Vocal Limiter effect plugin by W.A. Production FREE for a limited time
VST Alarm has launched a limited time promotion on W.A. Production’s audio plugin Vocal Limiter, an audio effect plugin designed to deliver simple vocal limiting.
For a vocal to really cut through the mix and ride other instruments, it’s usually a good idea to make sure it’s loud and proud. However, the dynamics of a vocalist’s performance can vary wildly, from softly sung verses to strident choruses. Despite a comprehensive vocal effects chain, with careful volume-riding and compression, you’ll often need a final limiter to clamp down on fluctuating dynamics or to smooth slower phrases.
We designed Vocal Limiter to be the last step in your vocal processing chain and as simple to use as possible. It’s specifically developed to target the frequencies of vocal performances so is less affected by overly high or low frequency content. With multiple speed modes and real-time VU meters, you can use your eyes and ears to find the perfect settings… or just flick through the included presets. With Vocal Limiter you can be sure that your vocals will sit comfortably in the mix and be heard loud and clear.
Vocal Limiter features:
4 speed modes.
Input & Output gain sliders.
Real-time VU metering.
Pop & click free bypass.
Responsive & CPU friendly.
Factory presets.
Full PDF Manual & Tutorial video.
Regularly $19.90 USD, Vocal Limiter is available to download for free until May 17th, 2024. The plugin supports VST/VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and Mac.
T-Force Zenith is the current flagship synthesizer by Mastrcode Music. Its oscillators are inspired by the original Roland JP-8000/8080 Supersaw oscillator. But with way more available oscillator waveforms than just a saw wave and some additional features.
It's a powerful synthesizer that suits all kinds of electronic music. It can produce smooth and soft sounds, but its strengths lie in the creation of emotional, powerful, epic and bright sounds and effects.
Features:
Synthesis:
Subtractive
up to 32x polyphony
Oscillators:
2 free running 7-voice oscillators, inspired by the original Roland Supersaw
over 200 oscillator waveforms (50 factory waveforms and over 150 additional single cycle wavetable based waveforms)
can load "user samples" in form of 16/24/32 bit mono wav files to use them as single cycle oscillator waveforms. Just place them inside the "User Samples" folder in Zenith's VST3 root folder.
audio editor to record, edit, and cut and save the user samples for the use as oscillator waveforms. You can directly record user samples from any sound source within your DAW. Just set the recording routings with your DAW's settings.
controls for semitones over 6 octaves (up to -36 and +36 semitones) and finetuning (cents)
"Oscillator Feedback" module for special oscillator manipulations that can produce interestung and crazy sound effects.
Detune control to detune each of the 7 single oscillator voices against each other to create that typical supersaw detuning.
Mix control to mix between 1 single oscillator voice and 7 detuned voices like in the original Roland supersaw oscillator
Stereo control for spreading the detuned voices in the stereo panorama
option to invert the oscillator phase
Phase offset and retrigger controls
Oscillator panning and volume controls
Noise generator with stereo and volume controls
Filter:
15 different filter types
controls for Cutoff, Resonance, Filter envelope amount, Keytracking (key follow) and Velocity
Envelopes:
1 ADSR amp envelope
1 ADSR filter envelope
2 ADSR modulation envelopes
LFOs:
3 LFOs with sine, saw, ramp, triangle and pulse waveforms
Tempo can be free (Hz) or synced to the VST host's bpm tempo
Phase offset option
mono/poly note Phase retrigger modes
polarity modes (unipolar/bipolar)
MIDI effects:
Glide mode (portamento) with auto glide option, glide amount control (time), note hold, retrigger or legato mode
up to 32x polyphony or mono voice mode
Chorder module to play whole chords of a pre-set scale by playing only one note (1-finger chords)
mighty Arpeggiator/Step sequencer with up to 8 sequencer patterns to create complex and powerful arpeggios, or even complete melodies and/or 303 style acid sequences.
Effects:
Distortion effect with 3 different distortion models (clip/foldback/tanh)
stereo Delay effect with ping pong mode, lowpass and high pass filters and a flanger effect to modulate the feedback loop for flanged echos or to create tape delay effects
Reverb with predelay, decay, damp, stereo spread and a 4-band EQ
Other Features:
Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel
Mod Matrix for additional modulation routings
Output section with Bass,Treble and Main Volume contols
virtual MIDI keyboard
Pitch Bend Range settings
Main Transpose control with the option shift the transpose over 6 octaves (-3 to +3 octaves)
Please note: supports Windows 7 and higher only, because the plugin uses a new graphics API - all graphics now will be rendered with your graphic card's GPU instead of the CPU. Windows XP doesn't support the new graphics API.
Master the Waves and Take Control - Feel the power of vintage synth wizardry.
Stand on the Shoulders of Giants - Get classic subtractive synthesis and retro sounding filters with the Behringer VINTAGE PLUGIN! Original virtual synthesizer with powerful oscillators, filters and lfos, modelled on the analog circuitry of vintage synthesizers. The VINTAGE is packed with all the features you need to effortlessly get those lush, classic synth tones that made the 70s and 80s roar or you can also create your own wild patches! And when we say “all the features” we mean it.
Master the Waves and Take Control - Feel the power of vintage synth wizardry.
Stand on the Shoulders of Giants
Get classic subtractive synthesis and retro sounding filters with the Behringer VINTAGE PLUGIN! Download this completely free plugin today (yes, you read that right) and help the Playing for Change Foundation who support music education.
Legendary Tone
The VINTAGE is packed with all the features you need to effortlessly get those lush, classic synth tones that made the 70s and 80s roar or you can also create your own wild patches! And when we say “all the features” we mean it.
Sine, square, saw, and noise waveforms
Lowpass, bandpass, highpass, and notch modes
Dual LFO with controls for rate, attack delay and retrig
Get in the Hall of Fame
Found your favorite tone? Save an unlimited number to VINTAGE’s extensive library or just play around with the 100 vintage-flavored presets plus a few modern ones, some of which you may have heard in your favorite records!
VINTAGE PLUGIN
Original virtual synthesizer with powerful oscillators, filters and lfos, modelled on the analog circuitry of vintage synthesizers.
Synthesizer engine based on meticulous modelling of the analog circuitry of legendary vintage synthesizers
* Carefully crafted UI for intuitive sound sculpting and vast sonic possibilities
* Two high-quality oscillators with hard sync function and selectable waveform: sine, square, saw, noise and sub-oscillator
* Pulse width modulation of square wave oscillator
* Two versatile filters featuring 12/24 dB switchable lowpass, bandpass, highpass, notch and formant modes, plus selectable drive curves for lush harmonic saturation
* Filter ADSR controls are easily accessible on the main UI and a flexible routing scheme allows for serial or parallel filtering
* Noise generator with Color knob controlling low pass cut-off
* Following the filters two amplitude modules allows for panning and levelling with controllable ADSR envelope
* Powerful dual LFO to modulate Oscillator, Filters and Amplifiers. The two LFOs have separate controls for rate, attack, delay, retrig and waveform, which encompass triangle, sine, random and square wave with pulse width control
Compatibility:
Windows 10+
MacOS 10.13+
VST3
AU V2
You need to get free license on developer's site to use the plugin.
The wallet-friendly way to tune your vocals. Spoton is a free automatic pitch correction plugin with a clean sound and low latency. An octave of keys to select your scale, two knobs to set the correction style. Simple yet powerful.
Key Features:
Competitive sound quality
Amount and speed controls
Individually selectable and automatable target notes
ZL Equalizer: 16-band minimum-phase dynamic digital equalizer.
ZL Equalizer is a minimum-phase equalizer plugin with the following key features:
Multiple Filter Settings: Supports 16 frequency bands, 8 filter types, 5 stereo modes, and 7 variable slopes.
High-Quality Sound: With 64-bit floating-point processing and de-cramping technique, outstanding performance is ensured in both low-end and high-end.
Adjustable Dynamics: Adjustable threshold, attack, release, and side-chain frequency, etc.
Carefully Designed Interface: Interactive spectrum graph, smart collision detection, and smooth animations.
Installation
If the file has a .dmg extension, it is for macOS (in VST3 & AU).
If the file has a .exe extension, it is for Windows (in VST3).
If the file has a .zip extension, it is for Linux (in VST3 & LV2). On Linux, you have to move the *.vst3 file manually to the correct folder, e.g., ~/.vst3.
Please note that all installers have not been notarized. You should decide whether to trust the installers from the provided link. Alternatively, you can build the plugin from the project source code.
On macOS, the plugin requires Metal support. For some unknown reason, the plugin is not compatible with macOS earlier than macOS 11. Besides that, you may refer to Safely open apps on your Mac if you are confused by the alert given by your OS.
On Windows, the plugin requires Direct2D support. The plugin is compatible with Windows 10 and later.
On Linux, the plugin DOES NOT HAVE hardware acceleration, which may lead to UI freezing. The plugin is compatible with Mainstream Linux distributions.
OB-Xd is a classic synthesizer with a timeless sound that continues to captivate musicians and producers alike.
With its rich, full-bodied tones and expansive sound design capabilities, the OB-Xd is the perfect choice for those looking to add a vintage touch to their music. Whether you're producing electronic tracks, recording live instruments, or composing for film and television, the OB-X is an invaluable tool that will bring a unique and expressive quality to your sound. So why wait? Add an OB-Xd to your studio today and take your music to the next level!
The OB-Xd is a synthesizer that has been designed to recreate the sound and behavior of the Oberheim OB-X.
However, the original design of the OB-X was limited in some ways, so the OB-Xd includes a number of additional or altered features. One key feature of the OB-Xd is its implementation of micro random detuning, which helps to create a fuller, richer sound. Overall, the OB-Xd has been designed to produce a sound that is as good and as rich as the original OB-X.
Overview:
While not copying originals, some of the features were taken to a better point. Continuous blendable multimode filter (HP-Notch(BP)-HP in 12 dB mode and 4-1 pole in 24 dB mode). Also, like many synths of the OB-X's generation, the OB-Xd has no internal effects so its sounds and textures can be greatly enhanced by the use of additional processing like chorus, reverb, delay, etc.
Additionally, for those interested in micro-tuning, the OB-Xd comes equipped with support for MTS-ESP. This allows for more granular control over your tuning adjustments, perfect for the discerning synth musician.
Free version includes fully functional Standalone app, Audio Unit and VST plug-ins. Registered version delivers both 2.x and 3.x commercial rights1, AAX, VST3, and LV2 plug-ins and technical support to help you get the most out of the software.
What's New in OB-Xd 3
Enhanced Oscillator Features: The update introduces new Pulse Width Modulation Controls for intricate sound shaping, enhancing the sonic possibilities of the oscillators.
PW Offset: Adjusts the pulse width of Oscillator 2 with a unipolar knob based on the PW knob's setting.
PW Env: Modulates Oscillator 2's pulse width with the Filter Envelope.
PW Env Both: 1+2 button allows the Filter Envelope modulation to affect both oscillators' pulse width.
Advanced Filter Capabilities: Including Self-Oscillation, Filter Falloff Adjustment, and Adjustable Filter Envelope Shape, providing more control and variety in sound filtering.
Self-Oscillation: The 12dB filter now self-oscillates at high resonance levels.
Filter Falloff Adjustment: A new FLT CMP knob in the Voices section influences cutoff scaling.
Adjustable Filter Envelope Shape: Blends between exponential and linear shapes for the attack.
Filter Envelope Inversion: A new button for inverting the Filter Envelope output.
Enhanced Filter Keytracking Control: A refined knob offers precise control over the filter's response to keyboard tracking.
Level Difference Knob: Ensures consistent audio output during filter adjustments.
Refined Attack Envelope Shape: This feature introduces a sophisticated logarithmic-linear attack slider, offering unparalleled flexibility for dynamic sound sculpting. The slider enables users to precisely control the attack phase of sounds, ranging from subtle, gentle slopes for softer onsets to sharp, aggressive inclines for more pronounced attacks.
This dual-mode approach allows for a wider array of sonic textures, providing musicians and producers with the tools to tailor the attack characteristics of their sounds, whether they're aiming for a natural, smooth progression or seeking a more abrupt, impactful onset.
Oversampling Selection: Available in the registered version, this feature offers options for different sound quality requirements, including no oversampling (1x), 2x, or 4x.
MIDI and Preset Bar Enhancements: Improved usability and functionality, making it easier to manage and access MIDI controls and presets.
LFO Synchronization: Ensures perfect timing by syncing the internal LFO with your DAW's BPM.
System Requirements
PC: Windows 7 or a newer version.
Mac: macOS High Sierra or a newer version. Works on both x86 and ARM.
Linux: Ubuntu 18 or a newer version.
On Windows and macOS, a one-time internet connection is required to activate the software license. After this, users can use the software offline.
Optimal performance requires an Intel Core i3 (x86) or higher, an Apple Silicon M series (ARM), and a minimum of 4 GB RAM.
Free version includes fully functional Standalone app, Audio Unit and VST plug-ins.
Free for private (non-commercial) use.
Changelog:
v3.4
Corrected the issue where MIDI CC XML default mappings retained CC values after switching to a different XML map.
Overhauled the Popup Menu for a modern look, featuring a sleek, black, translucent background with rounded corners, and resolved the issue with font heights in popup menus affecting voices, retrigger, and unison voices combo boxes.
Redesigned the preset bar for a more compact appearance.
Enhanced online activation for increased robustness, specifically addressing some uncommon issues on Windows systems.
Integrated SoundForce SFC-OB MIDI CC XML mapping.
Implemented minor internal fixes and improvements.
