Plugin Deals and Discussion Thread

octatonic · July 2022

Snap said:

A bit more time with Soundtoys stuff. Over riding thing for me - they just sound so good. Somehow, every one of those effects has a natural sound to them, v impressed.

Soundtoys programmers are ex-Eventide, so you would expect them to be good at what they do.
Most of their plugins are very old now too- we had that level of quality about 15 years ago.
I've been using them since they started- one of my favourite plugin companies.

Eventide are killing it too- I have everything they make in plugin format and a H9000.
I can't really tell the difference in the native plugin algorithms and the hardware box, which costs as much as a car.

Macca_25387 · July 2022

You can get the Traks Comprexxor for free if you fill in a two minute survey on Ik Multimedia’s site. Neat Distressor plug-in.

MikeB · August 2022

Looks like Neural DSP are at it again. Just had a “coming soon” email for a new amp plugin. Outline of head looks like Dumble Overdrive Special????

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4w2ubx9j6zai26a/unnamed.jpg?raw=1

Bod · August 2022

Macca_25387 said:

You can get the Traks Comprexxor for free if you fill in a two minute survey on Ik Multimedia’s site. Neat Distressor plug-in.

Thanks. Link for those interested - https://www.ikmultimedia.com/news/?item_id=13114 ;

stratman3142 · August 2022

MikeB said:

Looks like Neural DSP are at it again. Just had a “coming soon” email for a new amp plugin. Outline of head looks like Dumble Overdrive Special????

I thought 'The Amp Snob' in 'Archetype: Cory Wong' was based on a Dumble.

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/neural-dsp-rounds-up-the-best-clean-amps-in-the-industry-for-archetype-cory-wong-plugin

PolarityMan · August 2022

Hmm wonder who they got next...may w the dude from spirit box?

MikeB · August 2022

New Neural DSP plugin premiers today on the tube.

https://youtu.be/ZS5Swq-FPy8

darius · August 2022

MikeB said:

New Neural DSP plugin premiers today on the tube.

https://youtu.be/ZS5Swq-FPy8

Rabea!
Was inevitable of course. Interesting take on things, more about the addons not the amp.

Bezzer · August 2022

I just can't get excited by the Neural approach ... they initially sound like they'll be really flexible but they aren't. Very expensive (compared to other modelling software) for what you get. And seem to utterly abuse processor load. And you can't use the FX from one with the Amps from another so if you want that you're running 2 with elements turned off ...

I guess if one did what you want, that's great. But if you start buying Abasi, Plini, Cory Wong and Rabea to get a wide range of tones, than parallax for bass, you're looking at £600!

When Helix Native is £300, Amplitube is £240, BIAS is £350 ....

Yes, the Neural stuff sounds decent but is it enough better (in a mix) to be worth spending nearly double the amount to get a lot less choice. I get it if you find one that works and that's it ... but maybe that's just me. (It almost certainly is, they seem to be doing quite weel)

stratman3142 · August 2022

There appears to be a very good discount on FM8 at pluginboutique at the moment.

fretmeister · August 2022

Bezzer said:

I just can't get excited by the Neural approach ... they initially sound like they'll be really flexible but they aren't. Very expensive (compared to other modelling software) for what you get. And seem to utterly abuse processor load. And you can't use the FX from one with the Amps from another so if you want that you're running 2 with elements turned off ...

I guess if one did what you want, that's great. But if you start buying Abasi, Plini, Cory Wong and Rabea to get a wide range of tones, than parallax for bass, you're looking at £600!

When Helix Native is £300, Amplitube is £240, BIAS is £350 ....

Yes, the Neural stuff sounds decent but is it enough better (in a mix) to be worth spending nearly double the amount to get a lot less choice. I get it if you find one that works and that's it ... but maybe that's just me. (It almost certainly is, they seem to be doing quite weel)

My thoughts exactly.

Ive got a couple of them but always end up going back to helix.

NDSP have been very clever with the concept though - they’ve seen the HUGE amount of people on social media demanding good presets from other people for all the platforms going back to the original Axe FX and the Kemper. They want presets, either paid or free and as a result they never learn how to use their own equipment. They just want a library of tones to flip through.

Neural have managed to turn that apathy / laziness / lack of time into a USP and charge through the nose for it.

PolarityMan · August 2022

Thing is though...althiugh it works out more expensive

..Neural DSP sounds better to my ears than helix or amplitude by a long way. Bias is just a fucking joke.

I only have 3 though and tbh could get by with only parallax and gojira.

Bezzer · August 2022

PolarityMan said:

Thing is though...althiugh it works out more expensive
..Neural DSP sounds better to my ears than helix or amplitude by a long way. Bias is just a fucking joke.

I only have 3 though and tbh could get by with only parallax and gojira.

If you can work with it and gives you the sounds you need then yeah, of course, job done. And i think that was sort of my point.

I’ve tried them all but I do SO MANY different things … for myself and for the work I do … that none of them allow me the flexibility. I like an amp in Abasí … but want the OD from Plini and the phaser from … etc

They do sound good, of course, but I think in a mix I could match everything in Helix and have a lot more tonal options if needed.

As I said, it clearly works, and maybe my sonic requirements in a more frequently professional environment mean their limitations outweigh their advantages

Bezzer · August 2022

All that said, the arpegiator in the rabea genuinely gives it something different and useful so may be worth a look

PolarityMan · August 2022

Bezzer said:

All that said, the arpegiator in the rabea genuinely gives it something different and useful so may be worth a look

Rabea is quite fun I feel like the synth options are best for doubling a guitar line or as ambience as theyre not quite quick enough for a lot of things. For a separate synth line its not going to displace serum, absynth or massive for me.

PolarityMan · August 2022

I do enjoy the fuzzes in rabea too actually.

mrkb · August 2022

Soundtoys 50% off on upgrades - I only have (the free) one and can get the other 21 for $239

Soundtoys: Plug-in Some Attitude.

Bod · September 2022

Bod said:

It's that time again - Native Instruments' Summer of Sound. 50% off updates and upgrades.

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/summer-of-sound-2022/

Komplete 14 has been announced for release later this month. Interestingly it includes some third-party plugins for the first time, including Izotope Ozone 10 Standard.

susbemol · September 2022

They're not really third-party as they're now part of the same family of brands called "Soundwide".

darius · September 2022

Interesting and looks very nice, prob sounds very nice
but the price is a WTF from me…!

https://store.solidstatelogic.com/plug-ins/guitarstrip

Snap · September 2022

Bod said:

Bod said:

It's that time again - Native Instruments' Summer of Sound. 50% off updates and upgrades.

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/summer-of-sound-2022/

Komplete 14 has been announced for release later this month. Interestingly it includes some third-party plugins for the first time, including Izotope Ozone 10 Standard.

I got the 13 Ultimate upgrade a while ago, for a bit of a steal in one of their sales. 14 doesn't look worth it, for users of 13. I imagine 15 will be worth the outlay though. Usually with NI, Komplete goes like this - upgrades of at least two versions higher is worth the money. 14 is just a bit of a tweak on 13.

Soundtoys - I bought the full lot in the last sale. For anyone wobbling, it's fantastic. Everything just sounds brilliant. Hard to say exactly why, but every plugin sounds more "real". The effect rack is cracking too - I use it on every master chain. Warms everything up very nicely.

Bod · September 2022

Snap said:

Bod said:

Bod said:

It's that time again - Native Instruments' Summer of Sound. 50% off updates and upgrades.

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/summer-of-sound-2022/

Komplete 14 has been announced for release later this month. Interestingly it includes some third-party plugins for the first time, including Izotope Ozone 10 Standard.

I got the 13 Ultimate upgrade a while ago, for a bit of a steal in one of their sales. 14 doesn't look worth it, for users of 13. I imagine 15 will be worth the outlay though. Usually with NI, Komplete goes like this - upgrades of at least two versions higher is worth the money. 14 is just a bit of a tweak on 13.

I tend to only upgrade every other version for that very reason. I also have 13 Ultimate but there's a lot in 14 that I like the look of, so I may take the plunge in the annual Summer of Sound discount period. The expansions add no real value for me, I just don't use them.

Macca_25387 · September 2022

https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/t/acqua/free

New Freebie comp Tan.

Snap · September 2022

Bod said:

Snap said:

Bod said:

Bod said:

It's that time again - Native Instruments' Summer of Sound. 50% off updates and upgrades.

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/summer-of-sound-2022/

Komplete 14 has been announced for release later this month. Interestingly it includes some third-party plugins for the first time, including Izotope Ozone 10 Standard.

I got the 13 Ultimate upgrade a while ago, for a bit of a steal in one of their sales. 14 doesn't look worth it, for users of 13. I imagine 15 will be worth the outlay though. Usually with NI, Komplete goes like this - upgrades of at least two versions higher is worth the money. 14 is just a bit of a tweak on 13.

I tend to only upgrade every other version for that very reason. I also have 13 Ultimate but there's a lot in 14 that I like the look of, so I may take the plunge in the annual Summer of Sound discount period. The expansions add no real value for me, I just don't use them.

Oh ,see now you've got me stewing on this.......ha!

Flink_Poyd · September 2022

https://www.spitfireaudio.com/pages/free-instruments

Big fan of the BBC Orchestra one. Not normally sounds I would think of using. For me theyre great for a bit of a break from what I usually mess around with, quality is brilliant as well

stratman3142 · November 2022

iZotope Neoverb is on sale for £27 at Pluginboutique at the moment.

I've already got loads of reverbs but at that price I couldn't resist.

mrkb · November 2022

Waves have a sale on

susbemol · November 2022

mrkb said:

Waves have a sale on

When don't they?

stratman3142 · November 2022

mrkb said:

Waves have a sale on

I know, I got all of my (large collection of) iZotope plugins through various deals

Flink_Poyd · November 2022

Up to 50% off sale at https://bogrendigital.com

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