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Saturating amplifier

The amplifier adds character and saturation inspired by studio hardware. Amount behaves like dry/wet below 1 and exaggerates the model above 1. Drive controls input gain, Auto compensates for level changes, and Out Gain trims the result.

Amp Designer

Hard Clip and Fold create harder or more complex harmonics. Rectify produces fuzz-like effects; Bias and Dynamic Bias create asymmetry; Smoothing reduces harshness; and Emphasis shapes the frequencies driving the saturation.

Amp Map

The map blends up to three amplifier models. Drag nodes directly or begin from a preset; connection thickness shows how strongly each node contributes.