• Classic Compressors: Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, Fairchild 670, and a VCA VU compressor (based on the dbx 160). Link
• Precision Mastering: Precision Multiband Compressor, Limiter, and EQ. All work on UAD-1 and -2 cards. Link
• EMT Classic Reverb: EMT 140 and 250. Link
• UAD 4K Classic Console: 4K Channel Strip (including E Type EQs and filters) and 4K Buss Compressor. Faithfully modeled after the SSL 4000. Link
• Roland Classic Series FX: BOSS CE-1 (chorus stompbox), Roland Dimension D (chorus/spatial imaging), and Roland RE-201 Space Echo. All work on UAD-1 and -2 cards. Link
• Neve Classic Console: 1073/1073SE EQ, 1081/1081SE EQ, and 33609/33609SE Compressor. Works for UAD-1 and -2 cards. Link
• Neve Classic Console MkII: Includes all plug-ins from MkI, but includes the 88RS Channel Strip. All of MkII works for UAD-1 and -2 cards. Link

A lot of choices for your UAD cards. For further pricing info, please check out UA’s site.

Major changes from v1 to v2 include the improved M/S matrix and stereo enhancer with mono maker. Add to that list indiviual M/S panning, dynamic range metering, and a solo-in-place feature for all solo modes.

I’m serious when I saw Brainworx makes my favorite plug-ins right now. Not only are they designed well, but they sound amazing. They may be little intimidating upon first run, but stick with it, learn how to use it, and you won’t regret it for a second. These guys at Brainworx are like mad scientists in the best way possible.

bx_control v2 will be 99 euros (native) or 149 euros (TDM with VENUE support). People upgrading from v1 will pay 49 euros for both Native and TDM versions.There’s also a 25% introductory sale that starts in February (and applies to upgrades!), so try the plug-in and grab it on the cheap when it becomes available.

Hit the jump for links to everything!

PS: Stay tuned for my review of a very lovely Brainworx plug-in as well as a review of Elysia’s mpressor plug-in.

14-day free trial: http://www.brainworx-music.de/index.php?nav=33&um=0&lang=en
Installer: http://www.brainworx-music.de/index.php?nav=13&um=0&lang=en
PDF Manual: http://www.brainworx-music.de/download/bx_control_V2_manual_en.pdf

From now until the end of the year, if you buy and register Reason you’ll receive the Soul School ReFill pack for free.

Considering buying Reason? Buy and register Reason or Record Reason Duo before the end of December 2009 and you will get the brand new Reason Soul School ReFill for free! That’s a $99 value for all new Reason customers! Yes. Really.
All you need to do is to purchase Reason or Record Reason Duo from your local retailer, online shop or from Propellerhead Software’s own web shop. If you register your software before no later than December 31st, you will be given access to download the brand new Reason Soul School ReFill that comes packed with REX files and multi sampled instruments that just oozes of the soulful sound of the 60′s and 70′s.

Check out the link: http://www.propellerheads.se/products/reason/index.cfm?fuseaction=get_article&article=soul-school-offer

Sonnox Offering 50% Discount Group Buy Offer through DontCrack.com

Sonnox Oxford (Sony Oxford) is pairing with the website DontCrack.com to offer a group buy discount that actually started yesterday.  It’s an interesting offer in that you don’t have to make your purchase upfront to participate.  DontCrack.com simlpy asks you to Commit between Decemeber 1st – 13th to buying a bundle between December 14th – 18th.

Now don’t go thinking you can just click a commit button 50 times and then bail if you don’t get the discount you want – DontCrack is requiring you to be a registered user (i.e. they record you IP address) to commit to the group buy, and have made it clear they will perma-ban anyone who commits without buying.  So I’d suggest only committing if you’re Really interested.

Oh yeah, and they bundles look pretty awesome – I’d love to get a an Oxford Inflator for $270 (along with the Transient Modulator and Limiter).  But here’s a run down of the possible discounts:

Sonnox Oxford Plugins will be offered for 50% off for 5 days If at least 300 users subscribe to the Group Buy.

So head over to DontCrack.com and register with their forums to participate – these plugins don’t go on sale very often.

The plugin is an emulation of Elysia’s hardware mpressor, a class-A, all discrete compressor that retails at around $5,000USD (yikes). However, the plugin version costs much less than that and was crafted in conjunction with Brainworx in Germany.

The plugin is available now in RTAS, AU, and VST (TDM in a few weeks) and is available for a free 14-day trial (iLok required).

Discount link: Get your 25 % discount now!

If you’re currently using an SSL Duende for all (or some) of your processing needs, then you might consider checking out SSL’s Autumn Special: up to 50% off on select Duende plugins until Monday, November 23rd:

• Vocal Strip: $139
• X-Comp: $139
• X-Verb: $349

Check out the SSL website for more info and to buy the above plugins. http://www.solidstatelogic.com

• Ableton Live Intro: Forget LE. Forget “Live Lite.” Intro is all the essentials of Live in a cheaper box/download. If you own LE, you can download Intro for free. Check out the website and video Ableton set up at http://www.ableton.com/live-intro
• Novation Launchpad: It’s out, and it’s awesome (hint: stay tuned for my review of the Launchpad within the coming weeks). It’s available now from just about any major retailer for $199. http://www.ableton.com/launchpad
• Max For Live: It’s in beta right now and will be out on November 23. Can’t wait! http://www.ableton.com/maxforlive
• Live/Suite 8 Rebates: $100 rebate on Live 8 and $150 rebate on Suite 8 from today until January 15, 2010. If you were looking for a reason to buy Suite 8, this is as good as it’s going to get.
• 10 Free Live Packs: Tons of different sound sculpting options for absolutely free. Don’t miss this. http://www.ableton.com/able10-artist-packs

Lots of exciting new things happening at Ableton. Aside from all that, word has it that Ableton is in works with Serato to either a) develop new software/hardware or b) add additional functionality to Live. Ableton is “very excited” about the partnership and while nothing is for certain yet, we should see more information on this product in the coming months. Stay tuned!

For the month of November, McDSP is offering up to 30% off on all of it’s products whether they’re Natvie or TDM.

The promotion ends November 30, so if you’re interested in getting some really nice plug-ins for your LE/HD rig, nows the time.

• $300 Rebate on Duende PCIe Studio Pack
• $400 Rebate on Duende Mini Studio Pack

You’ve got to buy either pack from an authorized SSL dealer (can’t buy them directly from SSL’s site). This deal is also only good for US customers. Sucks you for you, rest of the World.

The program is aimed at Universities and other educational institutes and is designed to help them keep up with modern recording technology.

Audient will be accepting consoles until March 31, 2010. Obviously each console is subject to qualification, but you can see all further information here: www.audient.com/scrappage

What a really good idea. Perhaps we’ll see other major console manufacturers follow suit? Probably not. When’s the last time you saw or heard of someone wanting to trade in a Neve 88-series for a Genesys?