Less than what I previously paid for either one

Congratulations on LM’s one year anniversary!

While I love the deals, it’s the nontoxic environmental and Peter’s dedication to making this forum be what it is that I appreciate the most.

👍

How does Baby Audio Humanoid compare to Vocoders from other developers?
It looks like it might be more versatile as well easier to master.

Is there a comparison between this deal and the other previous deals?
I think that I already own most or all of this (great stuff BTW).

Any recommendations for the financially challenged?

It looks awesome.  Anyone here a chance to check Zebra 3 out yet?

Congratulations! Happy for you (and us) of the success of LinkedMusicians.

If you have a need for cat sounds – this could be purrrrfect!

This is still active!

TapeOp magazine Complete Box set $99
TAPE OP IS A BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO THE ART OF MAKING RECORDS.
https://tapeop.com/subscriptions

One of my favorite audio magazines.
They also have a free subscription.

text from webpage:

Complete Box Set
Only $99 (for a limited time)

Basically our super ultimate everything-but-the-kitchen-sink…

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Anyone bite yet.
I ordered RA from AD yesterday and got my code & registered it with EastWest.
No message yet from EastWest  re Spaces II.

Advertised on EastWest website

Free SPACES 2 with any purchase!

I already own Spaces 2 be nice if they just gave you the code for it, but doubt it.  It’s probably locked to your account at time of purchase.

On January 21, 2026 at 11:27 pm LinkedMusicians said

On January 21, 2026 at 10:34 pm thesteven said

On January 17, 2026 at 10:25 am fretman said
Best Service now has the upgrade for $86.88 – Best Coin. No freebie like Audio Deluxe (above) but you earn 2.67 BestCoin toward your next p…

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On January 17, 2026 at 10:25 am fretman said
Best Service now has the upgrade for $86.88 – Best Coin. No freebie like Audio Deluxe (above) but you earn 2.67 BestCoin toward your next purchase.

https://www.bestservice.com/en/fender_studio_pro_upgrade.html?aid=ZBgL2roqVxRSujmR

Studio One, Windows, RME UFX, Yamaha MSP7

LOL looking at the F…Read More

The image in the previous post is what I was referring to.

I have that offer and I previously subscribed. My sub ended mid-December (I actually terminated my subscription a couple of months prior and my ‘benifts’ lasted until the end of sub period).

On December 30, 2025 at 10:41 am LinkedMusicians said
I checked the FAQs at the Bandlab website and it appears that the company has lowered its annual rate from $179 per year to $149.50. It’s unclear if that’s some temporary renewal offer or not. @thesteven Where did you see $99 for subsequent years or find that past subscribers can get pro…

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Freeyou – webpage, download link & audio demos:
Free You

Subscription is currently on sale for $70 then $99 after the first year.

The sale is meant for new subscribers.
Note – If you cancel your subscription before it expires – you still have total access till your sub ends and you qualify for new subscriber rates/sales.

On the fence about this

1. I’m not currently using Cakewalk for new projects.

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From this mornings email:

We have just released an update for BBC Symphony Orchestra.

What’s New?

We have significantly optimised the Audio Mixer. You should now experience a much smoother response when moving faders and fixing issues with UI responsiveness and freezing.

We have also addressed several stability improvements and bugs, i…Read More

Stagecraft Software – Simple Stems on sale $19
A stem separator app.

Here’s the link:

Simple Stems

Here's a video

If you don't have access to a stem separator via your DAW (like FL Studio, Cubase 15, etc.) or an app you might appreciate…Read More

Check your email for download link.

V1.0.12

Fixes:

> OpenGL rendering removed due to a conflict with Ableton Live.

Changes:

> Fully updated for all current APIs, SDKs, and operating systems. macOS 10.12 support removed. Minimum is now 10.13

Previous release

V1.0.11

Changes:

> Other Desert Cities has been normalized to the current AD…Read More

On December 9, 2025 at 10:43 am pseudopop said
Do you think this will be part of the next Komplete?

I googled “Will absynth 6 be included in the next NI Komplete bundle?” and the AI replied:

Absynth 6 will be included in the next Komplete bundle, likely Komplete 16, but is not in the current Komplete 15 bundle. Native Instruments had previously…Read More

Thanks for post.  Looks interesting.
Here’s a descriptive video from the web link you posted above.

From Native Instrument web site:
$199, Upgrade Price: $99

Absynth 6 now out!

BestService $195.32

Absynth 6 – the semi-modular classic, reimagined.

Whether you’re crafting cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, or forward-thinking electronic tracks, Absynth 6 brings character to every layer.

Its sound engine blends granular, FM, wavetable, and subtractive synthesiswith expressive modulation and r…Read More

Addictive Drums 2
2.8.9
Dec 1, 2025

• Fixed a graphics-related performance regression on Windows
• Fixed a bug that made Lock Tempo stick to 120 bpm in Standalone mode
• Fixed a bug in the interaction between FX Trig Gate and Delay Tempo Sync

Just a heads up incase you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on purchasing.

Today (Monday Dec 1st) is last day of BF sale!

On October 13, 2025 at 10:32 am mustakatu said
@fretman, no, the spreadsheet is associated with this video instead:

I tend to think of interface gain staging for recording guitar & bass as applicable to getting a good DI recording.
Unfortunately getting a good recording may not necessarily be the issue with getting a good sound out of an amp sim…Read More

My BF spending this year has been meager compared to previous years.

Of far I’ve limited myself to

• impOSCar VST3 upgrade ≈ $33 (bought last month)
• XLN Audio – AD2 Custom Collection  at JRR shop $74.76
• AudioDamage Quanta 2 upgrade $20 – has always been $60 (hadn’t planned on getting this but the price hit my FOMO threshold)

Of course th…Read More

What’s Inside

There are two presets from each of the following banks which are available to buy separately in our

Content Bank Shop and are all included in the Kilohearts Subscription.

• Animus by Tom Wolfe

• I’mmortal by Oddiction

• Astral Beings by Dash Glitch

• Impossible by Oddiction

• Bass Forge by Nasko

• Microwave Proof by Camellia…Read More

Heads up.

The filter to hide UAD plugins you already own is faulty and in my case it failed to hide several that it should have hid. So if in doubt double check.

XO by XLN Audio is now my to go choice with Windows when I’m song crafting.
Quick & easy.

• AD2
• Slate Platinum 2 (Kontakt version) – I have 5.5 or what ever the latest is, at some point I’ll set it up. But in the meantime this version still works great for R&R.

I have Superior Drummer 3 but never really got into it, more hassle than I have…Read More

Black Friday free giveaway – available till Dec 8th.

Hip Hop and Gospel
(Samples & Loops)
Includes a selection of audio samples created with the new Addictive Drums 2 Hip Hop and Gospel Expansion.

6 Kick drum samples (.wav)
7 Snare drum samples (.wav)
8 Hihat samples (.wav)
2 Cymbal samples (.wav)
2 Tom samples (.wav)
7 full drum loops (.wav)

On November 16, 2025 LinkedMusicians said
Hey, yesterday was National Drummer Day here in the US and no one even wished me a happy drummer day. Come on guy[s]!

Belated Happy Drummer Day!
Hope it rocked!

If you own any Audio Damage products that have paid upgrades be sure and check this sale out.

I’ve owned Quanta 1 for years and never upgraded to Quanta 2 because even during sale periods because the upgrade cost was $60.
This time around they offered a $70 discount so the discounted price for me was $20, which I jumped on.

Great deal!

They also have a deal for 10 plugins for $99

UAD Plug-Ins

On November 12, 2025 at 10:43 pm Brian said
This is interesting.  Other than freebies, I only “own” Valhalla Delay.  I get the impression from their copy that this is “the reverb to cover all needs”… does that make their other reverbs superfluous?

“With 8 original Reverb modes”  – maybe not?

Dunno. Really need some of the fan boys or girls (no…Read More

On March 17, 2025 at 6:40 pm dsteinschneider said
We’re considering spending $800 on a Mac Mini and Logic.

Rather than getting a new PC rig I’ve opted to go that route.

I tried using Logic for the first time the other night and aside from the to be expected new DAW awkwardness I was able to throw together a project (just a couple of electric g…Read More

https://www.soundonsound.com/news/rip-chris-huggett-great-british-synth-designer

On October 22, 2025 Brian said
FREE if you own Scaler 3  –  $9 if you don’t

Song key detector for MIDI or Audio

https://scalermusic.com/products/scaler-detector/

If you have Scaler 3

• go to ‘My Products’ then click on Redeem and then it will show up under ‘My Products’ when you go there again.

Taking a moment to vent, JMHO.
I’ve gotten to the point where I loathe plugin maintenance.  I.E. the process of locating whatever particluar updates I need on a particular plugin.

While some here dislike unified installers like NA, I view it as a small price to pay to be relieved of the chore individually locating, downloading and installing…Read More

Available Oct 21st.

Per: https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere/buyomnisphere.php

Omnisphere 3 Full Product Boxed: $499 / €399

Omnisphere 3 Full Product Download: $499

Standard Upgrade: $199

Atmosphere Upgrade: $249

No info yet on difference between Standard vs Atmosphere upgrade listed on the web site.

Native Instrument / Izotope updates!

The latest version of my Izotope products are now showing up in NA (Ozone 11, Nectar 4, Vinyl, VocalSynth, etc.).

This move was announced months ago but this is the first time that I’ve actually seen them in NA.

Also a variety of NI updates – things like Aurora, Beam, Pulse Quest, Rush, Wake, etc.

I’ve…Read More

My upgrade price (after owning the rest of ShaperBox is $19)

Cableguys releases PitchShaper and launches Black Friday Sale on ShaperBox

https://www.cableguys.com/

Cableguys’ signature editable LFOs allow producers to animate Pitch and Formant over time by drawing in curves, steps and ramps.

Use it to transpose vocals smoothly or warp them with formant sweeps. Bring new melodic life to synths and samples…Read More

Excellent soft synth.

In case you missed it or are just curious.

Sep 23, 2025
DS-10 Drum Shaper  v1.3.4
Upgraded plugin platform
Upgraded license handling
Bugfixes and performance improvements

Sep 17, 2025
RC-20 Retro Color v1.4.0
Updated plugin platform
Updated license handling
Bugfixes and performance improvements
Default value for “Noise Follow” changed to 5%.…Read More

On September 18, 2025 at 8:40 am fretman said
I’m a little confused. Studio One is listed as $262-$300 with a comment that it’s available for $139-$160. Is one the initial price and the other the price for major updates?

Studio One, Windows, RME UFX, Yamaha MSP7

Exactly. Updates are cheaper, expecially around BF.

My deal is $149. Passing for now.