Deal Compressor May 10, 2024 | Music Software Sales & New Releases

Host Dumo Dan presents the Deal Compressor for May 10, 2024, featuring discounts on Spitfire Audio libraries, new releases, and AI tools. Highlights include Fallout Music Group's Sonar at $29, Lunacy Audio's Cube Mini available free with a preset expansion, and Ostra Haus's Oscillation Strings on sale for $37.4. New releases from Orchestral Tools, Sinaps Audio, Inlet Audio, and others are discussed, along with special deals and freebies. The show also covers software like Native Instruments' Glaze 2, Sonic Cinema's Windswell Core, and Westwood Instruments' Lost Guitar. Discounts on various plugins and libraries are mentioned, with a focus on sound design and music production tools. Freebies include WA Production's Vocal Limiter, Tech Vision's T-Saturator, and a new Na'vi Harp library from Sineberg and Sonic Adams.

Takeaways

• 🎉 **Spitfire Audio Discounts**: Enjoy discounts on one of the host's favorite libraries, Spitfire Audio.
• 🎛️ **AI Tools on Sale**: AI tools and Dollar Deals are featured with significant discounts.
• 🎼 **Fallout Music Group's Sonar**: Available for just $29, and includes a video review for in-action demonstration.
• 🎹 **Lunacy Audio's Cube Mini**: Get Cube Mini for free with the purchase of Lunacy's Pastel preset expansion.
• 🎷 **Oscillation Strings by Ostra House**: Currently on sale with a 50% discount, available for $37.40 for the next three weeks.
• 📚 **New Releases**: Orchestral Tools' Grim and Sinaps Audio's collaboration with Hans Zimmer, HZ, are two notable new releases.
• 🎁 **Bundle Deals**: Void and Vista offer a 20% discount on their bundle if you purchase both Strands and Fold with the code 'bundle'.
• 📈 **Arturia's Augmented Series**: Special sale on the Augmented series for $1.99 for all six instruments.
• 📱 **Native Instruments' Glaze 2**: Their new vocal instrument is available for $49.
• 🎵 **Sonic Cinema's Windswell Core**: Requires a full version of Kontakt and is a sample from their Windswells Pro library, on sale for £39.
• ⏰ **Limited Time Offers**: Various products have limited-time offers, such as a 30% discount on Mod Wheels Windpipe available until May 24th.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the Deal Compressor show for May 10, 2024?

The main topic is the music software sales and new releases, including discounts on audio libraries, new releases, and featured freebies.

Which audio library is mentioned as one of the host's favorites?

Spitfire Audio libraries are mentioned as one of the host's favorites.

What is the special offer for those who purchase the Lunacy Pastel preset expansion?

If you purchase the Lunacy Pastel preset expansion, you get the Cube mini for free.

What is the introductory price for the new release 'Grim' by Orchestral Tools?

The special introductory price for 'Grim' is €179, which is normally priced at $249.

What is the collaboration between sinaps audio and Hans Zimmer?

The collaboration is a standalone plug-in called 'Legend HZ', developed in collaboration with Hans Zimmer himself.

What is the offer for the 'augmented Zang Z' library by Arturus?

The offer is that if you own the V Collection, you can get 'augmented Zang Z' for $29, and there is a special sale on the augmented series for $1.99 for all six instruments.

What is the price for the new release 'Glaze 2' by Native Instruments?

The price for 'Glaze 2' is $49.

What is the offer for the 'Sonic Cinemas windswell core'?

It is available for £39, which is a discounted price from the normal price of £49.

What is the special deal for the 'fold' by void and vista?

If you use the code 'bundle', you can get 20% off when purchasing both 'strands' and 'fold'.

What is the free offer from SampleScience?

SampleScience is offering a free digital reproduction of the traditional Chinese instrument called 'virtual sule'.

What is the open beta release by Super Tone?

Super Tone has released an open beta for 'Shift', a voice shifter plugin that can be used for free until June 26th.

What is the offer for the 'Nashville banjo' by Impact Soundworks?

It is available for $39 and is described as super expressive and easy to play.

Outlines

00:00

🎵 Music Production Deals and New Releases

Host Dumo Dan introduces various deals and new releases in the music production industry for May 10th, 2024. The deals include discounts on Spitfire Audio libraries, AI tools, and Dollar Deals. Featured freebies and picks of the week are also discussed. New releases highlighted are from Orchestral Tools, Sinaps Audio, Inlet Audio, and others, with special attention given to the Grim library and the HZ standalone plugin developed with Hans Zimmer. The segment also covers offers and reviews on products like the Cube mini, strings by Ostra House, and more.

05:14

🎼 New Music Libraries and Special Sales

The paragraph covers new releases and special sales in the music library domain. It discusses Arturus's augmented series, Yan Z, and the special sale on the augmented series. Eduardo Tante's Quel is available at a discounted price for existing customers. Native Instruments' Glaze 2 and Sonic Cinema's Windswell Core are also mentioned, along with Westwood Instruments' Lost Guitar and Ink Audio's Quietest Band in the World. The paragraph concludes with a mention of Amateur Orchestra and Hyperion Percussion Marimba, both available at discounted prices.

10:17

🚀 Innovative Music Tools and Discounts

This section features a variety of innovative music tools and current discounts. It includes new releases like Mars's Echo drum machine, Outland Dark Scoring Drones, and Vienna Symphonic Library's synchron Duality strings. The paragraph also highlights deals from Loot Audio, Best Service, and other companies offering discounts on their products. It mentions the availability of a free demo for Augmented Yangi and the release of new instruments like Visco, Nordic Folk Strings, and Nashville Banjo. The segment concludes with information on music and AI tools, including Shift's open beta and Audio Lab's Humaniz Alpha.

15:19

💲 Massive Discounts and Sales in Music Production

The paragraph focuses on significant discounts and sales in the music production industry. It details the Baby Audio Spring Sale, Forte Composer Academy's Black Friday May sale, and various Dollar Deals from different companies. It also mentions the availability of products like O2, Trap Lab 2 VST, Haptic Perk, and others at reduced prices. The paragraph highlights the VST Buzz sales, Plugin Boutique's creative plugin discounts, and East West's Hollywood Choir and Backup Singers deals. It concludes with information on plugin effects and sales from companies like Felder Audio, PSP audio, UVI, and others.

20:19

🎁 Featured Freebies and Giveaways

The final paragraph of the script highlights freebies and giveaways in the music production space. It mentions a free vocal limiter plugin from WA Production, a free t-saturator plugin from Tech Vision, and a free vocal loop collection from Simatics. It also discusses the availability of free libraries like Decentron, Fallout Organ, and Safari Pedals Fox Echo Chorus, with a note on the free licenses available. The paragraph concludes with the introduction of a new Na'vi Harp library in collaboration with Seinberg and Sonic Adams, which runs on the free Halon Sonic engine.

Keywords

Deal Compressor

Deal Compressor refers to a video series that focuses on showcasing discounts, sales, and new releases in the music software industry. It is a platform where viewers can learn about the latest deals and offerings in music production tools. In the script, it is the central theme as the host, Dumo Dan, discusses various deals and new releases.

Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Audio is a company that creates high-quality sample libraries for music production. They are mentioned in the script as having discounts on their libraries, which are among the host's favorites, indicating their significance in the music production community.

AI Tools

AI Tools in the context of the video refer to artificial intelligence software that assists in music production, such as plugins that can generate melodies or chord structures. The script mentions a few AI tools that are heavily discounted, highlighting their role in streamlining the creative process for musicians.

Dollar Deals

Dollar Deals are special offers where music software or plugins are available for a significantly reduced price, often for a limited time. The script lists several Dollar Deals as picks of the week, emphasizing their value to viewers looking for affordable music production resources.

Orchestral Tools Grim

Orchestral Tools Grim is a new release mentioned in the script, which is a collaboration with Bleeding Fingers. It promises medieval soundscapes and is available at an introductory price, indicating its novelty and the potential interest it might generate among composers looking for unique sounds.

Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer is a renowned film score composer who has collaborated with Sinaps Audio to create a standalone plugin called 'HZ.' The script mentions this release, emphasizing the significance of such a collaboration in the music production world.

Sample Libraries

Sample libraries are collections of recorded sounds that musicians and producers use to create music. The script discusses several sample libraries, such as those from Soundirons and Impact Soundworks, which are on sale or newly released, showing their importance in the video's narrative about available deals.

Plugin Bundles

Plugin bundles are packages that include multiple plugins, often at a discounted rate compared to purchasing each plugin individually. The script mentions a special deal with a bundle from Void and Vista, as well as a bundle offer from Best Service, highlighting the cost-saving benefits for consumers.

VST Plugins

VST plugins are software modules that can be used within a digital audio workstation (DAW) to add effects or instruments. The script references VST plugins, such as those from Native Instruments and Audio Plugin Deals, which are significant for the video's audience interested in expanding their music production capabilities.

Freebies

Freebies refer to free products or offers that are available for a limited time. The script features several freebies, such as a free demo of Augmented Yangi and a free vocal limiter plugin from WA Production, which are attractive to viewers looking to expand their music production toolkit without additional cost.

Discounts

Discounts are reduced prices offered on software and plugins. The video script is filled with various discounts on music production tools, which is a key draw for the audience interested in acquiring new sounds and plugins at a lower cost.

Highlights

Discounts available on Spitfire Audio libraries.

New releases and AI tools introduced with Dollar Deals.

Fallout Music Group's Sonar library is now available for just $29.

Lunacy Audio's Cube Mini is offered for free with the purchase of their Lunacy Pastel preset expansion.

Oscillation Strings by Ostra House Sounds is on sale with a 50% discount for the next three weeks.

Orchestral Tools releases Grim, a collaboration with Bleeding Fingers, offering medieval soundscapes.

Sinaps Audio collaborates with Hans Zimmer for the Legend HZ, a standalone plugin available for €179.

Inlet Audio's Cello Foundations is released at an introductory price of $25, down from $69.

Void and Vista's latest release, Fold, is available for $165 with a special bundle deal offering 20% off.

Arturia's latest release in their Augmented series, Yan Z, is available for $99 with a special sale on the series.

Eduardo Tante's Quel is available for $159, with a discounted price of $99 for existing library owners.

Native Instruments releases Glaze 2, a next-generation vocal instrument, for $49.

Sonic Cinema's Windswell Core requires a full version of Kontakt and is available for £39.

Westwood Instruments' latest release, Lost Guitar, is available for $79, down from $139.

Ink Audio's Quietest Band in the World offers a collection of instruments sampled at low volumes for $100.

SampleScience releases a free digital reproduction of the traditional Chinese instrument, the Sule.

Batter C Audio releases Polygrade, a boutique analog tape sense, for $62.

Soundiron releases Hyperion Percussion Marimba, which requires the full version of Kontakt for $79.

Kill Aiden's Vibe Rewind is available for $35, promising classic analog synths and real tape sounds.