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Monarch Labs Collective ships MPC-1 (free vintage sampler color), Dynik (broadcast AGC), GRAB (analog-style compressor), and VCA-1 (analog-style mastering riser). Paid plugins are buy-once / perpetual at $10 (up to three seats). Dynik includes a free muted demo. Homes: https://www.monarch-labs.com/mpc-1 · https://www.monarch-labs.com/dynik · https://www.monarch-labs.com/grab · https://www.monarch-labs.com/vca-1
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Short: Broadcast AGC inspired by classic Austrian designs
Long: Dynik is a feedback AGC inspired by classic Austrian broadcast command amplifiers — not affiliated with any original manufacturer. Dial it once for podcasts, VO, and dialogue; the weathered faceplate hides an engine that keeps levels honest without pumping.
Short: Digitally controlled analog-style compressor
Long: GRAB is a digitally controlled analog-style compressor inspired by legendary FET/VCA rack units — not affiliated with Empirical Labs or any original manufacturer. Eight ratio curves including Opto dual-TC and Nuke, Dist2/Dist3 harmonic color, and detector HP/band/link modes.
Short: Analog-style mastering riser
Long: VCA-1 is an analog-style mastering riser from Monarch Labs Collective — dual-channel sidechain EQ, THAT 2181A-class VCA compression, odd harmonics, 12AY7 tube color, and a true-peak brickwall. Dual Mono, Stereo Link, M/S, and Smart Assist.
Short: Vintage sampler color · free forever
Long: MPC-1 is one Color macro for classic sampler grit: drive, bit depth, rate, anti-alias filter, punch, and dust. Twist once for clean 16-bit character through crushed vintage sampler grit — free forever from Monarch Labs Collective.
Short: Shared DAC bus · free forever
Long: MUX-1 is not another bitcrusher. One Bleed knob opens the vintage sampler playback path: 26.04 kHz hold, 12-bit SoundDAC, 8-bit LevelDAC, 4051 mux settle and bleed, S/H droop, and channel-family filters — reverse-engineered from the real bus, free forever from Monarch Labs Collective.
Short: Free trial — mutes briefly every 30 seconds
Long: Try Dynik free. Same broadcast AGC engine as the full version; audio mutes for a few seconds every 30 seconds. AU + VST3 + AAX + CLAP on macOS · VST3 + AAX + CLAP + Standalone on Windows. Not affiliated with any original manufacturer. Free forever.
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