If you’re an Ableton Live user, you’ve probably dipped into the Max for Live world. It’s a rabbit hole of free and paid devices that can do everything from glitchy sound design to serious mixing and mastering work.
One developer worth keeping an eye on is Robert K // Groov Mekanik. He’s been steadily putting out useful tools, and his latest, GMaudio Multiband Saturator 1.2, is no exception.
What it does
The device splits your signal into three frequency bands and lets you drive them independently with saturation. That means you can add subtle warmth to the lows, crunch up the mids, or give your highs some bite—without everything turning into a muddy mess.
Useful touches include:
- Independent controls per band (saturation, drive, output)
- Adjustable crossover points
- Clean interface, minimal CPU hit
- Great for both mixing and creative sound design
Why it’s handy
Saturation is one of those things that can make a mix come alive. But throwing a single saturator across your whole mix usually means compromise. With a multiband approach, you can focus the harmonics exactly where you want them. Think of it as a smarter, more musical EQ—one that adds character instead of just shaping frequencies.
Where to get it
You can grab GMaudio Multiband Saturator 1.2 from Robert’s Gumroad page:
👉 Gumroad – GMaudio Multiband Saturator
Robert has a bunch of other handy Max for Live tools too, so it’s worth browsing his full collection.
Similar Max for Live devices you might like
- Max for Cats – Multiband Saturator (part of their packs, different flavour)
- Overtone DSP – afx Saturator
- Ableton Multiband Dynamics + Saturator combo rack (DIY, but works)
- Isotonik Studios collections (lots of saturation and mixing devices)
