Gooey Audio has announced an update to its streamlined bandpass saturator built around a technique many pros rely on. Sizzle isolates a frequency range, saturates it, and blends it back into the mix to add energy and presence.
Instead of juggling multiple plug-ins and routing complex FX chains, Sizzle condenses that entire workflow into a single, focused tool.
The result is a refined processor that enhances a frequency band, creating a sense of added headroom while filling out the frequency spectrum in a controlled, musical way.
Version 1.5.2 of Sizzle comes with linear FIR filtering, BrickWall filters for precise, steep roll-offs, and a slower, analog-style filter for a more colored response.
A newly added Solo Mode allows for lo-fi or AM radio-style textures as well, which isolates the processed band. Input, output, and mix controls offer full control over how the effect integrates into the signal chain. Three distinct distortion paths add flexibility and character:
- Optional digital diode clipping for sharper edges.
- Smooth gain-based saturation via the Burn control.
- Signature “Sizzle” distortion driven by the Presence knob.
The update also improves overall sound quality and efficiency, and 25+ new presets have been added to Sizzle.
The plugin is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. A free update for Sizzle owners, new customer can purchase the plugin for the intro price of $3.99 USD until May 20th, 2026 (regular $19.99 USD).
More information: Gooey Audio
