Inexpensive Add-ons to Amplify Your Audio Productions: Improve Your Tracks With These 9 Cost-Effective Plugins
In the ever-evolving landscape of music production, several exciting new products and offers have emerged, catering to a wide range of creators and musicians. Here's a roundup of some noteworthy releases:
MaxforLive's Arcade Series One Bundle
MaxforLive has unveiled its Arcade Series One Bundle, a collection of Generative Sequencers priced at $36. The bundle features four plugins: Asteroids, Polypin, Tetriq, and Pong Deluxe. The Polypin Sequencer and PongDeluxe from the bundle create unpredictable melodies, making them a must-have for those seeking unique soundscapes.
Valhalla DSP's Plate and Shimmer
Valhalla DSP offers two plugins, Shimmer and Plate, priced at $50 / £38 each. The Plate emulates the sound and behavior of real-world steel plate reverbs, transforming sound into dimensions physical plates can't. Shimmer, on the other hand, is an algorithmic reverb designed for BIG sounds, creating smooth, dense decays, vast ambiences, and more.
Sonimus' TuCo Tube Compressor
Sonimus' TuCo tube Compressor is currently $28, adaptable for drums, vocals, or any track instruments, and optimized for real-time usage.
Waves' CLA MixHub
Waves' CLA MixHub is inspired by and modelled on the smooth workflow and console of Chris Lord-Alge. The plugin allows users to mix up to 64 tracks from the same plugin window, priced at $69 / £52.50.
Dada Life's Sausage Fattener and Endless Smile
Dada Life offers two plugins, Sausage Fattener and Endless Smile, priced at $59 / £45. Sausage Fattener adds distortion and grit to sounds, while Endless Smile is a washout tool for build-ups and post drop tension.
U-HE's Twangström
U-HE's Twangström is a spring reverberator priced at €69, that emulates classic rock n roll guitar and instrument amplifiers.
AudioThing's Outer Space
AudioThing's Outer Space is a plugin that emulates the Roland RE-201 Space echo, priced at €69 / £59. The plugin features ducking controls, a preamp switch, spring reverb tank, and a tape echo section. It can create eerie patch shifts using its Doppler effect and tape delay imperfections.
Registering with the Music Production and Sound Design School
Registering with the music production and sound design school offers access to free sounds, plugins, online course samples, and more. Additionally, the school boasts an impressive roster of teachers, including Anas Amin (Pop Music Design B.A.) and Lea Scholz (Global Music B.A.), as well as many others with completed music education training. Many of these teachers also offer online classes and teach at various locations.
Xfer's LFO Tool
Xfer's LFO tool is a plugin for ducking effects and sidechaining, priced at $49.95. The tool comes with various presets and the ability to sculpt custom curves.
As you delve into the world of music production, these new releases and offers provide exciting opportunities to enhance your creative process and expand your sonic palette. Happy creating!
