Joachim's Saturn filter (27-Sep-04) | Planet Filter Series

## SATURN - all-purpose vintage degrader

Temperature input
Tone control as the first thing in the input chain
Record noise level
This parameter adds vinyl scratches at 33 rpm. If the value says "Missing file!", you should re-download the plugin from www.buzzmachines.com and make sure that "Joachims Saturn.raw" is located in gear/effects/ (the same directory as Joachims Saturn.dll).
I do not recommend replacing this file with your own, because your .bmx file will then be incompatible with other people. If you really need to add custom noise, simply generate this with a sampler machine (e.g. MTrk) and send this noise into the Saturn as well.
If you need constant vinyl noise going, there's an attribute for this.
Room Size and Room Level
With this you can add reverb to make stuff sound like they're recorded at a distance. This is also a useful trick when trying to make stuff sound retro.
The Room Size parameter also controls the fading out of the vinyl noise - even if Room Level is set to "OFF".
Bit degrader
Maximum bit resolution. This is useful when emulating old digital equipment like e.g. an Amiga that (usually) has only 8-bit sound output.
Samplerate degrader
Also useful when emulating old digital equipment. This filter does not have an anti-aliasing filter, so new frequencies will be introduced.
Antique (with volume compensation)
Makes stuff sound like old rusty equipment by changing the EQ in a special way.
Detune level and Detune speed
Good for simulating record and tape players.
Ring modulation and Ring mod. Mix
Considering the name of this plugin, i just had to add it! ;-)
Overdrive
Retro gear tend to slightly and gradually overdrive at high gain.
Temperature output
Same as Temperature input, but is placed at the output of the effect.

Plug-in written by Joachim Michaelis Homepage | Latest machines | VUmeter.exe

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