inofficial: Pumpkin Pro (19.5) -Expands on the original Pumpkin by adding more controls (including mid/side processing and a mid-band EQ) , a second stage of saturation and 28 hardware models to choose from. These models were sourced from Jam, with a few additional models from Ash:
Yellow K3 - Lavry Engineering AD122-96 MK3
Yellow X - Lavry Engineering AD122-96 MX
Yellow S - Lavry Engineering AD-24-200 Savitr
The Ultimate Hyper3 Dual-Stage Saturator
Pumpkin Pro is a high-performance saturation and tone-shaping suite built on the Hyper3 engine. It is far more than a simple distortion plugin; it is a sophisticated sound modeler that combines sampled analog soul with advanced visual feedback and dual-stage processing.
Key Features
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Dual Saturation Stages: Choose from 28 meticulously sampled analog models. You can stack two different types of saturation to create complex harmonic textures.
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Analog-Style 3-Band EQ: Features an intuitive push/pull system (Low, Mid, High). It lets you drive specific frequencies into the saturator while automatically compensating for the tonal shift afterwards.
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Hyper3 & Aria Engine: Offers incredibly fast response times, real-time waveform displays, and a new "Anti-Aliasing" algorithm for crystal-clear harmonic enrichment.
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Dynamic Visualizers: Provides two displays that visualize the saturation component and static curves, allowing you to "see" the distortion as you shape it.
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Advanced Controls: Includes a "Shape" knob to modify the distortion curve and high-quality oversampling (up to 64x) to ensure professional audio fidelity even under heavy drive.
Pro Tip: Use the MF (Mid Frequency) section to drive saturation exactly where guitars or vocals need to cut through. Thanks to the de-emphasis workflow, the sound stays controlled while gaining significantly more character.
Company: Acustica Audio