Distorters / Saturators

With the launch of Soundtoys 5.5, the renowned collection now includes the recently released SpaceBlender plug-in, an array of new factory presets and resizeable GUIs across the whole collection.

Leveraging the company’s expertise in modelling analogue equipment, Mantra promises to deliver the warmth and musicality associated with vintage hardware, but with the precision, control and reliability offered by modern, digital alternatives.

Mahogany sets its sights on one of Moog’s classic filter designs, and relies on a combination of Acustica's Hyper engine and the new modulation architecture introduced in their Marea instrument series. 

Apogee say that their latest Clearmountain-series plug-in “brings the harmonics, warmth and unparalleled sonic character of Bob’s personal console into the hands of producers, engineers, and musicians worldwide.”

NOIZ One Vox combines compression, de-essing, delay and reverb with some additional creative effects in an effort to provide users with an all-in-one vocal-processing solution. 

Soundtheory have announced the launch of Kraftur Focus, a new edition of their parallel clipper plug-in that offers increased phase coherency between the processed and bypassed signals.

Along with compatibility with the latest operating systems and DAW versions, the refreshed Waves collection benefits from a number of new features designed to help users work more efficiency and streamline their mixing process.

Soundtoys have announced that 100% of all sales made on 25 and 26 June 2025 will be donated to Lambda Legal, the leading US organisation dedicated to the civil rights of LGBTQIA+ people and everyone living with HIV. 

Instant Audio have announced the launch of a new multi-effects plug-in designed to deliver studio-quality vocal processing while meeting the demands of live performance.

The latest arrival in the Schulz Audio range is a powerful new dynamics plug-in that provides producers, engineers and musicians with some precise signal-shaping capabilities.

The latest plug-in to join Arturia’s line-up has been designed to provide a quick and intuitive way to craft impactful drum sounds without the complexity of using multiple processors.

The latest addition to Roland’s subscription service provides DAW users with a selection of authentic Boss effects pedal recreations.

Brian Wampler has released a comprehensive new learning program aimed at players and builders looking to move beyond the basics of pedal design.

With the release of TONEX Factory Content v2, users of all of the IK Multimedia's TONEX hardware and software products will gain access to up to 150 new Premium Tone Models and presets. 

Combining an analogue fuzz circuit with three modulation voices, the Fuzz Fields is capable of generating a wealth of new and interesting sounds, and promises to keep users busy exploring new tones for hours on end. 

Aimed at mixing, mastering and live work, the xmax combines a flexible compressor with a simple shelf EQ and a soft clipping circuit derived from the company’s alpha compressor.