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One-time 35% discount using code PSPMC35OFF during checkout. Ends tonight. https://www.pspaudioware.net/UserArea/store/view E.g., I got PSP BinAmp for $26.68 I'm not sure why but the PSP store applied a "volume discount" in addition to other discounts, even though I purchased a single item. Maybe it got confused? I was adding and removing items while I was finding out that the 35% off does not apply to crossgrades. Anyway, a nice price for BinAmp after stacking the intro pricing plus the discount.

https://www.synful.com/ The demos sound quite nice, I haven't tried it yet. Apparently it's some sort or synthesis method instead of samples. Used to cost a few hundred bucks.

The deal expires on August 8th at 23:59:59 (Italian time) SpringVerb is an algorithmic reverb plugin that recreates the physical interactions of a spring reverb. This kind of reverb is very peculiar since it’s obtained through electro-mechanic stimulation of springs at different tension, this movement is then converted back into electrical signal by some pickup. https://www.hornetplugins.com/plugins/hornet-springverb/

I think the whole premise of the question is kinda flawed here. The assumption is that you need EQ, compression or a bunch of effects in order to mix a song. This may turn out to be true in the end, but the assumption that you need to EQ all your tracks is starting out on the wrong foot IMO. EQ and compression should be viewed as problem solvers, i.e.: EQ - to make space in tracks so they don't clash with other ones and allow each part to be heard; remove frequencies that are problematic or too dominant Compression - reduce dynamic range to give a more even performance and/or add punch; add glue to the mix bus Start off with just using the faders and pan knobs to create a good balance. Then listen. Only then use EQ and/or compression where it's needed.

Introducing Leems — a device inspired by 1980s chip sounds, the "vertical plane" and a supernatural, unsolved mystery from the English countryside. The Leems device comes with the album The Leems Boyste by Petteril and is available now on Puremagnetik's Bandcamp page. This week get The Leems Boyste for Free (or name-your-price). https://puremagnetik.com/products/leems-supernatural-lo-fi-portal

purchases over 10 GBP get these 3 products free Ambient Constructions Vol 1 - Sample Pack Ambient Guitars Vol 1 - Sample Pack DRUMM Series Vol 1 - Kontakt Library Products are automatically processed at checkout. There's no need to add them to your basket first. https://www.lootaudio.com/

Same here. Reaper is not my daily go to, but I have great respect for its low footprint/fast install, elegant track design (it's whatever you want it to be), no need for MIcrosoft C++ libraries and the active theme community.

Very good VSTi for anyone that wants a wide range of 808 sounds. This is my go to for Trap / Hip Hop

Since we had at least two cover versions of Heroes...

TONEX Pedal doesn't cost anything to transfer and also transfers the TONEX MAX and AmpliTube 5 software all free of charge. We should have some additional news soon on the topic too.

Fire Sale! Up to 60% off all libraries, including instruments soon to be discontinued. Ends September 4th. https://fracturesounds.com/shop/

Frank Zappa - Some Ballet Music

Neural amp modeler is an open source Amp capture program (much like ToneX and some reports suggest even more accurate). There are free amp profiles out now, and a few people even make paid packs for it. Thus adding it to the program means we can get amp profiles along with meldas own turbo amp creations. And profiling with all the effects Melda has seems like candyland. https://www.neuralampmodeler.com/

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Love Reaper, I’ve tried so many other DAWs and always come back to Reaper because it just does absolutely anything you want it to (with a script here or there when required). Agree the interface is uninspiring but I’m so used to it now I don’t even bother with skins, default skin is absolutely fine for me.

Some great keys in there.

AudioDeluxe is having a sale on three Sonnox plugins now: Sonnox Oxford EQ Native $65 Sonnox Oxford Envolution $55 Sonnox Oxford Drum Gate $55 Sale ends on Aug 21.

https://www.softube.com/promos/real-deal-weeks

Plus scripting interfaces for several languages, third party stuff other than themes, stability and the great videos to get you started. All included, thus cheap as hell for a beginner just starting out. I got it in 2017. 60 bucks until now. Not a bad deal. But I went to Studio One for my main mixing work for exactly the reasons listed above.

Everybody is different - I prefer a utilitarian interface with low resource requirements. I do use a third party theme for REAPER, but mostly because I prefer flat, dark UIs, but this is also entirely subjective.

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Kemper (using Rig Manager) is a similar scenario. There are thousands of Profiles that sound terrible. I hear the new "Liquid Profiles"... with modeled Tone Stacks sound excellent. Pretty amazing coming from a 12+ year-old piece of hardware. FWIW, I didn't get ToneX to browse thru other peoples Captures. I got ToneX to Capture my own amps/pedals. IK should update ToneX so it can run multiple Captures simultaneously. ie: It would be great to run an Amp/Cab Capture... with a separate drive/boost Capture. If you use ToneX within Amplitube 5, it's a lot more flexible.

Those look really nice, albeit pricey. @Canopus has some really nice vendor specific icons:

Great to hear.. I just bought this one the other day!

you can also buy it at approximatly the same price by adsr and get MPhaser MB for free : https://www.adsrsounds.com/product/software/initial-audio-808-studio-2-bass-synth-vst/?utm_campaign=7 1 Aug (01H76Y0J225CBYY6XTE22RAGDA)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Engaged 30 days&_kx=gpWMTXxfgIb9O9o-jdtArnuCP42F9ZeYfZMHR5qUqYM%3D.JyUw3Z

That's why I lately purchased a Marshall Studio Classic, remembering the great sound of the JCM800 that I once owned. And it did not disappoint me, they still make great amps! I still prefer real amps over simulations, but YMMV!

Whatever. I have a 1979 Marshall JMP Mk II 50w Master Lead sitting in my room. I get what I want with the flick of a switch Or I can plug into the afforementioned Marshall 2204....

Just put the work in and learn something.... https://www.amazon.com/Mixing-Engineers-Handbook-5th/dp/1946837121

Most soft effects have presets for drums, guitar etc. that is as close as you’re gonna get. what you actually asking is to be replaced by AI.

Excerpt from a live AC/DC cover of George Benson's cover:

Hi folks Fizzy Pickle are Elizabeth (the current Mrsdaryl1968) Greenway, James (james1213) Griffiths, Ed (Bapu) Kocol and myself. We have recorded our version of several 80's classics (more songs on Souncloud) - here's our version of the Eurythmics' Sweet Dreams.

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One of IK’s best.

@Peter - IK Multimedia Thanks for changing the policy to be responsive to the needs to your customers. Curious folks can check out TheGearPage.net for the discussion thread.

Oh, ends tonight. Purchased and soon to be.......

Echorec is one of my favourite plugins.

Pink Floyd - Mother:

How about that. I used to use Synful orchestra but I haven't in some time. I remember the results were quite impressive for its time. There are so many orchestral VSTs available these days.

Did she bop too? 🤔

Hear! Hear!

spandau ballet - gold (also not a favourite)

Aren't they all a little early to celebrate 808 day? 🤔 ADSR has plenty of 808-related offers: https://www.adsrsounds.com/software-developer/limited-time-bundle/ Like this little gem from Black Octopus, if you like buying sample packs: https://www.adsrsounds.com/product/presets/black-octopus-bundle-808-day-8-packs-for-8/ 8 packs for just €8.65. Probably among the cheapest items you can buy on ADSR to get the freebie.

Now that I have the Everything Bundle I've only tested a tiny fraction of all the new presets, but so far I like quite a lot of the presets. I added almost every preset from Bluffmunkey's expansions for Synthmaster 1 to my favs. Big Tone's Analog Basics 1 and 2 for Synthmaster 2 has plenty of gems. So true. The demo tracks and descriptions give quite a good impression of the expansions, since they're only made of those presets, except for the drums usually. What I like about the expansion demo tracks that they have on Soundcloud is that quite a lot of them have the names of the presets that were used in the track comments, assigned to the track timeline where they're used. That's astonishingly little. Have you really tested all presets? After having read what you wrote I had another look at the factory presets and actually found quite a lot usable. There's a Soundcloud playlist and a YouTube playlist with demos of the factory presets that they've made for Synthmaster 2, with tracks demonstrating their use across various genres: Expansion playlist on Soundcloud for Synthmaster 2: Expansion playlist on Soundcloud for Synthmaster 1:

I did this with Dandy in one of my videos, but this shows you how you can just play chords and get a combined bass and guitar part. See how much fun this is? In terms of forum rules: I have never made one cent from my YouTube videos and don't expect that to ever happen. (There is a tech problem and YouTube offers no customer service to fix it) I have spent thousands of dollars and hours on my videos. I do them now for the love of it, and out of the hope I've helped a few people.

Just to get in a little early, these threads tend to be a little bit of flame-bait (either intentionally or unintentionally), so if it starts to go south, I'll give it a lock.

Queen - Killer Queen