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Toontrack EZ Mix 3 updated to 3.2.0

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Toontrack EZ Mix 3 updated to 3.2.0

Just run Toontrack Product Manager to update. Not sure what changed. I don't use it really, but bought the upgrade when I was on a plugin buying bender! :lol:
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APU Software Updates

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APU Software Updates

https://apu.software/download/
Release Notes
Version 3.5.4
Switch to min/max distribution range type by default (optimizer)
Improve histogram bucket scaling detection
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Tracktion Reverber8 updated

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Tracktion Reverber8 updated

Some of you probably got this already. I just found out about it. For some strange reason the Tracktion Download Manager app doesn't track their reverb plugin. I had version 1.0.41 installed which was Intel only. With the aid of PlugInfo I'm trying to identify and either update or remove Intel plugins when possible. So went to Tracktion's website and found Reverber8 1.0.44 which is Apple Silicon native (or UB2 to be technical)

https://www.tracktion.com/account/downloads

They have other effects plugins in their DAW Essentials Collection that may have been updated so worthwhile to check.
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BABY Audio Updates

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BABY Audio Updates

I haven't check their site in a while but looks like Crystalline has been updated to 1.8 and Comeback Kid updated to 1.6.

Other plugs may have also been updated, but I don't own any other paid plugs of theirs but those.

https://babyaud.io/downloads
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Reason Studio Updates

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ReasonStudio update Reason 13.2.1. _

https://www.reasonstudios.com/en/reason ... 7Dk9cGhcXm
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NI Updates

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NI Updates

I booted up Native Access this afternoon and found half a dozen updates (Kontakt 8, Massive X, etc.), so—if you own Komplete or any NI products—it might be worth checking.
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Re: NI Updates

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Rick Cornish wrote: Fri Mar 28, 2025 10:49 am NI Updates

I booted up Native Access this afternoon and found half a dozen updates (Kontakt 8, Massive X, etc.), so—if you own Komplete or any NI products—it might be worth checking.
I updated the Massive X instrument and Library I believe yesterday. On my end I'm seeing a new update to the Massive X library but nothing for Kontakt 8. I currently have Kontakt 8.2.1 installed. Not sure if that's the latest, but NI hasn't pushed a notification about anything newer to me yet I guess.
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Re: NI Updates

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James, you may be more up to date than I am… but I was surprised to see a half dozen updates today when it seems like I updated just a couple weeks ago


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Re: NI Updates

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Rick Cornish wrote: Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:56 pm James, you may be more up to date than I am… but I was surprised to see a half dozen updates today when it seems like I updated just a couple weeks ago
Yeah... I need to kinda "get a life." LOL. I tend to check for updates daily... mostly so I can share here. I also really appreciate when you and other users post here though! :)
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T-RackS 6 updated from 6.2.0 to 6.2.1

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T-RackS 6 updated from 6.2.0 to 6.2.1

This just dropped today. All the update notes say is this:
• Lurssen Mastering EQ: Improved responsiveness of the mid-low frequency knob
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APU Software Updates

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APU Software Updates

https://apu.software/download/
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Version 3.5.6
Fix learn crash on silence (compressor/meter)
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Kontakt Update

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Kontakt updated to 8.3.0. version _
_ Support for Kontrol S MK3 version 1.9.2. _
_ Date tracking for product instantiation/loadtime .
_ Unselected Instrument disappears when loading an additionnal Instrument that cannot be found.
_ Crash un Davinci Resolve fixed
_ Incorrect Save options shown when saving new user presets for Leap.
_ Command+N shortcut creates new Leap in Default View.
_ Miscellaneous Instrument display issues.
_ Added four American-inspired passband filters (from Monark).
_ Dual Japanese-inspired Sallen-Key Filters added.
_ Ladder filter types produces glitchy artifacts under modulation due to incorrect parameter smoothing.
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Re: APU Software Updates

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James Steele wrote: Fri Mar 28, 2025 3:00 pm APU Software Updates

https://apu.software/download/
Release Notes
Version 3.5.6
Fix learn crash on silence (compressor/meter)
3.5.7 this morning
Version 3.5.7
Fix missing dB meter (compressor/limiter)
Version 3.5.6
Fix learn crash on silence (compressor/meter)
Version 3.5.5
Match learn rate to ballistics correctly (compressor/meter)
Fix histogram bucket hit test when resized!
Further histogram bucket scaling refinement
Version 3.5.4
Switch to min/max distribution range type by default (optimizer)
Improve histogram bucket scaling detection
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Activate UAD Plug‑Ins on Your Computer

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An email with good news from UAD! I bought a lot of plugins from them before realizing how horrible the licensing was, well they listened. :)
Activate UAD Plug‑Ins on Your Computer

Good news, Michael. Now you can activate all of your native UAD plug‑ins and apps on up to three devices and use them anywhere — without internet or connecting an iLok.

This free update is waiting for you. Open the UA Connect app today to get started.

Mix the Way You Want

You asked, we listened. You no longer need an iLok USB or internet connection to use your native UAD plug‑ins or LUNA. Simply open the UA Connect app and follow the steps to move UAD activations to your computer, then start creating.*

Offline? No Problem

Moving activation to your computer means you can work totally offline, without worrying about downtime during outages.

Activate on up to Three Devices

We've increased your number of activation locations, so now you can use your plug-ins on up to three computers.

Your Studio On‑The‑Go

You can still activate licenses at any time on an iLok USB (v2 or v3), so you can take your plug‑ins and apps with you to any location.
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Infiltrator 2 update

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Infiltrator to version 2.5. _

https://deviousmachines.com/product/infiltrator/
-New output limiter.
-You can now configure custom beat divisions for delay, looper, reverse, slow-down, timestretch and other tempo-based effects.
-Added option to save MIDI control mappings with presets.
-MIDI note control of vocoder and filter frequency now correctly maps to note pitch.
-Added context menu option for clearing macro assignments for a control.
-GUI tweaks to output section, preset browser, and trigger panel.
-Fix: small audio glitch when restarting pitch shifter A.
-Fix: audible clicks when switching compressor and drive sections.
-Fix: wonky bypass behaviour when delay compensation disabled and using latent effects.
-Fix: mouse scroll wheel now correctly adjusts stepped parameter knobs.
-Fix: changing presets would cause macro knobs to display values rather than names momentarily.
-Fix: frequency graph glitch when first loading phasor effect.
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