SMT-100A is a compressor plugin from Antelope Audio, modeled on a 1980s-style tube compressor. It runs on Windows and macOS and is built around simple controls and fast attack.
SMT-100A is a compressor plugin from Antelope Audio, inspired by a hardware compressor first introduced in the 1980s. The developer describes it as a straightforward unit meant to deliver results quickly. Its controls are kept deliberately simple, so producers can dial in the sound without a long learning curve. The plugin is available for Windows and macOS, and the developer says the design carefully reproduces the original's analog character.
Antelope Audio says the plugin reproduces the analog punch of its hardware inspiration. The developer describes it as gentle and natural when used to subtly shape a sound, and able to add warmth when driven harder.
The compressor's fast attack times are a central part of its design. That speed is what makes it suited to percussive material, where a quick response helps control transients.
The SMT-100A is built around a small, easy-to-master control set rather than a deep parameter list. That keeps it quick to use in a session, whether you are setting gentle gain reduction on a mix bus or pushing a track for more colour.
Based on its feature set, the plugin is aimed at drums, vocals and bass. The developer positions it as a compressor for these sources, which makes it a practical choice for everyday tracking and mixing work.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Antelope Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Compressor |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
Yes. The SMT-100A is listed for both Windows and macOS.
The developer highlights drums, vocals and bass, thanks to the compressor's fast attack times.
The Native Plugin version runs on a Mac or PC without any additional hardware. A Synergy Core Real-Time version is also available for compatible Synergy Core devices.
