Introducing the Aurora Mr. Hector Suite

The craftsmanship of boutique amplifiers meets the versatility of modern DSP.

It all begins with Mr. Hector — a well-known and universally loved high-gain amplifier from Laboga. We've captured its soul, rebuilt it digitally, and tuned every detail to perfection. The result is a studio-grade plugin that delivers the unmistakable tone and character of this legendary amp — reborn inside your DAW or as a standalone experience.

Inside the Mr. Hector Suite

Two Amps. Infinite Character.

At the heart of the Suite are two distinct amplifier models — both meticulously recreated using Aurora's advanced DriveNET Neural Network Modeling technology:

• Mr. Hector – A fierce, high-gain powerhouse designed for modern metal and hard rock. Tight low end, biting mids, and the perfect saturation. Switchable tube/diode rectifiers and Bright/Mid toggles give you complete tonal control.

• The Beast – A versatile 30W amp with EL84 tubes and three unique channels: Clean, Crunch, and Drive. Shape your tone with the Mid Switch and Character controls to move from sparkling cleans to rich, articulate gain.

Pedal Section

A flexible preamp stage featuring four fully adjustable pedals. Reorder them freely to craft your perfect signal chain:

• Custom Overdrive – Inspired by the iconic tube screamer, fine-tuned for tight low end and added bite.
• Transient Shaper – Sharpens your attack, adds brightness, and removes unwanted muddiness.
• Aurora Preamp Boost – Original Aurora DSP circuit for early-stage dynamic shaping — perfect for modern metal mixes.
• OctaFuzz / Booster Options – Add grit, texture, or harmonic richness to push your amp harder.

Cabinet & Mic Section

Recreate the experience of a real recording studio with Aurora's SpeakerX Engine — a next-generation cabinet simulator that captures the nonlinear behavior and natural dynamics of guitar speakers:

• 6 virtual cabinets, including Laboga originals.
• 6 speaker types, from V30s to Creambacks.
• 4 iconic microphones per cabinet.
• Mix, match, and position mics freely for endless tonal variety.

Plus, a library of studio-grade impulse responses gives you authentic Laboga cabinet tones right out of the box.

FX Rack

Add depth, width, and polish with studio-level effects:

• 10-Band Equalizer – Analog-inspired precision EQ with ±12 dB range for surgical tone shaping.
• Limiter – Control peak levels and tighten your mix with adjustable low-end focus (100–250 Hz).
• Ping-Pong Delay – Classic stereo delay that moves your repeats between left and right channels.
• Aurora Reverb – From intimate rooms to cavernous spaces, dial in your perfect ambience.

Output and Tone Shaping

Finalize your sound with mastering-grade tools built directly into the plugin:

• 10-Band Output EQ for final tonal sculpting.
• Sonic Optimizer enhances clarity and punch.
• FET and Optical Limiters for both transparent and vintage compression.
• Tuner, Transpose, and MIDI compatibility for complete session integration.

Standalone Ready

No DAW? No problem.
The standalone version of the Mr. Hector Suite lets you play, practice, and experiment anywhere. Create, save, and tweak presets instantly — without ever opening your recording software.

Artist Presets

Jump straight into world-class tones with artist preset packs created by musicians and producers including Kristian Kohle, Scott Elliot, and Cultifact. Each preset is designed to highlight the full power and versatility of the Mr. Hector Suite.

Reimagine the Sound of Modern Gain

From the studio to the stage, Aurora Mr. Hector Suite delivers the iconic Laboga sound in a form that's more flexible, expressive, and inspiring than ever before.

Digitally recreated. Tuned to perfection. Every detail, profiled for authenticity.