O-AnalogSaturation Quick Reference
Parameters, models, and troubleshooting at a glance
Parameters
Main Controls
- Intensity: 0–100% — saturation amount & drive
- Model: Magnetic, Tube, Transformer, Diode
Secondary Controls
- Quality: Low, Mid, High — oversampling rate
- Autogain: Off/On — automatic level compensation
Saturation Models
| Model | Character | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic | Warm, smooth tape compression with hysteresis — head bump at 80–100 Hz | Mix bus, drums, vocals |
| Tube | Rich harmonics, asymmetric clipping, presence boost at 3 kHz | Vocals, guitars, bass |
| Transformer | Low-end thickening, soft limiting, LF bump at 60 Hz, HF sheen at 8 kHz | Drum bus, master, console glue |
| Diode | Edgy symmetric clipping, clear harmonic edge, flat response | Guitars, synths, parallel distortion |
Quality Settings
| Setting | Oversampling | CPU | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | None (1x) | <1% | Live performance, tracking |
| Mid | 2x | ~2–3% | General mixing (default) |
| High | 4x + ADAA | ~5–8% | Mastering, final renders |
Knob Controls
| Action | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Click + drag up/down | Adjust value |
| Shift + drag | Fine adjustment |
| Double-click | Reset to default |
Download
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| macOS (Universal) | O-AnalogSaturation-1.1.3-macos.pkg |
| Windows (64-bit) | O-AnalogSaturation-1.1.3-windows.exe |
System Requirements
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| macOS | macOS 10.13+ (Intel & Apple Silicon) |
| Windows | Windows 10+ (64-bit) |
| RAM | 4 GB min / 8 GB recommended |
| Formats | VST3, AU |
Troubleshooting
No audible effect?
→ Check that Intensity is above 0%. Try switching models to confirm processing.
High CPU usage?
→ Switch Quality from High to Mid or Low. High uses 4x oversampling.
Plugin not appearing?
→ Rescan plugins in DAW preferences. Check installation paths.
Clicking when switching models?
→ Normal during playback. Switch models during silence for clean transitions.
License won't activate?
→ Check internet connection. Verify format: OUA-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX