Light the Edge.

One Plugin,
Infinite Colors.

Flexible Saturator

OVERVIEWEMBER is more than just a saturator.

Saturation, exciter, distortion. These are essential tools for adding color to your sound.

EMBER is designed to serve a wide range of purposes in a single plugin. Through extensive testing and refinement, we achieved a tool that balances simplicity and precision.

From warm, classic saturation to modern, exciter-like presence.
EMBER lights the edge of your sound.

PRESETSPresets Crafted by Leading Producers

EMBER's factory presets are crafted by leading producers.
All you need for professional results is to select a preset.

KO3

SOUNDSaturation, Redefined.

Proprietary Shaping Curve

Classic Saturation. Innovative Excitation.

From warm, classic saturation to modern, exciter-like presence — EMBER's proprietary shaping curve covers it all.

12 Color Types

Twelve meticulously designed filter curves, each with its own unique character.
From smooth warmth to bold presence, clarity to brilliance — select a color type and sculpt your tone with a single knob.

Dynamic Shaping

Three meticulously designed parameters enable an even more precise shaping approach.
They vary the shaping curve and texture based on input level, elevating the contour of your sound to its ideal form.

BIAS

Asymmetric shaping that generates even-order harmonics.

UPWARD

Upward compression that boosts low-level signals. Increases the density of any tone.

DEPTH x2

DEPTH controls the amount of shaping. Enable x2 for greater intensity and more powerful distortion.

AGC

Enable Auto Gain Compensation for automatic volume correction, so you can focus on sound design without being misled by volume differences.

Safety Clipper

Enable the safety clipper to automatically cut peaks so the output never exceeds 0 dB.

Oversampling

Up to 8× oversampling with selectable IIR/FIR filters. Reduces aliasing.

INTERFACEBeauty That Meets the Eye.

ZEN MODE

Too many knobs and seems difficult to use?
Switch to ZEN MODE for a simpler display.
Just select a preset, then adjust the 3 knobs to your liking.

Effect Quality

Choose from three levels of visual quality.
From ember particle effects to mystical light effects, enjoy an even more impressive visual experience.

Freely Scalable UI

Pixel-perfect at any window size.
Drag the bottom-right corner of the plugin to resize freely.

Level Meter

Show or hide the IN/OUT level meters at any time.
Customize peak hold time and headroom to tailor the display to your monitoring style.

Color Themes to Paint Your Imagination

Over 70 vibrant and beautiful color themes inspired by a wide variety of motifs. When you want to change the mood for each project. When you want to discover today's lucky color. You're sure to find your own favorite.

INTERFACEKey Features

Preset Browser
Browse, save, and manage presets. Includes favorites and folder navigation.
Undo / Redo
Revert the last action or reapply the last undone action.
A/B Copy
Copies the selected bank to the other one.
A/B
Toggles banks A and B, each able to store the current state.
MASTER ON/OFF
Turns the plugin processing on/off.
ZEN MODE
Simplifies the interface to just 3 essential knobs for quick, focused sessions.
Settings
Opens the plugin's advanced settings menu.
DEPTH
Controls the amount of shaping.
x2
Boosts the effect of DEPTH.
COLOR
Applies filtering based on COLOR TYPE.
COLOR TYPE
Selecting a COLOR TYPE sets the behavior of COLOR
DRIVE
Controls the input level.
CURVE
Adjusts the shaping curve.
OUT
Controls the output level.
UPWARD
Boosts low-level signals for upward compression.
BIAS
Asymmetric shaping generates even-order harmonics.
FLAVOR
Dynamically adjusts the shaping curve based on the input level.
INTENSITY
Adjusts shaping tone based on the input level.
TIME
Adjusts envelope and delay of INTENSITY.
AGC
Auto Gain Control dynamically adjusts output level toward input, letting you focus on tone without volume bias.
SAFETY CLIP
Safety Clipper. A hard clipper that prevents the output from exceeding 0 dB.

FAQFrequently Asked Questions

What plugin formats does EMBER support?

EMBER is available as VST3, and AU (macOS only). It runs on both Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and macOS 11+ (Intel / Apple Silicon).

What is EMBER?

EMBER is a high-quality saturator/exciter plugin. It combines characteristics inspired by industry-standard tonal qualities with uniquely designed modern behaviors, allowing users to shape sound easily while maintaining fine control for achieving the desired result.

Is the free trial fully functional?

Yes. After signing in, the 14-day trial provides full functionality with no limitations. After the trial period, audio is muted for 2 seconds every 15 seconds (Limited mode) until a license is purchased. Even without signing in, you can use EMBER immediately in Limited mode.

Can I use EMBER on multiple computers?

Yes. A single license allows activation on up to 2 machines simultaneously.

Does EMBER support oversampling?

Yes. EMBER supports up to 8x oversampling to reduce aliasing artifacts. You can also choose between IIR and FIR filter types to match your workflow.

What is ZEN MODE?

ZEN MODE simplifies the interface to just 3 essential knobs. Perfect for quick sessions or when you want to focus on creativity without distractions.

Online Manual

SPECSystem Requirements

EMBER is available in VST3, and AU (macOS only) formats. 64-bit only.

System Requirements

Windows
– Windows 10 or higher (64-bit only)

macOS
– macOS 11 (Big Sur) or higher
– Intel and Apple Silicon native support

General
– At least 4GB of RAM, 8GB or more recommended
– At least 100MB of free drive space

Tested Hosts

Ableton Live 12+
Bitwig Studio 5+
Cubase 12+
FL Studio 2024+
GarageBand 10+
Logic Pro 11+
Studio One 6+
Reaper 7+