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!

Native Instruments Kontakt 7

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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!

IK Multimedia AmpliTube Slash

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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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The Softube Iconic Compression Emulations Sale is just one of several excellent software deals this week. Stock up on plugins from Universal Audio, Waves, Native Instruments and more, and save up to 73%!

Softube Iconic Compression Emulations Sale

Four excellent compressor plugins by Softube are currently on sale at Plugin Boutique! Choose from the coveted Chandler Limited Zener Limiter, the famous OPTO Compressor, the high-end Weiss MM-1 mastering compressor, or the hard-hitting Empirical Labs Mike-E Comp. Or better yet, get all four of them!

The Softube Iconic Compression Emulations Sale at Plugin Boutique lasts until January 31 and offers savings of up to 73%*! 

Softube Chandler Limited Zener Limiter

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Universal Audio Custom Bundle Sale: Build your own Bundle

Universal Audio’s Custom Bundles are a great way to get your favorite UAD plugins while avoiding the ones you don’t need. Choose two, three, six, or even ten plugins from Universal Audio’s extensive catalog and pay much less than you’d be spending if you bought them at the regular price. And best of all – the Custom Bundles are currently up to 60% off, so you’ll save even more.

Universal Audio Custom Bundles are on sale at Thomann until January 31 with savings of up to 60%.

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Waves Tune Real-Time: Powerful Pitch Correction and Effects

Waves Tune Real-Time is one of the most powerful competitors to Antares Auto-Tune – and it’s now on sale! The pitch correction plugin can deliver anything from smooth real-time tuning to wicked creative effects. It’s also got formant correction to retain the natural sound of the vocal. And thanks to the ultra-low latency, Waves Tune Real-Time even works live on stage.

Waves Tune Real-Time is currently 77% off* at Thomann.

Waves Tune Real-Time

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Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro: The Original Virtual Amp Studio

Native Instruments Guitar Rig needs no introduction – it’s simply one of the most comprehensive virtual guitar studios available today. The latest version (read our review here) offers more amps and effects than ever before, including new models of the Vox AC30, Soldano, Fender Deluxe Reverb, and Ampeg SVT. It’s also got a new loop machine for creative experimentation.

NI Guitar Rig 7 Pro is 48% off* at Plugin Boutique until February 4.

Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro

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IK Multimedia Modo MAX: Physical-modeling-based Drums and Bass

Here’s your virtual rhythm section! IK Multimedia’s Modo Drum and Modo Bass plugins deliver great-sounding physical-modeling-based drums and bass sounds. Both also come with an extensive library of grooves and basslines that’ll get your creative juices flowing. The IK Multimedia Modo MAX bundle includes Modo Bass 2 and Modo Drum 1.5. And it’s now on sale!

IK Multimedia Modo MAX is 65% off* at Thomann until January 31.

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Few dynamics processors divide opinion like the SSL bus compressor. Whether we use one or not, we continue to hear its surrounding philosophies from both experienced engineers and those new to the game.

The modern form of the glue compressor originates from the famous SSL 4000 G series consoles of the late 80s. Renowned for its punch, drive, and clarity, the G-comp has since been reimagined in both hardware and software iterations the world over.

Apart from its sound, it also offers incredible flexibility. At the time, the ability to patch and process signals from virtually anywhere on the board and its sidechain capabilities made it an essential part of the record-making process.

Although a precise multipurpose tool, the SSL bus compressor became synonymous with mixdown and cemented its place as a go-to mix bus processor.

Where to find an SSL bus compressor?

VCA bus compressors exist in many formats and not all of them are designed by SSL. You can find a plethora of plugin versions from almost every manufacturer on the market. In the hardware world, there are rack units and 500-series versions, as well as the original form inside SSL consoles.

Although the rules of compression are the same, each format presents a slightly different feature set. Let’s explore the options and find out some different ways to incorporate an SSL-style compressor into your workflow.

Using the SSL bus compressor as a plugin

Working with plugins active on your master bus is usually not recommended until the final phase of mixdown. As one might expect, this is the complete opposite approach to how the original 4000 series compressor was used in studios.

In many cases, it was left active in the background even during tracking with more subtle compression settings applied. The flexibility of a console also allows you to compress your headphone and monitor mixes, while bypassing the bus compressor on the way in if you wish.

Plugin emulations of the G-comp aim to shape your mix in a similar fashion to the original. You won’t get the same degree of ‘knock’ from a plugin, it is still an essential mixing tool. When used on channel groups within your DAW like a drum bus or even in parallel, they can be almost as effective as hardware.

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SSL-style bus compressors in 500-series and rack format

A high-end bus compressor is a piece of gear with applications beyond the studio. By adding one to your road-ready rack or 500-series case you can bring the ‘glue’ effect to your live shows. What’s more, you can use it in sessions anywhere you might need an additional G-comp.

When we look at what is available, manufacturers reimagine the basic G-comp in so many different ways. While some seek to improve upon the design or sonic quality of the original, others look to innovate. The way we produce music has changed so much since the 4000 series consoles were introduced. So some compressors are now built specifically for application in the box.

Rather than focus on any single aspect, it’s important to see how compressors like these would fit into your current setup. Bear in mind that all 500-series units require 500-series racks, which is an additional expense.

SSL BUS+

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Using a mixer with a built-in bus compressor

Even if you mix in the box, an SSL desktop mixer or console with its built-in G-comp can be a powerful tool in your workflow. More than the high-quality input stages and ultra-low noise floor, SSL offers far more advanced routing options than any other manufacturer.

The level of investment may be considerable. However, you won’t easily find individual channel strips and compressors of this quality for the same price. Even the entry-level SSL Six can be used in almost every stage of the recording process. From tracking to summing, or processing stems with individual compression, the only limitation becomes your creativity rather than the equipment.

Although there are more affordable ways to get similar results on your mix bus, very few of them add the same vibe to the overall recording experience. So, a mixer or console with an integrated G-comp certainly still has its appeal.

SSL SiX

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More about bus compression:

• All about bus compressors
• Everything SSL
• Thomann guide to Audio Compressors
• SSL official page

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The one and only Minimoog is the epitome of innovative musical instrument design. We take a look at its heritage in music history and find out how to recreate its iconic sound with the best Minimoog plugins.

If you’ve listened to records released any time between 1970 and the present day, chances are you’ve heard the Minimoog. Its unmistakably warm organic sound is responsible for countless earworms over the years.

That Minimoog magic

At first, synthesizers were seen as obscurities rather than commodities. However, as more music began featuring synth sounds the demand became greater. Bob Moog was one of the engineers that realized the potential early on.

He imagined a tool with diverse sonic potential and was even against using a keyboard in the early Moog designs, as he felt it could limit the user. A natural progression on this journey, the Minimoog was designed as an instrument for any musician to truly make their own.

More than its commercial success, and even its role in music – it was the highly intuitive design that would have a profound influence on music instrument manufacturing and sound synthesis. The Minimoog brought accessibility to a scientific instrument you might have thought you needed a lab coat to play.

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Which Minimoog plugins to use?

The Minimoog is still such a popular sound. So, it only makes sense that there are numerous software instruments with which you can accurately recreate its characteristics. Everyone wants something different in a plugin.

Some softsynths offer huge patch libraries, built-in effects, and expansive interfaces. Others have simple layouts modelled on the hardware and just sound great. Let’s take a look at the benefits of each plugin and find one that fits your workflow:

AAS Ultra Analog VA-3

Those in the know will be familiar with Applied Acoustics Systems(AAS) and its reputation for creating extremely high-quality software instruments. The Ultra Analog VA-3 is a comprehensive virtual analogue workstation with a detailed interface.

When it comes to analogue modelling, this is one of the better softsynths available and not just for creating Minimoog sounds. Here, you have access to a whole range of specialized features for serious analogue sound sculpting.

Ultra Analog gives you a completely modular interface, an arpeggiator, an effects rack, and macro controls. In addition, the patch library has presets from some great sound designers like Richard Devine.

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UAD Minimoog

Now available through the UAD Spark subscription, the UAD Minimoog is one of the most realistic emulations available. It captures the raw character of the original incredibly well and there are a few extra features that make it worthwhile.

Overall, the sound of the oscillators, the tone of the filter, and the responsiveness of the envelopes all come across realistically. Moreover, the preset library also has some great-sounding patches and a few additional modulation parameters modeled on the unique customizations of well-known Minimoog owners.

UAD plug-ins are now available natively, so you can get the UAD Minimoog within the UAD Creative Edition. 

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Native Instruments Monark

If you’re a Reaktor user, you’ll be familiar with Monark. It might not be the most hyper-realistic Minimoog emulation around, but it’s still a great sounding softsynth.

The interface is slightly simplified in areas like the envelope section, however, you can still tune and mix your oscillators to achieve detailed sounds. The layout is presented in a way that gives you great sound manipulation tools without being too technical.

Even if you’ve never seen a real Minimoog, you can get great results. Monark is also available in Reaktor Blocks, which gives you the flexibility to build your own modular synth designs.

Native Instruments Komplete 14 Standard Download

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Arturia Mini V

The Arturia Mini V is one of the original Model D plug-ins. On the surface, it looks identical to the classic, but as you start diving into the features you’ll find it goes far beyond what the Minimoog was designed to do.

Up to 32-voice polyphony, an extensive mod matrix, and a versatile effects section make the Mini V useful for far more than just basic Minimoog sounds. Like every Arturia plug-in emulation, the Mini V is meticulously modeled on the original and comes with a great bank of patches.

Apart from the affordability, what’s great is the addition of unique sound design features like the motion recorder gives you powerful time-based synthesis capabilities.

Arturia Mini V

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IK Multimedia Syntronik 2 Minimod

The Minimod is one of 33 classic synths recreated in Syntronik 2. It brings together characteristics from the Model D, the Voyager, and the Moog Modular.

The interface is simple enough and the patches are instantly gratifying, but if you want to dig deeper there are plenty of added features to keep you busy. Apart from the basics like the effects rack and the arpeggiator/sequencer section, the actual synthesis tools are extensive.

With banks of single and multi-oscillator waveforms and four patch layers, you can quickly build your own sounds without needing much experience with analogue synthesis.

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Moog MiniMoog Model D app

The Model D app is a really great software iteration of the Minimoog. The phenomenal sound engine reproduces the warm analogue goodness with ease and the touch-optimized interface allows easy navigation.

As you browse through the patches, each one seems to sound more gargantuan and tonally detailed than the last. Meanwhile, the app runs on iOS version 10.3 or later, as well as MacOS and supports formats such as AUv3, Ableton Link, Inter-App, and Audiobus.

In addition, you have MIDI CC mapping, Bluetooth MIDI, and MPE capabilities. All you require is a decent interface and you are good to go. Get it here from the App Store.

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More Model D plugins worth checking out:

We haven’t mentioned every plug-in version of the Minimoog Model D, but here are some more options to investigate.

• Moog Mariana
• Cherry Audio Minimode
• Softube Model 72
• Synapse Audio The Legend
• GForce Minimonsta

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Just in time for the holidays, many manufacturers are offering amazing software deals on virtual instruments, effect plugins, and bundles! Check out these fantastic offers from Soundtoys, D16 Group, Native Instruments, and more – and don’t forget to grab the freebie of the week!

Up to 75% off Soundtoys effect plugins

With savings of up to 75%, the Soundtoys Holiday Sale is the perfect opportunity to stock up on the developer’s acclaimed effect plugins. From authentic emulations of vintage effects to unique tools like the Little AlterBoy vocal mangler, Soundtoys plugins enjoy an excellent reputation for their amazing sound and quick workflow. Save on individual plugins like Little AlterBoy, the EchoBoy analog delay, or the SuperPlate reverb. Or better yet, grab the Effect Rack or Soundtoys 5 bundles for even greater savings. Don’t miss this chance to add these indispensable tools to your arsenal!

Soundtoys plugins and bundles are up to 75% off* at Thomann until January 1.

Soundtoys Little AlterBoy

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D16 Group Winter Sale: 40% off!

D16 Group is famous for making some of the best software drum machines and grooveboxes on the market. Many consider Phoscyon 2 to be the best emulation of the legendary Roland TB-303, bar none. Together with the Drumazon 2 (TR-909) and Nepheton 2 (TR-808), this gets you the complete Roland trilogy that made music history. And if you’ve been eyeing their excellent effects like Decimort2 (bit crusher), Godfazer (modulation FX), or Syntorus (analog chorus), the D16 Group Winter Sale is the perfect time to add them to your arsenal.

D16 Group software instruments and effects are 40% off* at Thomann until December 31. 

D16 Group Phoscyon 2

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Up to 55% off IK Multimedia

IK Multimedia also has some amazing offers until the end of the year! The T-RackS 5 MAX mastering suite includes no less than 53 emulations of some of the most sought-after compressors and EQs. You can add up to 16 processors to your mastering chain and configure the signal flow freely. AmpliTube 5 MAX is one of the most comprehensive amp, pedal, and speaker simulation out there. With more than 100 amps and pedals each, plus a vast array of speakers and microphones, you’re sure to find your new favorite sound. And Total Studio 4 MAX is IK’s massive bundle with 66 plugins and over 600 GB of samples – one of the biggest and best virtual studio packages on the market!

Select IK Multimedia plugins and bundles are on sale at Thomann until December 31 with savings of up to 55%*.

IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 MAX

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Massive discounts on Native Instruments Komplete & more

Speaking of studio bundles, Native Instruments Komplete is the granddaddy of them all. With more than 140 instruments and effects and over 84000 sounds, Komplete 14 Ultimate has got you covered no matter which style you produce. The Standard edition is no slouch either and comes with 87 instruments and 43000 sounds. And Guitar Rig 7 (read our review here) is the latest version of NI’s comprehensive amp simulation package with 25 amps and 73 effects. No studio is “komplete” without these excellent software deals!

Select Native Instruments plugins and bundles are 50% off* at Thomann until January 15.

Native Instruments Komplete 14 Ultimate

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Save up to 87% on Universal Audio UAD Plugins & Bundles

Not too long ago, you had to buy expensive hardware to be able to use Universal Audio’s renowned plugins for the UAD platform. Now you can grab 11 essential UAD plugins for just $49! The UAD Essentials Bundle includes the Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection, Pultec Passive EQ Collection, Century Tube Channel Strip, and several other fantastic plugins from UA. But that’s not all! The Universal Audio Holiday Sale also gets you great deals on many other plugins and software synths from the manufacturer’s extensive catalogue. The perfect time to stock up on UAD plugins!

Universal Audio UAD plugins and bundles are up to 87% off* at Plugin Boutique until December 31.

Universal Audio UAD Essentials Bundle

Available for $49 at

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Freebie of the Week: Rhodes V-Pan – Classic Vari-Pan Effect for your DAW

Here’s an awesome Christmas present from Rhodes! The newly resurrected manufacturer recently caused a stir with the amazing (and expensive!) Rhodes Mk8 piano and the meticulously sampled V8 software version (read our review here). Now, Rhodes has pulled the V-Pan effect from the V8 and made it available for free as a present to Rhodes fans around the world. The plugin emulates the classic Vari-Pan circuit found on the Rhodes Mk8 and in the V-Rack multi-effect plugin. Send your audio tracks on a swirling journey through space and time with this classic panning and vibrato effect!

The Rhodes V-Pan plugin runs on macOS and Windows in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. It’s available for free for a limited time on the manufacturer’s website.

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After Black Friday comes the holiday season, and many software manufacturers are celebrating with massive sales! Save on Antares Auto-Tune, iZotope RX 10, Native Instruments Komplete 14, and many other essential effects and software instruments!

Save 50% on Antares Auto-Tune

Auto-Tune needs no introduction – the granddaddy of all pitch correction plugins belongs in any producer’s arsenal! If you don’t have it yet, you’ll be happy to hear that you can now get the entire Antares Auto-Tune series for half the price! Besides the classic pitch correction plugins like the flagship Auto-Tune Pro X or the more affordable Auto-Tune Artist, this offer also includes the Auto-Tune EFX+, Auto-Tune Harmony Engine, and Antares Choir effect plugins. Various subscription plans are also on sale. It’s the perfect opportunity to add this essential tool to your collection!

Antares plugins are 50% off* at Thomann until December 12.

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iZotope RX 10 Holiday Sale

iZotope RX 10 is without a doubt one of the most powerful solutions for repairing degraded audio material. From noise, click, and hum reduction to de-clipping and dealing with issues like wind noise, RX 10 makes short work of all sorts of audio problems. It can even rebalance a mix after mixdown, or reduce excessive reverb or ambient noise in dialogue recordings. An AI-based repair assistant automatically detects problems and suggests a remedy. For anything from restoring old recordings to fixing crippled audio tracks recorded on location, RX 10 is the right tool for the task.

iZotope RX 10 Elements, Standard, and Advanced are up to 75% off* at Plugin Boutique until December 13. Various upgrades and crossgrades are also on sale.

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Native Instruments Cyber Season Sale

Native Instruments is also having a massive Cyber Season Sale. If you don’t have NI Komplete 14 yet, now is the perfect time to add this essential collection of software instruments and effects to your collection or upgrade to a higher tier. NI Guitar Rig Pro 7 (read our review here) delivers the biggest collection of amp, speaker and effects models to date. And the unique Native Instruments Saturation Bundle with four different plugins for all your overdrive, distortion, and saturation needs is also on sale.

Native Instruments plugins and bundles are 50% off* at Thomann until January 15, 2024.

Native Instruments Komplete 14 Standard Download

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Universal Audio UAD Holiday Sale

Universal Audio’s UAD plugins are among the best emulations of classic studio hardware – and they’re now on sale with savings of up to 87%! For just $49, the UAD Essentials Edition covers all your bases with 11 “must-have” plugins like the LA-2A Leveler Collection, Pultec Passive EQ Collection, and Century Tube Channel Strip. Many individual plugins such as the Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb, API Vision Channel Strip, or Galaxy Tape Echo are also on sale. And if you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to splurge on UA’s excellent software instruments like the Moog Minimoog, PolyMAX Synth, or Waterfall B3 Organ, now is the perfect time!

Universal Audio plugins and bundles are on sale at Plugin Boutique until December 31 with savings of up to 87%*.

UAD Essentials Edition

Available for $49 at

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50% off Applied Acoustics Systems Software Instruments

Applied Acoustics Systems is known for great-sounding software instruments like the physical-modeling-based Lounge Lizard electric piano, Multiphonics CV-2 virtual modular synth, and Ultra-Analog VA-3 synthesizer. The innovative Chromaphone 3 synth ventures off the beaten path with acoustic object modeling and various resonator models for unique and captivating sounds. And String Studio VS-3 is a physical-modeling-based string synthesizer. There’s something for everyone – and now you can get these excellent software instruments for half the regular price!

AAS plugins are 50% off* at Thomann until January 31, 2024.

Applied Acoustic Systems Ultra-Analog VA-3

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IK Multimedia is currently offering an amazing deal on the powerful Syntronic 2 MAX collection – 34 iconic vintage synths at your fingertips! Other excellent software deals are coming from PreSonus, iZotope, Native Instruments, and Sonnox. And be sure to check out the freebie of the week!

Over 85% off IK Multimedia Syntronik 2 MAX

Syntronik 2 MAX

Here’s a fantastic deal for all lovers of vintage synths! Syntronik 2 MAX from IK Multimedia is like having a room full of legendary synths at your fingertips – 34 of them, to be precise. All instruments were meticulously sampled with multiple round-robins of single oscillators, oscillator combinations, and more. These high-quality samples are then processed through a hybrid synth architecture with several filter types, extended envelopes, a programmable modulation matrix, dynamic arpeggiators, and more. If you thought sampled vintage synths were in any way inferior to the virtual-analog variety, prepare to be blown away!

IK Multimedia Syntronik 2 MAX is now on sale for just $35. That’s over 85% off the regular price* – an absolute steal!

IK Multimedia Syntronik 2 MAX

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Save nearly 30% on PreSonus Studio One 6 Professional

PreSonus Studio One 6.5

PreSonus Studio One was recently updated to version 6.5 – the most powerful version of the DAW to date. Studio One 6.5 not only introduces comprehensive Dolby Atmos and spatial audio capabilities, but also boasts a new Multi-Tap Surround Delay plugin. Moreover, there are significant updates to the score notation engine, as well as ARA support on the Project Page. Studio One 6.5 is also one of the first DAWs to support the new DAWproject exchange format developed in conjunction with Bitwig.

PreSonus Studio One 6 Professional is now on sale for $285 – that’s nearly 30% off the regular price*!

PreSonus Studio One 6 Professional

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iZotope RX 10 Standard: AI-driven Audio Restoration

RX 10

iZotope RX has been the benchmark for audio restoration for years. Got some old recordings that you need to salvage? Need to get rid of annoying hum, rumble, or noise in your audio tracks? RX 10 makes short work of repairing a multitude of audio problems. It can even rescue dialogue recordings with too much reverb – perfect for post-production and podcasting. The latest version includes a powerful Repair Assistant plugin that uses AI to automatically identify any issues that may be present in the material. It then suggests a repair chain to tackle the problem. iZotope RX can be a real life-saver – and it’s now on sale!

Get iZotope RX 10 Standard for just $175 until November 10 – more than 55% off the regular price*.

iZotope RX 10 Standard

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Native Instruments Komplete 14 Select: More than 55,000 Sounds

Komplete 14 Select

Getting your hands on over 15,000 sounds from the powerful Native Instruments Komplete bundle has never been more affordable! NI Komplete 14 Select is an essential producer’s toolkit that includes everything from synths to drums to high-quality effects. In addition to the Monark, Massive, and Reaktor Prism synths and the free Reaktor 6 Player, the bundle comes with a host of sampled instruments, drums, effect plugins, and expansions.

Native Instruments Komplete 14 Select is currently on sale for just $88 – more than 55% off the regular price*!

Native Instruments Komplete 14 Select

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Sonnox Essential Bundle Native

Sonnox Essential Bundle

The Sonnox Essential Bundle includes four of the developer’s most highly-regarded mixing and mastering plugins. Sonnox Oxford EQ and Oxford Dynamics need no introduction; both of them have become true studio standards for a reason! Furthermore, the Sonnox Essential Bundle comes with the versatile and highly customizable Oxford Reverb plugin, as well as the natural-sounding SuprEsser de-esser. It’s by far the most affordable way to add these essentials to your collection – especially at the current sale price!

The Sonnox Essential Bundle Native is on sale until December 1 for $333, which is more than 55% off the regular price*.

Sonnox Essential Bundle Native

Available for $333 at

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Freebie of the Week: Soundtoys Little Plate Reverb

Little Plate

Craving some tasty plate reverb? Soundtoys is currently giving away the Little Plate reverb plugin for free (a $99 value)! They began by emulating the iconic EMT 140 plate reverb that has graced countless hit records. But they didn’t stop there: With additional features like an infinite decay time, a built-in low-pass filter, and a Space Modulator for slight modulations to of the reverb tail, Little Plate Reverb offers plenty of flexibility despite its simple controls. You don’t want to miss this freebie – grab it while it lasts!

• Get Little Plate Reverb here
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Native Instruments has released the EQ from iZotope Ozone 11 as a free plugin! In addition to this awesome mastering EQ, this week’s collection of the best free plugins brings you a new free intro version of Arturia’s Analog Lab software, as well as some tasty retro drums from Bedroom Producers Blog.

Native Instruments iZotope Ozone 11 EQ

Ozone 11 EQ

Major commercial developers like Native Instruments are rare guests in our freeware section. But when NI releases the equalizer from the iZotope Ozone 11 mastering suite as a free plugin, that warrants an exception! The Ozone 11 EQ is a powerful mastering equalizer that has helped shape countless hit records. In addition to several frequency bands with flexible curves, it offers a transient/sustain mode to shape the impact of your tracks, as well as mid/side processing for controlling the stereo image. Free EQs are plentiful, but this is one that surely deserves a spot in your plugin folder. Thanks NI!

Ozone 11 EQ is available for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU, and AAX formats.

• Get Ozone 11 EQ here
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Arturia Analog Lab Play

Analog Lab Play

Another big one! Arturia has just released a free version of its Analog Lab software. Analog Lab Play includes a library of 100 sounds from Arturia’s acclaimed software synths. From the sounds of beloved vintage synths like the Yamaha DX7, Roland Jupiter-8, and Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 to authentic emulations of classic electromechanical instruments like the Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and Clavinet to sounds from Arturia’s awesome Pigments synth – it’s all there. While you don’t get full control over all parameters, the easy-to-use interface lets you tweak the sounds using a streamlined set of controls. Analog Lab Play is an excellent introduction to the world of Arturia’s software instruments.

Analog Lab Play is available for macOS and Windows in VST, AU, and AAX formats. It also runs as a standalone application.

• Get Analog Lab Play here
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Bedroom Producers Blog BPB Cassette Drums

BPB Cassette Drums

BPB Cassette Drums from Bedroom Producers Blog is a free ROMpler that contains the sounds of several classic drum machines, including the Roland TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, and MFB-522. However, instead of simply sampling the sounds of these classics for the umpteenth time, they ran them through an old tape deck and a 4-track cassette recorder at various gain levels. For each machine, you can choose from Clean, Warm, and Hot presets for various levels of saturation and distortion. Those are some seriously characterful drums! With 14 channels with individual controls and outputs, BPB Cassette Drums allows you to fully customize the kits. There’s even a range of built-in effects like vinyl and tape simulations, distortion, delay, and reverb.

BPB Cassette Drums is available for macOS and Windows in VST, VST3, and AU formats.

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Looking for more free plugins like Ozone 11 EQ, Analog Lab Play, and Cassette Drums? Check out our huge archive!

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In this week’s batch of Studio Deals, you’ll find a selection of offers for beginners and professionals alike, from audio interfaces and MIDI controllers, to stereo microphone pairs.

Studio Deals

Getting started in music doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and luckily with some of these offers, you’ll get a range of software included for the purchase price. Let’s take a closer look at the deals currently available:

Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1

The Komplete Audio 1 is an affordable 24-bit 192 kHz audio interface with a mic preamp and an instrument input, perfect to start your journey into recording.

You can quickly set up your rig to practice with direct monitoring or switch to host mode when it’s time to start tracking for your latest song. Overall, the Komplete Audio 1 is versatile and the ideal choice for beginners.

This offer also includes a range of software such as NI Komplete Select and iZotope Elements Suite, adding even more value to this unbeatable deal.

• Save 40% on the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1

NI Komplete Audio 1

Available for $60 at

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Universal Audio Volt Studio 2 Pack

If you’re looking for a complete solution, the Volt Studio 2 covers all the bases, so you can record, monitor, and mix right out of the box. The bundle includes the Volt 2 24-bit 192 kHz interface, the Volt large-diaphragm condenser mic, and the Volt closed-back headphones.

The Volt interface is bus-powered over USB, and offers 2 XLR combo preamp inputs with a switchable vintage mode, as well as useful features like direct monitoring and MIDI I/O.

Until December 31, when you buy a Volt audio interface or a UA microphone, you get the new UAD Native Essentials plug-in bundle which includes the LA-2A Leveler and Pultec EQ Collections, the Century Tube Channel Strip, and more.

• Get 20% off the Universal Audio Volt Studio 2 Pack

Universal Audio Volt 2 Studio Pack

Available for $199 at

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Genelec 8010 AP

If you’re short on space, or need studio monitors you can travel with, the Genelec 8010 AP is a great option that offers incredible performance for its size.

Although small, its 50W bi-amplified system is made up of a 3-inch woofer and 0.75-inch tweeter with an active crossover, delivering up to 105 dB SPL.

The 8010 AP is also energy efficient, with an auto-standby feature and it’s easily portable when combined with the optional carrying bag.

• Save nearly 25% on the Genelec 8010 AP studio monitor

*Please note that the listed price is per unit

Genelec 8010 AP

Available for $266 at

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Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3

The Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3 is a professional semi-weighted MIDI controller keyboard, equipped with a 49-key Fatar keybed with polyphonic aftertouch.

All NI Komplete Instruments are pre-mapped to the eight rotary controls, and there is also compatibility for NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) third-party instruments.

There are LED lights above each key to indicate various functions within software plug-ins, but the highlight is the 1280 × 480 colour display that gives you an overview of your controls according to the selected plug-in.

• Get over 10% off the NI Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3

NI Komplete Kontrol S49 MK3

Available for $666 at

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AKG C414 XLII Stereo Set

Every studio owner aspires to have a top-quality set of overheads in their mic locker, and the C414 XLII Stereo Set is exactly that. Whether you’re mic’ing a vocal ensemble, drum kit, or a stack of amp cabinets, the C414 will capture all the fine details.

A mic steeped in history, the C414 was introduced back in 1971 and has been used on countless recordings since then as the mic slowly evolved to embrace the demands of modern studio recording.

An extremely versatile recording tool in mono, stereo, and mid-side configurations, the C414 offers four pad settings and four high-pass filter settings, so you can adjust the mic to suit the sound source.

• Save over 30% on the AKG C414 XLII Stereo Set

AKG C414 Stereo Set

Available for $1,899 at

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