Checked September 2026
Plugin Alliance
Black Box Analog Design HG-2 review
Saturation
Tube processor emulation adding saturation and harmonics through multiple tube stages. Best for tube harmonics and air on mixes. Price: $125 one-time.
Key features
- Four emulated tube stages (6U8A pentode and triode)
- Parallel saturation with 12AX7 voicing
- Input Gain, Density, Calibration, Air and Mix controls
- Saturation Frequency selector
- Air control above 10 kHz
Pros
- Rich, polished harmonics
- 14-day trial
Cons
- Requires Plugin Alliance account
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