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Nembrini Audio Freebies
Nembrini Audio Freebies
Nembrini just dropped a new version of their online installer app, Nembrini Audio Central. I only have one product of theirs: Phasevibe Bundle. But this new app shows a lot of freebie plugs that look like they might be useful. See the pic below.
You can get the installer app here: https://www.nembriniaudio.com/pages/nem ... io-central
You may need to create an account at their site before you can grab the freebies.
Nembrini just dropped a new version of their online installer app, Nembrini Audio Central. I only have one product of theirs: Phasevibe Bundle. But this new app shows a lot of freebie plugs that look like they might be useful. See the pic below.
You can get the installer app here: https://www.nembriniaudio.com/pages/nem ... io-central
You may need to create an account at their site before you can grab the freebies.
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Re: New Borealis reverb+ plugin from Mntra
TBH, I don't recall how much of a load the freebie version of Borealis put on my system - I didn't notice it.cuttime wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2024 2:01 pm I tried the LE version and found it so CPU intensive as to be almost unusable. Easily the most of any reverb that I have. MNTRA customer service told me that should not be the case, but to look for a more optimized version. Well that new version (1.0.1) seems to be even more CPU intensive. Anyone know of a fix? I like the verb, but at this point don't really want to go for the full version. At a 256 buffer:
I just checked on a scratch template I use to sandbox-test stuff, and Borealis wasn't red lining.
It wasn't the most intensive CPU hog (Waves Real Time tuner plugs won that award).
This test file doesn't have a ton of stuff running.
I should say I checked after installing their recent update.
I'm running a little Mac Mini (2020) with 16gb of RAM.
Cheers,
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…string theory says that all subatomic particles of the universe are nothing but musical notes. A, B-flat, C-sharp, correspond to electrons, neutrinos, quarks, and what have you. Therefore, physics is nothing but the laws of harmony of these strings. Chemistry is nothing but the melodies we can play on these strings. The universe is a symphony of strings and the mind of God… it is cosmic music resonating through 11 dimensional hyperspace.
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…string theory says that all subatomic particles of the universe are nothing but musical notes. A, B-flat, C-sharp, correspond to electrons, neutrinos, quarks, and what have you. Therefore, physics is nothing but the laws of harmony of these strings. Chemistry is nothing but the melodies we can play on these strings. The universe is a symphony of strings and the mind of God… it is cosmic music resonating through 11 dimensional hyperspace.
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Lindell Sale at Plugin Alliance
Lindell Sale at Plugin Alliance
https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/prod ... audio-sale
They have a sale on the Lindell plugs over at Plugin Alliance. Ends Monday at midnight PST AFAICT. Just picked up the Lindell 80 series for $20 which emulates some Neve gear. I've read good things about that one.
https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/prod ... audio-sale
They have a sale on the Lindell plugs over at Plugin Alliance. Ends Monday at midnight PST AFAICT. Just picked up the Lindell 80 series for $20 which emulates some Neve gear. I've read good things about that one.
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UJAM Virtual Pianist SCORE - $29 with CODE (Last Day)
UJAM Virtual Pianist SCORE - $29 with CODE (Last Day)
I just took a look at this and I'm probably going to bite. Apparently it does come with a few piano sounds you can play like any VI, but also has a "Player" section that can play phrases, etc. I'm not a very good keyboardist, so I figured at 29 bones it might be fun to play with.
Normally $149... use coupon code SCORE-NL0924 to drop price to $29. It says offer ends on 9/30. It just worked for me so I guess it may end sometime today or at midnight in some time zone, so may not want to put it off if interested.
https://www.ujam.com/pianist/score/
I just took a look at this and I'm probably going to bite. Apparently it does come with a few piano sounds you can play like any VI, but also has a "Player" section that can play phrases, etc. I'm not a very good keyboardist, so I figured at 29 bones it might be fun to play with.
Normally $149... use coupon code SCORE-NL0924 to drop price to $29. It says offer ends on 9/30. It just worked for me so I guess it may end sometime today or at midnight in some time zone, so may not want to put it off if interested.
https://www.ujam.com/pianist/score/
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Re: Sound Forge Pro 18 50% Off
I owe this one to Stubbsonic.
For you editing fiends, Sound Forge Pro 18 half off until Nov 3.
https://www.magix.com/us/music-editing/ ... forge-pro/
For you editing fiends, Sound Forge Pro 18 half off until Nov 3.
https://www.magix.com/us/music-editing/ ... forge-pro/
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IRCAM Lab TS2 (time/stretch) on sale $30
OK, you procrastinators, stragglers, and hold-outs; just got an email from Dont Crack with a list of deep discounts.
The regular price is $250 US. In the past we've seen TS2 go for $100, or even 50. But $30 is the cheapest yet.
https://store.dontcrack.com/product_inf ... ts_id=1680
I use TS2 to slow down full mixes for students to play along with; or change songs where guitars were tuned down a half-step. And sometimes I get reference audio for gigs which are either in the wrong key and/or between keys-- so I can use TS2 to get it in the right key.
Here are some others:
BBE
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=74
MIA Labs
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=159
Mixvibes
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=42
Nomad Factory (there are a bunch of deals in there)
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=39
XILS-Lab
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=58
The regular price is $250 US. In the past we've seen TS2 go for $100, or even 50. But $30 is the cheapest yet.
https://store.dontcrack.com/product_inf ... ts_id=1680
I use TS2 to slow down full mixes for students to play along with; or change songs where guitars were tuned down a half-step. And sometimes I get reference audio for gigs which are either in the wrong key and/or between keys-- so I can use TS2 to get it in the right key.
Here are some others:
BBE
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=74
MIA Labs
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=159
Mixvibes
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=42
Nomad Factory (there are a bunch of deals in there)
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=39
XILS-Lab
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=58
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Re: IRCAM Lab TS2 (time/stretch) on sale $30
TS is awesome, just wish they kept their promise from ages ago to turn it into a plugin rather than just standalone.stubbsonic wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:20 am OK, you procrastinators, stragglers, and hold-outs; just got an email from Dont Crack with a list of deep discounts.
XILS Synths are soooooo analog and vibey. I have most of them, but just grabbed the 505, so thanks!
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Re: IRCAM Lab TS2 (time/stretch) on sale $30
I have to imagine that getting it to work as a plugin would be pretty challenging-- but definitely worthwhile! Alas.
I'll check out the XILS stuff.
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Re: IRCAM Lab TS2 (time/stretch) on sale $30
Just a heads-up for anyone who cares: Nomad Factory has not rewritten many of their plugins to be Apple Silicon-native. Bus Driver (for one) works fine under Rosetta for now, but—as we've seen with 32-bit software—that won't last forever.stubbsonic wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:20 am Nomad Factory (there are a bunch of deals in there)
https://store.dontcrack.com/?manufacturers_id=39
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Re: IRCAM Lab TS2 (time/stretch) on sale $30
Is it somehow better for these purposes than Anytune (IIRC, I got Anytune after you suggested it).stubbsonic wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:20 am I use TS2 to slow down full mixes for students to play along with; or change songs where guitars were tuned down a half-step. And sometimes I get reference audio for gigs which are either in the wrong key and/or between keys-- so I can use TS2 to get it in the right key.
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Re: IRCAM Lab TS2 (time/stretch) on sale $30
I don't remember recommending Anytune (I don't have it-- but perhaps referred to it, if someone else had recently mentioned it to me). I do use Amazing Slower Downer for things on the fly. However, some of these realtime time/pitch apps have pretty bad artifacts. TS2 is nice because at any amounts, even fairly extreme, the results are gobsmackingly good.bayswater wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2024 5:05 pmIs it somehow better for these purposes than Anytune (IIRC, I got Anytune after you suggested it).stubbsonic wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:20 am I use TS2 to slow down full mixes for students to play along with; or change songs where guitars were tuned down a half-step. And sometimes I get reference audio for gigs which are either in the wrong key and/or between keys-- so I can use TS2 to get it in the right key.
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Tokyo Scoring Strings Free
Tokyo Scoring Strings Free
https://impactsoundworks.com/product/to ... ings-free/
https://impactsoundworks.com/product/to ... ings-free/
This free version of our flagship orchestral strings library includes two instrument sections (Violins I and Cellos) with the signature legato and user-friendly workflow of the Tokyo Scoring Strings engine and the beautiful, agile performance of Japan’s top string ensemble, Koichiro Muroya Strings. Lightweight, Kontakt Player compatible, and utterly risk-free. See for yourself just how easy it can be to write beautiful, realistic string performances with Tokyo Scoring Strings!
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Re: Tokyo Scoring Strings Free
I went for it. Paid $5 “for their server.” Anyone else getting Native Access errors in downloading? Tried a number of times, including restarting and trying again. It shows up in NA and It’s set to download where all my NI apps & sample download to. Also, I don’t use it, but I always get errors updating Machine.James Steele wrote:Tokyo Scoring Strings Free
https://impactsoundworks.com/product/to ... ings-free/
This free version of our flagship orchestral strings library includes two instrument sections (Violins I and Cellos) with the signature legato and user-friendly workflow of the Tokyo Scoring Strings engine and the beautiful, agile performance of Japan’s top string ensemble, Koichiro Muroya Strings. Lightweight, Kontakt Player compatible, and utterly risk-free. See for yourself just how easy it can be to write beautiful, realistic string performances with Tokyo Scoring Strings!
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Re: Tokyo Scoring Strings Free
Don't download with NA. Download via Pulse downloader, then register in NA.joelfriedman wrote: ↑Mon Oct 14, 2024 5:40 amI went for it. Paid $5 “for their server.” Anyone else getting Native Access errors in downloading? Tried a number of times, including restarting and trying again. It shows up in NA and It’s set to download where all my NI apps & sample download to. Also, I don’t use it, but I always get errors updating Machine.James Steele wrote:Tokyo Scoring Strings Free
https://impactsoundworks.com/product/to ... ings-free/
This free version of our flagship orchestral strings library includes two instrument sections (Violins I and Cellos) with the signature legato and user-friendly workflow of the Tokyo Scoring Strings engine and the beautiful, agile performance of Japan’s top string ensemble, Koichiro Muroya Strings. Lightweight, Kontakt Player compatible, and utterly risk-free. See for yourself just how easy it can be to write beautiful, realistic string performances with Tokyo Scoring Strings!
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Re: Tokyo Scoring Strings Free
Gotcha! Thanks!
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