Arturia’s “FX Collection” has reached version 4, and it now includes a bundle of 30 effects, with a focus on plugin effects modeled after renowned vintage units.
In this article, we will introduce the latest sale information for the new version, Arturia “FX Collection 4”. Additionally, we will provide an overview and explain the upgrade and crossgrade options, so please feel free to refer to this information.
This article will be continuously updated as new sales are launched.
1. Latest Sale Information for FX Collection 4
Arturia is currently offering the following sales
FX Collection 4 Sale: Ends July 31
Various Effects Sale: Ends August 15
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “COMP FET-76” 1176 FET Compressor $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “COMP VCA-65” dbx 165A Model VCA Compressor $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “COMP TUBE-STA” Gates STA-Level Model Tube Compressor $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “COMP DIODE-609” Neve 33609 Diode Compressor Limiter Model $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “EQ SITRAL-295” Siemens Sitral Console Model EQ $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Rev PLATE-140” EMT 140 Model Plate Reverb $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Rev SPRING-636” Grampian 636 Model Spring Reverb $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Rev INTENSITY” Arturia Original Futuristic Digital Reverb $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Delay TAPE-201” Roland RE-201 Model Tape Delay $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Delay MEMORY-BRIGADE” Electro-Harmonix MemoryMan Model BBD Analog Delay $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Delay ETERNITY” Arturia Original Creative Delay $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Chorus JUN-6” Chorus with JUNO-6 $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Chorus DIMENSION-D” Roland Dimension D Model Chorus $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Phaser BI-TRON” MU-TRON BI PHASE Model Phaser $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Flanger BL-20” Bel BF-20 Model Flanger $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Filter MINI” Moog Model Filter $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Filter SEM” Oberheim SEM Model Filter $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Filter M12” Oberheim Matrix 12 Model Filter $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Filter MS-20” Korg MS-20 Model Filter $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Pre 1973” Neve Preamp $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Pre V76” Telefunken Model Preamp $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Pre TridA” Trident Model Preamp $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Dist OPAMP-21” TECH21 Sansamp Model Distortion $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Dist TUBE-CULTURE” Thermionic Culture Ultra Vulture Model Distortion $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Dist COLDFIRE” Customizable Distortion $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Tape MELLO-FI” Lo-fi Tape Emulation $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Bus FORCE” Original Combination 4-Module Effect $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Efx FRAGMENTS” Granular Effect $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Rev LX-24” Lexicon Model Digital Reverb $49
- (Ends August 15)Arturia “Vocoder V” Moog 16 Channel Vocoder Model Vocoder Synth $99
On the Arturia official website, there are options to purchase at crossgrade prices or upgrade prices.
By logging into your Arturia account and accessing “MY ACCOUNT” at the top right corner, you can check for special offers.
The pricing may vary depending on the products you already own, but according to our research, during the FX Collection introductory sale:
- Upgrade: $69
- Crossgrade from each product: $149
These options may be available for purchase.
2. What is Arturia’s “FX Collection 4”?
FX Collection 4 is a bundle of 30 plugin effects created by Arturia. It includes modeled effects based on renowned vintage units and other devices.
It can be used as a VST, AU, or AAX plugin, expanding the functionality of music production software (DAW). It also supports NKS, which allows integration with Native Instruments controllers and other compatible devices.
In the previous version, the following effects were included:
Mix Bus (3 types):
- Bus Force: Original combination of 4 modules (Filter: Oberheim SEM, Compressor: Overstayer Modular Channel, Equalizer: Pultec EQ, Saturation: Overstayer)
- Comp DIODE-609: Neve 33609 Diode Compressor Limiter model
- EQ SITRAL-295: Siemens Sitral Console model
Modulation (5 types):
- Tape MELLO-FI: Mellotron-inspired tape effect
- Chorus DIMENSION D: Roland Dimension D model
- Phaser BI-TRON: MU-TRON BI PHASE model
- Flanger BL-20: Bel BF-20 model
- Chorus JUN-6: Roland JUNO-6 chorus model
Compressors (3 types):
- Comp VCA-65: dbx 165A model
- Comp TUBE-STA: Gates STA-Level (RETRO Instruments Sta-Level) model
- Comp FET-76: Urei 1176 model
Delays (4 types):
- Efx FRAGMENTS: Granular effect
- Delay TAPE-201: Roland RE-201 model
- Delay MEMORY-BRIGADE: Electro-Harmonix Memory Man model
- Delay ETERNITY: Original digital delay
Reverbs (3 types):
- Rev PLATE-140: EMT 140 model
- Rev SPRING-636: Grampian 636 model
- Rev INTENSITY: Original reverb
Preamps (3 types):
- Pre 1973: Neve model
- Pre TridA: Trident model
- Pre V76: Telefunken model
Filters (3 types):
- Filter MINI: Minimoog filter model
- Filter M12: Oberheim Matrix-12 filter model
- Filter SEM: Oberheim SEM filter model
Distortions (2 types):
- Dist TUBE-CULTURE: Thermionic Culture Ultra Vulture distortion model
- Dist OPAMP-21: TECH21 Sansamp distortion model
In addition to these, 4 new effects have been added.
Rev LX-24
Rev LX-24 is a classic digital algorithmic reverb effect that enhances and models the retro ambience box by Lexicon, which defined the previous generation of reverbs.
It perfectly emulates the following eight original reverb algorithms:
- Small Hall A
- Small Hall B
- Room A
- Constant Plate
- Vocal Plate
- Large Hall B
- Chamber
- Perc Plate A
It also features the following characteristics:
- Unique interface with sliders for intuitive control
- Essential controls such as decay, damping, pre-delay, dry/wet mix, etc.
- Emulated 12-bit and 24-bit converters for a dark and warm sound
- Modern converter mode for achieving a cleaner sound
- Cross-over and offset controls for adjusting low-frequency response
- Mode enhancement for subtle pitch-shift modulation
- Interactive visualizer for quick reverb editing through click and drag
- Dynamic effects such as ducking, gating, and tremolo
- 100 presets tailored for vocals, drums, guitars, synths, and abstract sound design
- A/B comparison functionality
Filter MS-20
Filter MS-20 is a combination of the most iconic analog filter (from the KORG MS-20 V) in the synth world, known for being used by legendary artists like Daft Punk and Chemical Brothers, with an aggressive distortion module.
This new effect combines the renowned analog filter, representative of the synth world, with aggressive distortion. It is designed for music producers seeking the raw and intense characteristics of analog sound, allowing them to immerse their mixes in unknown sonic territories. Filter MS-20 features an intuitive user interface and over 60 presets, making it a perfect partner for loops, synth lines, and drums.
It also offers the following features:
- Emulated stereo analog filter and distortion effects
- High-precision circuit modeling with unique TAE® technology
- Resonant low-pass and high-pass modes
- Bandpass-style master cutoff
- Stereo offset for widening the filter sound
- ESP distortion circuit with input filtering
- Switchable routing (distortion to filter, filter to distortion)
- Output mix and level controls
- Envelope follower
- Function generator
- 16-step sequencer
- Movement macro for modulating attenuation/boost
- A/B comparison functionality
Dist COLDFIRE
Dist COLDFIRE is a dual-engine distortion effect that allows you to achieve rich tube saturation to wild sound destruction in just a few clicks. By combining analog and digital algorithms with deep modulation and customization, it grants access to almost infinite possibilities of distortion.
With its two distortion engines, you can select from the following 11 distortion algorithms, each with its own set of customizable controls:
- Tape
- Tube
- Transistor
- Transformer
- Rectifier
- Germanium
- Force
- Bit Crusher
- Bit Inverter
- Wavefolder
- Waveshaper
It also offers the following features:
- Advanced control panel for detailed sound design
- 5 routing options (serial, parallel, stereo, mid/side, band split)
- Routing balance slider to blend distortions A and B with a real-time visualizer
- Pre/post 3-mode dynamics module (compressor, multiband, limiter)
- Feedback module
- 6-mode pre-filter (including comb filtering) for each distortion engine
- 2-band post-filter for each distortion engine
- 6 assignable modulation slots (with 4 modes each: LFO, function, follower, 16-step sequencer)
- Over 150 presets
- A/B comparison functionality
- Oversampling
Rotary CLS-222
Rotary CLS-222 is a creative plugin that recreates the Dynacord rotary speaker emulator.
It offers the following features:
- Emulation of classic studio rotary effects
- Modeling of op-amp preamp circuits
- Addition of valve preamp circuitry
- Continuous stereo width control from mono to 120%
- High-speed, low-speed, and stop modes with ramping functionality in between
- Input high-pass filter
- Separate speed settings for bass and treble (in Hz or sync)
- Adjustable ratio between high-frequency and low-frequency content
- Visualizer with 4 phasing options
- Multi-shape distance control for bass and treble
- Dry/wet control
- Optional mono summing input and dry bass setting
- Built-in preset library
- A/B comparison functionality
3. Installation and Activation Process for Arturia Products
The installation and authorization process for Arturia products is completed in 4 steps:
- Create and log in to your Arturia account.
- From the “MY ACCOUNT” section (represented by a person icon) in the top right corner, click on “Register New Product” and enter the Serial Number (SN) and Unlock Code (UC) to register the product.
- Download and install the Arturia Software Center (ASC).
- Launch ASC, log in, and activate/install the product.
Summary
Arturia’s “FX Collection 4” is a bundle of 30 plugin effects. Special offers and crossgrade pricing are available. These versatile effects can be used as extensions for music production software DAW, supporting VST, AU, and AAX plugins. Take advantage of the sale and get the latest FX Collection 4 at a great price.