Forge
Transformer-Inspired Tone Shaper
Forge
Transformer-Inspired Tone Shaper
Forge is a transformer-inspired tone shaper that adds subtle warmth, density, and character to your tracks.
$19
$39 Introductory Pricing
Analog Transformer & Tube Plugin
Forge is a transformer and tube plugin designed to give your tracks, buses, and mixes the warmth, density, and movement of classic analog gear. Inspired by vintage transformer and tube circuits, Forge makes it easy to add analog depth, weight, and character without expensive hardware.
Three Distinct Transformer Characters
Nickel: Clean, open, and detailed. Perfect when you want subtle polish and clarity while preserving transient detail. Iron: Warm, focused, and musical. Adds harmonic richness and a subtle mid-forward character that helps tracks sit naturally in a mix. Steel: Dense, weighty, and full. Adds low-end authority, harmonic density, and a slightly darker tone for maximum impact.
Add Character Your Way
Transformer Drive
Push the selected transformer harder for additional density, saturation, and analog personality.
Air
Restore openness and high-frequency detail while maintaining warmth and weight.
Tube Drive
Add an additional layer of tube-inspired saturation, from subtle richness to fuller analog coloration.
Perfect For
- Mix Bus - Drum Bus - Bass - Vocals - Electric Guitar - Acoustic Guitar - Keys & Synths
"You hit this one on the head! I love the subtle transformer goodness."
Marc Smith
Platinum-certified songwriter, producer, mixing, and mastering engineer (Destiny's Child, Lil Flip, Stacie Orrico)
Sound Examples
AAX, AU, VST3 versions
64-bit only
Ableton Live 11+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Bitwig 4+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Cubase 13+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Digital Performer 11+ (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
FL Studio 23+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Garageband 10+ (AU)
Logic Pro 10+ (AU)
Pro Tools 12+ (Mac & PC: AAX)
Presonus Studio One 5+ / Fender Studio (Mac & PC: AU, VST3)
Reaper 6+ (Mac & PC: VST3)
Cakewalk Next by BandLab (PC: VST3)
AAX is a trademark and software of Avid Technology. Audio Units is a trademark and software of Apple Inc. VST3 is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
AAX, VST3, AU versions included
64-bit only (Mac / PC)
Mac OS X 10.15 or higher (Intel native | ARM native)
Windows 10
At least 4GB of RAM, 16GB is recommended
At least 200MB of free drive space (OS drive)
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