TesslaSE mkII

TesslaSE mkII is a free VST plugin developed by Variety of Sound, designed to bring analog warmth and saturation to digital audio workstations (DAWs).

This plugin emulates the subtle characteristics of transformer-based circuit designs from the 50s and 60s, providing users with a tool to enhance their mixes with the depth, dimension, and warmth often associated with high-end analog gear.

Unlike many saturation plugins that aim to dramatically color the sound, TesslaSE mkII focuses on subtlety and enhancement, making it an excellent choice for mixing and mastering engineers looking to add that elusive analog vibe to their digital productions.

The plugin has been praised for its ability to polish transients and add cohesion to the stereo field, all while maintaining a low CPU footprint.

Its recent update has introduced improved gain staging and a modernized user interface, alongside more detailed transformer circuit modeling and added oversampling to reduce aliasing.