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Starting from this February 19th, new Loopcloud users will get their hands on one of the most valuable collections we've ever bundled into one – a package of ten professional digital production tools, plus, all of the usual benefits of being a Loopcloud member, saving $800 in total. The deal includes access to the entire 4-million-strong Loopcloud Sounds library of sounds, now featuring MIDI downloads as well as samples. You'll also get instant access to the Loopcloud PLAY, DRUM and Sounds plugins to help keep the creativity flowing.

 

The ten-item plugin bundle features some premium goodies from some of today's most respected software developers, including both indie and industry-leading music tech companies like Universal Audio, iZotope, Native Instruments and Steinberg. In fact, Steinberg have generously attributed a whole DAW in the form of Cubase LE which, when combined with all of the pack’s contents, holds the potential to completely deck out a newbie’s music production tech library with pro-grade tools right from the get go. To find out more about each member of this exclusive giveaway, read on…

 

 

Universal Audio Pultec Passive EQ Collection

 

 

You may or may not have heard the name Pultec, probably depending on the stage of the music production journey you're at. Whether or not you know the name you’ll have definitely heard that famed sonic character coming down your ear canal at some point. The EQP-1A has been a staple of many hit songs over the decades, making it an EQ that’s one of the most revered hardware units of all time. And, in this collection by Universal Audio, you’ll have a digital version of the EQP-1A, plus the MEQ‑5 and the HLF‑3C. That means, you’ll be able to print that signature sound onto your tracks too!

 

For those who don’t know, the Universal Audio Pultec Passive EQ Collection contains the most accurate emulations of the traditional analogue Pultec equalizing units that were revolutionary in music technology history. If you’re yet to be acquainted with them, you’re soon to discover their significance. You really cannot go too far as a music tech aficionado without them poking their famed noses into your business at some point. That’s exactly why nabbing up an edition of UA’s digital counterparts is sure to benefit you over the long term.

 

 

IK Multimedia - Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE

 

 

The first component of the bundle is Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE, brought to you by IK Multimedia. This huge package of 733 classical acoustic instruments gives you the ability to house a full-scale orchestra within your DAW. Not to mention, each instrument has articulation controls, allowing for a delicate selection of variations of all of the included instruments, including staccato, bowed, and more.

 

If you’re taken by the thought of orchestral/classical instruments or plan to make them a staple in your production style, Miroslav Philharmonik 2 is easily one of, if not the, best virtual instruments you can get your hands on. You’ll unlock the high fidelity sampled sounds of hearty cellos, spine-tingling violas and violins, angelic choirs, bellowing-with-character woodwinds and brass, and much, much more.

 

When signing up to this Loopcloud bundle, you’ll also receive premium member benefits, giving you access to the entire Loopcloud Sounds library. This includes packs like the Lack of Afro - Soulful Orchestra to compliment your Philharmonik classic compositions.

 

 

Steinberg Cubase LE

 

 

Cubase LE can serve as your gateway into the world of professional music production. The best thing about attaining this version of the DAW first is that you’ll have plenty of time to decide whether upgrading to the pro version or converting to another DAW is right for you. It’s intended to be a taste tester for those of you who’re still on the fence of what DAW to sink your teeth into. Or, if you simply want to take Cubase for a test drive. It’ll surely benefit you to become as hands-on with as many DAWs as possible.

 

Cubase LE still provides its users with 16 audio  tracks and 24 MIDI tracks to work from, and you’ll also get access to the 23 Cubase plugins for you to cover most of your mixing/mastering needs. Combine that with the other tools in this bundle, and it’s highly unlikely you’ll be breaching the boundaries of this software for a while anyway.

 

If you’re still undecided on what DAW you should use, don’t fret. There’s still a wide range of free, yet effective DAW softwares available online, and you can try out different ones to discover what’s right for you. Check out our 13 of the Best Free DAWs article for a breakdown of each. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a premium, paid DAW, maybe our Logic Pro vs FL Studio vs Ableton article will be a better read.

 

 

 

Cableguys TimeShaper 3

 

 

Funnily enough, there aren’t as many time-shifting plugins available on the market compared to compressors, EQs, reverbs, delays, etc., so, it’s always nice to be introduced to a fully capable. By fully capable, we mean containing everything you could ever ask for from a time-shifting plugin. Timeshaper 3 by Cableguys is exactly that. In this single nimble unit, you gain complete, precise control over all time manipulation effects, whether applied to individual elements or your master track.

 

 

There’s an abundance of use cases where TimeShaper can come in handy, aside from just getting experimental. You can use its time-shaping capabilities to achieve DJ scratching sound effects, manipulate your loops to a rooted time value signature (e.g. slow down to 1/2 or 1/4 the speed), or completely drop in and out of different effects over the span of a musical measure (EG one bar, four bars, all the way up to 32 bars) by drawing in a custom shape on the LFO panel.

 

 

Softube Dirty Tape

 

 

If you’re new-ish to music production, you might not be fully clued up on how harmonics and saturation/distortion work properly yet. Let us save you a bit of time by informing you that they’re an integral, yet often overlooked part of the production and mixing process. That’s why coming to grips with a good saturation/distortion plugin early on is a worthwhile investment. Softube Dirty Tape can fill those shoes.

 

This enriching tape emulation plugin captures the character of classic tape cassette players, providing you with a bucket of nostalgic and vintage varnish to lather over your tracks as you see fit. Dirty Tape also features a nice range of customisable parameters, so you can tune it to perfection whether slapping it on your master bus or single tracks. It’s also worth mentioning, Softube has a great track record for high-quality plugins, and they specialise in the domain of saturation and distortion. You can count on the fact that you’re in good hands!

 

 

iZotope Ozone 11 Elements

 

 

Now loaded with an internal artificial intelligence companion, the unbeatable, all-inclusive mastering suite can now be harnessed inside of your DAW as part of this bundle. Yes, this is the Elements version of the plugin, however, don’t let that deter you. Unless you’re planning on becoming a dedicated mastering engineer yourself, you’ll still acquire everything you’re likely to need in this package.

 

 

Mastering is an area of the musical production line that most engineers decide to pass on entirely to dedicated specialists. However, it’s often a good idea to at least understand the fundamentals of mastering so you can apply a rough blanket mastering solution to your mixes. This will give a rough idea of what the fully finalised product will sound like. That’s where something like Ozone 11 Elements is a perfect solution. Plus, if you do decide to master your own tracks, you can always upgrade in the future.

 

If you’re interested in learning a bit more about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we produce music, our Best Music-Making Software for 2024: AI-Powered Tools and More article might be worthwhile further reading.

 

 

Native Instruments Massive

 

 

Massive is really exactly what it says in its name, “massive”. This synth is not to be trifled with and was revolutionary to many electronic music genres across the board. Why? Because the synth’s design is phenomenal. It’s a modern example of music tech development done right, plain and simple. And, now it can become part of your regular sound-sculpting toolkit too. It’s one of NI’s most prized contributions to the digital tech age of music production, and serves as a superb introductory plugin to their catalogue. If you don’t know, Native Instruments are one of the biggest developers in the entire industry. They release monumental hardware and software each year, so sinking your teeth into one of their greatest synths–Massive–is a nice way to test the waters.

 

 

Excite Audio Lifeline Space

 

 

Enhance the depth and dimension of your tracks with Lifeline Space, Excite Audio’s multi-effect plugin designed to shape reverb and delay in creative and immersive ways. After selecting your preferred spatial effect—ranging from lush reverbs to rhythmic delays—Lifeline Space adds texture, modulation, and movement to your sound, all with the high-quality processing you’d expect from a premium audio tool.

 

The plugin also reacts dynamically to your mix, allowing you to shape the spatial characteristics in real-time, much like the way a room naturally interacts with sound. With control over diffusion, feedback, and filtering, you can use it to create anything from subtle ambiance to vast, evolving soundscapes.

 

If you wanted to upgrade, the Lifeline Console and Expanse plugins are the complete packages, offering a whole host of top-shelf FX processing effects each that can be launched in a customisable channel strip in single plugin instances on your desired track. This can save a bunch of time, compared to adding FX individually, and will also provide you with a great deal of creative options. Attaining a single module from the collection is a nice place to start to get a feel for just how powerful the Lifeline modules really are.

 

 

UJAM Finisher Boost

 

 

Boost is another one of those plugins that, until you start using it and see just how much it can add to your transition game, you wouldn’t realise what you’re missing out on. That’s just the reason we want to introduce you to it as soon as possible. Boost specialises in transitional effects, allowing you to really spruce up your productions in seconds. It has over 60 internal effects modules working in harmony, which sounds complex, however, it’s all neatly packed into one, easy-to-navigate interface..

 

Not to mention, the plugin also comes with racks of presets (200+) for you to apply in a matter of seconds at your leisure. That way, you can generate transitional effects pretty much instantaneously without shaping the sounds yourself. But, the choice is there for further customisation if you need it. Transitions are another overlooked area of production that really distinguish amateurs from pros, so accessing a plugin like Boost can be a gamechanger.

 

 

Baby Audio Comeback Kid

 

 

Finding a reliable and one-of-a-kind delay unit you can turn to in times of need, offering consistent results, can be a challenging task. That’s where Comeback Kid comes into the picture. It’s loaded with a plethora of tempo-synced delays, giving you the pure convenience of a digital plugin, whilst retaining the juicy, vibrant flavour of an analogue unit. As far as delay plugins go, Comeback Kid really brings everything you’ll need and more to the table, all cohesively glued together in a smooth experience.. The GUI itself somehow looks like it’s straight from the 80s, yet also is sent from the future. Which makes for a pretty accurate description of its sound-sculpting abilities too–offering vintage sounds, with tech capabilities of seemingly futuristic origin. There’s a vast array of different character-shaping settings you can apply, and being sent straight from the oven of Baby Audio, you can rest assured knowing the design of Comeback Kid is top-notch.

 

 

Plus: Essential Loopcloud Benefits

 

The last benefit to mention is that, when you sign up for Loopcloud as part of this new and exclusive deal, you’re also getting access to the 4-million+ sample library of Loopcloud Sounds. With that type of sonic arsenal, combined with the plugins available, you’ll have seemingly never-ending creative insight to manifest the exact sounds you need to output your next hit.

 

Recently, over a hundred thousand MIDI files have also been released into the stratosphere of Loopcloud’s library – all accessible within an intuitive and user-friendly browser interface you can interact with through your browser or through the desktop app. 

 

You can also get the Loopcloud plugin loaded in your DAW, giving you the ability to audition samples from the entire library without having to even navigate externally. That way, you’re sure to maintain your flow state when creating. Plus, all the sounds will auto-map to your project’s tempo and musical key when imported! That’s a pretty big deal and something you won’t find with other sample providers. 

 

Finally, we also provide access to two fully capable instruments: Loopcloud PLAY and Loopcloud DRUM. Both of which come loaded with artist-made presets and patches, as a range of genre-specific kits to channel right into your favourite creative mode.

 

This is the first time ever in Loopcloud’s lifetime as a musical civil servant that we’re able to deliver our members with such extensive value, so we don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity.

 

Loopcloud is available now, free with the package of ten software plugins above for a limited time. Find out more about Loopcloud Plans at the Loopcloud Website.