New year, new free plug-ins! This week, we've got a new release in the Spitfire Audio Labs series, and not one, but two free compressors. Check out LABS Strings 2, SeteChave and SN-05G.
Want an early Christmas present? Audio Plugin Deals is giving away the IK Multimedia Black 76 Limiting Amplifier for free. There has never been a better time to add the 1176 emulation to your arsenal!
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Heritage Audio has introduced the HA-609A diode bridge compressor/limiter. The dual mono/stereo compressor/limiter offers two linkable channels with an entirely discrete class A circuit design.
Need a serious upgrade for your mastering workflow? IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 MAX is 40% off until the end of October. That means you can get 38 high-end processors for a fraction of the regular price.
If you're a fan of Eventide plug-ins and would like to expand your collection, now is a good time! The Eventide Omnipressor plug-in is on sale for just USD 49 until September 30.
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TC Electronic has released the Finalizer app, a mastering software suite with algorithms from the System 6000. But have they done themselves a favor by making it a stand-alone app, not a plug-in?
TBProAudio has released the LA xLimit III mastering limiter. The third installment of the plug-in features a new drive mode, new metering and monitoring options and a new user interface.
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Audified has released ToneSpot Drum Express, a simplified version of the ToneSpot Drum Pro plug-in. If you're looking for smashing drums but don't feel like twiddling knobs, here you go.
DSM's developers (including Paul Frindle of SSL E/G console fame) claim its dynamic spectrum mapping technology produces more authentic-sounding results than convential EQ matching.
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Brainworx / Plugin Alliance has released the Purple Audio MC77 plug-in. It's an evolution of the legendary 1176 limiting amplifier with extended functionality, now available in the DAW of your choice.
Got enough FET compressor plug-ins yet? Here's another promising contender: Black Rooster Audio has released the VLA-FET, giving you another option for 1176-style FET compression.
UK Sound has announced that it is now shipping the 276 compressor. The UK Sound 276 aims to deliver two channels of 1176-style FET compression at a reasonable price.
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Yet another limiter plug-in? Wait: Signum Audio's BUTE Limiter has a sleek yet informative GUI that might tempt you to download the demo to see if it sounds as good as it looks.
Not only has Softube recreated a very interesting vintage unit, it's also come up with what we think is a really good offer - three plug-ins for the price of one!
I like how Little Labs made a compressor from the 60s look like it literally came out yesterday. The LL2A will be available next quarter for an undisclosed price.
Since Maag and Brainworx collaborated on this project, the MAGNUM-K plug-in gets the full endorsement and approval from the hardware's creators. Good stuff all-around!
