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TL BigPuff ToneLib GLUECOMP-3B DYMAI Sound Grain Freezer Amazing Noises
EQ

FabFilter Pro-Q 4

FabFilter · paid → 3 free swaps
TDR NovaZL EqualizerMEqualizer
 Compressors

FabFilter Pro-C 3

FabFilter · paid → 3 free swaps
TDR KotelnikovZL CompressorMCompressor
 Compressors

Waves CLA-76

Waves · paid → 3 free swaps
DC1ATDR MolotokSupercharger
 Compressors

Waves CLA-2A

Waves · paid → 3 free swaps
MJUC jr.DC1ASupercharger
 Compressors

Cytomic The Glue

Cytomic · paid → 3 free swaps
TDR KotelnikovZL CompressorDC1A
 Reverb

Valhalla VintageVerb

Valhalla DSP · paid → 3 free swaps
Valhalla SupermassiveTAL-Reverb-4Dragonfly Reverb
 Reverb

FabFilter Pro-R 2

FabFilter · paid → 3 free swaps
Dragonfly ReverbCloud SeedTAL-Reverb-4
 Reverb

Audio Ease Altiverb 8

Audio Ease · paid → 2 free swaps
Convology XTMConvolutionEZ
 Reverb

Eventide Blackhole

Eventide · paid → 2 free swaps
Valhalla SupermassiveCloud Seed
 Delay

Soundtoys EchoBoy

Soundtoys · paid → 3 free swaps
TAL-Dub-XValhalla Freq EchoKilohearts Essentials
 Delay

FabFilter Timeless 3

FabFilter · paid → 3 free swaps
ChowMatrixMDelayTAL-Dub-X
 Delay

Valhalla Delay

Valhalla DSP · paid → 3 free swaps
Valhalla Freq EchoTAL-Dub-XChowMatrix
 Modulation & Width

Soundtoys MicroShift

Soundtoys · paid → 3 free swaps
WiderValhalla Space ModulatorTAL-Chorus-LX
 Saturation & Tape

Soundtoys Decapitator

Soundtoys · paid → 3 free swaps
Saturation KnobIVGIKilohearts Essentials
 Saturation & Tape

FabFilter Saturn 2

FabFilter · paid → 3 free swaps
IVGIMSaturatorAirwindows Consolidated
 Saturation & Tape

Waves J37 Tape

Waves · paid → 2 free swaps
CHOW Tape ModelAirwindows Consolidated
 Saturation & Tape

XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color

XLN Audio · paid → 3 free swaps
VinylCHOW Tape ModelKilohearts Essentials
 Limiters & Clippers

FabFilter Pro-L 2

FabFilter · paid → 3 free swaps
TDR Limiter 6 GELoudMaxFree Clip
 Limiters & Clippers

SIR Audio Tools StandardCLIP

SIR Audio Tools · paid → 3 free swaps
Free ClipGClipAirwindows Consolidated
 Pitch Correction

Antares AutoTune Pro 11

Antares · paid → 3 free swaps
Graillon 3 (Free Edition)MAutoPitchGSnap
 Pitch Correction

Celemony Melodyne

Celemony · paid → 2 free swaps
Graillon 3 (Free Edition)MAutoPitch
 Multiband & OTT

FabFilter Pro-MB

FabFilter · paid → 3 free swaps
OTTGLUECOMP-3BTDR Nova
 Modulation & Width

Waves S1 Stereo Imager

Waves · paid → 3 free swaps
Ozone ImagerWiderMStereoExpander
 Synths

Xfer Serum 2

Xfer Records · paid → 3 free swaps
Vital (Basic)Surge XTOdin 2
 Synths

Spectrasonics Omnisphere

Spectrasonics · paid → 3 free swaps
Surge XTVital (Basic)Zebralette 3
 Synths

Native Instruments Massive X

Native Instruments · paid → 3 free swaps
Vital (Basic)Surge XTOdin 2
 Synths

u-he Diva

u-he · paid → 3 free swaps
TyrellN6TAL-NoiseMakerPodolski
 Synths

Arturia Pigments

Arturia · paid → 3 free swaps
Vital (Basic)Surge XTOdin 2
 Synths

LennarDigital Sylenth1

LennarDigital · paid → 3 free swaps
TAL-NoiseMakerSynth1Podolski
 Synths

TAL-U-NO-LX

TAL Software · paid → 3 free swaps
TAL-NoiseMakerTyrellN6TAL-Chorus-LX
 Synths

Native Instruments FM8

Native Instruments · paid → 2 free swaps
DexedSurge XT
 Samplers & Libraries

Native Instruments Kontakt 8

Native Instruments · paid → 4 free swaps
Kontakt PlayerDecent SamplersforzandoTX16Wx
 Samplers & Libraries

Spitfire BBC Symphony Orchestra Core

Spitfire Audio · paid → 2 free swaps
BBC Symphony Orchestra DiscoverVSCO 2 Community Edition
 Drums

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2

XLN Audio · paid → 2 free swaps
MT Power Drum Kit 2Sitala
 Drums

Native Instruments Battery 4

Native Instruments · paid → 3 free swaps
SitalaTX16WxDecent Sampler
 Amp Sims

Neural DSP Archetype: Plini

Neural DSP · paid → 3 free swaps
Neural Amp Modeler (NAM)TONE3000 PluginEmissary
 Amp Sims

Line 6 Helix Native

Line 6 · paid → 3 free swaps
Guitar Rig 7 PlayerNeural Amp Modeler (NAM)TONE3000 Plugin
 Mastering & Metering

iZotope Ozone Advanced

iZotope · paid → 4 free swaps
TDR NovaTDR Limiter 6 GEOzone ImagerYoulean Loudness Meter 2 (Free)
 Mastering & Metering

iZotope Insight 2

iZotope · paid → 3 free swaps
SPANYoulean Loudness Meter 2 (Free)MAnalyzer
 Vocal Tools

FabFilter Pro-DS

FabFilter · paid → 2 free swaps
T-De-Esser 2TDR Nova
 Synths

reFX Nexus

reFX · paid → 3 free swaps
Vital (Basic)Surge XTSplice INSTRUMENT (free tier)
 EQ

oeksound soothe2

oeksound · paid → 3 free swaps
ANINATDR NovaZL Equalizer
 Creative FX

Output Portal

Output · paid → 3 free swaps
Emergence (free version)FractureHysteresis
 Creative FX

Image-Line Gross Beat

Image-Line · paid → 3 free swaps
TIME-12GATE-12Kilohearts Essentials
 Creative FX

Cableguys ShaperBox

Cableguys · paid → 3 free swaps
GATE-12TIME-12TAL-Filter-2
 Synths

Native Instruments Massive

Native Instruments · paid → 3 free swaps
Vital (Basic)Surge XTOdin 2
 Creative FX

Nicky Romero Kickstart 2

Nicky Romero / Cableguys · paid → 3 free swaps
GATE-12Flux Mini 2MTremolo
 Samplers & Libraries

Serato Sample

Serato · paid → 3 free swaps
TX16WxSitalaDecent Sampler
 Pianos & Keys

Spectrasonics Keyscape

Spectrasonics · paid → 3 free swaps
Piano OneSplice INSTRUMENT (free tier)Decent Sampler
 Synths

Reveal Sound Spire

Reveal Sound · paid → 3 free swaps
Vital (Basic)Surge XTTAL-NoiseMaker
 Amp Sims

IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5

IK Multimedia · paid → 3 free swaps
AmpliTube 5 CSNeural Amp Modeler (NAM)Emissary
 Drums

Toontrack EZdrummer

Toontrack · paid → 3 free swaps
SSD 5.5 FreeMT Power Drum Kit 2Sitala
 Creative FX

Xfer LFO Tool

Xfer Records · paid → 3 free swaps
GATE-12Flux Mini 2MTremolo
 Synths

u-he Hive 2

u-he · paid → 3 free swaps
Vital (Basic)Surge XTOdin 2
 Pitch Correction

Soundtoys Little AlterBoy

Soundtoys · paid → 3 free swaps
Graillon 3 (Free Edition)MAutoPitchKilohearts Essentials
 Reverb

Valhalla Room

Valhalla DSP · paid → 3 free swaps
Dragonfly ReverbTAL-Reverb-4Valhalla Supermassive
 Synths

Kilohearts Phase Plant

Kilohearts · paid → 3 free swaps
Vital (Basic)Surge XTKilohearts Essentials
 Pianos & Keys

Modartt Pianoteq

Modartt · paid → 3 free swaps
Piano OneSplice INSTRUMENT (free tier)Decent Sampler
 EQ

Wavesfactory Trackspacer

Wavesfactory · paid → 3 free swaps
TDR NovaANINAZL Equalizer
 Audio Repair

iZotope RX

iZotope · paid → 3 free swaps
Denoiser ClassicReaPlugsTDR Nova
 Drums

Toontrack Superior Drummer

Toontrack · paid → 3 free swaps
SSD 5.5 FreeMT Power Drum Kit 2Sitala
 Reverb

Valhalla Shimmer

Valhalla DSP · paid → 3 free swaps
Valhalla SupermassiveCloud SeedKilohearts Essentials
 Amp Sims

Positive Grid BIAS FX 2

Positive Grid · paid → 3 free swaps
Neural Amp Modeler (NAM)AmpliTube 5 CSGuitar Rig 7 Player
 Saturation & Tape

Dada Life Sausage Fattener

Dada Life · paid → 3 free swaps
IVGISaturation KnobOTT
 Delay

Soundtoys Crystallizer

Soundtoys · paid → 3 free swaps
HysteresisEmergence (free version)TIME-12
 Vocal Tools

iZotope VocalSynth 2

iZotope · paid → 2 free swaps
TAL-VocoderGraillon 3 (Free Edition)
 Channel Strips & Mix Suites

UAD Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ

Universal Audio · paid → 2 free swaps
BritChannelIVGI
 EQ

UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection

Universal Audio · paid → 2 free swaps
PTEq-XPOORTEC
 Modulation & Width

Waves Doubler

Waves · paid → 3 free swaps
WiderValhalla Space ModulatorKilohearts Essentials
 Pitch Correction

Waves Tune Real-Time

Waves · paid → 3 free swaps
Graillon 3 (Free Edition)MAutoPitchGSnap
 Saturation & Tape

Output Thermal

Output · paid → 3 free swaps
Airwindows ConsolidatedIVGIKilohearts Essentials
 Compressors

Waves SSL G-Master Buss Compressor

Waves · paid → 3 free swaps
BUSTERseTDR KotelnikovDC1A
 Compressors

UAD Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection

Universal Audio · paid → 2 free swaps
MuChildMJUC jr.
 Channel Strips & Mix Suites

iZotope Neutron

iZotope · paid → 3 free swaps
TDR NovaZL CompressorBitterSweet
 Saturation & Tape

D16 Group Decimort 2

D16 Group · paid → 2 free swaps
TAL-BitcrusherKilohearts Essentials
 Limiters & Clippers

Waves L2 Ultramaximizer

Waves · paid → 3 free swaps
LoudMaxTDR Limiter 6 GEFree Clip
 Delay

Waves H-Delay

Waves · paid → 3 free swaps
Valhalla Freq EchoTAL-Dub-XMDelay
 EQ

Maag EQ4

Maag Audio / Plugin Alliance · paid → 2 free swaps
Fresh AirTDR Nova
 Drums

XLN Audio XO

XLN Audio · paid → 2 free swaps
SitalaTX16Wx
 Creative FX

FabFilter Volcano 3

FabFilter · paid → 3 free swaps
TAL-Filter-2Flux Mini 2Kilohearts Essentials
 Amp Sims

Native Instruments Guitar Rig Pro

Native Instruments · paid → 3 free swaps
Guitar Rig 7 PlayerAmpliTube 5 CSNeural Amp Modeler (NAM)
 Channel Strips & Mix Suites

SPL Transient Designer Plus

SPL / Plugin Alliance · paid → 2 free swaps
BitterSweetKilohearts Essentials

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Trap

Drum sampler · 808 / bass synth · Dark strings & orchestral · Vocal tuning …$0 setup · 10 plugins

Hip Hop

Sampler / chopper · Drum sampler · Tape warmth · Vinyl / lo-fi …$0 setup · 10 plugins

House

Drum sampler · Bass & chord synth · Juno chorus · Leads & supersaws …$0 setup · 10 plugins

Techno

Drum sampler · Synth & kick design · Acid & mono lines · Distortion & color …$0 setup · 9 plugins

Drill

Drum sampler · Sliding 808 · Dark strings · Piano & bells …$0 setup · 10 plugins

Phonk

Drum sampler · 808 & cowbell synth · Vocal & sample chops · 808 distortion …

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TL BigPuffToneLib · Fuzz pedal (Big Muff Pi-style)GLUECOMP-3BDYMAI Sound · Adaptive 3-band compressorGrain FreezerAmazing Noises · Granular freeze effectVERB-OMad House Audio · Smart reverb