Precision-tuning the final stages of a record.
MixWave: Spiritbox - Courtney LaPlante puts the vocalist's seven-module vocal chain in one plugin, with rearrangeable processing and pitch tools. From $79.
Carbonated Audio On Tap is a $20 sidechain ducking plugin with 16 curves, three trigger modes and a band-split crossover, for macOS and Windows.
An honest 2026 buyer's comparison of LA-2A optical leveling amplifier plugins: Waves CLA-2A, UAD Teletronix LA-2A Collection, Softube CL 1B Mk II, White 2A, Arturia Comp TUBE-STA, and NI VC 2A.
Bogren A-Class Vocal uses a Type-A encode stage for vocal air. Drive, Mix, and Mod shape the sheen, and the intro price is $89 through 25 October 2026.
Softube Limit Pro puts Standard, Adaptive, and Fast peak suppression in one limiter. Limit Go is included, and the intro price is $99 through 7 November.
Rupert Neve Designs released its first in-house plugins: the Portico II Master Buss Processor, 551 Inductor EQ, and 542 Tape Emulator, built with McDSP. Specs, price, and verdict.
W.A. Production Asymo Reverb is a dynamic reverb whose room geometry warps and rotates. Launch price is $14.90, regular $49.90. Specs, FAQ, and who it suits.
Mastering The Mix CARBON Q sets EQ and level for vocals, drums, bass, and music from one window. The launch price is $55 from $78, or £41.30 from £59.
Northstar is a one-window mastering console with three EQ banks, FET, VCA, and Vari-Mu, plus a true-peak limiter. Launch price is $59 through 4 October.
Reso Audio ResoPlate is a physically modeled plate reverb that solves four metal plates in real time, with six metals, MIDI control, and sidechain motion.
Intrect de-artifact strips RVQ ghosting, codec residue, and HF aliasing from AI mixes on the 2-bus. Intro is $149, with a 14-day full trial and no AAX.
Leapwing CenterOne 3 raises or lowers the phantom center without mid-side math. Intro price is $174 through 22 October 2026, with dual EQ and sidechain.
