Heavy Pedal mkII from Audiority is a distortion plugin modeled on a dark, high-gain pedal, built around independent tone and level controls.
Heavy Pedal mkII at a glance
| Developer | Audiority |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Distortion |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 2 GB or more |
| Hosts named by the developer | Pro Tools |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €19.84 |
What Heavy Pedal mkII does
The plugin offers Independent Tone Low and High controls alongside a Distortion Level control, and a Pre/Post Effect Gain setting places the gain stage before or after the effect. Nine circuit types are selectable, and a right-click on the Dist knob toggles the distortion bypass.
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Key features
- Tone and level controls. Independent Low and High tone controls sit beside a Distortion Level control, so the shaping and the drive can be adjusted separately.
- Pre and post gain. The Pre/Post Effect Gain setting determines whether the gain stage sits before or after the effect in the chain.
- Nine circuit types. Nine different circuit types can be selected, each changing the character of the distortion stage.
- Distortion bypass. A right-click on the Dist knob bypasses the distortion without changing the other settings.
Heavy Pedal mkII compared with similar plugins
Dist COLDFIRE from Arturia is also an effects distortion plugin, offered as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Heavy Pedal mkII adds VST3 and CLAP builds and names Pro Tools as its host.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Pedal mkII | Audiority | Distortion | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP | Windows, macOS | €19.84 |
| Dist COLDFIRE | Arturia | Distortion | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
Heavy Pedal mkII was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €19.84. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Heavy Pedal mkII FAQ
Does Heavy Pedal mkII run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native Apple Silicon support, with macOS 10.9 as the minimum OS.