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Description
Discover the Dada Life Sausage Fattener Plugin, a must-have tool for any music producer looking to add some serious punch to their tracks. This versatile multi-effect plugin is celebrated for its simplicity and effectiveness, offering a unique blend of saturation and compression that enhances the overall warmth and fullness of your sound. Whether you're working on electronic, hip-hop, or pop music, the Sausage Fattener provides a rich, analog-like character with just a few knob twists.
Designed by the Swedish DJ duo Dada Life, this plugin brings the party vibe directly to your DAW. Its user-friendly interface features two primary controls, "Fatness" and "Color," allowing you to dial in the perfect balance between thickness and brightness without overwhelming your workflow. The third control, "Gain," ensures that your output levels remain consistent, making it easy to integrate the Sausage Fattener into your existing projects.
Ideal for both beginners and seasoned producers, the Sausage Fattener is compatible with all major DAWs and can be used on a variety of sound sources, from basslines and synths to drums and entire mixes. Its low CPU usage means you can apply it to multiple tracks without worrying about performance issues, allowing you to focus on the creative process.
Key Features:
- Simple interface with three main controls: Fatness, Color, and Gain
- Adds saturation and compression for increased warmth and fullness
- Compatible with all major DAWs
- Low CPU usage for efficient multi-track processing
- Ideal for a wide range of musical genres
Product specs
| Plugin Format | AU, VST |
Videos
Dada Life
Dada Life - The Sausage Fattener
Dada Life - The Sausage Fattener
Dada Life
Demo of Sausage Fattener by Dada Life ( Tyler Clark Review )
Tyler Clark
SAUSAGE FATTENER- Secret Weapon: What is it??
Home Studio tutorials
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This Is A Cardinal Sin Of Sausage Fattener
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[mau5freaks]
No Bulls#*t plugin reviews - Sausage Fattener by Dada Life
XNB
DaDa Life Sausage Fattener & Endless Smile - 60 Second Plugin Review
Solid Audioworks
Getting Started with the SAUSAGE FATTENER Plugin by Dada Life
The Indie Music Lab
Reviews
PROS
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Simple interface with just two knobs, making it user-friendly
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Provides a unique visual element with the animated sausage character
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Used by top DJs and producers, adding credibility
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Versatile; can function as a compressor or distortion tool
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Affordable price point for its capabilities
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Can add warmth and thickness to sounds with ease
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Works across different DAWs, supporting both AU and VST formats
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Adds noticeable fatness and character to basslines and synths
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Effective for making sounds stand out or "pop" in a mix
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Appeals to both beginners and professionals due to its simplicity and effectiveness
CONS
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Limited control options may not satisfy advanced users
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Overuse can lead to distortion and loss of dynamics
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Not suitable as a standalone solution for mastering or mixing
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Risk of making mixes sound muddy if not used cautiously
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Can seem redundant given its widespread use in EDM
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Some users find the "color" knob produces harsh sounds
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Dada Life Sausage Fattener Plugin.
Value and pricing
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The plugin is often criticized for its price, with some users suggesting it should be free due to its basic functionality.
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Some users perceive Sausage Fattener as a meme with sound qualities, suggesting alternatives like CamelCrusher for a similar effect without the cost.
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Some users find the $39 price steep considering free and cheaper alternatives available.
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Software and compatibility
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FL Studio users suggest using the Fruity Waveshaper as a substitute, providing more creative control over saturation effects.
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Use cases and applications
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While Sausage Fattener is easy to use, it's described more as a "novelty" plugin, lacking flexible parameters for detailed sound control.
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It's particularly effective for making leads and basses in future/deep house music sound more prominent.
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Not ideal for lo-fi productions; better suited for genres requiring loudness and impact.
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Effective when used sparingly, such as 1-2% fattness on a master bus with 0% color for subtle sound enhancement.
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Features and functionality
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Sausage Fattener may include emphasis filtering and potentially multiband compression, contributing to its unique sound.
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The plugin functions as a saturator with two main knobs and a gain knob, adding overtones but not undertones.
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Sausage Fattener introduces a built-in limiting effect, subtly enhancing tracks even at low settings.
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Comparisons
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Users frequently recommend Soundtoys Decapitator as a more popular and versatile saturation option compared to Sausage Fattener.
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Frank Pole's patcher preset emulates the Sausage Fattener with stock plugins, achieving a 99% similar sound, offering a free alternative to the plugin.
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Sausage Fattener's simplicity is noted, but FF Saturn is recommended for more nuanced control and flexibility in sound design.
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ComBear claims to be a clone of Sausage Fattener, offering a similar effect at no cost.
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It's noted that Sausage Fattener is considered superior to the Saturation Knob, described as "5 classes above."
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Mods and upgrades
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FL Studio users can achieve similar effects using the stock Saturator with the sinoid fold shape for a warmer sound.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 115 Reviews and 514 Ratings
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Aggressive sound made simple.
This plug-in does one thing and does it well, it allows you to make whatever you run through it really STAND OUT. Also, it amuses you while you crank the knobs to squeeze every last bit of juice out of that particular channel.
Fattens up more than just sausages
Great to add some saturation to basslines and leads. some use it on their master channel as well but I would advise against it as it's pretty aggressive.
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good plugin /i like it Thanks dada life
Great plugin! Highly recommend it
I use Dada Life's Sausage Fattener as a compression tool to work mainly with my snares but sometimes my synths and kicks. Sounds can distort sometimes but with the right leveling, you will get a great sound!
Artist usage
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In this Vine Video, Skrillex appears to be using Sausage Fattener on the end of his Ableton FX Chain.
While it is hard to see due to the camera quality, if you compare it with the ableton vst box showcasing sausage fattener in this video around 1:01 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHfq6LLbds4 you'll notice that both say "SausageFattener" (With no space in between) and it says "No Name" in the VST Preset box.
In this Twitch video at 5:32:21, deadmau5 can be seen using this plugin
Hardwell is noted for using the Dada Life Sausage Fattener Plugin, as shown in an image uploaded to Imgur.
Zedd is listed as an artist who uses the Sausage Fattener on Dada Life's website.
Tiesto tweets about using Dada Life's Sausage Fattener plugin.
Diplo is listed as a user of the Sausage Fattener on Dada Life's site.
In Madeon's reddit AMA from March 2015, reddit user Gappar asks Madeon, "What is your favourite VST and why is it Sausage Fattener?", to which Madeon responds, "I do use it from time to time !"
Dimitri Vegas seems to like Dada Life's Sausage Fattener plugin. He tweets "This SH** is so PHATT it'll make your mac explode - insurance not included!!!"
Sebastian Ingrosso tweets about using the Sausage Fattener plugin: "Still one of my favorite plugins thanks @dadalife"
In an interview with The Music Ninja, Kris "Rain Man" Trindl of Krewella mentions using the Dada Life Sausage Fattener plugin, highlighting its effectiveness in crafting their vocal sounds.
“Ever since I stepped away from Fruity Loops I was looking for a plugin like this. And you did it. Instantly hooked, and loving it!”
Album Usage
The Dada Life Sausage Fattener Plugin has been featured on the following albums:
Enemy Brain
Fox Stevenson (2022)
Echoes
Ben Duffy & Kove (2019)
C.Y.M
Jordan Suckley (2018)
Sober
Cat Dealers (2017)
Secrets (Radio Edit)
Tiësto & KSHMR & Vassy (2015)
Rattlesnake
Rogue (2015)
Turn It Around
DubVision (2014)
Max Ammo
Firebeatz (2013)
From Zero To Hero
Repow (2013)
Starlight
Televisor & Televisor (2013)
Genre Usage
Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.
Used With
Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Dada Life Sausage Fattener Plugin, it is most commonly used with the following gear.
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