HEAT 2 Upgrade from Heat by 22Bullets distortion plugin interface

HEAT 2 Upgrade from Heat by 22Bullets: Twin Distortion Plugin Free Download

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HEAT 2 Upgrade from Heat by 22Bullets is a distortion plugin from W. A. Production that blends two saturation or distortion models, each shaped by high and low pass filters. It is sold as an upgrade for owners of the original Heat by 22Bullets.

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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

HEAT 2 Upgrade from Heat by 22Bullets is aimed at current owners of the original Heat. The plugin applies two distortion or saturation models in parallel and lets you blend them. W. A. Production says the refreshed interface, with live frequency meters and a top-to-bottom signal flow, makes the processing easier to follow. A set of factory presets covers settings for vocals, bass, drums and more extreme smashing.

Best for

  • Synth crunch and midrange drive
  • Kick drum low-end distortion
  • Vocal saturation
  • Bass fuzz and overdrive
  • Drum bus saturation
Category
Distortion
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02Key features

What you get

  • Two distortion modules blended with a central dial
  • 10 unique modelled distortion types with adjustable drive
  • High and low pass filters on each distortion module
  • Input and output gain compensation up to plus or minus 48 dB
  • Mix control from subtle saturation to fully distorted signal
  • Live frequency meters with color-coded module outputs
  • Factory presets for vocals, bass, drums and extreme settings
  • Click and pop-free bypass and resizable interface
03In depth

Twin distortion with filtered blending

The core idea is twin distortion. You choose two of 10 modelled distortion types, each with adjustable drive, and blend them with a central dial. Each module has its own high and low cut filters, so you can target a specific range. You might distort only the midrange of a synth part for extra crunch, or only the lowest frequencies of a kick drum.

Input and output sliders offer up to plus or minus 48 dB of gain compensation, which helps when A/B comparing. The Mix control sets how much of the distorted signal you hear, from conservative saturation to fully processed output.

Interface, metering and workflow

The live frequency meters show the output of each module in real time: the left-hand module in yellow and the right-hand module in orange. This makes it clear which parts of the signal each filter is affecting.

The plugin is listed as responsive and CPU-friendly, with a click and pop-free bypass and a resizable interface. A full PDF manual and a tutorial video are included.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperW. A. Production
TypePlugin
CategoryDistortion
FormatsAAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is HEAT 2 Upgrade from Heat by 22Bullets?

It is a twin distortion and saturation plugin by W. A. Production. It blends two of 10 distortion models, each with its own high and low pass filters.

Who is the HEAT 2 upgrade for?

It is sold as an upgrade for current owners of Heat by 22Bullets. A standard version of HEAT 2 is also available.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in AAX format for Windows and macOS. AAX requires Pro Tools 11 or higher. Windows 8 or later and macOS 10.13 or later are listed as required.

Is there a trial?

Yes, a trial version is available.

07Developer

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