JST Heat

Name: JST Heat
Price: 59.99 USD
Author: Joey Sturgis Tones

by Joey Sturgis Tones · Saturation · Multiband saturation

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Analog-modeled multiband saturation and distortion plugin for warmth and aggressive tone shaping.

Best for: Drums, Bass, Mix Bus, Sound Design. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: multi-band, bass, drums, sound design, aggressive, analog-sounding, bus processing, electric guitar, full mix, mix bus, mixing, vocals, warm.

What it does

JST Heat is a three-band distortion and saturation plugin with 24 modes.

Modes: All-Round (8), Bass (3), Drums (2), Guitars (2), Sound Design (7), Vocals (1) and a Custom mode, from "Just A Touch" to "Hellraiser".
Multiband: level, saturation and crossover per band, with solo, mute, bypass and Heat per band.
Character panel: Tone, Pre/Post switch, Thump, low and high cut and a steep filter option.

Source: Joey Sturgis Tones product page

When to use it

The developer's most complete saturation plugin: choose it over Blow Torch or Extra Spice if you want multiband control. The closest rated comparison is FabFilter Saturn 2, which is deeper; JST Heat is the simpler, preset-led route for heavy rock and metal mixes.

Where to buy

Joey Sturgis Tones: $59.99

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