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duotone · June 2023

New Toontrack EZX’s, recorded at Sunset Sound

https://youtu.be/qLlNCOviJmA

SIGNATURE – PART 1 EZX. Recorded in Studio 2 (The Doors, Maroon 5, Led Zeppelin, Rage Against the Machine) at Sunset Sound by multi-Grammy Award-winning engineer/producer/mixer Michael Ilbert

- https://www.toontrack.com/product/signature-part-1-ezx/

https://youtu.be/0H8p2naqQG8

SIGNATURE – PART 2 EZX. Recorded in Studio 3 (Prince, Beck, Fleetwood Mac) at Sunset Sound by multi-Grammy Award-winning engineer/producer/mixer Michael Ilbert

https://www.toontrack.com/product/signature-part-2-ezx/

https://youtu.be/8WxsYtITPBg

PolarityMan · June 2023

Wow imagine using Maroon 5 as a distinguishing feature.

stratman3142 · June 2023

BFD3 is reduced to £99 at the moment.

pintspiller · June 2023

Bod said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

stratman3142 said:

Native Instruments 'Summer of Sound' sale has just started.

Just upgraded to CE, brilliant software, so it was a must have for me

Was tempted to upgrade from 12 Ultimate to 14 CE, but thought better of it and just went for Ultimate.

Got a Komplete Kontrol M32 with select for £106 or something. Just need to delete/backup stuff go get space to load more instruments.

monquixote · June 2023

stratman3142 said:

BFD3 is reduced to £99 at the moment.

I've seen it for $79

darius · June 2023

SSL Bus2 is mega super ultra discounted to £24

I mean does ANYONE pay that original price for just a simple compressor?? I got the v1 on a mega deal a while ago, don't think i'd notice a difference with v2 even if its a good price.

https://store.solidstatelogic.com/plug-ins/ssl-native-bus-compressor-2

I love the SSL plugins, but mainly cos they look awesomely cool. I just assume they are great sounding!

Neilybob · September 2023

Free plugins with 733 instruments.

https://www.musicradar.com/news/ik-multimedia-miroslav-philharmonik-2-CE-free

roberty · September 2023

Positive Grid Bias FX2 is free today: https://www.positivegrid.com/products/bias-fx-2

Code FREEYOURMUSIC

roberty · September 2023

Free EQ https://www.pluginboutique.com/products/11213-W495

Not sure how long for

Image: https://www.pluginboutique.com//system/resources/srcs/000/103/766/original/w495_front_plugin_boutique.jpg?1694621014

Macca_25387 · September 2023

Till end of October i think.

Jonathanthomas83 · September 2023

Many UA plugins at £39 this week - https://www.pluginboutique.com/manufacturers/365-Universal-Audio

Jonathanthomas83 · September 2023

Great Vox amp from Nembrini, on sale at the moment - https://www.nembriniaudio.com/collections/guitar-amplifier/products/voice-dc30-guitar-amplifier

Enter "VOICEDC302499" at the checkout to get it for $24.99 USD (until Oct 3rd). Not affiliated, but I do love that plugin.

Vintage65 · October 2023

Softube Model 84 // Juno 106 soft synth on sale (£59.99)

I don't usually get excited about soft synths, but this one is really great and it's virtually a clone of the hardware.

https://www.pluginboutique.com/products/7550-Model-84-Polyphonic-Synthesizer.

Jonathanthomas83 · October 2023

Vintage65 said:

Softube Model 84 // Juno 106 soft synth on sale (£59.99)

I don't usually get excited about soft synths, but this one is really great and it's virtually a clone of the hardware.

https://www.pluginboutique.com/products/7550-Model-84-Polyphonic-Synthesizer.

What, in your opinion, sets it apart from the many other virtual clones? Cherry audio, arturia, etc.

Vintage65 · October 2023

Jonathanthomas83 said:

Vintage65 said:

Softube Model 84 // Juno 106 soft synth on sale (£59.99)

I don't usually get excited about soft synths, but this one is really great and it's virtually a clone of the hardware.

https://www.pluginboutique.com/products/7550-Model-84-Polyphonic-Synthesizer.

What, in your opinion, sets it apart from the many other virtual clones? Cherry audio, arturia, etc.

It's demonstrated in the video by people who own the real hardware. Unfortunately I don't own any Alpha Juno synths, so I can't verify their claims, but these guys are usually pretty thorough with their reviews and comparisons. If you already have another Juno 106 emulation that might be enough, if not the Model 84 sale price is fairly reasonable, and they do a demo if anybody want's to check it out.

BTW, do you already own something similar?

Jonathanthomas83 · October 2023

Vintage65 said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

Vintage65 said:

Softube Model 84 // Juno 106 soft synth on sale (£59.99)

I don't usually get excited about soft synths, but this one is really great and it's virtually a clone of the hardware.

https://www.pluginboutique.com/products/7550-Model-84-Polyphonic-Synthesizer.

What, in your opinion, sets it apart from the many other virtual clones? Cherry audio, arturia, etc.

It's demonstrated in the video by people who own the real hardware. Unfortunately I don't own any Alpha Juno synths, so I can't verify their claims, but these guys usually pretty thorough with their reviews and comparisons. If you already have another Juno 106 emulation that might be enough, if not the Model 84 sale price is fairly reasonable, and they do a demo if anybody want's to check it out.

BTW, do you already own something similar?

Sorry, was a long day for me yesterday and my post probably came across quite cynical. I am genuinely interested, rather than sceptical. I own more soft synths than I care to mention and have no problem doubling, tripling up on them. If this is better, I’ll buy it, and as you say, it’s discounted! :-) @Vintage65 ;

Vintage65 · October 2023

Jonathanthomas83 said:

Vintage65 said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:
What, in your opinion, sets it apart from the many other virtual clones? Cherry audio, arturia, etc.

It's demonstrated in the video by people who own the real hardware. Unfortunately I don't own any Alpha Juno synths, so I can't verify their claims, but these guys usually pretty thorough with their reviews and comparisons. If you already have another Juno 106 emulation that might be enough, if not the Model 84 sale price is fairly reasonable, and they do a demo if anybody want's to check it out.

BTW, do you already own something similar?

Sorry, was a long day for me yesterday and my post probably came across quite cynical. I am genuinely interested, rather than sceptical. I own more soft synths than I care to mention and have no problem doubling, tripling up on them. If this is better, I’ll buy it, and as you say, it’s discounted! :-) @Vintage65 ;

Their Moog and Prophet emulations have been well received, so they clearly know what they are doing, but as you say the market is awash with similar offerings and it's not easy to sort out the good from the not so good. I've always wanted a Juno 106, and this version is the closest I am going to get without paying silly money for a real one

monquixote · October 2023

Vintage65 said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

Vintage65 said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:
What, in your opinion, sets it apart from the many other virtual clones? Cherry audio, arturia, etc.

It's demonstrated in the video by people who own the real hardware. Unfortunately I don't own any Alpha Juno synths, so I can't verify their claims, but these guys usually pretty thorough with their reviews and comparisons. If you already have another Juno 106 emulation that might be enough, if not the Model 84 sale price is fairly reasonable, and they do a demo if anybody want's to check it out.

BTW, do you already own something similar?

Sorry, was a long day for me yesterday and my post probably came across quite cynical. I am genuinely interested, rather than sceptical. I own more soft synths than I care to mention and have no problem doubling, tripling up on them. If this is better, I’ll buy it, and as you say, it’s discounted! :-) @Vintage65 ;

Their Moog and Prophet emulations have been well received, so they clearly know what they are doing, but as you say the market is awash with similar offerings and it's not easy to sort out the good from the not so good. I've always wanted a Juno 106, and this version is the closest I am going to get without paying silly money for a real one

If you want a 106 you should consider the current Humble Bundle which has a bunch of Cherry Audio plugins including a 106

https://www.humblebundle.com/software/level-up-remix-software?hmb_source=&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_1_c_levelupremix_softwarebundle

They are usually well regarded.

Regarding the Softtube. They are regularly rated as some of the most accurate emulations out there however you should consider if that actually matters to you or you just want something that sounds good as well as the CPU load.

For example Arturia updated the CS-80 plugin to be super accurate, but now it uses masses of CPU which means I don't use it.

The 106 is a very limited synth so it's also worth considering synths that are a bit less accurate, but maybe add a few useful features.

You should also be aware that Softube use ILOK which some people don't like.

TTony · October 2023

What's the catch with that bundle @monquixote - seems like a HUGE amount of functionality for a very little price!

monquixote · October 2023

TTony said:

What's the catch with that bundle @monquixote - seems like a HUGE amount of functionality for a very little price!

Nothing.

I've bought a previous one and I got all the software promised.

Humble Bundle deals are sometimes really good.

As I mentioned with the deal we discussed the other day I won't be going for it as I already have too many plugins so it ends up slowing me down learning new interfaces, but if you don't I'd suggest giving it a go.

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SIGNATURE – PART 1 EZX. Recorded in Studio 2 (The Doors, Maroon 5, Led Zeppelin, Rage Against the Machine) at Sunset Sound by multi-Grammy Award-winning engineer/producer/mixer Michael Ilbert

- https://www.toontrack.com/product/signature-part-1-ezx/

SIGNATURE – PART 2 EZX. Recorded in Studio 3 (Prince, Beck, Fleetwood Mac) at Sunset Sound by multi-Grammy Award-winning engineer/producer/mixer Michael Ilbert

https://www.toontrack.com/product/signature-part-2-ezx/