Free Tools, Samples and deals (collection thread)

[OctopusOnFire]

You've got HOFA's blind test for free (it compares up to 3 tracks) and a paid version that allows you to compare more. It also has a cool shuffle blind test function.

https://hofa-plugins.de/en/plugins/4u-blindtest/

[Mange]

I like MagicAB for simplicity, mCompare for it´s extra features. Best is the randomized ab-ing of different signal chains. Curious about the masterthemix Reference plugin with it´s "trinity" display. Looks like whatever it´s called in izotopes ozone 8.

[Mange]

Hi guys, I get another loudness value from Expose than from my other loudness meters. Testing it right now on my MastC02 master. 2LU higher than from my other loudness meters. -12LUFS int with Expose and -14.0LUFS int with all others. Will drop them a note. What do you think of that? Others tested is the Orban offline analysis, Fabfilter Pro-l2, Studio One 3.5 inline and offline and Hofas free meter inline and offline.

edit: great support. Replied almost instantly.

[Haggerty]

Same here, I love MagicAB. It's so simple and intuitive to use. If it had a couple of more features I need, I'd use it almost exclusively.

[OctopusOnFire]

Another free plugin, this time from none other than Sennheiser.

Name is Ambeo Orbit. It's a binaural panner, and it also integrates reflections, along with a bunch of neat features. Definitely check it out.

https://en-de.sennheiser.com/ambeo-blueprints-downloads

[Peugher]

Sounds interesting. Anyone here using Ambeo Orbit? I'd like to hear about it's limitations.

[OctopusOnFire]

Sounds interesting. Anyone here using Ambeo Orbit? I'd like to hear about it's limitations.

I tested it and it does what it says in the label, but whenever I'm mixing and I want to do something with panning, other than the pan knob I'm using Proximity all the time. What a gem.

I guess Ambeo Orbit could work better if you want to do automation, but I haven't needed it yet.

[Mister Fox]

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kv311 Audio:
https://www.kv331audio.com/

Offering SynthMaster Player for free from 17th until 31st October. It comes with 1800 presets instead of initially 500. A great teaser to SynthMaster and SynthMaster One. kv311 Audio recently also updated their page and is now offering an overhauled user account, making plugin maintenance a whole lot easier.



IK Multimedia:
https://www.ikmultimedia.com/

They have a sale on T-Racks MAX (regular and crossgrade, until 29th October), Miroslav Philharmonik 2 (99EUR, until 24th October) and a huge discount on various Studio Software (until 5th November)



ACON Digital:
https://acondigital.com

ACON Digital is offering an "Upgrade Sale" from Restoration Suite 1.x for mere 29,90EUR until 15th November. Additional to that, AudioLave is also on sale until 1st November.



NUGEN Audio:
https://nugenaudio.com

Offering the outstanding SigMod at a 40% discount for mere 29USD (also available through 3rd party distributors). SigMod recently saw an update where you can now sub-host VST2, VST3 and AU plugins, no matter what your source host plugin version is (AAX, VST, AU). Considering that this tool is a Swiss Army Knivf that also offers a Mid/Side Matrix, an "Overload Protection" - IMO a great investment to be made.




EDIT 21-OCT-2019:

HORNET PLUGINS:
https://www.hornetplugins.com

Hornet Plugins offering a store-wide sale of 60% off for individual plugins, and 20% off for bundles. Offer runs from 21st October until 27th October