It looks like Sonible PufferDish isn’t an official product name — what you’re almost certainly referring to is puffer:fish by sonible, a recently-released free saturation audio plugin from sonible for music production and mixing.
This free saturation plug-in combines serious sound quality with a fun interface that invites experimentation. At the center of the plugin are three different sounding pufferfish that react visually as you push the saturation effect harder and harder.
Playful saturation with serious sound
- Three characters for instant tone shaping
- Free and easy-to-use
How it Works
The plugin has an intentionally simple interface with only two main controls:
Puffiness: How much saturation you apply – turning it up increases harmonic content and density.
Character: Lets you pick one of three saturation characters that shape the tone:
- Tinyfin – smooth, warm saturation for general tracks (vocals, pads, guitars).\
- Twitchgill – versatile range from mild warmth to unpredictable, textured distortion.
- Spikeskin – aggressive, gritty saturation for punchy drums, bass, or experimental sound design.
Conclusion
puffer:fish is a creative, no-cost saturation plugin that’s ideal for quick tonal enhancement and creative sound design. It’s not intended as a technical mastering tool, but it’s a fun and effective way to add harmonic color and character to your mixes.