Heads up! Great VST deals spotted

[paul_5]

1 hour ago, Owen said:

Logic 10.7.1

Big Sur

I will have to hunt for the plug-in sub-menus cos I have not looked (and did not know to do so).

I am presuming it is the 64bit version because there was only one option.

 

Thank you

for AU (Apple/Logic plugin format) it'll be (hard drive name)\Library\Audio\Plugins\Components 

[BigRedX]

5 hours ago, Owen said:

Logic 10.7.1

Big Sur

I will have to hunt for the plug-in sub-menus cos I have not looked (and did not know to do so).

I am presuming it is the 64bit version because there was only one option.

 

Thank you

 

When you apply a plug-in to a track in the default settings all the Logic Plug-ins appear at the top of the list by category, and the 3rd party ones are right at the bottom under "Audio Units" and then in sub-menus for each manufacturer. I believe there is a way to change this order but I haven't felt the need to do this. If you have done this either on purpose or inadvertently then your new plug-in could be anywhere (I'd start by checking the effect type in belongs under - delay?)

 

Also check in Preference > Plug-in Manager. Again 3rd party plugins will be at the bottom of the first column list.

[Owen]

Thanks, all my other 3rd parties were where I expected (bottom of the list) but this one was AWOL.

 

The software company came back and told me to "Please restart the computer, launch Logic and "Reset & Rescan Selection" for the plugin in Logic's Plug-in Manager to validate." and then the magic happened.  Interestingly, the tick box to use it was not ticked. I ticked it, reset them all and the magic happened. Thanks (as usual) everyone for your input.

Edited November 12, 2022 by Owen

[BigRedX]

1 hour ago, Owen said:

Thanks, all my other 3rd parties were where I expected (bottom of the list) but this one was AWOL.

 

The software company came back and told me to "Please restart the computer, launch Logic and "Reset & Rescan Selection" for the plugin in Logic's Plug-in Manager to validate." and then the magic happened.  Interestingly, the tick box to use it was not ticked. I ticked it, reset them all and the magic happened. Thanks (as usual) everyone for your input.

 

Glad you got it to work in the end. However the fact that the Mac required a restart for it to recognise the plug-in would make me somewhat cautious about it's continued compatibility with future OS upgrades. The whole point of CoreAudio and AudioUnits plug-ins is that they should be recognised on install and not require these kinds of interventions for them to work. Personally I blame iLok and I won't entertain any plug-in that requires it to function.

[rubis]

Plugin Boutique have BFD3 for £36.95 at the moment, I have used it for years, there are some great add-ons, particularly the Gretsch kit, and it sounds awesome 

 

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/1-Instruments/64-Virtual-Instrument/848-BFD3

[Naigewron]

50% off every Neural DSP plugin for black friday.

 

I prefer Helix Native, but I have the Nolly Getgood plugin and but it undoubtedly sounds good. 

 

https://www.neuraldsp.com

Edited November 18, 2022 by Naigewron

[paul_5]

Free 'fruit shaker' percussion plugin for Kontakt and Kontakt Player, not played with it yet, but who doesn't need more percussion, right?

[Dad3353]

3 hours ago, paul_5 said:

... who doesn't need more percussion, right?

 

Wotcha lookin' at me for..? 

 

...

 

 

[lowdown]

I have had this for a while and it's a nice little library. But I must point out, it's not a 'Fruit Shaker', it's a 'Fruit & Veg Shaker...'

 

[paul_5]

17 minutes ago, lowdown said:

I have had this for a while and it's a nice little library. But I must point out, it's not a 'Fruit Shaker', it's a 'Fruit & Veg Shaker...'

 

What swung it for me (apart from being free) was the library of loops have a 5/4 section. You try finding prerecorded percussion loops in odd meter!!

[lowdown]

1 hour ago, paul_5 said:

What swung it for me (apart from being free) was the library of loops have a 5/4 section. You try finding prerecorded percussion loops in odd meter!!

 

It's worth getting to know the interface well, there are a lot of options available, including rolls etc...

Also, you can create just about any metre you want using the step creator. And like you say...it's free.

 

 

 

[lowdown]

For anyone using the free 'Valhalla Super Massive', there is a nice update available:

 

ValhallaSupermassive 2.5.0 Update. Two new Modes: Scorpio and Libra! - Valhalla DSP

 

👍

[lowdown]

Five free sample libraries from 'Cinesamples'. They all run in the FREE Kontakt Player (Version 6.7.1 or higher).

 

Freebies (cinesamples.com)

 

 

Edited December 2, 2022 by lowdown

[Owen]

I REALLY like this

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/44-Saturation/8667-SSL-Native-X-Saturator?utm_campaign=1176311_PB - Thursday NL - 29%2F12%2F2022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=6D39,P7NB,2KMPZO,34DE2,1

[skidder652003]

56 minutes ago, Owen said:

I REALLY like this

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/44-Saturation/8667-SSL-Native-X-Saturator?utm_campaign=1176311_PB - Thursday NL - 29%2F12%2F2022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=6D39,P7NB,2KMPZO,34DE2,1

please explain why? Looks a bit of a good deal.

[Owen]

It just makes everything chunkier, and phatter, and everythinger. For me. YMMV. It brings the thickness without the harshness.

[plumbob]

About 12hrs left on Plugin Alliance Special Sale for Dirk whos moving on from running Brainworx

Any 4 Brainworxs Plugins for $49.99

 

 I know they always have sales on but still think this is a pretty good deal.

[lowdown]

For those who have been collecting the excellent, free 'Heavyocity' Libraries. There is a new offering - 'Emotive Choir'.

 

Heavyocity Emotive Choir

 

 

[rubis]

Waves Non Linear Summer is free for a short period 

Its best to get it via Bedroom Producer's Blog 

 

 

[Mcgiver69]

Amplitube 5 Standard this week for only £49.99 (35 amps -3 for bass, 28 cabs, 46 Stomp boxes, 40 Rack effects, 11 Mics, 15 speakers & 8 rooms), quite a lot!!

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/amplitube5/?pkey=amplitube-5

 

Enjoy!!

[rubis]

Another nice freebie from the Bedroom Producer's Blog, the Waves Kramer HLS , a  Helios channel strip, but again, it's only available for 48 hours   

https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2023/01/27/waves-kramer-hls-channel-free/

[Owen]

13 hours ago, rubis said:

Another nice freebie from the Bedroom Producer's Blog, the Waves Kramer HLS , a  Helios channel strip, but again, it's only available for 48 hours   

https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2023/01/27/waves-kramer-hls-channel-free/

Thanks.

[Mcgiver69]

Another great feebie!!

 

IK Multimedia T-RackS EQ 81 Is FREE Until February 14th!

 

https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2023/02/01/ik-multimedia-t-racks-eq-81-is-free-until-february-14th/

[Owen]

https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2023/03/14/neural-amp-modeler/

[Dood]

On 17/03/2023 at 18:14, Owen said:

https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2023/03/14/neural-amp-modeler/

 

I've been watching the posts explode recently about this one. I've not installed it yet, but I do have ToneX, the Neural DSP QC on my desk too (review kit) so it'd be interesting to see what it can do for us bassists as well! I'll report back when I get time to add this one to the test bench.