URS has updated Saturation to version 2. It’s available nowfor RTAS, Audio Units and VST Mac on OSX. WinXP RTAS is currently supported via FXpansion’s VST-to-RTAS adapter (in other words, not really supported). There will also be a TDM upgrade path for an additional fee.

Features

Six Vintage Pre Amplifier Algorithms
Two Analog Tape Saturation Algorithms
Transformer Core Saturation Algorithm
Even and Odd Ordered Harmonics
Soft Clipping
158 Factory Presets
URS Saturation plug-in v2.0 includes nine vintage analog algorithms

The six digitally recreated preamps add different even and odd ordered harmonics, input stage saturation and soft clipping.

The six mic preamp saturation algorithms include:

Class A Tube Mic Pre Amplifier - Motorcity
Class A Tube Mic Pre Amplifier - German
Class A Discrete Pre Amplifier - British
Class A Discrete JFet Mic Pre Amplifier - Modern
Class A Tube Mic Pre Amplifier - 1951
Class A Tube Mic Pre Amplifier - Tape Deck

The two mono tape head algorithms add tape-styled saturation.

The two algorithms include:

15ips Tape Saturation
30ips Tape Saturation

The transformer core saturation algorithm adds non linear transformer core saturation.

About each model (From URS):

Class A Tube Mic Pre Amplifier - MotorCity
This algorithm digitally recreates the characteristics of a American tube mic pre amplifier that was popular in recording studios during the 1960s Motown era. Setting the drive control higher will add desired harmonics and tube soft clipping for a much more pronounced effect.

Class A Tube Mic Pre Amplifier - German
This algorithm digitally recreates a German tube mic pre amplifier that was popular in European recording studios during early 1960s
Beatles era. This type of tube pre amplifier is coveted for its unique distortion, presence and authority in the treble ranges.

Class A Discrete Mic Pre Amplifier - British
This algorithm digitally recreates the sought after classic British console all discrete mic pre saturation. This vintage amplifier was also used for the console’s summing buss amplifiers. The added harmonics create the edge that is desired in both Rock and R&B music.

Class A Discrete JFet Mic Pre Amplifier - Modern
This algorithm digitally recreates a modern JFet mic pre amplifier that comes the closest of any discrete device to tube saturation. Although similar to a tube it has its own unique harmonic structure and sound.

Class A Tube Mic Pre - 1951
Digitally recreates an American tube mic pre amplifier that was made by the same company that became famous for their Program Equalizers. These mic pre were popular from the early 1950’s through the 1960’s. Today these tube mic pres are coveted for their warm sound.

Class A Tube Mic Pre - Tape Deck
Digitally recreates a tube mic pre included in early American mono analog tape recorders similar to those used by Elvis. These mic pre amplifiers were popular from the early 1950s through the 1960s and are still popular today. Today the original tape machine transports are trashed just to keep the tube mic pre electronics.

Tape Head Saturation - 15ips and 30ips
Digitally recreates classic tape machine tape head saturation. This type of non linear saturation particularly affects higher frequency transients and is most noticeable on drums and percussive instruments.

Transformer Core Saturation
The Transformer American algorithm digitally recreates a Vintage American transformer used in high end recording consoles, tape machines and outboard gear. Try the Transformer American algorithm as a transient tamer. A great tool to fix poorly recorded clicky Bass and Snare Drums

Introductory price $199.99

The URS Saturation v2.0 update is free for all registered URS Saturation v1.0 licenses.