Quad Saturator from IK Multimedia is a 4-band saturation plugin in which each band can use one of five distortion algorithms.
Quad Saturator at a glance
| Developer | IK Multimedia |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Saturation |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS 10.10 or later |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €118.99 |
What Quad Saturator does
Band Splitting Sliders divide the incoming audio into four frequency bands, and each band has its own drive, tone and level controls along with a bleed control. The five saturation algorithms can be chosen separately for every band, so the top and bottom ranges can be shaped with a different distortion character than the middle ones.
An envelope follower modulation section offers adjustable attack and release times for dynamic control of the saturation. The output section blends dry and wet signal and sets the overall level.
Key features
- Five saturation algorithms per band. Each of the four bands can be assigned its own distortion algorithm, chosen from five options with different tonal ranges.
- Power solo switches. A solo switch on each band isolates it for listening while the other bands are left unchanged.
- Dry/wet output section. A blend control mixes dry and wet signal, and an overall level control balances the output.
Compatibility
Quad Saturator is offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with macOS 10.10 as the minimum system and 4 GB of RAM.
Quad Saturator compared with similar plugins
PSP Saturator from PSP Audioware is also an effects saturation plugin available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. SSL Native X-Saturator from Solid State Logic shares the same formats and operating systems.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Saturator | IK Multimedia | Saturation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| PSP Saturator | PSP Audioware | Saturation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| SSL Native X-Saturator | Solid State Logic | Saturation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €9.91 (regular €49.98) |
| BLEASS Saturator | BLEASS | Saturation | VST3, AU, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €19.83 |
| Helper Saturator 2 | W. A. Production | Saturation | AAX | Windows, macOS | €27.76 |
Price and availability
Quad Saturator was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €118.99. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
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