Year in Software 2026 (what you've bought in 2026)

[billinder33]

Light year for me so far. Nexus 5 has mostly killed my appetite for new synths. So just a couple of newly released FX units in 2026:

Grit Blender
Buzz Cut

Only thing I'm eyeballing right now is mastering tools. Specifically, upgrading Ozone, the new Natural Audio AL-1 limiter, and perhaps a high frequency limiter like HiFAL or Limen.

If we're expanding the scope of the thread to non-synth hardware, I'm listening to a newly purchased pair of Mesanovic CDM65s in cardioid mode as I type this. Absolutely stellar midfield monitors for the price. Shockingly good low frequency response and phase coherence for speakers this small.

[Nug Wrangler]

I'm keen on Softube Model 82 Sequencing Mono Synth

[martinjuenke]

I stay with the important stuff:

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[PTV]

The first that comes to mind: GRN, One-bit Delay, OOOO, Some Tweakbench stuff (Looms and some oldies), Zero EQ

[jamcat]

Audiority Chief Flanger
TAL J-8X

[noahrbc]

Light year for me so far. Nexus 5 has mostly killed my appetite for new synths. So just a couple of newly released FX units in 2026:

Grit Blender
Buzz Cut

Only thing I'm eyeballing right now is mastering tools. Specifically, upgrading Ozone, the new Natural Audio AL-1 limiter, and perhaps a high frequency limiter like HiFAL or Limen.

If we're expanding the scope of the thread to non-synth hardware, I'm listening to a newly purchased pair of Mesanovic CDM65s in cardioid mode as I type this. Absolutely stellar midfield monitors for the price. Shockingly good low frequency response for speakers this small.

Definitely pick up the AL-1 Limiter. I know it's expensive but it's easily the most transparent limiter I've used; it also does an incredible job of preserving the low end and transients. Most recent plugin I've purchased and couldn't be happier.

Also HiFAL is pretty incredible as well; I'd recommend picking up both if you can.

[noahrbc]

BF-2 plugin, tempted to buy Swayed, but I probably won't, cuz I have Yamaha hardware synths.
Not going to buy any plugin any more,
I have more than enough

Frankly speaking Atlas, Avenger and Xpand2 and Waves Horizon is all I need. BF-2 is cool, though, one of my best purchases ever, I will use it on everything and on every track.

How does Swayed compare to your hardware? Have been very tempted to add it to the collection.

[felis]

So far, just updated Steinberg Absolute from 6 to 7.
I think I'm kind of burned out from too much stuff.

[audiojunkie]

Zebra 3
TAL-J8X

…for Reaper on Linux.

[chaocrator]

Ultra synth.
i already have Serum on Mac but Ultra is going to get native Linux version soon.

[Echoes in the Attic]

So far the only thing I've bought is Love 2 upgrade and Roland CR-78.

This is the year I downsize my plugin collection I swear...
(famous last words)

[DCrown]

BF-2 plugin, tempted to buy Swayed, but I probably won't, cuz I have Yamaha hardware synths.
Not going to buy any plugin any more,
I have more than enough

Frankly speaking Atlas, Avenger and Xpand2 and Waves Horizon is all I need. BF-2 is cool, though, one of my best purchases ever, I will use it on everything and on every track.

How does Swayed compare to your hardware? Have been very tempted to add it to the collection.

Swayed is a great synth, but frankly speaking my hardware I like more, won't buy any plugin any more, I have more than enough, Yamaha is always tempting, have reached the peak (of plugin purchases) after release of BF-2 plugin, waited so long for someone to release it.
If you have some DX7 and CS80 emu and no more Yamaha, I highly recommend Swayed, just demo it.
I am going to focus more on hardware in future.

[Nug Wrangler]

Softube Model 77. It's on sale atm

[e@rs]

DC8C;
OCELOT Bundle;
Phonec 3 upgrade.

[4_the masses]

Nothing, and probably will remain nothing until Black Friday sales if that. I'm finally hitting a point where I have everything I need plus change and it's pointless to buy more.