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E_Anderson · Post by **E_Anderson** » Thu Jan 01, 2026 4:57 am

Decapitator, FilterFreak and Sie-Q together came out to $160, so now I own Soundtoys Effect Rack, instead o_O

I've never used any Soundtoys products since I've had alternatives for everything forever, but I randomly trialled them for one product and found I really liked more than I'd bargained for. Decapitator's low end and crunch, and the speed at which everything can be dialed in to "just work" is great. I'm really happy with them on drums!

EnGee · Post by **EnGee** » Thu Jan 01, 2026 6:57 am

Benjamin923 wrote: Thu Jan 01, 2026 2:16 am SM3 is very underrated, SynthMaster in general is such a longstanding feature rich product that it almost gets forgotten sometimes. What kind of music do you make/what kind of presets are you looking for?

Usually a mix of synth pop 80’s, industrial, sci-fi effects. So I’m not into trance or euro dance genres.
I tried to make my first preset today, and just by using one VA Oscillator, I could achieve acceptable lead sound (for me). It took about 15 mins. Not bad! But I need to know what SM3 strengths above other great synths I have (like Halion7, Reaktor, Massive X, PhasePlant, Pigments, and some others).

PTV · Post by **PTV** » Thu Jan 01, 2026 9:45 am

Latest update: bought four plugins of Tweakbench - Dropout. Sideslip, Breakdown and Mashup

Ben H · Post by **Ben H** » Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:20 am

wagtunes wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:35 pm
Ben H wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 2:42 pm
wagtunes wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 2:36 pm
What are some great custom delays?
Raising a ticket with Steinberg... or IKM
Ha, ha. Very funny Ben. Very funny. How's life in Boston these days? Cold enough up there?

Different Ben, mate. Not me.

wagtunes · Post by **wagtunes** » Sat Jan 03, 2026 10:47 am

Ben H wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:20 am
wagtunes wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:35 pm
Ben H wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 2:42 pm
wagtunes wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 2:36 pm
What are some great custom delays?
Raising a ticket with Steinberg... or IKM
Ha, ha. Very funny Ben. Very funny. How's life in Boston these days? Cold enough up there?
Different Ben, mate. Not me.

Sorry. Didn't know there were 2 of you. LOL

Ben H · Post by **Ben H** » Sat Jan 03, 2026 12:12 pm

wagtunes wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 10:47 am
Ben H wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:20 am
wagtunes wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:35 pm
Ben H wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 2:42 pm
wagtunes wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 2:36 pm
What are some great custom delays?
Raising a ticket with Steinberg... or IKM
Ha, ha. Very funny Ben. Very funny. How's life in Boston these days? Cold enough up there?
Different Ben, mate. Not me.
Sorry. Didn't know there were 2 of you. LOL

No worries. No harm done.
I guess it doesn't help that we're both comedians.

Nug Wrangler · Post by **Nug Wrangler** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 12:12 pm

UnitedPlugins Pluralis Delay

Nug Wrangler · Post by **Nug Wrangler** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:01 pm

Cherry Audio PS-20

twal · Post by **twal** » Thu Jan 22, 2026 2:22 am

Nug Wrangler wrote: Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:41 am Plugin Boutique Carbon Electra

Carbon Electra yeah. You liking it? Anyone liking it?

anevva · Post by **anevva** » Thu Jan 22, 2026 3:06 pm

I bought Gladiator 4 in the sale and also picked up Ultra while it's still on sale. Not sure I would have paid full price for either of those seeing as I already have too many synths.

Oh, and I picked up Redux because it can export to sfz format. Come to think of it I also picked up the Pro version of TX16Wx as well because it can read sfz format along with a lot of other types.

Of course I also grabbed FMJ's Awave as well so I can convert a load of sounds I have to sfz format. You now get a free update to 2 new versions, later on, also.

Nug Wrangler · Post by **Nug Wrangler** » Thu Jan 22, 2026 3:49 pm

twal wrote: Thu Jan 22, 2026 2:22 am
Nug Wrangler wrote: Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:41 am Plugin Boutique Carbon Electra
Carbon Electra yeah. You liking it? Anyone liking it?

Yes i like it a lot. The sequencer is really cool

Nug Wrangler · Post by **Nug Wrangler** » Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:23 pm

Cherry Audio Spirit

Examigan · Post by **Examigan** » Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:29 pm

Nug Wrangler wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:23 pm Cherry Audio Spirit

You bought it last year?
I should start a new one for 2026 in a few more months.

Nug Wrangler · Post by **Nug Wrangler** » Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:35 pm

Examigan wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:29 pm
Nug Wrangler wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:23 pm Cherry Audio Spirit
You bought it last year?
I should start a new one for 2026 in a few more months.

No i bought it today. Posted here since you haven't made a new thread

Examigan · Post by **Examigan** » Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:43 pm

Nug Wrangler wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:35 pm
Examigan wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:29 pm
Nug Wrangler wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:23 pm Cherry Audio Spirit
You bought it last year?
I should start a new one for 2026 in a few more months.
No i bought it today. Posted here since you haven't made a new thread

I went ahead and just started one today.

Year in Software 2025 (what you've bought in 2025)