Saturate employs the Spectral Clipper algorithm, renowned for its ability to add overdrive while preserving the tonal balance of audio signals. Designed to deliver up to 24 dB of saturation, it enhances sound without introducing muffled or 'tubby' qualities. This makes it suitable for processing individual tracks or entire mixes, ensuring clarity and presence even at high saturation levels.

The plugin features two primary controls that interact with a sophisticated signal processing engine, allowing seamless adjustment of the saturation effect. A unique SHAPE control lets users smoothly transition between hard clipping and the softest possible curve, offering precise control over the character of the distortion. This flexibility ensures that the audio remains balanced and pleasing regardless of the saturation intensity.

Saturate also includes independent input and output level controls, with an automatic output scaling feature to simplify gain staging. Visual feedback is provided through a saturation curve display and metering, showing how the signal interacts with the chosen clipping shape. Additionally, comprehensive metering for peak and RMS levels at both input and output stages supports mastering-quality workflow, making this plugin a powerful tool for enhancing audio with clean, controlled saturation.