Can I blend the processing with the original audio?
Yes. The built-in Mix control blends processed and unprocessed audio.
Does Gain Link automatically match loudness?
Gain Link links Distortion and Output for relative gain compensation. It is not a loudness-matching measurement, so use Output to refine the comparison.
Can I try the complete plugin?
Yes. The trial is fully functional for 14 days, with no credit card required.
Which formats are supported?
VST3 and AAX on Mac and Windows, plus AU on Mac. Native Apple Silicon support is included. See the current system requirements for your setup.
What comes with a license?
Three activations and free updates for life.
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