I’ve got lots of plugins which do saturation/distortion effects but there are two I always keep in mind when looking for treatments at the subtle end of the distortion spectrum.
One of these is the brilliant and much-celebrated Saturation Knob from Softube. The other I’ve always kept in mind as a complementary alternative to Saturation Knob is the equally brilliant, but distinctly different Soundtoys Little Radiator.
Either/Or Choice
This was given away free as one of their annual SWSX freebies and I’ve used it consistently ever since. When looking for something a little more than “warmth” but not going as far as “dirt” I’ll often try these as either/or alternatives. The thing I like about them so much, and I do think of them as a pair, is that they offer two distinct choices but that’s it. No myriad of choices and endless tweaks just which one and how much? I like that!
Soundtoys Little Radiator is now available for $19 (usually $79) until August 15th whilst the Softube Saturation Knob is free, watch this video to see these two plug-ins (and eight others) in action on a bass guitar.