Few effects define a musical era in quite the same way that digital 1980s reverb does. Although we’ve seen so many advancements in audio since then, those classic ’80s reverb sounds are still popular and sought after today.

There are numerous factors that led to this – and few of them are completely rational – so together we’ll look at digital reverb and how to go about using it in your production.

We know it’s not purely due to the sound because we don’t use the same techniques as we did when digital reverb was first introduced. It must be a combination of factors, including the interface design and the nostalgic sentiment of using retro-styled creative tools.

The story of digital reverb

It begins in 1976 with the EMT 250. Digital reverb provided a controlled environmental ambience with a low noise floor, which was revolutionary in the recording process. Until that time, the use of plates, springs, and re-amping had been some of the methods commonly used to add spatial characteristics to a sound.

Studios also evolved drastically due to the introduction of the SSL 4000 E series(and later G series) consoles. This provided unprecedented routing flexibility and when combined with the newly available tools of the time like analogue synthesizers and digital samplers, we got the magical explosion in the record industry that was the 1980s.

Digital reverb units like the AMS RMX16, Lexicon 224X, Yamaha REV-7, and the Sony DRE-2000 became icons of this era. They were used on so many of our favourite records and engineering superstars like Chris Lorde-Alge still use vintage reverb units or their software equivalents in every mix.

Using 1980s reverb in your studio

Like many effects we use for tonal quality, reverbs are available in several formats. The set-and-forget approach we take with leveling amplifiers is often used with reverbs too. This is due to the rather involved technical process that comes with designing your own reverb patches.

Good reverb units were never cheap, but you can get great-sounding reverb without the risk of buying a temperamental and astronomically priced vintage reverb. There are factors to consider like the advantages of software vs hardware, so we’ll check out some options and find something suitable for your setup.

Reverb software plug-ins

Having multiple instances of quality reverb plug-ins available in a single click is an incredibly powerful creative tool. Software provides instant gratification without patch cables, which makes it extremely convenient.

Remember though, that some vintage reverb units were one-trick ponies in the studio. So, unless you’re after the sound of a specific make or model, ensure you select something that has some versatility.

UAD AMS RMX16 Expanded

Developed in collaboration with AMS founder, Mark Crabtree, the AMS RMX16 Expanded plug-in is an authentic emulation of one of the most famous reverb units of all time. The no-nonsense UI gives you the classic controls without menu diving, which makes it a pleasure to use.

Like most UAD plug-ins, it sounds great, but it also has all the original patches so you get a realistic feel of using the RMX16 reverb in all its glory. All the famous algorithms are included, like the ambience and non-linear reverb settings, and it’s now available natively for any DAW.

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Slate Digital Verbsuite Classics

Verbsuite Classics puts all the famous reverbs in one easy-to-use plug-in. The controls are simple but effective, and the EQ and chorus allow you to shape the sound according to your desired application easily.

What it lacks in looks and features, it makes up for with its sound. Even if you never deviate from the patches, Verbsuite gives you a wide range of reverbs to choose from.

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Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Bundle

The Lexicon PCM Native Reverb plug-ins have become an industry standard over the years. The bundle gives you seven different reverbs, each with its own patch library. The controls are reminiscent of the PCM96, providing detailed controls and visual EQ.

If you’re a lover of the Lexicon sound, this is an easy choice. Although it’s a considerable investment, it does offer a huge amount of flexibility and control beyond simply being a quality reverb.

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Audio Ease Altiverb 8

Quite simply, Altiverb 8 is the Omnisphere of reverb plug-ins and one of the most powerful reverbs available in hardware or software. If you work as an engineer or sound designer in games, TV, film, or music – you’ve probably used it before.

Among its amazing spaces and IR designing capabilities, Altiverb also offers astonishingly realistic vintage reverbs from AMS, Lexicon, Yamaha, and many others. It is pricey, but at least you won’t be needing another reverb any time soon.

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Reverb Effects Pedals

Not all reverb pedals are exclusively designed for guitars. Some offer line-level I/O to suit other instruments like synths and drum machines. This is great for using them on aux sends from your mixer, just like you would with outboard rack gear.

Apart from that, they offer great sounding effects and some even allow you to stack multiple reverb patches and create more complex layered sounds. The creative immediacy of working with a live tweakable instrument also has its own appeal.

Meris Mercury 7 and MercuryX

Inspired by Vangelis’ shimmering, modulated Lexicon 224 reverb sounds from the Bladerunner soundtrack, the Mercury 7 is a pedal version of its 500 series counterpart. The Meris 24-Bit AD/DA with 32-bit floating point DSP engine combined with true analogue signal path means you get studio-quality sound.

In addition, the Mercury 7 offers two different reverb algorithms (Ultraplate/Cathedra) and extensive tone-shaping capabilities. Apart from the EQ, the pitch vector allows you to accurately shift the wet signal for whichever instrument you’re using.

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Eventide Space

The Eventide Space pedal gives you 12 signature reverb combo algorithms and 10 knobs to design the sound to your liking. Furthermore, you get 100 patches designed by top engineers and producers like Richard Devine, Alan Moulder, and Flood.

The Space is well built with a metal chassis, so it’s rugged enough for the road. Also, it has great features like MIDI sync via DIN or USB to combine it with other hardware in your setup or even your DAW.

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Empress Effects Reverb

Empress Effects are known for creating some of the most innovative designs when it comes to pedals and the Empress Reverb is no exception. Not only is this an amazing-sounding reverb, but it’s also a very versatile creative tool with 32 reverb algorithms and the ability to further update the firmware via SD card.

Overall, it’s a great combination of good build quality and simple effective design. You will, however, need a re-amping device for it to function optimally as a line-level outboard processor.

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500 Series reverbs

500 Series effects give you much of the same quality as 19″ rack gear, but the more compact format provides certain benefits. In studio, these are great units if you don’t have much space and they offer excellent portability for live use.

All it takes is the right 500 series chassis and you can put your own rig together. Be aware of the space requirements before you look at purchasing these units, as some are larger than others.

Meris Mercury 7 500

The Mercury 7 500 has all the same features as the pedal version save for the swell and bypass switches. The fundamental difference is that the 500 series version is a single-space mono unit with more expandability.

It is both stereo and surround linkable, which makes it extremely formidable considering the cost of high-end studio reverbs. Overall, the approach of the Mercury 7 500 is refreshing, as it encourages real-time sound-shaping rather than sticking to one patch.

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AMS Neve RMX16 500

The RMX16 500 is AMS Neve’s rather recent reissue of the 1981 classic reverb. It takes up three spaces in your 500 series rack and has a very straightforward interface, making it a breeze to build and save patches.

Best of all though, it’s almost impossible to distinguish from the sound of the vintage RMX16. The character is captured in every way, with the I/O stages perfectly modeled and all the original patches maintained.

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Rackmount reverbs

This is where we get into the higher-end side of reverbs available. You certainly don’t need to spend $2000 simply to create a decent 80s reverb sound. However, it will get you a top-of-the-line reverb capable of creating reverbs for any application.

The great thing about high-end hardware reverbs is that they don’t seem to date, lose much resale value, or go out of style. Once you have one of these in your rack, you are far less likely to keep buying every newly released product as you would with software.

Lexicon PCM92

Lexicon’s PCM92 has all the features you’d expect from a professional stereo reverb. This includes 28 new and classic reverb, delay, and modulation effects and a library of over 700 presets to choose from.

The PCM92 supports up to 96kHz sample rate with its 32-bit floating point system. In addition, It’s equipped with pro-industry connectivity formats such as AES/EBU, word clock, and ethernet. This makes it easy to slot into just about any studio or live setup.

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Bricasti M7

Bricasti was founded by DSP engineer, Casey Dowdell, and Brian Zolner – who has 20 years of experience working with Lexicon. The Bricasti M7 was launched in 2007 and fast established itself as the industry standard professional reverb unit worldwide.

With the ability to produce huge reverbs, transparent chambers, and anything in between, M7 owners are unlikely to ever need another digital reverb. The M7 gives you 100 presets with 12 tweakable parameters and all the pristine DSP you’d expect for the price.

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Quantec Yardstick 2496 S

The German answer to AMS and Lexicon, the Yardstick 2496 S is based on the classic Quantec QRS digital reverb from 1982. It’s just astonishing how transparent an early 1980s reverb algorithm still sounds today when compared to other professional reverbs.

The Yardstick comes with a web app that gives you comprehensive control over its wide range of parameters and the ability to easily match the reverb to the dimensions of the original recording space.

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For a limited time, you can grab Native Instruments Kontakt 7 for half the regular price! A huge selection of libraries for the flagship sample player is also on sale. Other awesome software deals are coming from IK Multimedia, Universal Audio, and Baby Audio this week.

50% off Native Instruments Kontakt 7

Native Instruments Kontakt 7 is without a doubt one of the most powerful sample-based software instruments on the market today. The sample player not only comes loaded with more than 900 high-quality factory sounds. It also gives you access to a huge selection of add-on libraries from renowned developers. Anyone who’s serious about producing music needs NI Kontakt 7 – so grab it for half the price while this offer lasts!

Native Instruments Kontakt 7 is on sale at Thomann* until March 5 for just $134 – that’s 50% off* the regular price! And if you own an older version of Kontakt, the upgrade to version 7 is also on sale!

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Huge Discounts on Kontakt Libraries

Now that you’ve got Kontakt, how about some nice libraries to go along with it? Plugin Boutique is currently offering huge discounts on sampled instruments from many renowned developers including Native Instruments, Big Fish Audio, Cinesamples, Vir2, AVA Music Group, and more. Save up to 92% on these high-quality Kontakt libraries! But hurry up, some of these deals expire today!

• Up to 86% off* Native Instruments virtual instruments (until March 3)
• Up to 50% off* Cinesamples sample libraries (until February 20)
• 91% off* Rigid Audio Everything Bundle (until February 29)
• Up to 28% off* Vir2 instruments (until February 21)
• Up to 25% off* Big Fish Audio libraries (until February 21)
• 25% off* Soundiron Granada 49 (until February 25)
• Up to 62% off AVA Music Group Kontakt instruments (until February 20)
• Up to 90% off* the Karanyi Sounds Kontakt Collection Bundle (until February 29)
• 50% off* Audiority Octamorph FE (until February 29)
• Up to 90% off* Muze (until February 29)
• Up to 92% off Strix Instruments (until February 29)

60% off IK Multimedia Amplitube Collections

What Kontakt is to sample libraries, IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 is to guitar amp and effect simulations! For a limited time, you can stock up on AmpliTube Collections for less than half the regular price. Choose from officially licensed manufacturer collections from Orange, MESA/Boogie, or Fender, or get the authentic sounds of your favorite artists with the AmpliTube signature collections from Slash, Brian May, Joe Satriani, and many more. The collections run in all versions of AmpliTube 5, including the free AmpliTube 5 CS.

IK Multimedia AmpliTube Collections are 60% off* at Thomann until February 29. Check out the full list here!

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50% off Universal Audio UAD Bundles

The Universal Audio UAD Native Bundles are the perfect gateway to the world of UAD plugins. Originally exclusive to UA’s DSP hardware such as the Apollo series audio interfaces, these high-quality plugins now run natively on Mac and Windows computers. The UAD Essentials Edition gets you 11 essential plugins, including the LA-2A Leveler Collection, Pulteq EQ Collection, and Oxide Tape Recorder. The PolyMAX synth is also included. Or step it up a notch with the UAD Signature Edition, which includes no less than 44 Universal Audio plugins for an amazing price.

The Universal Audio UAD Essentials Edition Native and Signature Edition Native are both 50% off* at Thomann until February 29.

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40% off Baby Audio Atoms

The brand-new Baby Audio Atoms is still available for the low introductory price! This unique software synth uses a physical model of a mass/spring interaction network to create a huge spectrum of extraordinary sounds. Sounds complicated? Thanks to Atoms’ simple user interface with just six parameters, you’ll be designing unique sounds in no time. If you like to venture off the beaten path when it comes to sound design, don’t miss this fabulous new synth.

Baby Audio Atoms is on sale at Thomann until March 31 for $53 – 40% off* the regular price!

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Softube Model 82 is a groovy attempt to recapture those SH-101 club sounds of 1990s techno and it’s a lot of fun. Now only €19 with our exclusive code.

Softube Model 82 deal

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Model 82

[Originally posted on 8th June 2022] Softube never likes to say what synthesizer it bases its emulations on. But in this case, it’s clearly the Roland SH-101. While the synth was produced in the early 80s, the vibe Softube are going for is set firmly in the club culture of the 1990s and they nailed it.

Both the Model 72 and the Model 84 were brilliant, so I’m expecting great things from this emulation. The idea is to try to capture the feelings as well as the sound of this synth. Softube says something about “Rock & Roll Science” which conjures up images of trashed laboratories and professors snorting coke off each other’s arses. But it could also mean that the designers have gone beyond the attention to detail and inhabit some kind of heart and soul emulation. Or maybe let’s get a grip on ourselves and enjoy it as a mono synth with a couple of waveforms, a cool filter and a useful envelope.

Softube went to a lot of trouble to model the sequencer and arpeggiator in the hope of instilling Model 82 with that elusive inspiration and improvisational quality.

No software emulation would be complete without some extras. The interface has been optimised for a quicker workflow, and velocity and aftertouch have been stuck in. And there’s a new Drive knob for a bit of saturation and some stereo enhancements.

Honestly, it looks and sounds totally brilliant and while it’s been done before I always enjoy Softube’s take on these things. I’m also loving the crappy signs of wear on the GUI.

Modular

The other groovy thing Softube does is pull the synthesizer apart into individual modules that can then run inside Softube Modular. And so you get the VCO, LFO, VCF-VCA, FX and ENV as separate patchable modules.

This is also brilliant.

So, for €79 Softube has nailed the Roland SH-101 in software form with all the right nuance and extras. Great stuff.

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u-he is offered a sneak preview of the upcoming Zebralette 3 software synth at NAMM 2024. The new version of Zebralette, a long-standing freeware favorite. Now the public beta testing phase has started – you are allowed to download and test. Exciting!

Zebralette 3 as public beta

[Update 17.02.2024] From now on you can download the announced public beta of Zebralette 3 and test it extensively via the u-he kvr forum post (see here). You can also download user guides and get further information about the new release. If you find any problems and bugs, you should also describe them below the blog post. Sounds great!

u-he Zebralette 3 is almost here!

[Update 17.01.2024] Like the predecessor, Zebralette 3 is an offspring of the more powerful Zebra, so this means that there will eventually also be a Zebra 3. The purpose of Zebralette is to showcase the capabilities of Zebra’s oscillators and MSEG (multi-stage envelope generator).

The free software synth offers one Zebra oscillator and one MSEG, as well as a bunch of modulators and effects from u-he’s bag of tricks. That doesn’t sound like much, but as the oscillator is so powerful, it’s a pretty versatile synth in and of itself. Over the course of ten years, u-he has worked to expand the sonic possibilities even further and improve the consistency between the visual editors.

According to u-he, Zebralette 3 is almost ready to go into public beta testing – possibly even within the next couple of weeks. The developer had hoped to have the beta version ready for NAMM, but there are still a few bugs that need ironing out. As soon as that’s taken care of, you’ll be able to download Zebralette 3 and check out the new version of this popular freeware synth.

So what about Zebra 3? While u-he hasn’t set a release date yet, the progress that they made on Zebralette means that they’re already pretty far along. They’ve also made a lot of progress on Zebra components that aren’t part of Zebralette. We’ll keep you posted!

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u-he Zebralette 3 should enter public beta testing any time now. The new version of the software synth will still be available for free.

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For a limited time, you can save 85% on the SSL Native LMC+ compressor plug-in, which has been reduced from $119.99 to only $17.99.

The Listening Mic Compressor was an almost hidden feature built into SSL consoles in the 1980s. It became a secret weapon for producers and engineers of the era, where it was particularly effective on drums.

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SSL Native LMC+

As it was designed to make even quiet speech at the back of the control room audible, the LMC worked wonders on the gated drum reverb sound of the 1980s. Provided the beat isn’t complex, the compressor merges the wet and dry signal in a uniquely cohesive way.

The SSL LMC+ plug-in is a recreation of the integrated compressor from the SSL 4000E console’s talkback circuit. However, the LMC+ plug-in goes beyond the functionality of the original hardware, making it a more creative and versatile dynamics processor.

The plug-in is enhanced with features from the LMC+ 500-series module. This includes a sidechain input for triggering the compressor with an external signal, and variable high-pass and low-pass filters, so you can isolate the processing range.

In addition, the Scoop button inverts the phase of the wet signal while the Split button gives you access to bandpass-subtraction mode.

Pricing and availability:

The LMC+ has been reduced by a massive 85% from $119.99 to only $17.99. Get it here on Plugin Boutique!

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The Cherry Audio CR-78 is its very first drum machine plugin with a recreation of a true classic, the first programmable, microprocessor-controlled, analog CR-78!

Cherry Audio CR-78 And A Short History

Before the 808 and 909, Roland had a long and rich history in the world of rhythm boxes. They’ve been building such devices since 1964. However, 1978’s CompuRhythm CR-78 was their, and the world’s, first programmable unit.

It seems inconceivable these days to have a drum machine that you can’t program, so the CR-78 was a huge hit! And it was a huge hit that ended up on numerous huge hits! The list of songs and artists is a veritable who’s who of pop. OMD, Hall & Oates, Genesis, Phill Collins, Ultravox, Blondie, Roxy Music, The Cars, and Tears For Fears, to name just a few.

The CR-78 is still gaining new friends to this day and remains incredibly popular. So it is an utter delight to see Cherry Audio beat Roland Cloud to the punch (again) with their new CR-78 plugin. Everything we love about the original – lovingly modelled, not sampled – with all the improvements that a 21st-century rhythm nut craves!

Cherry On Top

How does it improve on the original? First up, the rather clunky original method of programming a CR-78 has been replaced with the later X0X style of step sequencing found on later Roland units. The original CR-78 required an optional programming unit. Bizarrely, Roland only ever made 2000 of these, one-quarter of the total number of CR-78s that they made!

Cherry Audio’s CR-78 goes way beyond just improving the programming. All the original preset rhythms and variations/fills are there but now every voice can be edited. There’s an FX section (Overdrive, Delay, Flanger & Reverb), a mixer with independent level, pan, and solo/mute per voice, and a global EQ and compressor. Once you’ve programmed your beat masterpiece, you can drag it OUT of the CR-78 as either a MIDI track in your DAW or, if using the standalone version, a Standard MIDI File (SMF).

Cherry Audio CR-78 – Like The Original, Only WAY Better

You’ve got velocity sensitivity, external MIDI triggering, a Song Mode with 99 patterns, and 99 steps per song. The plugin comes with a ‘separate outs’ version so you can process each instrument individually in your DAW.

And, as one has come to expect, Cherry Audio has packed this full of amazing presets. There are subtly named recreations of many classic patterns as well as a huge number of original presets that also take advantage of all the new features.

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Cherry Audio’s CR-78 is available here at the Thomann shop (affiliate) for just $49 USD. A free 30-day demo is also available from the Cherry Audio website.

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In this week’s edition of Software Deals, we’ve got softsynths and plug-ins galore. If you act fast, you can get some serious savings.

Software Deals

If you’re a music producer, mix engineer, or an artist looking for new ways to create sounds, we’ve picked out an exciting selection of offers that will inspire creativity in your workflow. Let’s take a closer look at the deals currently available:

Soundtoys February Mini Sale

Until February 15, you can get up to 75% off selected processing plug-ins from Sountoys. This sale includes reverbs, delays, and other creative music production effects for your DAW.

You can shop the entire sale here with this link, and the individual offers are as follows:

• 40% off Effect Rack now at $161
• 65% off SuperPlate now at $44
• 75% off EchoBoy now at $44
• 60% off PrimalTap now at $35.25
• Save 60% on Devil-Loc Deluxe now at $35.25
• 60% off PanMan now at $35.25
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Cherry Audio Rackmode

The Cherry Audio Rackmode Signal Processors collection brings eight vintage effects to your DAW, based on the 1970s Moog Rack Effects that accompanied the famous Moog Modular systems of the time.

The Rackmode collection includes both the software instrument and effects plug-in versions of the legendary Moog 16-band Vocoder, as well as the 12-stage Phaser, the Bode Ring Modulator, the String Filter, the Bode Frequency Shifter, the Graphic EQ, and the Parametric EQ.

To get started, you also get over 150 presets for processing different instruments from drums, keyboards, guitars, and more.

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Arturia Pigments 5

Arturia Pigments 5 is a powerful software synth with four sound-generating engines. These include the Harmonic engine, which can use up to 512 partials, as well as phase modulation.

Meanwhile, the Wavetable engine gives you a choice of 164 wavetables with ring modulation and pulse width controls. What’s more, the Utility engine provides a sub-oscillator with two noise layers.

With a powerful effects section, unison section, extensive mod matrix, vintage filters, and MPE support Pigments 5 is an amazing platform to create any sound from simple leads and basses, to rhythmic soundscapes.

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AAS Chromaphone 3

Until March 4, you can save 50% on the Chromaphone 3 physical modelling synthesizer plug-in from AAS. The dual-resonator system provides 8 modeling sources like strings, plates, and tube for sound creation.

When combined with the integrated effects rack, Chromaphone becomes a powerful platform for creating very different sounds compared to the average wavetable or virtual analogue synthesizer.

In addition, with performance-based macros and an impressive patch library with plenty of expansion options, Chromaphone is a great tool for sound design, film scoring, and avant-garde music production.

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Ableton Live 11 Suite

Ableton Live 11 is a performance-focused DAW system with an incredible time-warping engine. From the get-go, you’re confronted with the clip launch window, which is a catalyst for ideas.

In addition, the Live 11 Suite includes a range of instruments and effects, Max support, as well as an entire library of loops and samples for creating almost any style of music.

However, possibly the most exciting aspect of Live is the way it links with external controllers and instruments. This makes it a great choice for creating music and performing live.

• Get over 40% off Ableton Live 11 Suite now at $433
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Until February 15th, you can get up to 50% off selected plug-ins with the Soundtoys Flash Sale. So this is a great opportunity to add to your collection of these sought-after audio processing tools.

Over the years, Soundtoys has built a reputation through the quality sound of the plug-ins, and the creative inspiration that many musicians, engineers, and producers discover when using them.

Soundtoys Flash Sale

With this offer, you can get up to 50% off selected plug-ins from the Soundtoys range, but remember this is only until February 15th – so act fast! Let’s check out which ones are currently discounted:

• Get over 33% off the Effect Rack

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• Save 50% on single effect plugins

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Specs

All plug-ins are available in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX format on macOS (10.12 or newer, with native support on Apple Silicon) and Windows (7 or newer). For licensing, you’ll need a free iLok account.

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Until February 29, you can save up to 70% with the Softube February Sale on software plug-ins for music production, mixing, and mastering.

Softube is a renowned developer of analogue modeling instruments and processing plug-ins. Whether you need tools for mixing, mastering, or creating music, Softube offers an authentic-sounding solution for your DAW.

Softube February Sale

Softube February Sale

Available for check all deals at

Starting from only $45, you can get new Softube additions to your plug-in library in the form of softsynths, EQs, compressors, and other creative effects. You can shop the entire sale here with this link, and we’ll take a closer look at some of the highlights:

Model 84

The Softube Model 84 brings the iconic Roland JUNO-106 to your DAW with the same lush warm sound associated with this classic synth. What’s more, all the original controls are on deck to recreate that analogue experience.

The Model 84 also has a few extra touches like unison, as well as velocity and aftertouch support. Here, you can add more expression when playing, affecting the VCA, PWM, and filter.

• Get 50% off the Softube Model 84 now at $69

Softube Model 84

Available for $69 at

Weiss MM-1

Weiss Engineering specializes in ultra high-end audio tools for mastering audio in various formats. The Softube Weiss collection is a range of software plug-ins meticulously modelled on these prestigious hardware units.

With the MM-1 mastering maximizer, you get an easy-to-use but highly effective finalizing processor inspired by the Weiss DS1. Quickly take control of your master bus with five limiter modes and controls to set the amount of processing you need.

• Save 65% on the Weiss MM-1 now at $69

Softube Weiss MM-1

Available for $69 at

Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor

The S73 IMP is a condensed and versatile mastering plug-in based on the Drawmer 1973 3-Band FET Stereo Compressor. With its ten different processing modes, you can use it to add glue to your entire mix, or enhance channel groups and individual tracks.

Moreover, the controls are simple enough so that it doesn’t get in the way of your creative process when producing music. Instead, you have a powerful dynamics enhancer tool that can deliver great results, no matter your audio experience level.

• Get 49% off the Softube Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor now at $45

Softube Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor

Available for $45 at

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