The Black Box Analog Design HG-2 plugin brings the legendary tube processing of the original hardware unit to your digital audio workstation. Renowned mix engineers use this boutique stereo processor to enrich their mixes with depth, warmth, and punch. The HG-2 goes beyond simple distortion by adding subtle harmonic coloration and vibrant saturation that enhances tracks without sacrificing clarity. Its carefully modeled tube circuits and transformers deliver a lush, analog character that makes any mix sound bigger, fuller, and more engaging.

This plugin emulates four vacuum tube stages combined in series and parallel configurations, allowing you to blend different tube flavors for unique tonal shaping. Separate gain controls for pentode and triode tubes let you dial in a perfect mix of warmth and harmonic richness. The Density control pushes the tubes harder to add thickness and presence while maintaining output balance. Additional features like the Calibration menu and Air knob give you control over high-frequency character, from dark and smooth to bright and sparkling, making it ideal for vocals, piano, strings, and full mixes. The Mix control enables seamless blending of processed and dry signals for precise tonal balance.

The HG-2 plugin also offers a powerful Saturation circuit driven by two modeled 12AX7 tubes with distinct voicings, enabling everything from gentle tube sheen to aggressive overdrive. This saturation can be applied selectively across frequency bands to add energy and body to individual tracks or entire mixes. Whether you want to thicken a bass, beef up a kick drum, or make guitars and vocals cut through with analog warmth and excitement, the HG-2 provides extensive tonal flexibility. Combining multiple tube effects, it transforms digital tracks into rich, analog-sounding productions that stand out in any style.