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Tilt EQ for quickly balancing warmth and brightness, with adjustable frequency range, mid/side processing, filters and harmonic drive.
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Sample-based drum plugin with four 32-step sequencers, randomisation, per-step parameter locks, microtiming and drag-and-drop audio export.
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Four-oscillator wavetable synth with FM and ring modulation, flexible filtering, large unison stacks and an extensive modulation system.
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Four-head tape delay and reverb with per-head controls, feedback drive, stereo modulation, ducking and MIDI-tuned Karplus-Strong synthesis.
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Tuğrul Akyüz - TugPhonon
Experimental rotating tape delay with eight independent playback heads, per-head filtering, modulation and physical-modelled resonators for creative sound design.
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Creative multi-effect combining delay, reverb, EQ and maximising tools for rhythmic, distorted and heavily processed effects chains.
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Harmonic and subharmonic generator that adds weight and character by independently shaping the fundamental, sub, second and third harmonics without heavily affecting dynamics.
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Tempo-synced reverse reverb that turns samples or captured audio into risers, with adjustable length, decay, width and tremolo.
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Venus Theory - forms:steel Free Edition
Handpan-based instrument with 15 sampled performances and preparations for metallic, resonant and cinematic textures, designed for the free Decent Sampler. The Free Edition remains available for $0.
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Cinematic string instrument inspired by the Central Asian Kobyz, with expressive legato, staccatos and dark, raw textures for scoring and atmospheric production.
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Vocal-tract synthesizer that models the mouth, tongue, nose and throat to create vowel, consonant and speech-like sounds inside your DAW.
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Image unavailableZL Audio - ZL Spectrum Equalizer
Dynamic spectrum EQ that uses FFT processing to control resonances across the frequency spectrum with up to 24 linear-phase bands.
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10 pluginsThe Sample Flipping Toolkit
Chop, stretch, pitch and rearrange your samples into something new.
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10 pluginsDust, Warmth & Wobble
Tape colour, sampler grit and pitch drift for sounds with a little history.
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10 pluginsSoulful Keys
Characterful pianos, electric keys and organs, with tremolo to bring them to life.
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10 pluginsMake Your Drums Knock
Shape the attack, add weight and glue your drums together.
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10 pluginsOdd Ingredients
Unusual instruments, unexpected textures and effects for your next happy accident.
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10 pluginsSpace & Atmosphere
Build depth and atmosphere with echoes, reverbs, granular textures and evolving pads.
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