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AudioGridder

Reviewed By alienimplant [all]
March 10th, 2024
Version reviewed: 1.2 on Mac

Well... color me impressed. I just got this up and running in Windows 11 on Parallels, so that I could continue working on an old song that uses a plugin no longer supported in Logic on Mac. It works flawlessly and with zero configuration on the windows side other than installing the VST and running the AudioGridder Server. Beyond that, it's an Audio Unit in Logic like any other. The only thing I wish is that it supported VST1 as Vienna Ensemble Pro does or did (VEP is broken in Parallels on ARM chips). There are a lot of legendary ancient plugins lost, but I will still get a ton of use out of VST2s and VST3s that are no longer being maintained. Andreas, I recommend removing the address requirement for PayPal donations. It isn't needed and might dissuade would-be donors.

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Synplant

Reviewed By alienimplant [all]
October 8th, 2023
Version reviewed: 2.0 on Mac

The AI upgrade is absolutely mind-blowing in version 2.x. A brilliant synth has now become a god synth.

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Supertube

Reviewed By alienimplant [all]
July 5th, 2022
Version reviewed: 1 on Mac

Impressive analog-sounding tub distortion that you can completely customize (sorry no AAX). This thing sounds beautiful. Best tube saturation I've heard in the box.

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Bass Rider

Reviewed By alienimplant [all]
October 14th, 2021
Version reviewed: 12 on Mac

Hunk of junk. Actually makes a bass sound fake and strangely more dynamic in a weird way. Use a compressor.

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T-RackS Sunset Sound Studio Reverb

Reviewed By alienimplant [all]
October 13th, 2021
Version reviewed: 1 on Mac

I'm not that much into IK's recent offerings, but the Stealth Limiter and Sunset Sound Studio Reverb are notable exceptions. I'm using SSSR a ton lately. It's an efficient workflow with great sounding rooms, plates, and chambers.

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Leveling Tool

Reviewed By alienimplant [all]
June 10th, 2021
Version reviewed: 1 on Mac

I'm surprised how good it sounds as a bus compressor (tested it with a synth+delay and drums). I checked it out in PluginDoctor and noticed there's a high-end roll-off beyond 10k, but it's a really nice sound. Just have to keep in mind that there is EQ happening.

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Stomp Board

Reviewed By alienimplant [all]
June 2nd, 2021
Version reviewed: 1 on Mac

Not worth paying for. I love BBE's Maximizer plugins, especially Harmonic Maximizer, but these pedals leave a lot to be desired. When compared to other similar virtual pedals by other developers, they rank pretty low in my book.

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GainMatch

Reviewed By alienimplant [all]
May 9th, 2021
Version reviewed: 1 on Mac

The best $19 you will ever spend on your mastering chain. I like this better than the $150 Perception plugin (which I also own). It's faster with a simpler intuitive UI. Further, this plugin offers groups and thus can be used throughout a mix session. It might even double as a vocal rider by putting the source plugin on a steady oscillator (with no output). Very cool plugin, giving me some interesting ideas beyond what it was made for. Don't forget to check under the hood; there is a ton of great tweaks behind the gear icon.

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L12X Solid State Amplifier

Reviewed By alienimplant [all]
March 16th, 2021
Version reviewed: 1 on Mac

I'm not a fan most of the free amp sims on the market, but this is a notable exception. I heard demos of the Marshall Lead 12 amp and was really taken with it (video below). When the L12X was released, I didn't realize it was a copy of the Marshall Lead 12 or else hadn't been exposed to the real one yet. I just tested this plugin and it warmed my heart. It's dry as dirt when you load it, so of course add some room verb if you want to experience it in a room and rival the sound in the real amp demo. But the distortion quality of this amp sim, even on the default setting, impressed me immediately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIYbIihwH1Q

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Surge XT

Reviewed By alienimplant [all]
January 28th, 2021
Version reviewed: 1 on Mac

This should have a 5-star rating, hands down. It is ridiculously powerful, with an intuitive and efficient interface. People I've told about this synth, who actually use it, love it... as do I.

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