October 2026– date –

sonible's smart:deess suits people who want sibilance and plosives reduced naturally without worrying about settings. We rate it on three criteria against 12 de-esser plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

Minimal Audio's Lucid granular effect plug-in is 38% off at Plugin Boutique: $79 instead of $129 (USD, checked Oct 24, 2026). Offer ends Oct 31.

Roland's Analog Polysynth Collection bundle of five software polysynths is 60% off at Plugin Boutique: $199 instead of $499 (USD, checked Oct 24, 2026). Offer ends Oct 31.

Eventide's H910 Harmonizer pitch-shifter plug-in is 49% off at Plugin Boutique: $75 instead of $149 (USD, checked Oct 24, 2026). Offer ends Nov 1.

Waves' F6 suits people who want to fix problems that change from moment to moment, such as reducing a harsh band only when the singer belts. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

Plugin Alliance's Brainworx bx_digital V3 suits people who want to fine-tune M/S and mono lows when finishing a mix or mastering. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

Tokyo Dawn Records' TDR Nova suits people who want to try a dynamic EQ for free. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

Universal Audio's Pultec Passive EQ Collection suits people who want to add the color of vintage EQs, such as thick lows and glossy mids. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

Eventide's SplitEQ suits people who want to do what an ordinary EQ cannot, such as reducing only sibilance or the attack, or lifting only the sustain. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.

Slate Digital's Infinity EQ 2 suits people who want dynamic EQ and M/S processing with analog-style filter shapes. We rate it on three criteria against 15 EQ plug-ins, using official manufacturer information.