Audio SMT-100A

The deal

$19.99 at PluginFox (down from $149.00), 87% off. Sale ends June 1, 2026.

What it is

The Antelope Audio SMT-100A is an optical compressor plugin modeled on a 1980s hardware classic known for its fast attack times and ease of use. Built using Antelope's Synergy Core FPGA-based modeling technology, it faithfully replicates the original unit's optical circuit alongside its minimal, no-fuss control set. Whether you're tracking or mixing, it delivers clean, musical gain reduction for vocals, drums, and bass with the kind of character that made the hardware a studio staple.

Who it's for

Producers and mix engineers who need a straightforward optical compressor for vocals, drums, and bass. The SMT-100A suits those who prefer hardware-flavored dynamics without complexity - plug it in, dial it up, and move on.

Key features

• Fast attack times modeled from the 1980s original make it a natural fit for transient-rich material like drums, plucked bass, and punchy lead vocals
• A minimal control set eliminates parameter guesswork, letting you dial in compression quickly without second-guessing every knob
• Runs natively in VST3, AU, and AAX-compatible DAWs on macOS 10.14+ and Windows 10+ (64-bit), with real-time processing available on Antelope Synergy Core hardware interfaces
• FPGA-driven emulation preserves the original unit's optical circuit character, delivering authentic analog warmth and the smooth, natural gain reduction optical compressors are known for