- Publisher: Aurora DSP
- Product: Laboga Mr Hector Suite
- Release: TCD
- Version: 1.0.0
- Format: SAL, VST3
For years, guitarists have chased the elusive perfect tone in the digital world—a tone that doesn’t just sound like a real amp, but feels like one. A tone with the raw power, the dynamic response, and the three-dimensional character that inspires you to play your best. Too often, the result is a compromise: a sound that’s close, but lacks the soul of tubes, transformers, and moving air.
The chase is over.
Introducing the Aurora DSP Laboga Mr. Hector Suite, a new standard in guitar tone simulation. We’ve gone beyond simple modeling to completely rebuild the legendary, handcrafted Laboga Mr. Hector amplifier using our next-generation DriveNET Neural Network engine. This isn’t just another amp sim; it’s a complete, end-to-end tonal ecosystem designed to deliver a finished, record-ready guitar sound from a single plugin.
A New Breed of High-Gain Realism
At the heart of the suite is our advanced neural network modeling. We didn’t just capture a static snapshot of the amp’s tone stack. Our engine meticulously models the complex, dynamic interactions between every component—from the way the preamp gain influences power-amp sag to the subtle coloration imparted by the transformers. The result is a living, breathing simulation that responds to your playing with the nuance and authenticity of the real hardware.
Two Distinct Personalities: The Legend and The Beast
This suite gives you access to two iconic, handcrafted amplifiers, each with its own unique character.
Mr. Hector: The Legendary Powerhouse
The amp that built a legacy. Mr. Hector is an ultra-high-gain, 100W monster known for its incredibly tight low-end, aggressive midrange, and searing gain. With two channels, shared EQ, and dedicated Bright and Mid switches, you can effortlessly dial in everything from vintage-inspired crunch to the most punishing modern metal tones. Use the selectable tube rectifier for a classic, compressed “saggy” feel, or switch to the diode rectifier for an immediate, lightning-fast tight response.
The Beast: The Aggressive Sibling
Unleash Mr. Hector’s younger, more aggressive brother. The Beast is a 30W, three-channel amplifier powered by four EL84 tubes, delivering a sharper, edgier, and more modern high-gain flavor. The Clean and Crunch channels offer everything from sparkling cleans to vintage breakup, shaped by a unique “Character” knob. The Drive channel delivers pure modern high-gain saturation, with a Mid Switch that re-voices the EQ for classic warmth or a tighter, more focused attack.
Beyond the Amp: A Complete Tone-Shaping Universe
A great amp is only the beginning. The Mr. Hector Suite provides every tool you need to sculpt your sound from raw input to a polished, final track.
The Perfect Push: Front-End Toolkit
Shape your guitar’s signal before it ever hits the amp—a pro technique for ultimate tonal control.
- Custom Drives: Includes a custom-voiced overdrive (meticulously matched to the amps, not a generic clone), a bold OctaFuzz, and a transparent Crunch Booster.
- 6-Band Input EQ: Surgically carve out unwanted frequencies or boost key areas to tighten your sound and define your character.
The Soul of the Speaker: The SpeakerX Revolution
Forget flat, lifeless IRs. SpeakerX is a revolutionary real-time DSP engine that uses advanced physical modeling to simulate the true nonlinear behavior of a guitar speaker. It authentically recreates the subtle coloration, compression, and diffraction effects of a real speaker moving in a room. This breathes life and dimension into your tone, eliminating the sterile digital feel and delivering the rich, spatial character of a perfectly mic’d cabinet. Choose from 6 classic cabinet models, 6 iconic speaker types, and 4 mic options for unparalleled control.
The Final Polish: A Studio-Grade Post-FX Rack
This is where the suite becomes a true powerhouse. We’ve included a complete, analog-modeled processing rack to take your amp tone to a fully mixed, professional sound.
- 10-Band Graphic EQ: A classic graphic EQ with proportional Q and a vintage drive module for added saturation.
- Sonic Optimizer: An advanced processor for adding low-end definition and high-end clarity.
- Limiting Amplifier (FET): Based on the legendary FET compressor, perfect for adding punch and controlling dynamics with lightning-fast attack.
- Leveling Amplifier (Optical): Modeled after a warm, smooth optical tube compressor, ideal for natural-sounding dynamic smoothing.
- Time-Based Effects: A full rack of essentials including a lush Chorus, a versatile Tremolo, a spacious Ping Pong Delay, and the universal Aurora Reverb.
Everything You Need, All in One Place
The Mr. Hector Suite is rounded out with essential utilities, including a high-precision tuner that handles even the lowest tunings, full MIDI compatibility, and a unique Studio Environment Listening option in the standalone app for an immersive headphone experience.
This is more than an amp sim. It’s a complete, professional guitar production suite. And you can have it all for free. Experience the next generation of amp simulation. Download the Laboga Mr. Hector Suite for free and redefine your guitar tone!
