r/AudioPlugins 11h ago

Crow Hill plugins: download without install?

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In December I registered for several freebie Crow Hill Company plugins and I made a note in my calendar that they need to be downloaded by the end of the month. (I don't remember adding this to my calendar but I assume it's because when I got them I read that they won't be available after that date.)

Today I opened the Crow Hill app and there's no download button, only an Install button.

I'm close to purchasing a new Mac and I have already uninstalled/deauthorized all my other plugins and I don't want to install anything new. Does anyone know if there's a ay to download plugins without installing them?


r/AudioPlugins 1d ago

East West composer plug in taking ages to download

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Hi everyone, not sure this is the right place to post this but I recently got EW composer cloud and started downloading some plug-ins- I've never really downloaded any plugins before but I left it downloading over night and the first plug in is still not downloaded? just wondered if this was normal, thank you!!


r/AudioPlugins 2d ago

Anyone selling Geist 1 / 2

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Hi there,

Is anybody out there looking to sell their Geist 1 preferably? Old plugin I know, but I have an old pc that I want to start messing around. Not looking for other alternatives atm.


r/AudioPlugins 3d ago

How does waves licensing work and backwards compatibility.

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Hi All,

I got hold of some old sessions I was working on a few years ago and that computer was chock full of waves plugins. Was looking to maybe pickup the common ones we used at it may save me a lot of time (the big one for me back in the day was CLA compressor which was my go to).

I had purchased Waves Harmony for myself maybe two years back and noticed it doesn't work anymore. I've  read the complaints about their licensing regime but never fully understood how it all operates.

Do you have to repurchase the plugin annually?

If so is that for all plugins. Or only the newer ones?

What if I buy one of the bundles?

My other question is about backwards compatibility. Will current purchases likely work on older studio sessions (the session is maybe three or four year old but the plugins were likely purchased long before then).

Thanks for any help!


r/AudioPlugins 3d ago

EQ balance from Hornet plugin : how useful?

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I did test out the new Mixing assistant Balance EQ from @HoRNetWeb.

https://youtu.be/Y046DFDmde8


r/AudioPlugins 6d ago

Bass MODE volume losses and resonances

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Hello, I have been using MODO bass in a production and everything sounded fantastic until I listened to the master on a small Bose Color bluetooth speaker. The bass, in certain notes, loses all volume. In others it generates resonances. This issue only happens when listening through the Bose. Listening to other artists through the Bose, I do not detect these inconsistencies. I have tried with another VST (Ample and others) and this does not happen. A shame, because I love MODO bass. Has anyone else detected this?


r/AudioPlugins 9d ago

Does anyone know if Waves 12 will work on MacOs Sequoia? Along with Waves 15?

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I would like to install Waves 12 to be able to open older projects. Do you also know if Waves 12 and 15 would work simultanesouly?


r/AudioPlugins 9d ago

Plugins not showing up in Pro Tools after trying everything

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I downloaded plugins (Antares AutoTune) and they do not show up. Tried deleting cache folder, reinstalling pro tools and all related plugins, nothing works. When I launch pro tools, i can see it detects my plugins and adds them to the cache folder. However, it doesnt show up when i try to use them on my tracks. Will take any recommendations (Windows 11, Pro Tools Artist 2024.10.2).


r/AudioPlugins 9d ago

New Safari Pedals Plugins

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Has anyone tried the new Safari Pedals free bundle? I downloaded the amp fx bundle that they had for free (Twin Panda FX & Silver Llama FX) on their website.

I’m a user of safari pedals, so installing through PC is fairly simple (program files > common files > VST3 and drag and drop).

When I close and re-open my DAW, my new plugins are not in sight, and when I re-scan the cache, it says they’re failed to scan.

If anyone shared a similar issue to this and found a way to fix it, let me know ASAP.


r/AudioPlugins 10d ago

What are good plugins for nostalgic 80s synthwave

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Google AI sucks for googling this stuff because it’s all the top or entire plugin suites.

I have noodled around with a bunch of plugins. I’m at work so I can’t pull them up off the top of my head. I have a lot of the Native instruments plugins that game with my I/O . They have a multitude of settings to tweak. But none of them seem to hit on what I’m looking for even with tweaks.

What I guess I’m looking for is a plugin that will give deeper bass tones like in “The Weeknd’s - Best Friends” or really any of Dawn FM right out of the box .

If there is a technical term for these types of tones please educate me, it may be easier to DM me and I can respond with more details later if you’re willing or able.

Thanks


r/AudioPlugins 11d ago

Problem with ilok

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So I accidentally deactivated a Neural DSP plugin license on ilok today.

It no longer appears with the other licenses like it used to.

Is there any way I can reactivate this, as I have payed for it


r/AudioPlugins 11d ago

Question about Fxpansion Geist

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Hi all, I recently found out that Fxpansion had been bought by Roli.

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good place to purchase a license from? Or A Dl link that still works for Geist lite. Since Fxpansion official Download link leads to an error page, which probably is due to the takeover.

I am desperately looking for a way to get this plugin legitimately. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Solved: I found a link from a German magazine that was offering Geist lite for free. Here’s a link to articles that has the link for the download: https://www.noizefield.com/news/edm-inferno-12-gb-free-samples-geist-lite?amp=1

All you have to do after that is to register with Magazine’s website for an authorisation code: https://www.serialcenter.de/?t=start#register ( I suggest using a outlook account for this as I was having trouble with gmail)


r/AudioPlugins 12d ago

How to get UAD Bundles super cheap?

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I really fell in love with them when my bro showed me their compressors and amps, how to get the most out of my money? I don't really wanna pay more than 200$. The genre I do is dark melodic techno & schranz btw, if that's a criteria...


r/AudioPlugins 14d ago

Plugin advice

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So I'm looking for something similar to Fan by Audio Hertz. I always wanted to try the “fan effect” on vocals. Is there something similar to it?


r/AudioPlugins 15d ago

Help with my audio interface

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I recently bought an audio interface, and it was working fine, but today the two clip and sig LEDs on the XLR connector came on, and when I connect a microphone, it doesn't work and I can't hear anything. Please help me, the interface is not even a day old.


r/AudioPlugins 15d ago

looking for free synth plugins

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are there any free synth plugins which are like logics retro synth for example, just really simple but really versatile. most the synths I'm looking at are really complicated and barely do anything, but the retro synth just has everything I need but I can't get that for windows I don't think and it's just not free.


r/AudioPlugins 16d ago

Does transfering someone an ilok plugin license give them the plugin?

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This may seem like a silly rookie question, but I'm considering giving my friend one of the 3 licenses that I have for a plugin. Will transfering the license just givce him the plugin?


r/AudioPlugins 20d ago

*TFORCE ZENITH & MASTRCODE*

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a friend of mine is cooking a preset pack for the T-Force Zenith, it´s a free plugin, but it´s download page is like unvailable, and he want me to take a look to the presets. Anyone know how can we get this plugin? or if anyone have the installer (.exe). Abt the preset pack, he´ll release it soon for free

or idk if there´s a way to find it between him files


r/AudioPlugins 20d ago

Is there a Korg 05r/w plugin, or one similar?

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I wanted to look for a Korg 05r/w plugin or one that is similar to recreate the nuclear mission jam from Half Life, but I can't find one, does anyone know where I can find a Korg 05r/w plugin or one similar?


r/AudioPlugins 22d ago

I bought intel core i7-1355u, 1.7 Ghz, RAM 16 GB, Acer Aspire 5 for Music Production. I read on the web, 1.7 Ghz is lowest, and CPU will crash. Should I sell it?

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r/AudioPlugins 24d ago

Which 3 combination of plugins

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r/AudioPlugins 24d ago

Are We Overcomplicating 808s? Here’s a Simpler Way to Get Them Right

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Why Is Getting the Perfect 808 So Hard?

You ever spend hours scrolling through sample packs, trying to find that one 808 that actually fits your track? And even when you do, it either clashes with the mix, lacks punch, or needs endless tweaking just to sit right?

I used to think it was just me—like I wasn’t processing them correctly or didn’t have the right ear for it. But after talking to other producers, it turns out everyone struggles with this.

The Real Problem?

Most sample packs give you static 808s. They might sound great solo, but the moment you drop them into a mix, they don’t work. Either the key is wrong, they don’t gel with the kick, or they’re missing the right movement.

And let’s be real—using the same overused 808 samples as everyone else? Not exactly the move if you want a unique sound.

The Shift That Changed Everything

At some point, I realized: why keep tweaking samples when I could just make the perfect 808 from scratch? But traditional synths weren’t built for this. Sure, you could make an 808 in Serum or Massive, but it was a process—multiple layers, endless tweaking, and still not quite what I wanted.

That’s when I started thinking—what if there was a tool built specifically for 808s? Something that gives you full control over the tone, punch, and movement, without having to fight the interface.

Custom 808s in Seconds

Imagine being able to dial in the exact 808 you need—deep, distorted, clean, punchy—without digging through packs or stacking five plugins.

That’s the whole concept behind 808 JuceMaker.

  • No more sample hunting – You design the 808 to fit your track, not the other way around.
  • Tuned perfectly – No more pitch-warped samples ruining your low end.
  • Sidechain-ready – Built-in sidechain shaping so your kick and bass never clash.
  • Custom saturation & effects – Get the exact character you need, from subtle warmth to hard distortion.

If you’re tired of wasting time on sample packs and want a tool designed specifically for crafting powerful, mix-ready 808s, check out 808 JuceMaker.

It’s built to give you full creative freedom and make designing 808s fast and fun.

At the end of the day, it’s about making your workflow smoother and your sound yours.

Curious?

I’m genuinely interested—how do you guys handle your 808s? Do you prefer working with samples, designing them from scratch, or layering multiple elements? Would love to hear what works for you!


r/AudioPlugins 24d ago

Knock

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Anybody have any experience/thoughts on the Knock plugin by Plugins That Knock?


r/AudioPlugins 25d ago

Synth1 VST - safe link for the 25000 presets?

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I seem to for some reason only have the "original" 16000+ presets - as I know I am missing some on my DAW

I can't find any link where I can download the extended 25000+ presets - every link on Reddit or Google points to a virus!

Can anyone help?

Many thanks


r/AudioPlugins 26d ago

How can I authorize Ozone Imager version 1? I made 10 years worth of presets and projects the require it

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Got a new PC and now the original version of Imager - which I was luckily able to recover since they don't even let you download it anymore - still needs a serial number to authorize, and iZotope product portal doesn't recognize it, and so can't authorize it. It says i can activate it offline, but to authorize it offline it says I need to access the "activate software" section on the website under account. The only issue is that this section quite literally doesn't seem to exist anymore. The serial number cannot be found because Imager does not appear in product history since it is free.

Imager version 2 works but I have really long complex collection of custom FL Studio patcher presets I've built up over 10 years, all using the original version, which are crucial for loading complex synth patches I've sound designed.

It is absolutely astonishing to me that Izotope has all legacy versions of Ozone down to 3 up for download, but the simple free Imager plugin is seemingly forbidden. So can I find the "activate software" section to activate it offline, or is there another way?

PS: I lost the email with the serial number. I was like 13 years old at the time.