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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 85918, member: 27"] Free console grit just dropped, zero paywall, one knob, ten flavors, and it is clearly aimed at people tired of overdesigned saturation junk. Plugin drop basics [LIST] [*]Fanan Team released Villain as a free plugin. [*]Runs on Windows and macOS. [*]Ships in VST3, AU, and CLAP formats. [/LIST] What Villain actually is [LIST] [*]Villain focuses on console-style saturation. [*]Built around ten analog-inspired algorithms. [*]Targets harmonic color, not surgical cleanup. [/LIST] Saturation models under the hood [LIST] [*]Covers transformer, Class-A, tube, and tape behaviors. [*]Each model uses measured harmonic profiles. [*]Dynamic response varies per algorithm. [/LIST] Control philosophy [LIST] [*]Single mix knob drives intensity and coloration. [*]Turning right increases harmonics and drive. [*]No parameter jungle to babysit. [/LIST] Frequency handling [LIST] [*]Multiband saturation splits low, mid, and high bands. [*]Each band processes independently. [*]Helps keep lows solid and highs controlled. [/LIST] Tone shaping details [LIST] [*]Model-specific EQ curves baked in. [*]Crossover points differ per algorithm. [*]Harmonics are shaped using Chebyshev polynomials. [/LIST] Output and safety nets [LIST] [*]DC blocking is applied on output. [*]Soft clipping handles peaks. [*]Keeps things musical under pressure. [/LIST] Workflow and usability [LIST] [*]Presets can be saved and loaded. [*]Interface resizes from 50 to 200 percent. [*]Aspect ratio stays locked. [/LIST] Design mindset behind it [LIST] [*]Built to avoid endless tweaking. [*]Character first, simplicity enforced. [*]Aimed at fast mix decisions. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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