Inofficial: Acustica's first saturator collection using Hyper2 technology. 14 sampled hardware units in total with 25 saturation types. This plugin suite is similar to the Ash and Tiger collections.
Buff MAS - Overstayer M-A-S
Buff MAS 2 - Overstayer M-A-S 2nd mode
Description: Rounds off and bends peaks for increased perceived loudness without compression artifacts. "Use it on the individual tracks for cumulative benefits. The M-A-S can add consistency as peaks and harsh transients get smoothed and absorbed into the performance, making balancing tracks in the mix easier, and lessening the need for bus limiting down the line. Used on a full mix, the added harmonic content can energize, and add cohesiveness and detail."
Coffee C25 - Chandler Limited REDD 47 or Germanium Preamp
Description: Punchy and aggressive tubes (REDD 47) or warm and smooth (Germanium).
Crimson Fet SFT - Vertigo VSM (Soft Style FET Crusher)
Description: FETs were designed to emulate the sound of 2nd harmonic generating warm/rich sounding triode tubes.
Crimson Zen Hrd - Vertigo VSM (Hard Style Zener Blender)
Crimson Zen SFT - Vertigo VSM (Soft Style Zener Blender)
Description: Generates third harmonics that bring out the details and brighten a source up. Pentode tube emulation. Can create a compression/limiting effect.
Flame Asym - Evol Audio Fucifier (HF Symmetry bypassed)
Flame Sym - Evol Audio Fucifier (HF Symmetry engaged)
Gunmetal F - Jad Freer Audio CAPO F Saturator: (focused on mid frequencies, more vintage inspired)
Gunmetal J - Jad Freer Audio CAPO J Saturator (huge bottom, aggressive highs)
Muff - Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi guitar pedal
Description: The sound of Jimi Hendrix. Think ripped guitar speaker and that's the fuzz you'll get from the Big Muff!
Saffron SA2 - Looptrotter Sa2Rate
Description: Allows engineers to increase RMS without raising peaks for a modern loud sound. Works great on bass, kick drum and mix buss if the high pass filter is used.
Smoke P500 - Retro Instruments 500PRE
Description: Uses three 12AT7 tubes. If detail, depth and (when cranked) fatness is what you're after, try the Smoke P500!
Stardust KAR B - elysia Karacter Turbo Boost mode (thanks synesthetic via GS)
Stardust KAR F - elysia Karacter FET Shred mode
Stardust KAR S - elysia Karacter MS Mode
Description: Stardust KAR can smooth out a vocal, add texture to a synth or bring out transients in your drums. It has three modes, which makes it a very versatile beast! Try it on the mix buss...this solid state unit was inspired by vintage tube designs!
Taupe FJR - Empirical Labs Fatso Jr.
Taupe FJR Tran - Empirical Labs Fatso Jr. Tranny Circuit Engaged
On individual tracks, try the Transformer mode for weight/girth. For mixes, use the one without a transformer.
Taupe SK - Sound Skulptor STS Stereo Tape Simulator
Description: Similar to the Taupe FJR, this will rounded off transients, introduce some high end roll off and de-harshen the presence area of tracks. Unlike the FATSO which works everywhere, the STS sounds best on individual tracks. As always, your mileage may vary.
Description: An all tube distortion box design. Violet CV has subtle distortion characteristics, which probably means the Triode type was modeled. It's nice for "warming up" audio sources.
Zen - Hermida Audio Zendrive
Description: Smooth guitar overdrive tone. Great for blues, country, jazz, fusion and classic rock styles.
The Ultimate Saturation & Distortion Powerhouse
Jam is Acustica’s premier suite dedicated entirely to analog saturation. It gathers a massive collection of sampled preamps, consoles, and outboard gear, providing everything from subtle "expensive-sounding" warmth to gritty, harmonic destruction.
Key Features
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Comprehensive Library: Features a vast array of saturation models derived from the world’s most famous consoles and boutique tube gear (think vintage British and American iron).
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Hyper-Engine Performance: Powered by the Hyper technology, Jam offers incredible transient accuracy and low CPU usage, making it feel like real analog hardware under your mouse.
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Total Tonal Control: Includes EQ shaping and specialized controls to tailor how the saturation affects different frequency bands.
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Versatile Gain Staging: You can drive the input to get more "grit" and then compensate with the output, just like you would with a real analog preamp.
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Parallel Processing: The built-in Mix knob allows you to blend the saturated signal with the original, making it perfect for thickening drums or vocals without losing clarity.
Pro Tip: Try Jam on parallel buses. Send your vocals to an aux, drive Jam hard for some grit, and blend that saturated signal subtly back with the dry vocal. This adds incredible density and "attitude" to the performance.
Acustica Audio – Jam 2 is the latest evolution of the ultimate saturation suite, pushing the boundaries of analog warmth within a digital workflow. While the first version was already a powerhouse, Jam 2 introduces significant technical leaps that make it more professional, efficient, and better sounding.
Here are the key highlights of Jam 2:
1. Hyper 3 Technology
Jam 2 is built on the brand-new Hyper 3 engine. This third-generation sampling technology provides a much more accurate depiction of how analog hardware reacts to dynamic changes. It captures the "movement" of tubes and transistors more naturally than ever before.
2. Instant Model Switching & Efficiency
One of the biggest improvements is the speed of the workflow:
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Instant Switching: In the previous version, changing models often caused a brief pause. In Jam 2, switching between the 28 saturation types is instantaneous, allowing for seamless A/B comparisons.
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Storage Optimization: The plugin is much lighter on your HDD/SSD space compared to the first version, thanks to smarter resource management.
3. Advanced Oversampling & Anti-Aliasing
This is a game-changer for high-gain processing:
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64x Oversampling: Jam 2 offers high-quality oversampling up to 64x with a perfect phase response.
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Anti-Aliasing: Unlike version 1, Jam 2 includes a dedicated anti-aliasing algorithm. This ensures that even at extreme distortion levels, you won't get harsh digital artifacts (aliasing) folding back into the audible spectrum.
4. Fully Resizable GUI
The interface is now fully resizable. You can simply click and drag to scale the plugin window, making it much more comfortable to use on high-resolution 4K monitors or cramped laptop screens.
What’s Inside the Box?
The suite remains incredibly deep, providing a massive collection of sampled hardware:
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28 Saturation Emulations: Divided into classic and modern analog families (Tube, Solid State, Transformer, etc.).
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14 Hyper Preamps: High-quality preamp stages that add weight and depth.
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7 Mix Types: Featuring 19 different limiter emulations categorized by character (Disto, Smooth, Natural, Clean).
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Hyper 2-Band EQ: A musical EQ section plus HP/LP filters to shape the tone after the saturation.
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Advanced Metering: Comprehensive RMS and LUFS metering to keep your gain staging in check.
Two Versions Included:
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Jam: The complete "Flagship" version with all controls (EQ, Preamps, Sättigung).
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Jam Mix: A "Lite" version stripped of the EQ and Preamp sections—perfect for placing it on every track in a large session without killing your CPU.
Pro Tip: Use the "Shape" control in Jam 2 to fine-tune the saturation's character. By adjusting the shape, you can make the distortion feel more aggressive or more subtle, helping it sit perfectly in the mix regardless of the source material.
Firma: Acustica Audio