Category: Mac Audio

  • AudioTunes FLAC APE WMA Converter 1.5.0 for Mac

    AudioTunes FLAC APE WMA Converter 1.5.0 for Mac

    AudioTunes FLAC APE WMA Converter 1.5.0 for Mac

    AudioTunes FLAC APE WMA Converter 1.5.0 for Mac

    Mac Audio
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Audio • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    AudioTunes FLAC APE WMA Converter is a focused conversion tool for Mac users whose music libraries include formats Apple apps handle poorly. Version 1.5.0 for Mac takes FLAC, APE and WMA files and converts them into widely supported formats such as MP3 and AAC, so tracks can be imported into the Music app, synced to an iPhone, or played in almost any player. It is aimed at listeners tidying up older or downloaded collections rather than at audio engineers.

    Key Features

    • Convert FLAC, APE and WMA files to MP3, AAC and other common formats
    • Batch conversion for whole folders of music at once
    • Preserves basic track information during conversion where available
    • Simple drag-and-drop style workflow with few confusing settings
    • Output that imports cleanly into the macOS Music app

    How to Download

    1. Check you are running a recent version of macOS.
    2. To get the app, use the green Download button on this page to reach the developer's website and follow the link to the developer's website or store listing.
    3. Install, add your FLAC, APE or WMA files, choose an output format, and start the conversion.

    System Requirements

    AudioTunes FLAC APE WMA Converter 1.5.0 needs a recent version of macOS. Conversion speed depends on file size and your Mac's processor, and both Intel and Apple silicon Macs can handle typical music libraries comfortably.

    FAQs

    Why convert FLAC or APE files on a Mac?

    Apple's Music app does not play FLAC or APE natively in the way many listeners expect, and WMA is a Windows format. Converting to AAC or MP3 makes the same music usable everywhere.

    Does conversion reduce quality?

    Converting to a lossless-friendly workflow keeps quality high, but converting to MP3 is a lossy step by design. Keep your original FLAC or APE files as your archive copies.

  • AudioThing SR-88 1.5 for Mac

    AudioThing SR-88 1.5 for Mac

    AudioThing SR-88 1.5 for Mac

    AudioThing SR-88 1.5 for Mac

    Mac Audio
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Audio • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    SR-88, from AudioThing, is a sample-based drum machine plug-in that recreates the Sound Master Memory Rhythm SR-88, a rare analog drum machine from the 1980s. Version 1.5 for Mac captures its five classic analog sounds and adds modern extras the hardware never had, including a step sequencer and built-in effects. It is a small, characterful instrument for producers who want simple, punchy retro drums rather than a huge sampled kit library.

    Key Features

    • Five analog sounds: Kick, Snare, Hi Hat 1, Hi Hat 2 and Cymbal
    • Pitch, pan and mix each sound independently
    • Built-in step sequencer for programming patterns inside the plug-in
    • Built-in effects including distortion, reverb and compression, plus a resonant low-pass filter
    • VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats, with factory patterns and kits included

    How to Download

    1. Make sure your Mac DAW supports VST3, AU or AAX instruments.
    2. To get the installer, use the green Download button on this page to reach the developer's website and find SR-88 in the AudioThing catalogue.
    3. Install, load SR-88 on an instrument track, and start the step sequencer to hear the factory kits.

    System Requirements

    SR-88 1.5 needs a recent version of macOS and a 64-bit plug-in host. It is a lightweight sample-based instrument, so it runs easily alongside other plug-ins on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs in supported hosts.

    FAQs

    Is SR-88 based on real hardware?

    Yes. It is a sample-based emulation of the Sound Master Memory Rhythm SR-88 from 1981, a rare programmable analog drum machine that is now hard to find in working condition.

    Does SR-88 include presets?

    Yes. It ships with factory drum kits and patterns to get you started, and you can save your own kits and sequences for later sessions.

  • AudioThing Fog Convolver 1.3.0 for Mac

    AudioThing Fog Convolver 1.3.0 for Mac

    AudioThing Fog Convolver 1.3.0 for Mac

    AudioThing Fog Convolver 1.3.0 for Mac

    Mac Audio
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Audio • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    Fog Convolver, from AudioThing, is a convolution reverb plug-in for Mac that creates realistic spaces by loading impulse responses. Version 1.3.0 can also load any WAV or AIFF audio file and use it as a reverb source, which opens up creative, non-realistic effects as well as natural rooms and halls. AudioThing has since released Fog Convolver 2 as a rewritten successor, but the original remains a favourite with producers who like its simple browser and true stereo processing.

    Key Features

    • True stereo convolution processing for realistic spatial depth
    • Load impulse responses or any audio file by drag and drop
    • Built-in browser with factory banks of spaces and equipment impulses
    • Controls to stretch, filter and shape the loaded impulse
    • VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats for Mac DAWs

    How to Download

    1. Check your DAW supports VST3, AU or AAX plug-ins on macOS.
    2. To get the installer, use the green Download button on this page to reach the developer's website and look for Fog Convolver or its successor on the AudioThing store.
    3. Install, open the plug-in, and browse the factory banks to hear the included spaces.

    System Requirements

    Fog Convolver 1.3.0 needs a recent version of macOS and a 64-bit plug-in host. Newer AudioThing releases add Apple silicon support, so if you are on a current Mac, check whether the version 2 upgrade is the better fit for your system.

    FAQs

    Can I use my own impulse responses?

    Yes. You can drag your own WAV or AIFF files into the plug-in, including recordings that were never meant to be reverbs, which is where the creative sound design possibilities start.

    Is there a newer version?

    Yes. AudioThing offers Fog Convolver 2, rewritten with modulation, extra effects and an impulse response generator. The official site lists upgrade pricing for owners of the original.

  • Audiority TS-1 Transient Shaper 1.3.1 for Mac

    Audiority TS-1 Transient Shaper 1.3.1 for Mac

    Audiority TS-1 Transient Shaper 1.3.1 for Mac

    Audiority TS-1 Transient Shaper 1.3.1 for Mac

    Mac Audio
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Audio • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    TS-1 Transient Shaper, from Audiority, is a plug-in designed to manage the attack and sustain of an incoming audio signal. Version 1.3.1 for Mac uses what Audiority calls Compression by Saturation, so it can add warmth and punch to drum tracks and other percussive material without flattening the dynamics the way a heavy compressor can. Please note that Audiority discontinued TS-1 in 2022, so it is now a legacy product, but existing owners can still use it in compatible hosts.

    Key Features

    • Separate detection circuits for Attack and Sustain control
    • Sidechain filtering to improve detection or colour the processed audio
    • Soft clipping circuit that gently saturates like tape
    • Two modes, Type A and Type B, with different envelope behaviour
    • VST, AU and AAX formats for Mac DAWs

    How to Download

    1. Check that your Mac DAW still supports the plug-in formats listed above.
    2. Get the installer from the developer: Download from the official site
    3. Install, activate with your Audiority licence, and insert TS-1 on a drum or percussion channel.

    System Requirements

    TS-1 1.3.1 needs a recent version of macOS at the time of its release and a 64-bit host. Because the plug-in is discontinued, newer macOS versions are not officially supported, so test it in your setup before relying on it for a project.

    FAQs

    Is TS-1 still sold?

    No. Audiority marked TS-1 as discontinued in May 2022. Existing customers can still download it from their account, but new licences are no longer offered on the official site.

    What does a transient shaper do?

    It lets you raise or lower the sharp opening hit of a sound, the transient, and control how long the body rings out, which is ideal for making drums punchier or softer.

  • Audiority The Abuser 2.0 for Mac

    Audiority The Abuser 2.0 for Mac

    Audiority The Abuser 2.0 for Mac

    Audiority The Abuser 2.0 for Mac

    Mac Audio
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Audio • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    The Abuser, from Italian developer Audiority, is a distortion plug-in built for sounds that need grit rather than polish. The current mkII release, version 2.0 for Mac, collects aggressive saturation, distortion and mangling tools in one interface, so you can push drums, bass, synths or guitars from gentle warmth into full destruction without stacking several plug-ins. It runs inside your DAW on macOS and is aimed at producers who work in electronic, rock and heavier styles where controlled damage is part of the sound.

    Key Features

    • Multiple distortion and saturation algorithms for different flavours of grit
    • Two amplification stages and two clipping circuits for layered drive
    • Envelope follower so the distortion reacts dynamically to your playing
    • Oversampling option to reduce aliasing when the signal saturates hard
    • Available in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats for major Mac DAWs

    How to Download

    1. Make sure your DAW on Mac supports VST3, AU or AAX plug-ins.
    2. To get the installer, use the green Download button on this page to reach the developer's website and complete your purchase or trial request there.
    3. Install the plug-in, rescan in your DAW, and load The Abuser on a track to start shaping the drive.

    System Requirements

    The Abuser 2.0 needs a recent version of macOS and a 64-bit plug-in host. It runs on Intel Macs and on Apple silicon Macs through current Audiority builds, so check the product page for the exact minimum macOS for your machine.

    FAQs

    Is The Abuser free?

    No. It is a paid plug-in from Audiority. The developer's website lists the current price, and your licence is delivered through your Audiority account after purchase.

    What is The Abuser best used on?

    It suits drums, bass and synths that feel too clean in a mix. Start with low drive settings for warmth, then increase the clipping for more aggressive, mangled tones.

  • Audiority Harmonic Maximizer 1.3 for Mac

    Audiority Harmonic Maximizer 1.3 for Mac

    Audiority Harmonic Maximizer 1.3 for Mac

    Audiority Harmonic Maximizer 1.3 for Mac

    Mac Audio
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Audio • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    Harmonic Maximizer, from Audiority, is a mastering and mix-bus utility that combines a multiband exciter with a loudness maximizer. The exciter works across six frequency bands, generating harmonics that make tracks sound clearer, bigger and more present, while the maximizer section adds saturation and controlled loudness with auto gain and auto release doing the housekeeping. Version 1.3 for Mac is built on Audiority's current framework, with high-quality processing and a resizable interface for detailed work.

    Key Features

    • Six-band multiband exciter for adding clarity and harmonic richness
    • Loudness maximizer section with saturation for punch and size
    • Auto gain and auto release for easier, more transparent operation
    • Blending control to mix the processed signal with the dry track
    • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX and CLAP formats, Universal 2 for Apple silicon and Intel

    How to Download

    1. Check your DAW supports VST3, AU or AAX plug-ins on macOS.
    2. Download the installer from the developer: Download from the official site
    3. Install Harmonic Maximizer, place it on a mix bus or master track, and raise the exciter bands gently until the mix opens up.

    System Requirements

    Harmonic Maximizer 1.3 requires a recent version of macOS and runs as a Universal 2 binary on Apple silicon and Intel Macs, in VST2, VST3, AU, AAX and CLAP hosts. Presets and licences live in the shared Audiority user folder.

    FAQs

    Where should I use Harmonic Maximizer?

    It was designed for the final stages of production — on a mix bus or master — but gentle settings also work on individual tracks that need presence, such as vocals or acoustic guitar.

    Is it a paid plug-in?

    Yes. It is a commercial Audiority plug-in with a downloadable demo on the official product page, where you will also find the current price.

  • Audiority Blue Face 1.2.1 for Mac

    Audiority Blue Face 1.2.1 for Mac

    Audiority Blue Face 1.2.1 for Mac

    Audiority Blue Face 1.2.1 for Mac

    Mac Audio
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Audio • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    Blue Face, from Audiority, is an analog-modelled simulation of the classic BC108 silicon Fuzz Face made by Dunlop in the late 60s — one of the best-known fuzz pedals ever built, famous for blasting the front end of tube amplifiers. Audiority modified the circuit slightly so it keeps some bite even at minimum fuzz. On Mac, version 1.2.1 stays true to the pedal: just volume and fuzz, with your guitar's volume knob doing much of the expressive work.

    Key Features

    • Analog-modelled late-60s BC108 silicon fuzz pedal circuit
    • Simple volume and fuzz controls, faithful to the original pedal
    • Circuit tweaked for extra bite even at low fuzz settings
    • Responds to your guitar volume for clean-up, like real fuzz hardware
    • VST2, VST3, AU and AAX formats for Mac DAWs, with a resizable interface

    How to Download

    1. Make sure your DAW loads VST3, AU or AAX effects on macOS.
    2. Use the green Download button on this page to reach the download, or visit the developer's website directly for the current installer.
    3. Install Blue Face, put it first on a guitar track, and roll your guitar volume up and down to hear the fuzz clean up and bloom.

    System Requirements

    Blue Face 1.2.1 runs on a recent version of macOS on Apple silicon and Intel Macs, as a Universal-style build for VST2, VST3, AU and AAX hosts. Newer Audiority framework builds also add CLAP support.

    FAQs

    How is Blue Face different from Big Goat?

    They model different pedals. Blue Face is the raw, dynamic Fuzz Face sound with two controls; Big Goat is the smoother, more sustained Big Muff style fuzz.

    Is Blue Face expensive?

    No. Audiority's pedal plug-ins are budget priced and are also sold in the Pedalboard Distortions bundle. The developer's site shows current prices and demo downloads.

  • Audiority Big Goat 1.2.1 for Mac

    Audiority Big Goat 1.2.1 for Mac

    Audiority Big Goat 1.2.1 for Mac

    Audiority Big Goat 1.2.1 for Mac

    Mac Audio
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Audio • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    Big Goat, from Italian developer Audiority, is an analog-modelled simulation of one of the most famous fuzzboxes ever made — the mid-70s Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, heard on countless records. The signal passes through four cascaded amplifier stages, two of them clipping stages, producing that sustained, harmonically rich fuzz with its unmistakable scooped tone. Version 1.2.1 keeps the pedal simple — volume, tone and sustain — then adds conveniences the hardware never had, like a noise gate and mix control.

    Key Features

    • Analog-modelled mid-70s fuzzbox with four cascaded amplifier stages
    • Independent volume, tone and sustain controls, like the original pedal
    • Pre and post effect gain plus a mix control for parallel fuzz
    • Built-in noise gate and high-quality processing mode
    • VST2, VST3, AU and AAX formats, with a resizable interface

    How to Download

    1. Check your DAW supports VST3, AU or AAX effect plug-ins on macOS.
    2. Use the green Download button on this page to reach the download, or visit the developer's website directly for the current installer.
    3. Install Big Goat, insert it on a guitar or synth track, and sweep the tone and sustain controls to find your fuzz sound.

    System Requirements

    Big Goat 1.2.1 runs on a recent version of macOS and is a Universal 2 binary for Apple silicon and Intel Macs, in VST2, VST3, AU and AAX hosts. Activation is handled through an Audiority user account licence file.

    FAQs

    Which pedal does Big Goat model?

    The mid-70s Big Muff Pi fuzzbox. Big Goat recreates its four-stage circuit and control layout, while adding a gate, mix and gain staging for DAW use.

    Can I try it before buying?

    Audiority sells its plug-ins with downloadable demo versions from the product pages, and updates are installed by downloading the current demo or user-area build. Big Goat is a low-cost paid plug-in.

  • AudioRealism ReDominator 1.5.2.2 for Mac

    AudioRealism ReDominator 1.5.2.2 for Mac

    AudioRealism ReDominator 1.5.2.2 for Mac

    AudioRealism ReDominator 1.5.2.2 for Mac

    Mac Audio
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Audio • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    ReDominator, from Swedish developer AudioRealism, is a software recreation of the Roland Alpha Juno 1 and 2, the polyphonic DCO synths from 1986 that became a staple of early-90s techno and rave thanks to the Hoover sound. It looks modest — one oscillator plus a sub — but 14 waveforms, a 24dB/octave low-pass filter and an eight-parameter envelope let it produce seriously complex, fat sounds. The current Mac build is version 1.5.2.2, supplied with more than 200 patches.

    Key Features

    • Faithful Alpha Juno 1/2 emulation, including the famous Hoover sound
    • 14 low-aliasing waveforms plus sub-oscillator for a wide tonal range
    • Eight-parameter envelope generator for expressive, complex shapes
    • Over 200 bundled patches, many converted from a real JU-2
    • Sysex converter for bringing sounds in from actual Alpha Juno hardware

    How to Download

    1. Confirm your DAW loads AU or VST instruments on macOS.
    2. Download the installer from the developer: Download from the official site
    3. Install ReDominator, open the factory library, and try the Hoover and pad patches to hear the Juno character.

    System Requirements

    ReDominator 1.5.2.2 runs on a recent version of macOS in a 64-bit plug-in host, on Intel and Apple silicon Macs. It is available as a plug-in for Mac DAWs and also in a Reason Rack Extension edition.

    FAQs

    Is ReDominator good for more than Hoover sounds?

    Yes. The Hoover patch made it famous, but the waveform choice, sub-oscillator and flexible envelope make it equally useful for pads, basses and classic poly synth parts.

    Is it a paid synth?

    Yes, ReDominator is a commercial plug-in from AudioRealism. The official page lists the current price, and a Reason Rack Extension version is sold through the Reason shop.

  • AudioRealism ABL3 3.3.0.2 for Mac

    AudioRealism ABL3 3.3.0.2 for Mac

    AudioRealism ABL3 3.3.0.2 for Mac

    AudioRealism ABL3 3.3.0.2 for Mac

    Mac Audio
    Updated Nov 6, 2026
    Mac Audio • Updated Nov 6, 2026

    ABL3, from AudioRealism, is the third generation of one of the most respected software emulations of the TB-303, the 1982 bass machine behind acid house. The engine was completely rewritten with the single goal of authenticity, and reviewers praised the leap over ABL2, especially in the pattern editing. On Mac, version 3.3.0.2 gives you three oscillator models of increasing grit, four ways to write patterns, and a sequencer that can drive the synth or send MIDI to the rest of your setup.

    Key Features

    • Complete rewrite of the ABL engine for the most authentic 303 behaviour
    • Three VCO models, from polite to the crunchiest acid squelch
    • Four pattern editors: classic, pattern view, random generator and wave mode
    • Import Rebirth and technoBox patterns, and drag patterns into your DAW as MIDI
    • AU and VST plug-in formats for Mac, with a resizable interface

    How to Download

    1. Make sure your DAW supports AU or VST instruments on macOS.
    2. Download the installer from the developer: Download from the official site
    3. Install ABL3, load it on a track, and use the classic pattern editor to write your first acid line with slides and accents.

    System Requirements

    ABL3 3.3.0.2 is a 64-bit plug-in for a recent version of macOS, running on Intel and Apple silicon Macs in a compatible AU or VST host. It installs alongside earlier ABL3.2-era versions.

    FAQs

    How is ABL3 different from ABL3x?

    ABL3x is the newer framework build of the same instrument, adding extra engines and VCO models. ABL3 remains the classic, widely used release of the same 303 emulation.

    What does ABL3 cost?

    It is a paid plug-in from AudioRealism; listings put it around $95, and the official product page shows the current price in dollars and euros.