I feel the same way about online activation. Any sort of vendor-dependent copy protection, including challenge response is a negative in my book.sprnva wrote: Fri Jun 19, 2026 3:42 pm IMHO it's a step back. PA can be activated to a USB stick for future offline activations. UA's implementation requires an internet connection to activate, so it's not as future-proof.
I have most of their plugins via PA and having them on Linux would be great but I just won't deal with online activation anymore.
🎶 Native Linux Plugins – New & Upcoming (VST | CLAP | LV2 | Standalone)
- KVRAF
- 7101 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
Vendor‑Dependent Copy Protection: Customers lose. Pirates win.
(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.)
(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.)
- KVRAF
- 3685 posts since 21 Nov, 2015
Quite interesting new sample manager, hopefully further evolving into the right direction.
Link: https://calloga.com/#umu/unshuffle
Link: https://calloga.com/#umu/unshuffle
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- KVRist
- 486 posts since 18 May, 2020
I'm really getting into the demo of his one this morning. 99% buying it. Dev told me that there is another mode coming this week.TechHaus wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 6:36 pmSo first we got a free limiter from Big Man Labs, to squash the peaks.TechHaus wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 4:19 pmAll the rich kids are playing with their new limiters - i am trying out this one today.NWSM wrote: Wed Feb 11, 2026 10:26 am Big Man Labs
released
Big Max Zero
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/big-ma ... g-man-labs
Big Max Zero is a versatile limiter with four distinct algorithms and ultra-low latency
No Charge - Free
Now we have a one knob "raise the level of everything up without touching the peaks" plugin for $24.
https://www.bigman-labs.com/products/big-pump/
Big Pump - One Knob "4d modulated reactive loudness optimizer"
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I am in the "creating density" mode of my plugin buying journey, so this hit at the perfect time.
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- KVRAF
- 3685 posts since 21 Nov, 2015
Ladies & Gentlemen!
All https://apu.software are now also native Linux versions to download here.
https://apu.software/download
Feel free to spread the word and report any bugs or unusual behavior you might experience.
https://apu.software/release-notes
All https://apu.software are now also native Linux versions to download here.
https://apu.software/download
Feel free to spread the word and report any bugs or unusual behavior you might experience.
https://apu.software/release-notes
These are some highly sophisticated Mixing & Mastering tools and another step into the native Linux Mastering realm.APU Software is a small company creating innovative audio tools.
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- KVRist
- 486 posts since 18 May, 2020
Is the free part for sure true? I just installed the bundle and it still needs an activation code. The trial period is 1 month.El°HYM wrote: Sun Jun 21, 2026 7:04 am Ladies & Gentlemen!
All https://apu.software is now free as native Linux versions to download here.
https://apu.software/download
The developer will not actively support those, so thats also why offered for free, yet any bug reports are welcome.
These are some highly sophisticated Mixing & Mastering tools and another step into the native Linux Mastering realm.APU Software is a small company creating innovative audio tools.
This is the announcement we got on here.
viewtopic.php?t=631039
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 436 posts since 21 Feb, 2010
Oh, yeah i HOPE these Updates are coming and Free for User who already bought theseTechHaus wrote: Fri Jun 19, 2026 1:07 pm Went to https://amadeuspaulussen.com/info/gear to see if he was rocking any newins, and he has more unfiltered audio betas on his gear list:
Dent 2 (Beta)
Fault (Beta)
Indent 2 (Beta)
Sandman Pro (Beta)
SpecOps (Beta)
I don't see them publicly available anywhere.
Also, on their individual plugin pages I see that plugin alliance is needed for activation (at least currently, for windows and mac). I have never used pa before, I wonder how that plays out for us.
Plugins for Win/Mac.
PA could just switch the Trigger and add Linux OS...What the problem?
Well maybe UA think twice about PA...i am curious.
Edit: oh, i overread the "own server solution".I think I've already read about it...
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 436 posts since 21 Feb, 2010
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- KVRist
- 486 posts since 18 May, 2020
Nice find!NWSM wrote: Sun Jun 21, 2026 7:28 pm sinuslabs.io works on his first Synth:
DREIMAL
https://sinuslabs.io/
For some reason I am drawn to these newer devs / companies that have these fancy looking interfaces:
Sinus Labs, DarkPalace Studios, Fors, CRQL, TiagoLR, FRCTL Audio.
An oldie company that has returned and look sexy:
Bluelab plugins...I think they are paid open source (like Sinus Labs' Reach), but I haven't tried to build them.
https://bluelab-plugins.com/
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 436 posts since 21 Feb, 2010
- This Thread should not go into % special offer and sales %.
Only if its related the actual "New Plugin" Comment.
So avoid a special offer for u-he if its not a new Plugin.
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- KVRist
- 486 posts since 18 May, 2020
Offer cut. I did a search in the thread and blue labs was never mentioned, so I mentioned them.NWSM wrote: Mon Jun 22, 2026 7:48 pm- This Thread should not go into Offer Comments please -
- we cut this here - hmkay?
I think this could have been taken care of in DM's? But hey...
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 436 posts since 21 Feb, 2010
Seems okay then...its not personal...and not that strict rule.TechHaus wrote: Mon Jun 22, 2026 7:53 pmOffer cut. I did a search in the thread and blue labs was never mentioned, so I mentioned them.NWSM wrote: Mon Jun 22, 2026 7:48 pm- This Thread should not go into Offer Comments please -
- we cut this here - hmkay?
I think this could have been taken care of in DM's? But hey...
i have a bit fear that the thread is filled up with offers and sales....you know
