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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic Should this reaction emoticon replace the standard thumbs-up at OPEN MIC? in the forum LM Announcements / Site Discussion
On March 31, 2026 at 9:39 am fretman said
Oh, I see. I didn’t realize that was a totally different system. I’m not sure it’s worth the effort to customize it. But go for it if that’s fun for you.Already done — give a post a LIKE and you’ll see. I thought it would project a fun vibe for the platform rather than stick with the standard emoji reactions.
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LinkedMusicians started the topic MeldaProduction 13th Round of the Eternal Madness Discount 2026! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
50% Off these plugins:
MDelayMB
Much more than just an ordinary delay… just check the 6 bands, modulators, filter…
regular price $56 NOW $28MSaturatorMB
An extremely musical saturation plugin, combines the best from both the analogue and digital worlds. regular price $56 NOW $28MSpectralDynamics
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Dark Intervals Deep Blue – Synth Pads for Kontakt (full) $18 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Lush and ambient sounding pads. Full version of Kontakt 6 or later required.
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 80% OFF Padness 2 ($9.95) and ALL Expansion Packs in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Nothing says Spring like a lush flowing pad synth. (Well, at least in my mind. )
So… grab Padness 2 for 80% OFF in this 2026 Spring sale.
Haven’t heard it yet? Check out sound samples here.
Also… ALL DAWJunkie Expansion Packs are $4.95 for a limited time! So if you have a DAWJunkie synth and want to give it a boost, grab the expansion of…
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic UVI Falcon 50% Off: $149 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Just a heads up, it’s the final day for this deal.
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic Stardrift (Kontakt library) by Sick Noise Instruments is currently free in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
A short overview of the Kontakt sample library:
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Quiet Music: LOVE-FI 4, reg. €45 – FREE with Code in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Introducing Love-Fi 4—the ultimate tool for effortlessly creating LoFi, ChillWave, Chillhop, and Lo-Fi Ambient beats. This versatile instrument is compatible with Windows and Mac 64-bit systems and comes in VST, VST3, and AU formats.
Love-Fi 4 features a redesigned interface and offers a wide array of sounds categorized into Pads, Keys, Bass, D…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Musical Sampling Rare Sale – see post for specific deals in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Earn/use Best Coin to lower the price even more.
Austin Saxes: $99 (reg. $139)
Sasaki Trumpet: $69 (reg. $99)
Austin Bundle: $129 (reg. $199)https://www.bestservice.com/en/deals/musical_sampling_rare_sale_7539.html?aid=ZBgL2roqVxRSujmR
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Big Fish Audio Spring Sale at BFA Website and Best Service – Up To 70% Off! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Be sure to compare between the Big Fish Audio website and Best Service to get the best deals. The full sale hasn’t rolled out at Best Service yet, but probably will sometime today.
https://www.bigfishaudio.com/2026-Spring-Sale-Event.html
https://www.bestservice.com/en/big_fish_audio.html?aid=ZBgL2roqVxRSujmR
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Relooper by United Plugins 81% Off $15 + Virtual Cash +FREE Plugin in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Expires April 30, 2026.
https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/53-Multi-Effect-/17077-Relooper
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic 🔥🧠 Get $50 Off a $100 UAD Purchase + How to Get 11 UAD Plugins for $68! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
This deal ends today. I’d consider it to easily be among the best deals of 2026.
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic Minimal Audio – Ripple Phaser $4.90 ($49 normally) in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Cool. Here’s a video walkthrough:
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Polyverse Spring Sale – see post for deal specifics in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
PETER’S TAKE: If you’re researching any of these, you can find journalist reviews on most or all of them — for FREE — from Sound on Sound and other publications using the LinkedMusicians Music Gear Reviews PowerSEARCH tool. You can check them out…Read More
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LinkedMusicians posted in the group Open Mic (Open Discussion)
What was the first instrument you learned to play? Specifically, what was it, the instrument type (e.g., acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass guitar, acoustic bass guitar, upright piano, grand piano, electric piano, drum kit, etc.). You get extra credit if you can remember the brand and model of the instrument.
For me, it was a…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Sonora Cinematic Spring Sale – Up To 50% OFF in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
30 Mar – May 05, 2026
Led by Italian composer and sound designer Alessandro Mastroianni, Sonora Cinematic is renowned for a signature sound that blends acoustic textural instruments and electronic elements – they excel where the line between music and sound design blurs. Buy now and save up to 50% on their incredible Kontakt instrument range in…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Wave Alchemy Triaz $69 (reg $162) 57% off +Virtual Cash +Free Plugin in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Elevate your music with Triaz, an innovative drum engine designed for unparalleled beat creation
With lightning-fast polyrhythmic sequencing, advanced drum layering, dynamic mixing tools, and intelligent randomization, Triaz redefines the art of drum production.Experience beat making like never…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic NEW: Black Rooster Audio VWB-1X channel strip effect plugin INTRO $39 reg. $79 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
A versatile workhorse
The VWB1X is a versatile channel strip plugin that combines four of Black Rooster Audio’s most acclaimed vintage-modeled processors into a single, unified workflow. By integrating multiple stages of classic analog processing into one cohesive interface, the VWB1X enables engineers and producers to shape tone, dynamics, and f… -
LinkedMusicians started the topic 🎹 EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos reg. $99 ea NOW: $39.60 w/Code in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
These are very detailed piano sample libraries that come with EastWest’s own player, so you don’t need anything else (except for a lot of hard drive space!). You can use Deluxe Bucks for further lower the price + you get to choose a free plugin with your purchase.
– Bechstein D-280 Platinum
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Toontrack EKX Retro Electrics or Electric Grand $28.07 ea reg. $89 ea in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Earn / use Best Coin to further lower the price.
https://www.bestservice.com/en/ekx_retro_electrics.html?aid=ZBgL2roqVxRSujmRhttps://www.bestservice.com/en/ekx_electric_grand.html?aid=ZBgL2roqVxRSujmR
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🆓 New from FX-Mechanics: Black Widow Drums Sampler FREE! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
The Black Widow Drums project is the first published drum sampler showcase for FxmeSampler’s advanced spatial and processing features. Recorded on a Gretsch Black Widow kit, it utilizes an original microphone array and signal processing chain to deliver a studio-ready drum sound.
Black Widow D…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Audiobro Spring Sale – Up to 80% Off in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Slate Digital 50% Off Select Plugins (see post for deals) in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
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LinkedMusicians started the topic IK Multimedia Total Guitar Max $99.99 +FREE Plugin +Virtual Cash in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Includes:
AmpliTube 5 Max
Tonex SE
Tonex Metal Gems
Tonex Boutique Overdrives
Tonex Signature Bass Collection
Modo Bass 2
Modo Drum 1.5
Sale end April 30, 2026.
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🆓 NEW FREE Decent Sampler Synth Library from Venus Theory in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
After a bit of a pause on the AURAS project (for reasons we’ll get into) I’m back with my latest venture: Tephra.
Tephra, in case you’re not up to date on your geological terms, is fragmented material produced by a volcanic eruption. Now, what the hell does that have to do with anything you might ask? Allow me to explain!
Several years back, I…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic NEW XLN: DB-30 Drum Butter Drum Effects Plugin Pre-order $ 95.81 reg. $129 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
XLN Audio releases their new drum effects plugin, DB-30 Drum Butter, tomorrow. But you can preorder it from Best Service today. I’ll update the thread when XLN releases more information, like a video, audio demo, etc.
Creative Drum Effects Plugin
With DB-30, the award-winning plugin developers at XLN Audio introduce a multi-effects…
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Tiesco Del Rey solid body electric guitar in beautiful blue finish. $30 brand new from the Gibson’s (not THAT Gibson) discount store in our small town. I took lessons, stuck with it, and my folks got me a Ventura semi-hollow body guitar (think ES-335 like) for probably $150 a year later.
/edit/ For kicks, I asked the AI what $30 was in todays…Read More