Heatwave

Name: Heatwave
Author: Slate Digital

by Slate Digital · Saturation · One-knob saturator

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A free one-knob saturation plug-in for adding grit and warmth.

Best for: Drums, Vocals, Bass. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: single knob, bass, drums, vocals, free, gritty, warm, beginner-friendly, minimal controls, mixing, simple, single-band, synths.

What it does

Heatwave is a free saturation plugin with one main control.

Drive: the main control, which shapes EQ, compression and character together.
Input: sets how hard signal hits the algorithm.
Clip: controls output transients, or can be bypassed.
Output: level.

It combines transient shaping, EQ and compression, and is suitable for drums, bass, synths and vocals.

Source: Slate Digital product page

When to use it

A free, fast way to add grit or warmth without setup. It is simpler than Soundtoys Decapitator or Saturation Knob among the rated saturators. Good for drums and bass.

Where to buy

Slate Digital: Free

Tutorials and reviews

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