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How to Use SubSaturator by Monakai

SubSaturator is the fastest way to add movement and harmonic grit to your sub bass. This tutorial walks you through install, activation, and the main controls.

The full SubSaturator how-to video is on the Monakai Audio HOW-TO page.

Drop SubSaturator on your bass track and turn up the intensity. Use the LFO to pump your bass to the rhythm.

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STEP 01

1. Install SubSaturator

  1. Download SubSaturator-By-Monakai-Complete-Package.zip from your license email.
  2. Extract the zip and run SubSaturator_Installer.exe.
  3. If Windows SmartScreen appears, right-click the file, choose Properties, click Unblock, or run UNBLOCK-ALL.bat.
  4. Restart your DAW and scan for new VST3 plugins.
STEP 02

2. Activate Your License

  1. Insert SubSaturator on a bass track.
  2. When prompted, enter the license key from your email.
  3. The plugin verifies online once, then works offline.
STEP 03

3. Dial In the Sound

  • Saturation — the main knob. Start around 30% and increase until the sub moves.
  • LFO Rate — tempo-synced speed of the saturation modulation.
  • LFO Amount — how much the saturation swells. Keep it moderate on sub frequencies.
  • Waveform — sine for smooth movement, sample & hold for glitchy texture.
Kai's tip: Place SubSaturator directly on your sub bass track or low synth. Use a slow sine LFO at low Amount for subtle analog-style movement.

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