Antelope Audio HEAT Distortion and Saturation Plug-in - Electronic Delivery

Antelope Audio HEAT Distortion and Saturation Plug-in is a distortion and saturation plug-in featuring five analog-inspired circuit modes, designed to deliver a wide range of harmonic textures—from subtle warmth to extreme fuzz. It combines authentic analog-style coloration with precise digital control for fast, flexible tone shaping. Select from five custom analog-style circuits inspired by tube distortion, each with unique dynamic response, harmonic coloration, and saturation character—from smooth, tape-like warmth to full-spectrum, high-gain aggression. The DRIVE knob controls input intensity into the saturation stage, while the BIAS knob adjusts waveform symmetry to shift the harmonic balance. Together, they let you shape distortion behavior with precision—without relying on EQ.

DUAL 4-BAND EQ (PRE/POST ROUTING)

Two fully independent 4-band EQs—one pre-saturation, one post—allow for surgical tone sculpting before and after the distortion stage. Use them simultaneously to control both the input contour and the final output character. Automatically adjusts the output level as DRIVE is increased, maintaining consistent loudness and headroom throughout your tone-shaping process. No need for constant manual gain staging.

ONE-CLICK CABINET SIMULATION

Instantly add speaker cabinet realism to DI guitar or bass tracks with built-in IR-based cabinet emulation. No extra plug-ins, routing, or external IR loaders required. Blend clean and processed signals with phase-accurate precision. Perfect for adding harmonic content while retaining transient detail and dynamic range in your source material.

ANTELOPE AUDIO HEAT DISTORTION AND SATURATION PLUG-IN FEATURES:

• Distortion and saturation plug-in with five analog-inspired circuit modes
• Covers a wide range of tones from subtle warmth to aggressive fuzz
• Drive control adjusts input intensity into the saturation stage
• Bias control shapes waveform symmetry and harmonic balance
• Dual 4-band EQ sections with pre- and post-saturation routing
• Auto gain compensation maintains consistent output level as drive increases
• Built-in cabinet simulation for realistic guitar and bass tones
• Parallel mix control for blending clean and processed signals
• Designed for precise tone shaping without complex routing
• Suitable for guitars, bass, vocals, drums, and full mixes

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Mac

• Apple Mac 2015 or newer, with Intel or Apple Silicon processor
• Minimum: Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave (Recommended 11 Big Sur or higher)
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more recommended)
• VST3, AU, and AAX formats

Windows

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit) with latest Microsoft Updates
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more recommended)
• CPU: Minimum Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 1000 (Higher recommended)
• VST3 and AAX formats