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pekbro wrote: Tue May 05, 2026 9:37 pm Very nice compressor suite available for linux, still on intro, worth checking out imo. :tu:

https://xeni-audio.com/


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You've got me interested at this intro price, only because I don't have a go-to multiband right now, or any comps with that type of visualization.

Currently using the ACMT bundle, Presswerk, Auburn Sounds Lens, and Fircomp 2.

I also need to demo Toneboosters.
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TechHaus wrote: Wed May 06, 2026 7:06 pm
pekbro wrote: Tue May 05, 2026 9:37 pm Very nice compressor suite available for linux, still on intro, worth checking out imo. :tu:

https://xeni-audio.com/


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You've got me interested at this intro price, only because I don't have a go-to multiband right now, or any comps with that type of visualization.

Currently using the ACMT bundle, Presswerk, Auburn Sounds Lens, and Fircomp 2.

I also need to demo Toneboosters.
I haven't heard how it fairs on linux, but at least a couple of the models are unique in the plugin world I guess, an original digital one and the SSL XLogic apparently. Reportedly, no one has modeled that before (it wasn't the dev who said that either). *shrug

quoting: Originally Posted by Xenicle ➡️
To be precise :

Tube => Manley Variable Mu v4 (Vari-mu behaviour, progressive ratio 1.3 → 8:1, very wide knee 5-38 dB, H2-dominant warmth)
Optical => Universal Audio LA-2A (T4 opto cell, biphasic release ~60 ms fast / ~1 s slow, 3 dB knee, H3 > H2 transformer character)
FET => Universal Audio 1176LN (Program-dependent attack ×250, measured ratios significantly harder than the labels, 4 → 5.5-6.9:1, 8 → 14:1)
VCA => SSL XLogic G (tight mix-bus settings) - (Transparent, ratio-adaptive knee, 2:1 = 3.7 dB soft, 10:1 = 2 dB hard, ultra-low THD
Bus => SSL XLogic G (glue settings) (Auto-release program-dependent, 2.5-2.9 s measured, effective ratio ~3:1, THD 0.04 %
DBR (Diode Bridge) (⭐ new in v1.3.0) => AMS Neve 33609N (VCA-like compression + 5× stronger saturation + LF emphasis (+2 dB below 200 Hz, transformer character)
Digital => Synthetic mode, not hardware-derived

/quote.

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apulSoft has released Linux versions of apQualizr 2 and apShaper.

This really came as a shock to me since one of the things I missed were apulSoft tools. But now they are here.

All 3 of his tools work remarkably well, interface wise. Incredibly responsive and precise, I am so happy that he is releasing Linux version.

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Also haven't seen this mentioned:

Morphulus Spectrus

Multi FX processor. I bought it without even testing but it turned out to be a really cool tool.

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Haven't seen Korneff mentioned either, so here is their latest one:

Korneff Power Grid Disruptor

It is still free, so grab it.

There are 2 others, for Linux:

SITRAL Klangfilter W295 (Modeled EQ)
Milk Chocolate (Sonic enhancer)

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midi sentinel wrote: Sun May 10, 2026 7:56 pm Also haven't seen this mentioned:

Morphulus Spectrus

Multi FX processor. I bought it without even testing but it turned out to be a really cool tool.
I bought this one a few weeks ago. It’s got copy protection that doesn’t hinder the honest. It’s got many different algorithms. And it’s the gift that keeps on giving—there have been two new effects types added in the short time that I’ve owned it. 🙂👍
Vendor‑Dependent Copy Protection: Customers lose. Pirates win.:mad:
(Also: I'm Accused of lying about Linux—it boots, runs my pro audio workflow, stays stable, updates--though yearly dismissed as “niche”. Yet I'm the deluded one.)
:roll:

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midi sentinel wrote: Sun May 10, 2026 7:56 pm Also haven't seen this mentioned:

Morphulus Spectrus

Multi FX processor. I bought it without even testing but it turned out to be a really cool tool.
Yes, Multi-Effects is need...i tried it, its okay...i did not like scrolling for know at the first usage but i need to test a bit more. i like this Thing... :tu:

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Some interesting effects for linux here:

https://revstaudio.com/

Nice, a bit on the expensive side, but the dev seems committed.
These are quite efficient CPU-wise as well, some nice DSP going on.

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pekbro wrote: Mon May 11, 2026 7:39 pm Some interesting effects for linux here:

https://revstaudio.com/

Nice, a bit on the expensive side, but the dev seems committed.
These are quite efficient CPU-wise as well, some nice DSP going on.
Inflect short test:

Its a DEB installer.
A free try it via TRIAL. If you want to download you need a Mail, you get a one time Code for 7 days. The Plugins are superdark (could be my screen) and have very small fonts. Font selections seems bad. Little GUI issues (knob position, font size). The Results are nice. I like it but i am not rich (even if 20% off).
Its very fast and works well at first try. :tu:

Pos:
- light on CPU
- good responsive
- good results
- nice animation

Negs:
- minor GUI issues
- price
- install folder /usr/lib/vst3/ :x what result in permission issues when delete it. security questions if you dont know what u install and i would not like to have something NEW in my system path
___

Edit:
I wrote him and got Instant Reply, he will fix the Path Thing and Installer as soon as possible...feels good. :tu:
Last edited by NWSM on Mon May 11, 2026 10:49 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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NWSM wrote: Mon May 11, 2026 10:17 pm
pekbro wrote: Mon May 11, 2026 7:39 pm Some interesting effects for linux here:

https://revstaudio.com/

Nice, a bit on the expensive side, but the dev seems committed.
These are quite efficient CPU-wise as well, some nice DSP going on.
Inflect short test:

Its a DEB installer.
A free try it via TRIAL. If you want to download you need a Mail, you get a one time Code for 7 days. The Plugins are superdark (could be my screen) and have very small fonts. Font selections seems bad. Little GUI issues (knob position, font size). The Results are nice. I like it but i am not rich (even if 20% off).
Its very fast and works well at first try. :tu:

Pos:
- light on CPU
- good responsive
- good results
- nice animation

Negs:
- minor GUI issues
- price
- install folder /usr/lib/vst3/ :x what result in permission issues when delete it. security questions if you dont know what u install and i would not like to have something NEW in my system path
Likely it's worth letting him know. The price is going to be an issue for many. Would be for me as well if I had not received them as thanks for some suggestions that he quickly implemented actually. He seems committed like I said earlier.

These could be really nice imo, with some appropriate feedback. I think they could still use some onboard modulation, or maybe parameter sequencing here and there myself. Definitely these have performance in mind in regard to their UI design and whatnot.

Anyway, I like them in any event. He definitely is a professional (reportedly) and skilled DSP developer at any rate, which is his basis for the pricing I think. No vibe coding here pretty sure.

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Here's another dev that supports linux,

https://paa-audio.de/

A bit more reasonable pricing wise. I have the compressor, it's a nice alternative to the Glue actually (which I have as well :lol: ). Probably I will pick up the new delay too. :tu:

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pekbro wrote: Mon May 11, 2026 10:35 pm
Likely it's worth letting him know. The price is going to be an issue for many. Would be for me as well if I had not received them as thanks for some suggestions that he quickly implemented actually. He seems committed like I said earlier.

These could be really nice imo, with some appropriate feedback. I think they could still use some onboard modulation, or maybe parameter sequencing here and there myself. Definitely these have performance in mind in regard to their UI design and whatnot.

Anyway, I like them in any event. He definitely is a professional (reportedly) and skilled DSP developer at any rate, which is his basis for the pricing I think. No vibe coding here pretty sure.
I was just about to edit the comment, he instant reply and now i am kinda IN if the next update works ...will test the other plugins as well. :hyper:

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Even though I have too many delay plugins, excited to check out DLAY by FRCTL.

I always like multitap "delay designer" style delay interfaces. I used the one in Logic so much in the 00's.

https://frctlaudio.com/products/dlay
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Delay Architect attempted to clone Logic's Delay Designer. It can even import its presets.

However it's no longer in development and is only available as source code these days (unless it's in a repo somewhere that I'm unaware of).

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sprnva wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 7:41 pm Delay Architect attempted to clone Logic's Delay Designer. It can even import its presets.

However it's no longer in development and is only available as source code these days (unless it's in a repo somewhere that I'm unaware of).
I have it installed already, luckily! Somehow i wasn't aware it could import Logic presets.

I know Tracktion has a basic multitap delay, too, in their DAW essentials (as well as an Mverb clone, which socalabs and DISTRHO also offer, for free!).
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