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LinkedMusicians posted in the group Open Mic (Open Discussion)
Any other Rush fans here? Yes, I have very wide musical tastes, but Rush is one of the many rock bands that I grew up listening to, so they hold a special place in my heart. While I didn’t get tickets for their upcoming tour, I am very interested in what they’re doing and excited about their playing again and the addition of their new drummer.…Read More
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I was into Rush for a while and went to see them in Southampton (UK) when I was around 20 (a very long time ago!!). To be honest I was a bit disappointed – I know they prided themselves on sounding exactly like the albumn but that is what I found deeply dull – there was no live feel to the music – you know those moments when things take an…Read More
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I really enjoyed Rush live. But a disclosure. Back in the day, musicians and drummers constantly compared me, as a drummer, to Neil Peart and it really annoyed me, because while I thought Peart was an excellent drummer, I didn’t think our styles had much in common beyond that we would do fast, precise drum fills and used high-pitched toms, I…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic APD: Space Age Expansion Bundle by Authentic Soundware was $218 NOW $89 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
PETER’S TAKE: I don’t know really personally have a need for the 60s vocals of Space Age voices, but based on demos, the vibraphone sounds great!
Requires the full version of Kontakt.
RETRO SCI-FI STUDIO MAGIC
The Space Age Expansion Bundle by Authentic Soundware transports you to the golden era of mid-century hi-fi. Combining Space Age Voices a…
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LinkedMusicians posted in the group Open Mic (Open Discussion)
Hello (hello, hello), is there anybody in here?
We just introduced two new tools for researching the tools we use and companies we buy from that I think are very useful. It doesn’t produce a penny in revenue, but I think these tools are really valuable resources for all music producers. I wrote a blog post about it. Please try them out and…Read More
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LinkedMusicians wrote a new post
Read MoreTL; DR Version Let's be clear: influencer “reviews” are compensated ads. Journalists and real users provide better insight without that bias. LinkedMusicians built two PowerSEARCH tools — one for journalist‑only reviews, one for forums + subreddits — to help producers...
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Get 50% off Color Drive by Relab Development $39 +FREE Plugin +Virtual Cash in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
The Drive That Feels Alive
Real analog behavior, solved in real time. Color Drive is the Relab 176’s variable-gain tube circuit, with transformers and all.This is true hardware saturation in software form.
Saturation Built From a Real-Time Circuit
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Get 40% Off Pitch Monster by Devious Machines $50 +Virtual Cash +FREE Plugin in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Underneath Pitch Monster’s streamlined exterior lurks an absolute beast, capable of 64 voices of sound-warping insanity. Transform a solo vocal into a beautiful choir or robotic melody; turn a mono synth into an orchestra, or your own familiar speaking voice into the rumbling vibrations of Thor, God of Thunder.
With its granular, formant and r…
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic 🆓 Abbey Road Studios Releases FREE (Kontakt Player) Instrument The Big Nessie in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
I just tried it. It is definitely interesting. It’s a lot of heavily distorted sounds, including drum sounds. I tend to primarily work with the sounds I’ve always used in the read world, piano, electric piano, organ, drums, guitar, mandolin, bass, glockenspiel, and synths. This is very experimental. It’s different.
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic Arturia 50% Off Sale – Pigments 7 $99. V Collection 11 Pro $349 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
On February 24, 2026 at 3:54 pm bselack said
@linkedmusicians All Pigments upgrades have been free.. never any paid upgrades.https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/pigments/update
Thanks! Out of all of the synths that I don’t own, I find Pigments the most compelling. This is a tough one. All of you kids out there struggling with…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 📢 [SITE ANNOUNCEMENT] New Site Features Added in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
If you’re only watching the VIRTUAL & PHYSICAL MUSIC GEAR DEALS FORUM, and didn’t see the stickies I just posted, you’re missing out on some major, exciting news for our community — and I couldn’t let that happen! So, I’m summarizing the news here. You can look to the stickied topics for more details.
- DAILY DIGEST emails.
Instead of only…
- DAILY DIGEST emails.
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic Arturia 50% Off Sale – Pigments 7 $99. V Collection 11 Pro $349 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
On February 24, 2026 at 1:11 pm bselack said
See my posts from a few days ago, for Pigment 6 (free upgrade to 7) for $49, and V Collection 10 for $99 (and wait until BF for a special upgrade to 11.@bselack It’s me, your fellow GAS addict (nobody knew, right?). I have several Arturia plugins, but I would especially love to get Pigments, and…Read More
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic !!!FAST plugins to LEARN bundle crossgrade 90% OFF!!! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
On February 24, 2026 Lemar said
Coupon Code: Check email from Focusrite (not sure if I can share it here)Yep, you’re totally right, @fresh101. The offer is only for registered customers who own the FAST plugins. So anyone who owns them, check your email. Personally, I took advantage of this deal earlier this month. As I’ve been very candid,…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Osterhouse Sounds Pathfinder Cello 50% OFF: $44.50 reg. $89 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
PETER’S TAKE: Ben Osterhouse is a very creative and talented musician and sample developer. While I don’t own this specific library, I own several of his libraries and have been a customer for several years and can give a strong recommendation for his work. Every Osterhouse library I own is excellent quality, and even more, I find them…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Arturia 50% Off Sale – Pigments 7 $99. V Collection 11 Pro $349 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Arturia Plugin Boutique 14th Anniversary Sale (Exclusive) – 50% OFF
23 Feb – March 09, 2026
Enjoy 50% off some of the finest analogue emulations available. Discover the comprehensive V Collection 11 Pro and the futuristic synthesis of Pigments 7, both at half price in our exclusive Plugin Boutique 14th Anniversary sale!Earn and use Plugin…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🆓 Sender Spike Releases Kyubi, FREE Multimode Distortion Plugin (Win Only) in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Kyubi is pretty simple — just nine different distortion modes sandwiched between a pre and a post EQ. In more detail, you will find in Kyubi:
soft clip, hard clip, linear fold, sine fold, full rectifier, half rectifier, asymmetric tube screamer, another asymmetric waveshaper, and a bit crushing effect, all with drive gain adjustable from -30 d…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🆓 Inear Display Audio Tools are Now FREE / PWYW in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Inear Display has made all of its formerly paid plugins free / pay-what-you-want.
The following plugins are available in VST3 and AU formats for macOS (10.13 or better) and Windows (10 or better):
Ephemere – glitchy FM drum synth
Amalgame – multi-fx plugin
Litote – granulator effect
Lancinantes – drone synth
Gorgon – aggressive distortion plug…Read More -
LinkedMusicians started the topic PA Pop-Up Shop: Mastering The Mix FASTER MASTER $52. EXPOSE 2 $39 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Mastering The Mix FASTER MASTER
Created in collaboration with David Guetta and Nicky Romero, FASTER MASTER is a complete mastering workflow designed for producers who want release ready results quickly, but still want to understand and steer the sound.
Get this special Pop-Up Shop intro price for a limited time:…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic RazorClip by Analog Obsession FREE Analog Based Clipper Plugin in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
PETER’S TAKE: If you’re not familiar with Analog Obsession, you should be. This developer has earned widespread respect for his high-quality audio effects plugins, which are emulations of analog gear. Most of his plugins are available for free (I believe some are only available to Patreon contributors). If you appreciate his work and want it to…Read More
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic APD: Luthéal Piano by Realsamples for Kontakt (full) $19.95 (reg. $159.95) in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
On February 23, 2026 at 9:50 am fretman said
Thanks for doing some footwork there, Peter!On a related note, we just rolled out a new LinkedMusicians site feature, our Knolwedge Hub now includes a customize Google search engine tool — we’re calling it PowerSearch, that allows you to search LinkedMusicians plus the most popular subreddits and…Read More
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Hey there! Good to see you. How you been?
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 📢 NEW SITE FUNCTIONALTY: Music Gear Reviews & Forums + subreddit PowerSearch in the forum LM Announcements / Site Discussion
In the effort to make LinkedMusicians the ultimate research tool for digital audio production, today we launched a new Power Search tool that allows you to search the most popular audio production related subreddits and legacy forums, including:
r/wearethemusicmakers
r/audioengineering
KVR
GearSpace
VI-ControlWhy was this resource added? Well,…Read More
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic 📢 NEW SITE FUNCTIONALITY: Daily Digest Email of Forum Threads in the forum LM Announcements / Site Discussion
On February 24, 2026 at 8:45 am fretman said
Oooh! I like your dark theme.Me too! In case you we’re aware of the feature to view the site in light mode or dark mode, just move the switch at the top right of each page of the site. When the switch is to the left, the site will appear in light mode:
Move the switch to the right and the site…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🔥 Get 40% Off Your FIrst Purchase at BigFishAudio.com w/Code in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
This is for first-time customers only. Use this code and you’ll receive 40% off your first order (FTR, this is not an affiliate or referral code): BFA40
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic ⚡ Padness 2 FULL VERSION Synth Plugin $1 through the weekend in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
On February 24, 2026 at 5:57 am Steve Cherubino said
Hello Peter and friends. Thanks for posting this! Hope everyone is doing well and making lots of (human made) music. 😊Padness 2 was a fun one to make as I love pad sounds. Hope you guys like it too.
Between you and me (and this is the only spot I’m posting this), the next synth I’m mak…
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic 🆓🔥 UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection (reg. $299) FREE! (Ltd Time) 🔥 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
I just got a reminder email from Universal Audio that this freebie offer is coming to and end — although the email and website doesn’t specify when that end will be. In any case, Universal Audio is one of my favorite plugin developers, so I strongly recommend that you pick up this excellent plugin for free while you can.
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🆓 Complete Monkwind Effect Bundle 13 Effects Plugins FREE! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Developer Monkwind DSP has released the Complete Monkwind Effect Bundle featuring the following plugins available in AU and VST3 formats for macOS and Windows:
ArpeggiateMe
CRUNCHer
DrumWizard
EZPitch
GimmeSpace
LEVELer
MajicFM
SaturateMe
SaturateLLC
SUMO
Suppressor
WickdPitcher
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I’ve bought tickets to see them. I’ve seen them twice previously, though not for many years. Ironically, I listen to hardly any other hard rock bands, but got into Rush around the time of ‘Time Stand Still’, bought ‘Hold Your Fire’ and the rest is history.