B-Box HG-2 Tube Saturation
Harmonic control. Tube color. Mix-ready depth.
The HG-2 is not just about warmth — it’s about shaping tone with intention.
By blending triode and pentode saturation, it allows you to dial in subtle enhancement or bold harmonic character, adding depth, presence, and cohesion to your mix.
NAM A2 Updated
All Tokyo Studio Capture profiles have been updated for the latest NAM A2 architecture.
NAM A2 represents the most significant advancement in Neural Amp Modeler to date, delivering substantially improved accuracy, efficiency, and hardware fidelity compared to previous generations.
According to large-scale blind listening tests, A2 consistently achieved results that are extremely difficult to distinguish from the original hardware.
What you actually get
A collection of tube saturation profiles captured across multiple harmonic settings.
Profiles included:
- B-Box – Tube Glow
Subtle tube enhancement with natural harmonic warmth. - B-Box – Analog Polish
Gentle harmonic refinement with polished clarity. - B-Box – Warm Density
Enhanced harmonic weight with smooth analog depth. - B-Box – Low Weight
Focused low-frequency saturation with added authority. - B-Box – Presence Lift
Forward harmonic detail with enhanced definition. - B-Box – Tape Texture
Soft saturation with vintage-inspired texture and cohesion. - B-Box – Harmonic Bloom
Rich overtone enhancement with musical depth. - B-Box – Thick Console
Console-inspired coloration with enhanced body and density. - B-Box – Tube Drive
Bold saturation with pronounced tube character. - B-Box – Alt Tube Color
Alternative tube voicing with unique harmonic flavor. - B-Box – Air Shine
Open top-end enhancement with added brilliance. - B-Box – Saturation Max
Heavy harmonic saturation with maximum analog attitude.
Character: Light saturation / Open & smooth
Character: Balanced enhancement / Refined
Character: Dense & warm
Character: Thick & grounded
Character: Clear & present
Character: Vintage & smooth
Character: Wide & dimensional
Character: Thick & colored
Character: Driven & rich
Character: Colored & musical
Character: Airy & polished
Character: Aggressive & colorful
How it behaves
- Harmonics can be shaped from subtle to aggressive
- Low-end gains density without losing clarity
- Highs can be smoothed or enhanced depending on the mode
Audio Demo
Compare the original hardware signal and the NAM profile across a range of sources — bass, guitar, synth, and more.
Each example demonstrates how closely the profile captures the tone, dynamics, and harmonic response of the hardware.
The NAM and hardware samples are gain-matched to allow for a more accurate evaluation of the capture’s fidelity.
For additional context, a dry (unprocessed) version is also included.
Why this capture is different
- Multiple tube saturation styles captured
- Carefully controlled drive levels during profiling
- Designed for mix bus and creative saturation workflows
Waveform Comparison (Hardware vs NAM)
Below is a direct comparison between the original hardware signal and the NAM profile output.
This visualization highlights how accurately the harmonic shaping and response are preserved.
Technical notes
- Format: NAM (.nam)
- Sample Rate: 48kHz
- Capture Type: Real hardware
- Calibration: Studio-level gain staging
Gain Staging Advice
Our captures are pre-calibrated at -18 dBFS input level.
For best results, we recommend feeding the plugin with an input signal close to -18 dBFS.
Due to gain reduction during the profiling process, the output level of a loaded profile may be slightly lower than the original input signal.
Please adjust the Output control to match your source level or to reach your preferred listening volume.
Disclaimer
This product consists of digital NAM profiles and impulse responses captured from real hardware.
All products are independently developed by TSC (Tokyo Studio Capture) and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any hardware or software manufacturers.
Any product names, references, or visual elements are used strictly for descriptive purposes only. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.
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Eric T. (verified owner) –
Really solid saturation.
Easy to dial in, doesn’t get messy like some others. Been using it on drums and sometimes mix bus.
Adds a bit of weight without overdoing it. Just works.
sean G. (verified owner) –
Very cool captures, they have saturation from subtle to heavy saturation, defintiley using them on my new mixes.