Overstayer M-A-S is a saturation plugin from Softube, a component modelled after an M-A-S hardware unit and built with Jeff Turzo of Overstayer, and the M-A-S keygen and serial crack searches are attached to it most often.
Overstayer M-A-S at a glance
| Developer | Softube |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Saturation |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €78.34 (regular €197.34) |
What Overstayer M-A-S does
Overstayer M-A-S comes as two plug-ins, M-A-S and M-A-S Extended, and the package includes four versions in total: M-A-S, M-A-S Extended, M-A-S Amp Room and M-A-S Modular. The developer describes the saturation as the same peak-bending capability as the hardware unit, with harmonic shaping that Softube measured against the original by A/B testing.
Input, Auto Gain and Dry levels are auto-compensated, and dual 2ND modes increase energy coherence. The developer says the unit increases apparent volume without the timing artefacts associated with compression, which can replace compression or limiting in some chains.
Overstayer Recording Equipment was founded by Turzo, who started by building gear for his own use, and the Overstayer M-A-S plug-ins carry the Overstayer name under an official license.
Key features
- Six emphasis types. The emphasis section switches between six types, with Classic M-A-S keeping the fundamental frequencies clean and focusing on the mids.
- Auto-compensated levels. Input, Auto Gain and Dry levels are compensated automatically, and the dual 2ND modes increase energy coherence.
- Resonant filters. Low and high-pass filters at 12 dB/octave with resonance are part of the M-A-S Extended section.
- Apparent volume increase. The unit raises apparent volume without compression timing artefacts, and the developer presents it as a replacement for compression or limiting.
Compatibility
Overstayer M-A-S ships as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows 10 and macOS in 64-bit builds, with native support for Apple Silicon listed, and activation uses iLok.
Overstayer M-A-S compared with similar plugins
Saturate from Newfangled Audio is also a saturation effect with VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. DarkFire from United Plugins is another saturation effect with the same four formats and operating systems. Distinct. from Kiive Audio is a saturation effect in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS, without a VST3 build.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overstayer M-A-S | Softube | Saturation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 (regular €197.34) |
| Saturate | Newfangled Audio | Saturation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| DarkFire | United Plugins | Saturation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| Distinct! | Kiive Audio | Saturation | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €23.80 |
Price and availability
Overstayer M-A-S was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €78.34, reduced from €197.34. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Overstayer M-A-S FAQ
Does Overstayer M-A-S run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon on macOS, alongside Windows 10 support.
Which hosts does Overstayer M-A-S support?
The developer names Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper and Studio One as supported hosts.