LACQUER

SATURATION EFFECT · 3 CHARACTERS

A VST3 saturation plugin that adds warmth, density or distortion to audio. Choose BODY, SILK or GRIT, then set the intensity with COAT.

WINDOWS x64 / VST3 / v1.0.0

LACQUER software plugin concept: dark metal, a COAT dial and gold controls
CONCEPT VISUAL
Front-facing LACQUER COAT saturation knob concept close-up with its 0–100 scale

COAT & MIX

COAT sets the saturation amount, from a subtle change to stronger breakup. MIX blends the result with the original signal.

COAT
0–100% saturation
MIX
0–100% wet signal
View controls
LACQUER concept close-up showing the spectrum, HP/LP filters, character buttons and complete MIX slider

Spectrum & filters

The input and output spectra use the same scale. HP and LP filters let you cut the low and high ends of the signal.

HP
20–2,000 Hz
LP
1,000–20,000 Hz

Characters

BODY, SILK and GRIT change the saturation response.

Adds warmth, weight and density. COAT controls how much saturation is applied.

Actual LACQUER interface: BODY, COAT 25%, MIX 100%, filters off
PLUGIN SCREENSHOT / DEFAULT SETTINGS

Interface & specifications

Load LACQUER as an insert on an audio track or after an instrument. The interface opens with BODY selected, COAT at 25%, MIX at 100% and filters off.

Platform
Windows x64
Format
VST3 audio effect
Version
1.0.0

Controls

COAT

0–100%

Set the saturation intensity for the selected character.

MIX

0–100%

Blend the original audio with the processed signal.

HP

20–2,000 Hz

Cut low frequencies with a 12 dB/octave high-pass filter.

LP

1,000–20,000 Hz

Cut high frequencies with a 12 dB/octave low-pass filter.

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Installation

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How do I install LACQUER?

Close your DAW and extract the Windows VST3 ZIP. Move the entire LACQUER.vst3 folder to C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3, then reopen your DAW and rescan plugins if needed. Keep the folder intact; do not copy only the DLL.