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LinkedMusicians posted in the group Open Mic (Open Discussion)Pinned Post
Every one of us has an origin story about how we ended up as a musician/composer/producer/audio engineer, whether you’re a pro, semi-pro, former pro, or a hobbyist. Do you remember the first time you thought, “I want to be a musician, songwriter, or composer?” How old were you? Where were you, and what were you doing? I’d love to hear your “…Read More
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Back in college, I actually took a course based on Sagan’s Cosmos and it was one of my favorite college courses of all. How old were you when this happened? Where you already playing the keyboards? Did you have any lessons or were you self taught? What happened from there?
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I must have been between eight and ten when I first listened ‘The Wall’ by Pink Floyd. That was the sparkle. As a young kid, after listening to the original tape (from an older friend) non stop for a couple of weeks I decided that I wanted to make music like that. At the age of ten I was introduced to music theory at school and begun learning the…Read More
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My love for music was born thanks to two people: my father and Stevie Wonder.
I started with a Casiotone MT-540 when I was 7 years old, a Christmas gift from my father. The first song I ever learned in my life was I Just Called to Say I Love You.
My father turned our basement into a studio, and it became my second home. Over time, it also became…Read More
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I grew up in a family that appreciated music, but none were musicians. Somewhere around age 12 I decided I wanted to MAKE some music. I wanted to play drums, but learned enough to know that a cheap set would just fall apart, so I asked for a guitar. MOST cheap guitars are good enough to learn on. I took lessons for a few months. There was a…Read More
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I started in the early 70’s with one of the simplest instruments of all – tin (penny) whistles in various keys. It was hard to fine one that was in tune throughout the range but i was probably not paying enough. I also played the recorder which I had hated in my earlier music lessons in school. My one and only live performance was playing the tin…Read More
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I was half raised by my uncle and aunt after my dad split when I was around 3 years old, due to my mum having to work full time. He was a multi instrumentalist, but mainly drums and vocals in his band (before Phil Collins
). My aunt played guitar and sang He was my father figure and hero growing up, so when I was old enough (6 or 7), I began in…Read More-
Thanks for sharing!
After listening and sharing (as the featured member music for the week) your latest musical release with Citizen Regen (it’s on the right-hand side bar in the forum), I especially enjoyed giving your above post a LIKE with the sign of the horns! I mean, LinkedMusicians is for everyone, whatever musical genres they do, but…Read More
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic LinkedMusicians Has Had Periods of Slowness This Week, Here's Why in the forum LM Announcements / Site Discussion
On April 1, 2026 at 6:26 pm joegyork said
You really don’t need this hassle from an idiot with nothing better to do!Yeah, clearly, some people lack discernment on whether or not they’re a fit for a site that’s focused on maintaining a non-toxic environment. So I’ll state it clearly, if you spend your days making hateful racist and bigoted s…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic LinkedMusicians Has Had Periods of Slowness This Week, Here's Why in the forum LM Announcements / Site Discussion
Unrelated, after last week’s DCMA fraud with our web host that came only days after a very similar email from a banned former LM member, we’ve since been getting hit with DDoS attacks. Our host was established in 2007 and said that they never had fallen for the kind of DCMA attack we had. It’s being submitted to the FBI.
While I realize that…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic UVI Band Month Sale (PiB Exclusive) – Up To 60% OFF in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
01 Apr – April 14, 2026
Buy now and save up to 67% in our exclusive Band Month sale! -
LinkedMusicians replied to the topic APD: Symphonic Orchestra Platinum by EastWest Sounds $79 was: $299 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Audio Plugin Deals just added a bonus to the deal, they’re throwing in Hollywood Fantasy Voices, regularly $149, FREE when you buy Symphonic Orchestra Platinum.
Some incredible news just arrived! When you grab the massive Symphonic Orchestra Platinum by EastWest Sounds for only $79, you in…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🆓 Niviem OPT4 FREE LA-2A Emulation Plugin + Free EQ & Phase Shifter Plugins in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals

Niviem OPT4
Opto Leveling AmplifierInspired by the legendary Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (1965). True feedback compression topology with T4 opto cell modeling, dual-mode opto response (Modern/Vintage), tube saturation, and UTC transformer coloration. Free plugin.
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic 🍊🤯 Orange Tree Samples Introduces Cowbell Fever FREE! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals

I realize most people are going to look at this and think it’s completely a joke, that no sample library exists, but guess what? It actually exists. Orange Tree Samples’ commitment to the cowbell is legendary and would make the late Gene Frenkle proud.
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Modern Vox Engine by Red Sounds $14.95 reg. $89.95 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Modern Vox Engine – Vocal Powerhouse
Red Sounds x Channel RobotCreate instantly with 196 presets and 140 lo-fi vocal sounds, powered by a granular engine for rich textures and atmospheres.
Includes built-in Reverb, Delay, Chorus & more, all in a clean, intuitive interface.
Perfect for Lo-Fi, Hip-Hop, EDM, Trap, Pop—from vintage warmth to moder…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic SoundMorph ◯ DUST — reg. $149 → $19 for 72 HRS in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
This wasn’t planned.
But we’re doing it anyway.
For the next 72 hours —
our #1 selling tool is $19.
DUST
Granular. Binaural. Experimental.
A plugin that turns sound into movement.
Regular price: $149
Right now: $19 (87% off)
If you’ve been around SoundMorph for a while,
you’ve seen what people do with it.
If not — this is the easies…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Edu Prado Kontakt Sample Libraries Bundle Sale / Zither $27.65 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
PETER’S TAKE: I own several of Edu’s Kontakt sample libraries and can happily recommend this very talented and creative sample library developer.
Edu’s Zither Kontakt Player sample library is on sale for $27.65 reg. $46.08
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🍊🤯 Orange Tree Samples Introduces Cowbell Fever FREE! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Apr 1, 2026
We just released one of the most groundbreaking, next level plugins ever created.
And guess what? It’s completely FREE.
Before we get to the download link, let me walk you through some of its mouth-watering features:A staggering 1,000 round-robin samples.
Multiple mic signals: dynamic and ribbon close mics and a stereo room s… -
LinkedMusicians started the topic UJAMFinisher FLUXX $9 reg. $59 +FREE Plugin +Virtual Cash in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Since the beginning of sound design, audio scientists have been toiling away in their labs… Micro-dosing fuzz boxes, sample rate reduction, and feedback artifacts in careful proportions.
There was always one big question unsolved: “Can’t we use all of these at once?” But with 50 unique effect chains squeezed into a single FX unit, the risk…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🚨🎹 APD: Chocolate Audio O.D.D. Grand Piano for Kontakt $29! (reg. $129) in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
PETER’S TAKE: Chocolate Audio is a very well-regarded Kontakt sample developer, and based on the audio demos, this deep-sampled piano library sounds excellent. They sent me over an NFR to check out, and I’ll share my thoughts when I have a chance to do so.

Three Pianos in One: A Multi-Microphone Masterpiece
The O.D.D. Grand Piano is built from… -
LinkedMusicians started the topic LinkedMusicians Is Now Nearing Page 1 of Google Results for Relevant Searches in the forum LM Announcements / Site Discussion
LinkedMusicians is now nearing the first page of Google for searches on free Kontakt sample libraries / instruments. That’s not the result of any SEO tricks. But it is very deliberate.
Google looks at a large number of factors in determining how web pages rank. Getting a site less than 2 years old with no advertising budget — let alone a passion…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Native Instruments Partner Sale in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Native Instruments Partner Sales are sales promotions of the indie developers that make Kontakt Player instruments. There are some good deals from developers like Edu Prado, Sonora Cinematic, Image Sounds, SoundIron, and others.
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LinkedMusicians replied to the topic INTRODUCING UJAM Beautyflute Pro FREE! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
On April 1, 2026 at 1:30 pm Brian said
I am curious if they really made this. The dissonance in the video was enough to trigger me, so I don’t need to hear more. Cute video though.I didn’t want to ruin it, but I thought it wasn’t very funny. Still, I figured someone else may be amused. That one — has already been done a long time ago, by I t…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🗨️ Deal Talk – April 2026 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Hi all, I thought I’d do another thread like Deal Chat last month, but call it Deal Talk to be more technically accurate (okay, even talk isn’t precise, but I’ll take it).
First, we have a brand new developer member today, Pssst Instruments. They make Kontakt libraries, and based on the demos, they sound quite good. The man behind the company is…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Antelope Audio Plugins Sale – Up to 90% Off +Virtual Cash +FREE Plugin in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Plugin prices start at $9.90.
Antelope Audio, with over 30 years of expertise in digital audio, clocking, and analog circuit design, delivers high-definition sound for both professionals and audiophiles. The company pioneered Atomic clock technology in audio master clocks and now integrates its proprietary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic KORG Collection 6 $299 (reg. $399) +Virtual Cash +FREE Plugin in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
This is, pretty much, for me, a dream collection of legendary synths.
The ultimate software collection for the ages
The KORG Collection is a suite of software synthesizers that methodically and accurately recreates the authentic sound and behavior of legendary KORG synthesizers for the present day and…
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LinkedMusicians started the topic INTRODUCING UJAM Beautyflute Pro FREE! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Toontrack Beat Bargains Month Up to 69% Off! in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals

Toontrack has some great deals this month. Unfortunately, they always seem to have EZXs I already own on the best sales. They have EZX’s and EKX’s on sale for $28.02, which is a fantastic deal.
https://www.bestservice.com/en/deals/toontrack_up_to_69_off_7560.html?aid=ZBgL2roqVxRSujmR
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LinkedMusicians started the topic UJAM USYNTH Deluxe $9 (reg. $49) +FREE Plugin +Virtual Cash in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
PETER’S TAKE: I own USYNTH Deluxe and several other USYNTHs. I really like it. It has a good deal of usable patches, it’s dead simple to use (it’s an sample player with a lot of synth-centric functionality), and for the price, if you use synth sounds and like the included patches, I think it’s a no brainer. You can pick up a free demo, I think…Read More
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LinkedMusicians started the topic U-He Bazille Synth Plugin $ 57 reg. $129 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Standalone modular synthesiser with far-reaching possibilities
Four digital oscillators with FM
Phase distortion and fractal resonance
8-Track unison adjustable by +-24 semitones
Up to 16-voice polyphony
Four multimode filters with six parallel outputs each
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LinkedMusicians started the topic Process.Audio Spring Sale 50% OFF Storewide in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🆓 2B Played QFX Cube Plugin FREE / 79% Off Sitewide Code in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
Get QFX Cube completely free with coupon code SPRING26.
You can use the code MYSURPRISE to get 79% Off storewide. Do these in two separate transactions if you’re picking up the freebie. Sale runs until April 19, 2026.
https://2bplayed.com/product/qfx-cube/
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LinkedMusicians started the topic 🔥 UVI 50% Off Any Single Product TODAY ONLY, Get Falcon for $74.50 🔥 in the forum Virtual & Physical Music Gear Deals
UVI Falcon is currently on sale, this coupon works on the sale price and makes it $74.50 + UVI gives you a $100/100€ voucher with that purchase, so this is an insane deal, the lowest price ever on Falcon from what I can determine.
The voucher only works today, April 1, 2026. And no, it’s not a joke. I have Falcon in my cart right now.
Voucher c…Read More
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Carl Sagan’s Cosmos series with lots of Vangelis music.
Vangelis – Alpha is the music that changed my life 😀