MusicMan

16 hours ago, Fleer said:

Dealio

Great seeing these getting better pricewise and simple perpetual options with no mandatory hardware iLok.

They have left their run a little late for a lot of people, as many of us now stocked up on UAD etc. when they all got more reasonable.

🎄 Xmas Offer: HALO 2 + RAW Expansion free 🎁 - Over 70% Off

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We're feeling extra generous this Christmas so treat yourself to Halo 2 PLUS the ultra bass heavy RAW expansion for the cheapest price we've ever released Halo at!! 

Use code XMAS25 at checkout

👉 Get HALO-2 + RAW
Click the button above and HALO and RAW will be added to your cart.  Enter XMAS25 at checkout to bring the price down to £30 / $40.

Coupon also valid on HALO 2 TOTAL BUNDLE

 

https://dhplugins.com/halo-2/

Cherry Audio: Free Mercury-8 Presets!

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In the spirit of the season, Cherry Audio is excited to offer a FREE collection of Mercury-8 presets for Mercury-8 owners! The new Retrograde Preset Pack includes 100 additional presets featuring inspiring patterns, classic lead and keyboard tones, distinctive sound effects, and atmospheric pads, all expertly crafted by talented sound designers. Grab it this weekend at the Cherry Audio Store.

https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets/retrograde-for-mercury-8

MIDI Box 1 by Cartel Loops (limited-time free)

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Get fired up with the 'MIDI Box' Drum MIDI Kit by Cartel Loops!This collection features 329 Drum MIDI Patterns for use in your productions. Creating inspiring and professional drum patterns has never been this easy.

If you want quality sounds in your production, this product is everything you need. It also includes a bonus Construction Kit. Creating inspiring and professional drum patterns has never been this easy. The entire content is digitally delivered and licensed as Royalty-Free and ready for any commercial use.

Product Details:

• 1 Construction Kits Including
• 17 WAV Files
• 79 808 MIDI Files
• 144 Hi-hat MIDI Files
• 39 Kick MIDI Files
• 40 Open Hat MIDI Files
• 27 Snare MIDI Files
• 100% Royalty-Free

Click here to grab

 

https://vstalarm.com/product/midi-box-1-by-cartel-loops-limited-time-free/

🎇 Vicious Antelope: Merry Discounts 💠 Free Zebralette 3 Presets
 

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Antelope Audio: COMP-4K-STRIP $14.99 (24 Hours)

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Your inbox is where the magic happens until January 1st. A new deal lands every 24 hours, and it won’t wait. 

Today’s spotlight shines on COMP-4K-STRIP. Inspired by the iconic British 4K consoles, it captures that unmistakable 80s snap and studio punch. From drums that slam to vocals that glide, this is the sound of power and polish in one strip of pure analog attitude.

It’s yours today for $14.99 before the clock resets.

 

https://en.antelopeaudio.com/end-year-sale-2025/

ProjectSAM 30% Off (Example: Symphobia $207.27) + Free Gift + DeluxeBucks

I don't recall seeing these guys go under about 30% for sales.. they haven't quite got me to pull the trigger yet at 30%!

• https://audiodeluxe.com/products/projectsam-symphobia-1-version-20
• https://audiodeluxe.com/collections/projectsam/products/projectsam-symphobia-2

Everything else:

• https://audiodeluxe.com/collections/projectsam

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Instantly hear how your mix translates across realworld playback systems, from phones to club speakers.

Link to cart is in email.

https://www.plugin-alliance.com/

30 minutes ago, audioschmaudio said:

I've got Strum Session 2, Ultra Analog Session 2 and Lounge Lizard Session 4. 
Soundpacks that I already have:

• Analog Orchestra
• Analog Essentials
• Cinémathèque
• Frontier
• Funk Essence
• Funky Cat
• Ice Crystals
• Motions
• Pop Rocks
• Post Rock
• Starlight
• String it
• Synth City

Not looking for anything too experimental but rather some bread and butter sounds for synthwave, pop, funk, blues, rock.

That narrows down the options quite a bit and you've got a number of the ones in there that I would've otherwise recommended. I might need to defer to some of the other guys like @Fleer who might have some good ideas on them!

If I had to though, I'm not as much of a fan of strum, so I'd look for more packs for the other two.

I don't own this one yet, but I did like a couple of the sounds from a walkthrough

• https://www.applied-acoustics.com/space-walk/

For UA maybe

• https://www.applied-acoustics.com/plastic-pop/

This doesn't sound like it fits those genres as closely, but I did come close to grabbing this today so it might worth a look and there is a good preset walkthrough vid:

• https://www.applied-acoustics.com/low-end-theory-2/

You could also download the latest Swatches and see if it includes any for those instruments that you like to get an idea as well.

• https://www.applied-acoustics.com/swatches/

9 minutes ago, Brian Walton said:

Agree, this is a bread and butter type of instrument and I think they could have done a better job with the presets to give you better starting points with each version of the pianos.  Then also have some more heavily modified things.  I spent some time turning things off to get to where I wanted.  So I'm guessing part of the process is going to be getting to that state and then saving on my own.  Thankfully the default was good enough to make me want to spend some time exploring.

That was exactly my experience with turning stuff off as well. It is still classed as beta though, so it's possible for final release they may have some better presets. Definitely a keeper regardless though and I'm happy to have it.

30 minutes ago, Brian Walton said:

Messed with it for a few minutes yesterday.  This was a much needed addition to the sound Factory offering and has some real potential to actually get used based on first impressions.

I was pretty impressed too Brian. Although I mostly didn't like the majority of the presets, but the default one sounded nice and were a better place to start from for me.

1 minute ago, audioschmaudio said:

Thanks. I got that email but didn't pay it any attention. I might have missed it without this post. 

Any recommendations?

Glad it helped!

Do you have any of the full instruments, or just the session versions?

If you have any of the full ones, then I'd get all the ones you like for that first. If not and you're using the free player, or have all the sessions, then there's more to choose from. If you let us know what instrument you have, then I'm sure you'll end up with recommendations from a few of us on here.

Intro: UJAM Virtual Pianist GRIT Loyalty $41.16 At JRRShop with code GROUP

Given the price they had the bundles for and even some of the individual pianos (which I like), I'd leave this one for now and wait until a bundle, or better price.

I figure almost everyone on the planet nearly, would qualify for UJAM loyalty, but if not, there's the standard price too:

• https://www.jrrshop.com/ujam-instruments-virtual-pianist-grit.html

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• Created from a rare, customized Wurlitzer 120 electric piano with one-of-a-kind edge and bite.
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• – Nate Williams, Songwriter & Producer (Jamiroquai)

 

https://www.jrrshop.com/ujam-instruments-virtual-pianist-grit-loyalty.html

Also available at AudioDeluxe with free gift, but I'd say a lot of people already got the free gift of the month there by now. Use code XMAS10

• https://audiodeluxe.com/products/ujam-virtual-pianist-grit-loyalty
• https://audiodeluxe.com/collections/ujam/products/ujam-virtual-pianist-grit

Glitchedtones - Ultimate Producer Bundle £3.00 (RRP £472.00 )

They could use support as I believe they are genuinely finding it tough in today's market.

Backstory:

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Hi there,

I’m going to keep this short and real.

Running an independent sound design store right now is honestly tough. Sales across the entire music production industry are down, even big companies are struggling, and for small, indie creators like me, it’s been especially rough lately.

Glitchedtones is my full-time job. I put everything into building tools that genuinely help producers stay inspired and make better music. No hype, no filler, just sounds I believe in. But I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t crossed my mind recently to pack this in and go do something “safer”.

I’m not asking for sympathy. I just wanted to be transparent.

If Glitchedtones has ever helped you, even once and you’re in a position to support the store today, I’ve left one solid bundle live at a very low price. No tricks, no upsells, no pressure.

If now’s not the time, I completely understand. Either way, thanks for being here and for supporting independent creators in this space.

Much love,
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Introducing the Ultimate Producer Bundle, a powerhouse collection of 27 meticulously curated loop, one-shot, preset, and MIDI libraries designed to be the cornerstone of your music production journey. Elevate your sound with confidence, knowing that each element in this bundle is industry-standard and trusted by major artists, producers, and studios worldwide. 

Whether you're sculpting intricate soundscapes or crafting infectious beats, this bundle is your passport to sonic excellence. With 2433 loops, 1118 one-shots, 1437 Serum presets, 396 Cthulhu presets and 1416 MIDI files, the possibilities are endless. From chart-topping hits to underground gems, this collection is your secret weapon across any genre imaginable.

Features

• 27 Industry Standard Synth Preset, Sample and MIDI Libraries
• 100% Royalty Free. Approved for placements and commercial use
• Used by major artists, producers and studios worldwide 
• Suitable for any genre
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Contents

• 1437 Xfer Records Serum Presets
• 396 Xfer Records Cthulhu Presets
• 2433 Loops
• 1118 Oneshots
• 1416 MIDI
• 6800 Total Files

 

https://glitchedtones.com/products/ultimate-producer-bundle

Softube: Trident A-Range: Rare, real, raw sound for just $39 (For Newsletter subscribers)

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Only 13 were made. Now it can be yours.

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https://www.softube.com/plug-ins/trident-a-range

Roland EARTH Electric Piano Lifetime Key $41.16

Use code: GROUP

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Introducing: EARTH Electric Piano

EARTH Electric Piano delivers a modern take on an iconic instrument. It captures the full spectrum of classic electric piano sounds, from the warm bell of vintage tines to the gritty bark of reed-based instruments.

With a vast library of meticulously crafted sounds and deep customization, EARTH Electric Piano brings a new level of realism and expression to your music.

Premier electric piano software instrument for production and performance
Advanced Roland sound technology for a wide range of realistic and evocative tones
19 electric piano types, including tine, reeds, clavinet, vintage digital, and more
Two pre-amp types for warm saturation and grit
Six different kinds of tremolo, for movement and vibe
12 cabinet models for versatile tone shaping
Clean and efficient UI for fast sound selection and intuitive editing
Over 100 expertly crafted presets to get you started
Venue space simulator, studio-grade EQ and dynamics, and over 90 multi-effects presets
Seamless integration with VST3, AU, and AAX plug-in formats

 

https://www.jrrshop.com/roland-earth-electric-piano.html

🎄 IT'S BACK: Base Prices + Extra 15% Off (Weekend Special)  - Audio Plugin Deals

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Ho Ho... Hold on a second.

You loved the Cheat Sheet. You clicked it, you shopped it, and you asked for more.

So, by popular demand, we are bringing it back for one final holiday encore.

Welcome to the XMAS 2025 weekend Special.

We have updated the Shop Cheat Sheet to include a massive 512 of the absolute best deals currently in the shop.

And here is the huge news:

We’ve unlocked Base Pricing on every single item. That means you get the lowest possible starting price, PLUS you can stack an EXTRA 15% OFF on top.

CODE: XMAS2025
(Expires Sunday at Midnight PST)

Did you miss the last sale? Or just need one last tool to finish your 2025 tracks? This is your moment to double-dip on the savings.

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🎁 UNWRAP THE CHEAT SHEET ➜

Happy holidays!
The APD Team

 

https://audioplugin.deals/apd-shop-cheat-sheet-2025/

🎄 EPS Christmas Gift – FREE Instrument For Kontakt Player

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It’s that time of year — and we wanted to say thank you in the best way we know how: with sounds.

🎄 We’re releasing our EPS HAPI Drum — completely FREE.

Not only Free, but also made for the Free Kontakt Player!
Just a full, inspiring sample library, gifted to our community.

🎶 Meet the Hapi Drum

Hapi Drum is a beautiful, expressive steel drum — perfect for everything from cinematic magic to Lo-Fi vibes.

• Works with the FREE Kontakt Player
• Sublime steel tones, playable with two mallets
• Atmospheric textures crafted from the Hapi samples
• Groovy presets to add movement and excitement
• An intuitive, friendly interface to shape your sound
• Fully NKS compatible

In short: it’s easy to play, full of character, and designed to spark ideas the moment you load it up.

This is our little way of giving back — because EPS only exists thanks to composers, producers, and sound explorers like you. If it inspires even one new piece of music this holiday season, we’ll be incredibly Hapi.

From all of us at EPS — thank you for being part of the journey.

Wishing you a warm, creative, and musical holiday season!

Stay sound,
The EPS Team

 

https://sounds.eduprado.com/products/hapi-drum

Slate Digital Mix Bundle One + Free gift + DeluxeBucks $44.10

Use Code: XMAS10

Free gift i.e. EastWest Voices of Passion

Slate Digital Virtual Tape Machines is also on sale, but it's not that great a discount..

https://audiodeluxe.com/products/slate-digital-mix-bundle-one

Grab a deal on Cantabile for Christmas!🎁

The Cantabile Christmas Sale is now on!

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Cantabile Solo
Upgrade to Cantabile Solo and get handy features like media players, recording, set lists, more advanced MIDI filtering and routing and the ability to control Cantabile from your MIDI controller with bindings.

Cantabile 4 Solo - was $69; now $55

Cantabile Performer
Go with Cantabile Performer for fast song switching with pre-loaded set lists, rack and song states, live mode for better on-screen feedback and control, MIDI triggers, StreamDeck support and lots more...

Cantabile 4 Performer - was $199; now $165

Not sure which version is best for you?
Compare Editions

What's New

• Cantabile now supports document tabs, split view mode, and saveable window layouts - all designed to make editing songs and racks more efficient and flexible.
• New Window Layout Features
• Here's what's new:
  • Split view mode lets you view two things simultaneously - like a song's routing and bindings side-by-side, or a song and rack at the same time.
  • Window layouts and tab sets can now be saved with keyboard shortcuts for quick switching.
  • Live Mode has also been updated to work seamlessly with these changes, maintaining a consistent interface across songs while still allowing customization when needed.

 

https://www.cantabilesoftware.com/purchase/

Black Octopus Sound: Vocal Monster Holiday Bundle 2025 ($25.00 - RRP $341.50)

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HUGE DEAL ALERT!

For only $25 you get $341.50  worth of premium samples, presets, for all your Vocal needs for all genres and all styles of music!

That’s a ridiculous 93% off discount.

Elevate your tracks with top-quality vocals loops and one shots, punchy drums, rich synths, atmospheric FX, and versatile presets — everything you need to bring your music to life. — all 24-bit, royalty-free, and ready for your releases.

Built by world-class Vocalist

This is Black Octopus Sound at full power.

• Bundle contains the following packs:
• Meowlbum – Meredith Bull – $34.95
• UK Rap Vocals By Futuretone – $29.95
• Technicolor – Pop Vocals – $39.95
• Punchline Drop Vocals by Moar Coffee – $29.95
• JiLLi Presents Passion Vocals – $36.95
• VocalKitchen – Soulfood by Curtis Richa – $39.95
• Beò Presents Indigo Vocals – $34.95
• VocalKitchen – Nino Lucarelli – Breaking Point – $34.95
• Gracie Van Brunt Presents Chimera – $34.95
• Top Of The World Vocals – $49.95

 

https://blackoctopus-sound.com/product/vocal-monster-holiday-bundle-2025/

Tokyo Dawn Labs TDR VOS SlickEQ - Gentleman's Edition $10 + Free Gift + DeluxeBucks (Molot GE OR SlickEQ Mastering $15)

Get EastWest Voices of Passion free with order

https://audiodeluxe.com/collections/tokyo-dawn-labs/products/tokyo-dawn-labs-tdr-vos-slickeq-gentlemans-edition

Also available at $15 (but these have often been $10 so if you wait you can probably get them cheaper)

• https://audiodeluxe.com/collections/tokyo-dawn-labs/products/tokyo-dawn-labs-tdr-molot-ge
• https://audiodeluxe.com/collections/tokyo-dawn-labs/products/tokyo-dawn-labs-tdr-slickeq-mastering

SSL X-Limit OR SSL X-Comp $9.99 + Free Gift + DeluxeBucks!

https://audiodeluxe.com/collections/solid-state-logic/products/solid-state-logic-ssl-x-limit

https://audiodeluxe.com/collections/solid-state-logic/products/solid-state-logic-ssl-native-x-comp

Everything else:

https://audiodeluxe.com/collections/solid-state-logic

Antelope Audio: Tubechild670 for $4.99 for 24 hours

Add legendary tube tone with this faithful 670 emulation, adding unmatched warmth, thickness, and mix-gluing power.

Sale: $4.99

RRP: $149.00

https://en.antelopeaudio.com/end-year-sale-2025

🎁 A gift from AAS… (Check your emails Annual free Sound Pack!)

It’s the holiday season and we would like to take a moment to thank you for using our products.
For the occasion, we would like to offer you a gift and let you choose a title from our Sound Pack Series for free. To choose and download your sound pack, simply visit the following page in your account and click on the Get Your Gift button at the top of the page.

https://www.applied-acoustics.com/portal/gift/