We're currently living in the age of digital audio. FX Bundle is an incredibly powerful tool that is essential to any music producer.

But there are so many different FX Bundle plugins in the music production landscape, so we decided to create the ultimate list of the top FX Bundle plugins today that will help you find the perfect fit.


Audio Plugin Union wizardFX Suite

FX Bundle by MAGIX



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Apply An Effect, Hear The Result, Get Inspired

For experimentation, fast mixing, or adding final touches: The wizardFX Suite ensures versatile dynamic, coloration, and modulation effects based on a revolutionary operational concept. Quickly choose a preset and adjust the intensity level with a single controller. Simple operation, impressive tone – the boost to your mix-for more creativity!

No matter if used for modulation, dynamics or colorations, nor if for experimentation, fast mixing, or adding the final touches: Choose a preset and adjust the intensity level with a single controller. Apply an effect, hear the result, get inspired – with the brand-new wizardFX Suite.

Dynamics

To calm the wild ups and downs of danceable sounds on one end, the other holds pulsing levels in check and smooths dynamic waves with a steady hand. wizardFX Dynamics are both yin and yang, working with naturally impulsive spikes and as equalization for different volume levels, depending on the desired sound.

wizardFX VolumeFormer

For pads that rise and fall rhythmically and basses that pulsate to the beat of the kick drum – that's the wizardFX VolumeFormer is at work, providing gating and sidechaining without any complicated routing.

wizardFX Compressor

The wizardFX Compressor is designed to keep the dynamics in check without losing control. It adjusts loud and quiet passages and adds more punch to rhythm instruments.

wizardFX Limiter

In order to limit excessive level peaks, the wizardFX Limiter cuts off the peaks of an audio signal almost inaudibly and losslessly to help achieve more loudness. This makes it ideal for mastering purposes in the last position in the signal chain.

wizardFX Gate

Reduce noise and ensure clear signals: The wizardFX Gate helps to keep noise at bay during vocal recordings and reduce cross-talk when recording with several microphones. Also perfect for creative stutter effects!

Experiment with individual parameters, as part of the coreFX Suite.

Coloration

More character, more color, more pressure! wizardFX has it all: Use the Tape Machine for analog warmth or fat overdrive. The Bitcrusher offers authentic lo-fi sounds and the Tube Distortion ranges from light oversaturation or punchy distortion. Tape Machine, Tube Distortion as well as Compressor and Gate are equipped with auto input gain: This warns if the input is too low or too high and can set the level to the optimal level in just one click.

wizardFX Tape Machine

Subtle variations in pitch give tape recordings their nostalgic charm. Additionally, tape saturation produces more overtones in louder signals, adding that extra drive.

wizardFX Bitcrusher

Looking for that authentic lo-fi sound? By reducing the bandwidth of the audio to lower sample and bit rates (e.g., 22 kHz and 8-bit), the wizardFX Bitcrusher is able to create distortion ranging from vibrant to aggressive.

wizardFX Tube Distortion

The sound of analog tube amps in the digital world: Tubes are not only warm, they also sound warm thanks to harmonious clipping. Well-suited for enhancing different instruments and vocals.

Discover the diverse range of creative possibilities for audio in the new colorFX Suite!

Modulation

The courage to change is always rewarded – modulated sounds ensure a strong impression and will attract attention. Accentuated with delays, luscious thanks to chorus and striking using flanger effects. Nicely wrapped in reverb, rounded out for the perfect mix. Faster than you would think, but prettier than expected: wizardFX modulation effects.

wizardFX Modern Reverb

Stay in your flow and instantly find the most important reverb settings – this is easier than ever with wizardFX Modern Reverb, which transforms your sound with lifelike space and atmosphere.

wizardFX Delay

The world's most uncomplicated delay provides the flavors of space and time for any track. Thanks to practical presets, classic and creative echoes are ready at the click of a mouse when you need to speed up your mix.

wizardFX Chorus

More depth of sound is possible with wizardFX Chorus – all without any presets. The included textures provide width, depth and inspiration for each track.

wizardFX Flanger

If the modulated delayed signal is added to the original input signal, it will create meandering oscillations. Enhances melodies for haunting solos and dry harmony to moving canvases.

Need more settings for Delay, Chorus and Flanger? Only in the coreFX Suite.



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Mac

  • macOS El Capitan - macOS Catalina
  • Supported plug-in formats: VST 2, VST 3, AU
  • Supported hosts: Cubase, FL Studio, Live, Logic Pro X, Reaper, Reason, Studio One

Windows

  • Windows 8 - 10
  • Supported plug-in formats: VST 2, VST 3
  • Supported hosts: Cubase, FL Studio, Live, Reaper, Reason, Studio One, ACID Pro Family, Music Maker Family, Samplitude Family, SOUND FORGE Family, VEGAS Family, Video Pro X

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PSP Studio Modular Collection

FX Bundle by Cherry Audio



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Important Note: Cherry Audio Voltage Modular is required in order to use this software.

PSP Studio Modular Collection for Voltage Modular platform includes 3 brand new modules based classic processors and on our experience in developing high quality plug-ins. The bundle consist of:

  • PSP VCACMP - classic VCA style compressor;
  • PSP GEQ10 - a classic ten-band graphic equalizer
  • PSP PEQ6 - an analog-style parametric equalizer.



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  • Cherry Audio Voltage Modular is required in order to use this software.

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PIB Exclusive Minimal System Group Bundle

FX Bundle by Minimal System Group



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Important Note: This product is only compatible with Windows operating systems.

This is a Plugin Boutique Exclusive Bundle containing 4 plugins by Minimal System Group.

Darkstar

DarkStar is a monster analogue modelled synth. With its 4 oscillators you can easily create the sounds you need.

Darkstar Features:

  • 4 Oscillators split into two modules each with Sine, Tri, Saw, Square, Noise waveforms.
  • Each two oscillator module has its own dedicated ADSR envelope.
  • Two filter banks (one for each two oscillator module) with full ADSR envelope and LFO controls. Filter types include LP, HP, BP, BR, PK.
  • Space Generator' module.
  • Echo Box' module.
  • Driver' Module
  • Professional GUI Design.
  • 20 presets to get you started.
  • Regular updates, next update will include new features.
  • Very low CPU usage.

ModVerb

ModVerb is a reverb plugin packed with unique features. Modelled on analogue technology the plugin also sounds as good as it looks. Featuring four distinct sections (including - main reverb section, modulation section, delay section, and master section) the sounds that can be created with this processor are immense and endless. Tired of you boring old reverb sound? why not add some subtle modulation, or a nice synced delay. Do you want your reverb to only occur within certain frequencies? not a problem, just use the 'Low' and 'High' controls and you are all set. ModVerb contains everything you need to create stunning, highly customised reverbs.

ModVerb Features:

  • Analogue modelled reverb studio.
  • Four modules for the ultimate in customization (main reverb section, modulation section, delay section, and master section).
  • Fantastic signal monitoring.
  • Professional GUI Design.
  • Very low CPU usage.

Pro EQ

The Pro EQ is a high end analogue processor designed for the most demanding producers and mastering engineers. This EQ is modelled on classic desk EQ’s of the past and is designed to be used on instrument channels.

Pro EQ Features:

  • Analogue Modelled EQ Processor.
  • 4 Bands (LF/LMF/HMF/HF).
  • 20Hz to 15KHz frequency band.
  • +/- 30dB of gain on each band.
  • High and Low Pass Filters.
  • Phase switch.
  • VU meters to monitor both the input and output signals.
  • ‘Tube’ control to add subtle to extreme harmonic distortion.
  • Pan control.
  • 29 Presets for all kinds of instruments and scenarios.
  • Professional GUI Design.
  • Very low CPU usage.

SSi Pro Compressor

The SSi Pro Compressor is the ultimate high end processor designed for the most demanding producers.

SSi Pro Compressor Features:

  • High end sound engine.
  • Analogue Modelled Tube Gain.
  • Controls for attack/release, threshold, ratio, gain, range, knee, rms, hold.
  • Presets to get you started.
  • Professional GUI Design.
  • Very low CPU usage.



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  • PC running a Windows operating system. VST compatible DAW or VST hosting software.
  • This plugin is 32bit but can be run on 64bit systems using jBridge.
  • This plugin also operates within the 64bit versions of Cubase, Nuendo, Bitwig Studio, Reaper, Tracktion, Renoise, FL Studio, Sonar, Mixcraft and Samplitude using their inbuilt bridging.
  • It is recommended that you always try out the demo before purchases to ensure that the plugin is compatible with your system.

Host Compatibility

  • Minimal System Group Plugins run on Windows based PC's using a suitable VST host or DAW. Our plugins have been fully tested within Ableton Live, Adobe Audition, Cakewalk Sonar, FL Studio, Energy XT, Presonus Studio One, Renoise, and Cubase.

Please Note: This plugin is 32bit but can be run on 64bit systems using jBridge.

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The British Tanks Collection

FX Bundle by Audiority



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Analog Modeled Vintage Distortion Plugins

This bundle includes all four analog-modelled vintage British overdrive/distortion pedal plugins.

The Overseer

The Overseer is an analog modelled simulation of the vintage *Marshall® Guv’nor™, overdrive stompbox introduced in the 80s to replicate the drive tone of the Plexi™ and JCM800™ amps.

The Guv’nor has been in production from ‘88 to ‘91 and it was the first “amp in a box” series of pedals that Marshall released during the ‘90s.

Furthermore, we added new exciting mods to the original circuit for more tonal possibilities!




Features

  • Gain, Tone and Level Controls
  • Pre and Post Effect Gain
  • Mix Control
  • Noise Gate
  • 3 Different Pedal Circuits
  • Resizable Interface
  • Learn more about The Shredder.


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  • Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)

Mac

  • OSX 10.8 or later (64-bit only) (macOS 11 Big Sur and M1 Mac Supported)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher)

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Retro Pack Native

FX Bundle by McDSP



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Note: This product is the Native version. The HD version is also available.

Retro plug-ins are designed for the ultimate vintage vibe, using new and original designs based on McDSP’s decades of industry experience. Retro plug-ins are a line of ‘classics’ that can live up to their own name without emulating something else.




Features

  • Unique original algorithms with transparent yet vintage sound
  • Up to 36 dB of signal gain
  • Anti-Clip Output Stage Topology
  • Analog Saturation modeling
  • Double precision processing
  • Ultra low latency
  • Mono and stereo versions
  • Learn more about 4040 Retro Limiter.


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Mac:

  • macOS 10.10 or higher (64-bit only)

Windows:

  • Windows 7, 8 & 10 (64-bit only)

Native v6 Software Support:

  • AAX Native
  • Audio Units (AU)
  • Audio Suite
  • VST

Platform Requirements:

  • AAX versions require Pro Tools 12.x or higher and also support Pro Tools 2018, 2019, and 2020.
  • S6L versions require VENUE OS 5.3.2 or higher
  • AU versions recommended for Logic X or higher
  • VST version recommended for Cubase 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, and 10.x, and Nuendo 6.5 or higher
  • McDSP plug-ins require a v6 license (or Demo) on an iLok2, iLok3, or iLok cloud to authorize the installers. Latest iLok drives are recommended. Cloud support requires v6.5 or higher

Compatible DAW's

McDSP HD and Native plug-ins are compatible with Pro Tools, Logic X, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, MOTU Digital Performer, Studio One, Sonar, and other DAWs that support AAX, AU, VST and/or VST3 plug-in formats.

Activation:

  •  Active internet connection required OR physical iLok USB Dongle required.

Important note: McDSP plug-ins require either a physical iLok2 or iLok3 USB Dongle or an iLok License Manager account and an iLok Cloud session for authorization.

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Minimal System Group Ultimate Mastering Bundle

FX Bundle by Minimal System Group



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Important Note: This product is only compatible with Windows operating systems.

The Ultimate Mastering Bundle contains six fantastic plugins from the Minimal System Group well established range including the Analogue Mixing and Mastering Collection, The Master Compressor, The Pro EQ, The Pro Gate Expander, and the Stereo Buss Compressor. If you master your own music and you are looking for the perfect plugin toolset to assist you in getting a fantastic quality sound then this package could be for you.

Learn more about each plugin and download a free demo trial by clicking on each UI.

Analogue Collection

Minimal System Group is pleased to introduce the Analogue Mixing and Mastering Collection. Comprising of a comprehensive analogue modelled channel strip and 8 band EQ this collection contains two powerful tools that can be used on you channel and master busses to aid you with both mixing and mastering.

Analogue Collection Features:

  • Two plugins included - Analogue Channel Strip and Analogue EQ.
  • Channel Strip comprises of an 8 band customisable EQ, Buss Compressor, Limiter, and Master section.
  • Analogue EQ is an 8 band customisable EQ with Master section.
  • EQ frequency range - 20hz to 20,000hz on each band.
  • Each EQ band has +/-40dB of gain.
  • Buss Compressor designed to 'Glue' track groups together. Can also be used effectively to 'Glue' the final mixdown.
  • Signal flow of the Analogue Channel is as follows: EQ > Compressor > Limiter.
  • Monitoring meters on both plugins showing input, output, and compression gain reduction.
  • Analogue channel is perfect for buss channels or the master channel and can be used effectively for both mixing and mastering.
  • Modelled on analogue hardware.
  • Professional GUI design.
  • Low CPU usage.

Master Compressor

The Master Compressor is the latest analogue modelled processor from Minimal System Group. Inspired by classic hardware, with an easy to use interface and fantastic analogue sound the Master Compressor is unmissable.

Master Compressor Features:

  • Beautiful analogue modelled compressor.
  • Can be used on instrument tracks and the master buss.
  • Expert controls that allow you to really shape your sound.
  • Professional vintage analogue 'Lunch Box' GUI Design.
  • Very low CPU usage​

Pro EQ

The SSi Pro EQ is a high end analogue processor designed for the most demanding producers and mastering engineers. Modelled on gorgeous EQ's from the likes of SSL and Neve the SSi Pro EQ is now used in a large number of high end studios.

Pro EQ Features:

  • Analogue Modelled EQ Processor
  • LF/LMF/HMF/HF
  • High and Low Pass Filters
  • 29 Presets for all kinds of instruments and scenarios.
  • Professional GUI Design.
  • Very low CPU usage.​

Pro Expander & Gate

The SSi Pro Expander and Gate is a high end analogue modelled processor designed for the most demanding producers and mastering engineers.

Pro Expander and Gate Features:

  • Analogue Modelled Channel Strip
  • Expander/Compressor and Gate Modules
  • High end sound engine.
  • Analogue Modelled Tube Gain.
  • 10 Presets to get you started.
  • Professional GUI Design.
  • Very low CPU usage.​

Stereo Buss Compressor

This plugin is perfect for those producers looking to add the finishing touches to their latest masterpiece. Modelled on legendary buss compressors from classic analogue consoles the Minimal System Group Stereo Buss Compressor could be just what you need. Analogue Buss Compressors are the secret behind many classic releases. Often very simple units a buss compressors job is to 'glue' all the elements of a track together and make mixes sound bigger with more punch and character without loosing clarity.

Stereo Buss Compressor Features:

  • Analogue Modelled Buss Compressor.
  • The MSI Stereo Buss Compressor can be used on the Master Buss and also on sub-groups (Drum Groups etc).
  • Great visual feedback.
  • Great sound.
  • Presets.
  • Professional GUI Design.
  • Very low CPU usage.



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  • PC running a Windows operating system. VST compatible DAW or VST hosting software.
  • This plugin is 32bit but can be run on 64bit systems using jBridge.
  • This plugin also operates within the 64bit versions of Cubase, Nuendo, Bitwig Studio, Reaper, Tracktion, Renoise, FL Studio, Sonar, Mixcraft and Samplitude using their inbuilt bridging.
  • It is recommended that you always try out the demo before purchases to ensure that the plugin is compatible with your system.

Host Compatibility

  • Minimal System Group Plugins run on Windows based PC's using a suitable VST host or DAW. Our plugins have been fully tested within Ableton Live, Adobe Audition, Cakewalk Sonar, FL Studio, Energy XT, Presonus Studio One, Renoise, and Cubase.

Please Note: This plugin is 32bit but can be run on 64bit systems using jBridge.

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PSP Poly Modular Collection

FX Bundle by Cherry Audio



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Important Note: Cherry Audio Voltage Modular is required in order to use this software.

PSP PolyPack is a set of PSP modules for Voltage Modular designed to assist you to help you build polyphonic instrument racks. The wide set of features included in these modules combine flexibility and creativity within simple to use modules.

Modules Included:

  • PSP PolyADSR - Bundle 
  • PSP PolyAmp - Utility 
  • PSP PolyBoing - Controller 
  • PSP PolyEnveloper - Controller 
  • PSP PolyFilter - Processor 
  • PSP PolyFolder - Processor 
  • PSP PolyPatch - Utility 
  • PSP PolyWobbler - Source
  • PSP eFeMerizer Module



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  • Cherry Audio Voltage Modular is required in order to use this software.

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Helper Series 2 Bundle

FX Bundle by W.A. Production



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Helper Series 2 Bundle

Helper plugins are designed to be superb mixing tools which are vital to bringing your music mixing game to the next level. It doesn’t matter that you use it on individual channels or groups or the master channel, it guarantees to bring good results to your music.

Give your music an opportunity to stand out from the rest with these simple-to-use, versatile plug-ins as W.A Production have carefully designed them to ensure that they are worth it and bring magical results to your song.

Helper Equalizer 2 is a unique and versatile equalizer plug-in that contains special features with excellent workflow and a simple-to-use user interface. Unlike any other equalizer plug-in, you’ll get to play with 5 different EQ shapes to shape your sound better.




Features

  • Attack (amount of amplification or attenuation of the transient)
  • Sustain (amount of amplification or attenuation of the sustained sound)
  • Clean processing
  • 10 Factory presets 
  • Responsive & CPU friendly
  • New in Version 2

  • Presets manager
  • Catalina compatible
  • Pro Tools / AAX compatible
  • Minor Bug Fixes

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Mac

  • macOS 10.15 and later (64-bit only) (M1 Apple Silicon Supported)

Formats:

  • Audio Units (AU)
  • VST
  • VST3
  • AAX

Windows

  • Windows 8 and later (32 / 64-bit) 

Formats:

  • VST
  • VST3
  • AAX

Important Note: AAX format requires Pro Tools 11 or higher.

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Pedalboard Distortions Bundle

FX Bundle by Audiority



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Analogue-Modelled Vintage Distortion Plugins

This bundle includes ALL of Audiority's analogue-modelled distortion pedal plugins.

Important Note: These are not physical products and are music software plugins which are available for online download only.

Green Reaper GR9

Vintage Overdrive

The first incarnation of the Tube Screamer series, the TS-808, was first released in the 1979 and hand-wired by MAXON® engineers, who have been Ibanez’s production partners until 2002.

This pedal quickly became wildly popular due to its ability to deliver one of the smoothest and most responsive overdrive tones ever with just three controls. That’s why, still today, this is one of the most cloned and modified pedals ever.

Audiority carefully modelled the original pedal and added some goodies, including several modified versions of the circuit, to further shape your guitar tone.




Features

  • Independent Tone, Distortion and Level controls
  • Pre and Post effect gain
  • Mix control
  • Noise Gate
  • 8 different circuit types
  • Resizable interface

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PC

  • Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AAX 64-bit host

MAC (Intel)

  • OSX 10.8 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU and AAX 64-bit host

MAC (Silicon)

  • macOS 11.0 or later (64-bit only)
  • Apple M1 or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768
  • VST2, VST3, AU 64-bit host
  • PT11 or higher, AAX 64-bit host

Important note: this software is 64-bit only and will not function on 32-bit systems.

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EFEKTOR Distortion Bundle

FX Bundle by Kuassa



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Distortion, Fuzz and Overdrive Bundle

Researched from more than thirty kind of most sought-after dirt effect pedals. We picked the exceptional ones and narrow them down into three devices which covered in this bundle: DS3603 Distortion, FZ3603 Fuzz, and OD3603 Overdrive.

Originally modeled after 30 kind of most sought-after distortion, overdrive, and fuzz FX pedals. We picked the best of them, then narrow down all of them into these devices: DS3603, FZ3603, and OD3603. All the varying parameters are streamlined into a uniform 3 knob parameters plus 1 dry-wet knob, to cover every tone which are essentials for any guitarists (even synth-players). This first series of Efektor will feature three designed and modeled after legendary distortion, fuzz, and overdrive effect pedals which shapes the diverse sound of Rock music across different genre and era: DS3603 Distortion, FZ3603 Fuzz, and OD3603 Overdrive. Each will pack 5 different effect models to cover various tonal characteristics sought-after by guitarists.

Key Features

  • Five types of distortions in every unit
  • Gain, Tone, and Output volume controls
  • Bypass switch button
  • Dry-Wet control
  • Up to 8x oversampling
  • CV inputs for automation


DS3603 Distortion

The Red Hot Chilli for Your Tone

DS3603 Distortion clips the input signal by increasing the signal to maximum overload. Adding musical harmonics and overtones while still maintains the characteristics of the original sound, or not. You choose. For heavy metal guitars or abrasive and pounding industrial drums, seek from five types of distortion:

  • Lead Distortion: Ringing mids for screaming leads
  • Heavy Distortion: Penetrates from mild to heavy
  • Metal Distortion: Dark and thick, the solid metal gear
  • Classic Distortion: Singing leads and rockin’ hard
  • Pro Distortion: Fat and sharp edge for your tone

Learn more about DS3603 Distortion.

FZ3603 Fuzz

The Good Old Fuzzy Woolly Distortion Box

Kuassa Efektor is a new line of plug-ins which consists of several of most requested effect units. The grandfather of ‘artificial’ effect units. Recognizable from its distinct sound, heavily clipped and compressed to the point where the waveform is squared, adding harsh and complex harmonics and inharmonics, almost synth like. Select from five models of fuzzboxes:

  • Big Fuzz: The gritty and wooly sustaining note
  • Sustainer Fuzz: Blistering rhythm and singing leads
  • Trans Fuzz: The familiar fuzzy transistor sound
  • Vintage Fuzz: Modern recreation of the sound from the 60s
  • Zepp Fuzz: The vintage british rock sound

Learn more about FZ3603 Fuzz.

OD3603 Overdrive

The Warm, Crunchy, Cranked Amp Tone

Back in the early days of electric guitars and amplification, guitar players didn’t care if their guitar sound were altered to ‘breaking’ by the very limit of their amps. They pushed the gain on their amps for just one thing LOUD. It resulted in crunchy saturated sound, added sustain, raw, but responded very well to the dynamics of the playing. Straight for rock n roll in a box,you may choose from five models of overdrive:




Features

  • Blues Overdrive: Imitates overdriven British amps
  • Boutique Overdrive: A custom made overdrive, sounds fat and dynamic
  • Mad Overdrive: Hard, thick and retains the dynamic of your playing
  • Modern Overdrive: A new model of overdrive that can be pushed into dense distortion
  • Pro Overdrive: Warm and tight, the classic screamer sound
  • Learn more about OD3603 Overdrive


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Mac

  • OS X 10.5 or later (32/64-bit)

Formats:

  • AAX compatible Host Software
  • Audio Units (AU)
  • VST
  • VST3

PC

  • Windows XP, Vista, 7, or Later (32/64-bit)

Formats:

  • AAX
  • VST
  • VST3

Note: These products are plugins and a VST/VST3/AU/AAX compatible host/sequencer is required to run this software.

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Fat Channel XT Add-on: Modern Classics Bundle

FX Bundle by PreSonus



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Once again, PreSonus® StudioLive® brings together the worlds of the recording studio and live sound in ways the competition cannot match. Thanks to the unique interoperability between PreSonus hardware and software, you can add up to 12 new hybrid Fat Channel EQ and compressor plug-ins to both StudioLive Series III mixers and Studio One®’s Fat Channel XT. All are state-modelled to accurately produce the sound and response of the original hardware processors.

The following plug-ins are included in this bundle:

Baxandall EQ

This EQ offers the world's most popular EQ curve. Using gently sweeping treble and bass EQ shelves, it allows you to make subtle, yet effective, changes over wide swaths of the frequency spectrum.

Learn more about Baxandall EQ.

Comp 160 Compressor

With simple controls, yet capable of extreme compression traits, the Comp 160 provides VCA character with a personality all its own. Try it on drums—you’ll be glad you did!

Learn more about Comp 160 Compressor.

Everest C100A Compressor

Based on a classic design focused on gentle, natural-sounding gain reduction, the Everest C100A helps control dynamics while still letting the signal breathe. 

Learn more about Everest C100A Compressor.



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Important Note: A full copy of PreSonus Fat Channel XT is required in order to use this software.

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PSP Classics Modular Collection

FX Bundle by Cherry Audio



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Important Note: Cherry Audio Voltage Modular is required in order to use this software.

PSP Classics Modular Collection classic effects modules based on our extensive experience in developing high-quality bread and butter effects and processor plug-ins:

  • PSP Spring - three classic spring reverb emulations;
  • PSP Plate - three classic plate reverb emulations;
  • PSP Space - three classic room reverb emulations;
  • PSP Delay - digital delay with tape modulation and pingpong features;
  • PSP Chorus - four voice stereo chorus;
  • PSP Flanger - stereo flanger with manual control.
  • PSP Rotary - an emulation of a classic mechanical modulation effect created by a rotating speakers' horn and drum.



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Sound Particles Panner Collection

FX Bundle by Sound Particles



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Take your panning to the next level with this collection of advanced panning tools from Sound Particles.

Energy Panner

Energy Panner uses the intensity of a sound to control its movement. From traditional stereo to immersive, this plugin enables artists to add dynamic depth to their panning techniques without any effort or additional routing.

Sound Intensity Controls Panning

With Energy Panner, the sound intensity controls the panner, creating movement that reacts to sound. Imagine drums moving at the beat, synth notes that move on attack, among many other behaviours. From music to audio post, from stereo to Dolby Atmos, Energy Panner is a plugin that you definitely want in your toolset.

Panning Mode

The Pan mode is essentially a normal end-to-end particle-based panning. This type of panning effect changes the position of the sound source between two points (start point -> endpoint) previously defined by you. Therefore, the greater the energy of the input signal the greater the shift from the starting point to the endpoint.

Sliding Mode

Whenever the audio signal reaches a certain level (threshold value), the sound source moves on a trajectory that you define. As opposed to pan mode, the sound source does not return to the starting point as soon as the signal level drops. The sound source will freeze that position until the audio signal exceeds the threshold value again, leading to a new shift of the sound source in the dome space.

Learn more about Energy Panner.

Brightness Panner

Brightness Panner will change the way you use sound in space, enriching your mixes by spreading sound around you.

This unique audio plugin makes panning easier than ever, by applying movement to your sounds using Brightness, Pitch and MIDI analysis.

Brightness Panner dynamically pans sound based on frequency, pitch or MIDI notes, using the familiar dynamics parameters of threshold, ratio, attack and release to pan channel outputs to any speaker configuration. From stereo to Atmos, from 5.1 to binaural or Ambisonics Brightness Panner enables music, post-production and game audio professionals to simply and creatively add dynamic movement to their mixes.

Brightness Analysis

Brightness Panner analyzes the spectrum of sounds in order to pan them in 3D according to a range of frequencies set by the user.

Pitch Analysis

Brightness Panner identifies the pitch of individual notes and pans them in 3D according to a range of pitch values set by the user.

MIDI Analysis

Brightness Panner receives MIDI notes and pans sounds in 3D according to a range of MIDI notes set by the user.

Learn more about Brightness Panner.




Features

  • Stereo, Immersive & Binaural Outputs: From stereo, 7.1, HOA to Binaural and Dolby Atmos, Energy Panner gives you several output options based on virtual microphones technology.
  • Dynamic Movement: Easily set how the sounds will move. For instance, will they move from the speakers' position to the centre or will they move clockwise starting from a custom position?
  • Sidechain: Use external signals to control the effect of the plugin instead of using the track’s sound for this.
  • Visualization Dome: Track every single movement the sounds are making through the main component of the plugin’s UI: the dome.
  • Randomization: Running out of ideas? Don’t worry! The Energy Panner has a randomize option that outputs a new result each time you click it.
  • Absolute Control: Energy Panner brings you all the options you need to have complete control over how the sounds are moving in the panoramic field.

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Operating System

  • Mac OSX 10.11 or higher
  • Windows 10 or higher

Minimum Requirements

  • CPU - 2-core or higher
  • RAM - 4 GB or higher
  • Disk Space 600 MB

Recommended Requirements

  • CPU - 4-core or higher
  • RAM - 8 GB or higher
  • Disk Space - 600 MB

Formats

  • AAX Native
  • AU
  • AUv3
  • VST
  • VST3

Note: Pro Tools 64-bit compatible (PT11 and above) required for AAX

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EFEKTOR Modulation Bundle

FX Bundle by Kuassa



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Efektor Modulation Bundle

Chorus, Flanger, Phaser and Tremolo

Following the footsteps of our Efektor Distortion Bundle, the newest addition to the Efektor series we studied and examined more than 20 models of fabled modulation effects from the 1950s to the last decade. Modulation type effects are widely used by organ/synth players, guitarists, and studio engineers to add width, depth, and movement to the original sound. In this latest bundle, we collect the prominent ones and packed them into four devices.

In this latest bundle, we packed them into four devices:

CH3604 Chorus

Recognisable from its doubling effect, this type of effect is known as a standard built-in effect from gears such as the Roland Jazz Chorus amp and also the Roland Juno synthesiser.

Learn more about CH3604 Chorus.

FL3605 Flanger

Originated from manipulating tape recorders by slowing down one of its flange (hence the ‘flanger’ name), this effect creates a swooshing sound dubbed as the ‘jet engine’ effect.

Learn more about FL3605 Flanger.

PH3605 Phaser

Full name, Phase Shifter. Typically more subtle than flanger, but sounds like warblers coming from outer space. Often used on Rhodes electric piano, and of course by guitarists such as Brian May (Queen) and Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen).

Learn more about PH3605 Phaser.

TR3604 Tremolo

Probably one of the oldest effects applied to a musical device. This volume modulating effect is known to be equipped on guitar amps such as Fender Twin Reverb or Vox AC30.

Learn more about TR3604 Tremolo.

Key Features:

  • Three Models of Modulation in Every Unit.
  • A/B Compare Buttons.
  • BPM Sync with Host
  • Mono or Stereo Mode.



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Windows:

  • XP, Vista, 7, or Later (32/64-bit)

Mac OS X:

  • Mac OS 10.5 or later (32/64-bit)

Plugin Formats:

  • VST, VST3, Audio Units or AAX compatible Host Software

Please Note: This product is a plugin, a VST/VST3/AU/AAX compatible host/sequencer is needed to run this software.

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Deformation Bundle

FX Bundle by Creative Intent



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Deformation is the action or process of changing in shape or distorting, especially through the application of pressure. Both Remnant and Tantrum should be considered software applications of pressure. Both of these plugins apply so much creativity, stress, and manipulation to an audio waveform that it is inevitable that your sound will be manipulated into strange and fractured masses of musicality.

Both of these audio plugins were built to stand alone, and they have proven themselves already individually throughout the industry. But, if combined the possibilities of these plugins is endless. You will journey into chaotic experimental valleys of sound, and then be able to cut back through the mix with analogue warmth; like a sonic rescue team that will drag you from the deepest valley's back to the highest transients of your waveform.

Grain Delay + Phase Distortion

Remnant: With subtle randomness and several additional features like a vintage-inspired filter, mid/side mode, input ducking, and a classic tape wow, Remnant can always take your sounds in an inspiring new direction.

Tantrum: bringing new subtlety to “warmth” and new aggression to “overdrive.” Tantrum offers a gorgeous interface with reactive and interactive visualizations to help you get to the sound you need.

Remnant is a digital audio effect designed for experimenting with echos of sonic fragments through dense soundscapes and sharp glitches. Remnant fills an analogue tape-inspired delay line with its input signal while two independent grain engines, operating in parallel, draw fragments of sound from the delay line. The two engines feedback both into themselves and into each other, creating concentrated and constantly varying patterns in time and in space. Remnant also features a fully vector, resizable interface that pushes the boundaries of traditional audio plugin design.

What really sets Remnant apart, however, is the reactive freeze feature. When enabled, Remnant will freeze the signal in its delay line and infinitely draw and emit grains from that sound. While doing so, Remnant waits for your input signal to exceed the envelope threshold. As long as the input signal exceeds the threshold, Remnant will temporarily unlock the delay line, allowing a new signal to enter and introduce a new character to the output grain stream.

With subtle randomness and several additional features like a vintage-inspired filter, mid/side mode, input ducking, and a classic tape wow, Remnant can always take your sounds in an inspiring new direction.

Learn more about Remnant.

Tantrum is a new take on digital distortion plugins that uses unique phase distortion for a powerful, dynamic sound. Tantrum features two distortion stages. First, a wave shaping stage, featuring five classic curve shapes from soft tape saturation to aggressive foldback distortion. Next, a completely redesigned phase modulation distortion, taking the original input signal through a stereo delay to modulate the phase of the distorted signal, bringing new subtlety to “warmth” and new aggression to “overdrive.” Finally, Tantrum offers a gorgeous interface with reactive and interactive visualizations to help you get to the sound you need.




Features

  • Two distinct distortion stages.
  • Five classic waveshaping curves.
  • Redesigned stereo phase modulation distortion.
  • Split band processing for careful tone control.
  • Reactive wave visualization.
  • Interactive Particle XY Pad.
  • (New in v1.1.1) Toggle between a dark and a light interface design.
  • (New in v1.1.1) Over 40 artist presets.
  • Learn more about Tantrum.


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Mac

  • macOS 10.9 or newer (64-bit only) (M1 Apple Silicon compatible)
  • AU, VST, VST3, AAX

Windows

  • Windows 8.1 or newer (64-bit only)
  • VST, VST3, AAX

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Analog Effects Collection

FX Bundle by PreSonus



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Add some vintage analog character to your modern digital workflow with the Analog Effects Collection!

This batch of five retro-inspired effects let you add authentic-sounding classic analog alchemy to your digital productions, with none of the maintenance hassle or expense of buying the real thing. Each effect in the collection represents the apex of PreSonus craftsmanship, from State-Space Modeled drive stages with inspiring sonic textures to their classic, vintage-inspired user interfaces. Each Analog Effect includes several professionally crafted Presets to choose from, dramatically simplifying your mix decisions. These are true workhorse plug-ins you’ll use on countless productions—in fact, once you try PreSonus’ Analog Effects, you’ll wonder how you got by without them! 

Formerly only available in Studio One Professional and Artist, PreSonus have made the Analog Effects Collection available in VST3, AU, and AAX format via PreSonus Hub, by popular request.

The Analog Effects Collection is also included in Studio One Professional.

The Analog Effects Collection Bundle includes:

Analog Chorus

A 1-3-voice analog chorus for subtle doubling effects to psychedelic, swirling chaos.

Analog Chorus is a 1-3-voice chorus/doubler processor with optional LFO delay time modulation and stereo width control. It offers a wide range of effects–from subtle to extreme–with its roots in ‘70s era analog guitar pedals and studio FX processors. Whether you want a subtly modulated spring in your sound or a detuned warble, Analog Chorus will soon become your go-to plug-in. 

A long-time favourite of Studio One users, Analog Chorus is now available for use in other DAWs in VST3, AAX, and AU formats!  

You can also get Chorus as part of the cost-saving PreSonus Analog Effects Collection Bundle or in Studio One Professional.




Features

  • Analogue-style multiband compressor model for dynamics and EQ shaping.
  • State-Space Modeled Drive stage for analogue-style saturation.
  • Intuitive and vintage-styled UI lets you surgically sculpt your tone and dynamics on single instruments or a whole mix bus.
  • Compatible with any major DAW or plug-in host application (VST3, AU or AAX format, 64-bit only).
  • Easy installation, authorization, and updates from PreSonus Hub plug-in manager application.
  • Included with Studio One Professional and PreSonus Sphere.

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Windows:

  • Windows 10 (64-bit only)
  • Intel® Core™ i3 / AMD A10 processor or better
  • VST3, AU or AAX compatible host application
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
  • Internet connection (needed for installation and activation) 
  • Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended) 
  • PreSonus Hub 1.3 or later (included)

macOS:

  • macOS® 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
  • Intel® Core™ i3 processor or better
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
  • VST3, AU or AAX compatible host application
  • Internet connection (needed for installation and activation) 
  • Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution (Retina display recommended) 
  • PreSonus Hub 1.3 or later (included)

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Type A & Type B Bundle

FX Bundle by AudioThing



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A Vintage Enhancer & A Vintage Exciter

Add definition, clarity and air to your productions. These Type A and Type B emulations use revered analogue recording techniques that were originally used to enhance dull recordings where the high-frequency content was missing due to tape overdubs.

Type A is a faithful emulation of one of the first multi-band compressors/expanders that appeared in recording studios. The aim of Type A is to brighten quiet sounds in your audio whilst keeping loud signals intact.

Type B generates high-frequency content that is not part of the original signal using a combination of filtering and distortion (harmonic generator) and then allows you to mix the new harmonics back in with the original signal.

Type A

Type A is a plugin inspired by the famous Dolby® A Trick technique. The original unit was designed to be a noise reduction system for tape recording (encode stage) and playback (decode stage).

Type A emulates the encode stage, which was often misused as an enhancer, dynamically increasing the top end of a signal without introducing artefacts or altering the harmonic content. The results are similar to a dynamic EQ which adds presence and air to any track in a natural way.

How Does it Work?

To limit the amount of noise generated by tape recording, early noise reduction systems used what’s called a multi-band compander (compressor/expander). The unit dynamically emphasises the high frequencies during the encoding stage (recording to tape), so that during the decoding stage (playback from tape) the signal is attenuated, along with the typical tape noise. Type A emulates the encode stage only.

The input signal is split into 4 bands (with the highest bands overlapping), dynamically compressed and then summed back with the dry signal. The amount of compression on each band is inversely proportional to the volume of the band. Quieter sounds get brighter while louder sounds remain almost unchanged.

This adds brightness and air without generating any new harmonic content or distortion, resulting in a more pleasant and natural enhancer compared to a typical exciter.




Features

  • Vintage Exciter
  • HP/BP Filter with Emphasis
  • Adjustable Unit Noise
  • Oversample up to 16x
  • Resizable Window
  • Preset system with randomizer
  • Learn more about Type B.


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Windows

  • Windows 7, 8, 10 (64 bit)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 4 GB RAM
  • VST2, VST3, or AAX (64-bit only)

Mac

  • OS X 10.9 – macOS 11 Big Sur
  • Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM
  • VST2, VST3, AU, or AAX (64-bit only)

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PSP nitroModular Collection

FX Bundle by Cherry Audio



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Important Note: Cherry Audio Voltage Modular is required in order to use this software.

PSP nitroModular Collection includes 12 exciting, creative modules that use algorithms from our flagship multieffect plug-in PSP N2O (formerly PSP Nitro) as a starting point and take those effects to the next level. Every algorithm has been adapted, tailored, and expanded to take full advantage of the extraordinary possibilities offered by the modular format and flexibility of the Voltage system.

Modules included:

  • PSP nitroFormant - dual formant filter;
  • PSP nitroEnveloper - dual envelope follower;
  • PSP nitroLFO - LFO with a choice of ten waveform or derived waveform;
  • PSP nitroPhaser - phaser with up to 32 stage order;
  • PSP nitroLoFi - continuously variable bitcrusher with presets;
  • PSP nitroBQF - two parallel filters;
  • PSP nitroComb - two channel combe filter;
  • PSP nitroSVF - dial state-variable filters;
  • PSP nitroPitch - pitch shifter;
  • PSP nitroNoise - a unique noise generator;
  • PSP nitroADSR - an advanced envelope generator module;
  • PSP FreqShifter - an analog-like frequency shifter module!

All with full CV controllability for maximum flexibility and integration into your virtual modular rig. Break out of the standard processor rut and energize your modular rig with the PSP nitroModular Collection!

Also included in PSP Ultimate Modular Collection.



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  • Cherry Audio Voltage Modular is required in order to use this software.

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Retro Pack HD

FX Bundle by McDSP



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Note: This product is the HD version. The Native version is also available.

Retro plug-ins are designed for the ultimate vintage vibe, using new and original designs based on McDSP’s decades of industry experience. Retro plug-ins are a line of ‘classics’ that can live up to their own name without emulating something else.




Features

  • Unique original algorithms with transparent yet vintage sound
  • Up to 36 dB of signal gain
  • Anti-Clip Output Stage Topology
  • Analog Saturation modeling
  • Double precision processing
  • Ultra low latency
  • Mono and stereo versions
  • Learn more about 4040 Retro Limiter.


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Mac:

  • macOS 10.10 or higher (64-bit only)

Windows:

  • Windows 7, 8 & 10 (64-bit only)

HD v6 Software Supports:

  • AAX DSP and AAX Native
  • Audio Units (AU)
  • Audio Suite
  • VST

Platform Requirements:

  • AAX versions require Pro Tools 12.x or higher and also support Pro Tools 2018, 2019, and 2020.
  • S6L versions require VENUE OS 5.3.2 or higher
  • AU versions recommended for Logic X or higher
  • VST version recommended for Cubase 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, and 10.x, and Nuendo 6.5 or higher
  • McDSP plug-ins require a v6 license (or Demo) on an iLok2, iLok3, or iLok cloud to authorize the installers. Latest iLok drives are recommended. Cloud support requires v6.5 or higher

Compatible DAW's

McDSP HD and Native plug-ins are compatible with Pro Tools, Logic X, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, MOTU Digital Performer, Studio One, Sonar, and other DAWs that support AAX, AU, VST and/or VST3 plug-in formats.

Activation:

  •  Active internet connection required OR physical iLok USB Dongle required.

Important note: McDSP plug-ins require either a physical iLok2 or iLok3 USB Dongle or an iLok License Manager account and an iLok Cloud session for authorization.

This is an HD/HDX plug-in that is intended for use with the DSPs of an Avid HDX system to prevent the software from taxing your host processor. There is no difference in sound quality between the Standard and HD/HDX versions. If you do not own an Avid HDX system, all you need is the Native version.

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Hardcore

FX Bundle by Image Line



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Hardcore is a collection of 10 classic effects designed with Guitarists in mind.

Your Digital Pedalboard

Playing guitar is cool, but the steep learning curve to make your DAW sound like your old amp and stomp-boxes definitely isn't. Welcome then to Hardcore.These great stomp-boxes can be neatly arranged on the Hardcore pedalboard, each with it's own distinctive 'hardware' flavour. But wait, there's more (as they say), Hardcore includes an 8 band graphic EQ and 5 classic cabinet simulations to tie it all together into one massive sound. You will be feeling at home with Hardcore in no time at all, but more importantly sounding like famous people.




Features

  • Distortion
  • Noise Gate
  • Compression

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PC

  • 32bit VST host program only
  • Windows XP (SP2), Vista, Win7, Win8, Win8.1, Win10 - (32 & 64 Bit)
  • 2Ghz AMD or Intel Pentium 3 compatible CPU with full SSE1 support
  • 512Mb RAM
  • 20Mb free disc space
  • DirectSound or ASIO compatible soundcard

Important note: This software is PC compatible only and will not function on Mac systems.

Note - Groove Machine is a 32bit plugin only.

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