Waves AI Mastering, Cyberdrive Core, SSL 85% Off & more!

Today's music tech updates feature AI-powered mastering from Waves and a vast array of distortion models with United Plugins' Cyberdrive Core. Explore new tools and techniques with updates to Kuassa's Amplifikation series and tutorials on emulating legendary guitarists. Deals abound, including savings on plugins from SSL, Softube, and Black Salt Audio, alongside opportunities to enhance your workflow with NUGEN Audio's survey incentive.

LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Waves Online Mastering

Waves now offers online mastering, making it easier than ever to create top-quality, release-ready masters in just a few clicks. Using the world’s most advanced AI mastering engine, Waves Online Mastering brings professional mastering to your fingertips.

Cyberdrive Core is a gateway to a world of distorted sounds.

United Plugins has launched Cyberdrive Core, a streamlined distortion powerhouse designed to inject new life into your tracks. This plugin boasts an impressive array of 64 distortion models, providing a vast sonic palette for producers and sound designers alike.

MLA-4 Triband Compressor/Expander Plugin is here

Relab Development and Maselec have launched the MLA-4 Triband Compressor/Expander Plugin, the first officially endorsed software recreation of the MLA-4 hardware. Developed with Leif Mases, this plugin offers dynamic shaping, simultaneous compression & expansion, unique sidechain linking, and mastering-grade crossovers.

New updates for Arkhive, VVV and Rectifor

Kuassa has released updates for its 3rd Generation Amplifikation series, including Rectifor 1.0.5, VVV 1.0.3, and Arkhive 1.0.1. These updates bring smoother performance and key fixes, including a resolution for the GUI resize issue, promising a better workflow experience.

Unleash the Power of Peak Techno - Presets for Orbit

Introducing Peak Techno – Presets for Orbit, a new collection of generative presets for ADSR Orbit. This pack includes 50 generative presets for Orbit, designed to bring the raw energy of main floor techno to your music productions. Inspired by artists like Eli Brown, Bart Skils, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, and Jay Lumen, these presets deliver acid-drenched sequences, powerful leads, and thundering rhythms.

DEALS

• Waves is having a Top 20 Plugins Sale of up to 82% off featuring essential plugins for mixing and production. From vocal pitch correction and harmony plugins to top compressors and channel strips, noise removal, all-in-one vocal mixing plugins and more. Waves is also offering a free plugin bonus: Spend $50 and get 1 free plugin, or spend $80 and get 2 free plugins. Maximum 2 free plugins per order.

• Plugin Boutique is offering discounts of up to 97% off on various audio plugins and music production tools. This promotion includes several 13th Anniversary Sales from companies like Universal Audio, IK Multimedia, and Sonnox.

• SSL G3 MultiBusComp Compressor by Solid State Logic is available at 85% off using the coupon code PBNL92. This compressor is known for its versatility and ability to glue tracks together, making it a valuable addition to any mixing and mastering setup. Now $29 (RRP $211). Ends 3rd March.

• Fiedler Audio is offering a significant discount for a limited time. Customers can now enjoy a 50% discount on all bundles till March 2nd.

• UJAM is providing a special promotional deal. For a limited time, you can save up to 25% on new UFX plug-ins. This includes UFX FILTER and UFX DELAY, offering a great opportunity to expand your audio production toolkit.

• Softube is offering a 75% discount on the Model 72 Synthesizer System for a limited time. This brings the price down to just $39, a significant saving from its original price of $159.

• Black Salt Audio is offering its top-selling plugins for a limited time. Until February 28th, you can purchase Silencer, Clipper, Low Control, and Drum Bus for just $34 each.

• ADSR Hexcel + 8 Preset Packs are available for $29.99, a discount of 83% from the regular price of $176.99. The offer is valid for a limited time.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

Improve your music production with tips on clearing muddy mixes, arranging elements effectively, and utilizing reference tracks to achieve a professional sound.

Guitar players can now delve into the techniques of Jimmy Page, the legendary guitarist from Led Zeppelin. A comprehensive 5-point plan has been designed to help guitarists emulate Page's iconic style and approach to playing.

5 practical music theory tools to help you make better electronic music, and how to use them to make your tunes stand out.

Spark NEO allows users to personalize their tone using the Spark app and immerse you in amazing tone right out of the box, but the real fun starts once you dive into the Spark app.

Making Sia’s “Unstoppable” with Producer Jesse Shatkin. Go behind the scenes with Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Jesse Shatkin (Miley Cyrus, Lizzo) as he breaks down the making of Sia’s hit song "Unstoppable"—which he produced.

FREE

NUGEN Audio is incentivizing customers to participate in their survey by offering a free copy of AB Assist 2 and a $100 voucher. The customer survey and voucher expire on March 6th, so act fast!

At Plugin Boutique, you can claim your free copy of Steinberg Backbone or Heavyocity MicroFX refiner at the checkout with any eligible purchase. Ends 2nd March 2025.