DECiBELLE and Funtime must be fighting in DMs over who delivers the goods....

 

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This thing is $100, and from a "little guy" developer too. It's about a couple notches above AP Mastering's clickbait compressor as a target; in the greater scheme of things.

 

Even if they release UAD, it will only be Native versions, and there isn't much that's really interesting there. For me, there's definitely nothing.) Everything I need for mixing has been available for a long time and is of no worse quality, even better.

 

This is my list:
UAD
Avenger 2
Sonnox
Soundtoys

Of all these, there is no presence of R2R (except for Avenger, But the first version) or maybe I am biased by my desires.
(Haha, dreaming doesn't cost much, kid)

I forgot about SSL

 

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Apulsoft Splits has already been launched.

 

I’m wondering why still no one guess what R2R system can be, and just req Universal Audio Diarrhea

 

Honestly, I didn’t even care about UAD at first and didn’t want them to be that monster, but now I’m kind of want it—just to shut down your silly and baseless conclusions.

I don’t care what kind of release it will be—the main thing is, I’ll be happy about another broken DRM and a milestone in the history of reverse engineering.

 

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My only wish on UAD is the same that some guys had with Acustica: break the myths from people that swear it's the best thing ever. When some software is cracked people tend to evaluate without the bias of the purchase. That's what i really want with UAD.

But my REAL WISHES would be Sonnox or McDSP. Both had already been cracked so i'm not expecting em to come up, just saying.

 

checkin in again, can mac users expect anything out of this lol?

 

It will be the one you start using about 2 minutes after installing audiogridder.

 

im assuming this is a joke but i dont know what that means haha

 

Yes but they (and many other "premium" warez) were cracked eons ago and then left - never to be heard from again. Almost seems like, given the track record, the better the quality of the software the less it gets cracked/updated... In lieu of the plethora of redundant mediocrity released daily, these precious orphans (and the others) would be very welcome in the form of updates from their former cracked selves....

 

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I always wonder why some Teams will do a bunch of releases that are example Windows+Mac; and in the same exact batch a couple will be Windows only. Some are obvious reasons, but some can seem completely random. With keygens, it can be even more strange. Why share a Windows only app or plugin release, even though keygen results in perfect working Mac version too? Motu performer as a good example. Same keygen works for Mac for like past 3 or 4 major version updates, but no "Mac release". That happens frequently enough, that makes it seem totally random. Easiest solution for "no Mac version?" is cheap Windows laptop + vst host program+ ethernet cable working in Mac DAW.
But then for some users you can see tears forming just by saying the word Rosetta.

 

I would like to know, in detail, what alternatives you think are best...

 

A gong is not about the releasing the best software available. A gong is about flipping a middle finger to invasive copy protection that punishes legit customers.

Also, McDSP is as equally as uninteresting as UAD in terms of emulation quality. The best-in-class stuff is already out there, and a lot of it is offered at a cheap price without invasive copy protection so a crack isn't even that important.

A Pro Tools crack is honestly kinda useless. The only thing that Pro Tools has for it is that it is an industry standard. A crack won't get you very far in professional facilities. Independents artists and engineers are better off with other DAWs.

You might be forgetting about virtual instruments. Spitfire and OT stuff are really good, and far from being niche stuff. But from my experience, it doesn't run smooth at all compared to the witches' UVI stuff or properly optimized Kontakt libraries. How much of this is bad optimization, or invasive DRM... All I can say is that even though I have my legit UVI licenses, I still use the crack for performance reasons. That's how bad these copy protections can go for virtual instruments.

 

About those McDSP plugins: a high quality compressor or EQ from 2017 or even 2021 isn't going to sound much different now, would it? They still sound great to me in 2025.

 

This had me until I saw Waves as "Paid Exact Alternative".

 

See how far someone will get working in a "professional facility" without knowing how to use it.

It will look like this

Spoiler

[Studio Letterhead or Email Header]

October 28, 2025

[Applicant Name]
[Applicant Address]
[Applicant Email]

Dear [Applicant Name],

Thank you for your interest in the internship position at [Studio Name] and for taking the time to apply. We appreciate you reaching out.

After reviewing your application, we are unable to offer you an internship at this time. The role requires working daily in Pro Tools, familiarity with basic studio workflows, and at least some prior hands-on experience in a professional recording environment. Your application indicates you do not have experience with Pro Tools, formal training, or prior studio work — all of which are necessary for an unpaid internship where we expect contributors to be able to step in and assist without extensive one-on-one training.

We received a large number of applicants for this session, many of whom already have the specific software skills and studio experience required. Because of that competition, we must prioritize candidates who match those needs closely.

If you’d like to strengthen future applications, we recommend gaining basic Pro Tools competency, building a short portfolio of studio or home-recording work, and seeking volunteer or paid assistant roles that provide hands-on experience. Short online courses, local community college classes, or time spent assisting engineers during sessions are all effective ways to improve your candidacy.

Thank you again for your interest in [Studio Name]. We wish you the best in your pursuit of a career in audio and encourage you to reapply after you’ve gained the practical skills described above.

Sincerely,

[Hiring Manager Name]
[Title]
[Studio Name]
[Studio Contact Info]

 

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Your gong? Not pro enough, boy. Peasant gong detected. Only a Pro-Gong can summon Grammy vibes.

fun fact: all "Grammy-winning" albums before 1991 were just lucky accidents… except Simon and Garfunkel’s Mrs. Robinson, who were obviously beta-testing ProTools in 1969