Carbinated Audio has released Carbonator, an analog saturation plugin with 5 DSP-modeled flavors (tube, tape, transistor, transformer, diode) and a signature one-knob « Carbonated » mode for instant harmonic character.
The 5 Flavors:
- Cola: Console-style saturation that glues your mix with even harmonics, subtle compression, and the warmth of classic analog hardware.
- Cherry: Tube-style distortion with odd harmonics and aggressive clipping. From subtle grit to full-on fuzz, Cherry delivers raw energy.
- Grape: Digital destruction with bit reduction and sample rate decimation. Grape crushes your signal into crunchy, retro lo-fi textures.
- Lemon-Lime: Harmonic exciter that adds sparkle and air without harshness. Lemon-Lime enhances presence and clarity with musical high-frequency saturation.
- Orange Cream: Resonant lowpass filter with warm drive. Orange Cream sweeps from open and clean to thick, squelchy filter tones with musical resonance.
Pricing & Availability
Carbonator is available for Windows and macOS in VST3, AU and AAX plugin formats for the introductory price of $20 (Reg. $35).