SFX Machine Pro (VST and Audio Unit)
SFX Machine Pro for Mac OS X
Download SFX Machine Pro 1.5.1 [11.6 MB .zip] New!
Requires OS X 10.6 or later, Intel-only.
32- and 64-bit compatible. Includes VST and Audio Unit versions.If you get a message saying that your security preferences prevent you from launching a program by an unknown developer, control-click the installer icon and select "Open", or change your Security & Privacy setting in System Preferences to allow applications downloaded from anywhere, even from us.
Version 1.5.1 is a free update from 1.5.0, but not a free upgrade from 1.1.x:
- If you own an earlier version and your host programs don't require 64-bit plug-ins, you can keep using the earlier version - no need to upgrade.
- If you own an earlier version and do want to upgrade, contact us at support@sfxmachine.com for information on how to upgrade.
Download SFX Machine Pro 1.1.3 [3.1 MB .dmg]
Requires OS X 10.3.9 or later, PPC or Intel.
32-bit only. Includes VST and Audio Unit versions.Version 1.1.3 runs on older versions of OS X and works better in some 32-bit hosts than version 1.5.0. It uses a different auth code, available on request to purchasers of version 1.5.0.
SFX Machine Pro for Windows (VST)Download SFX Machine Pro 1.5.0 for Windows [1.4 MB .exe] New!
Includes 64-bit and 32-bit versions.
Note that this is a paid upgrade from version 1.1.x:
- If you own an earlier version and your host programs don't require 64-bit plug-ins, you can keep using the earlier version - no need to upgrade.
- If you own an earlier version and do want to upgrade, contact us at support@sfxmachine.com for information on how to upgrade.
- If you own an earlier version and don't need to upgrade, but you installed 1.5.x anyway, you'll need to reinstall using the 1.1.3 installer below, because the auth codes are different.
Download SFX Machine Pro 1.1.3 for Windows [0.7 MB .exe]
32-bit only (for previous owners who want to reinstall)
SFX Machine Pro for RTAS (Digidesign RTAS format for Pro Tools 7.0 or later)
SFX Machine Pro for RTAS, 1.1.5, Mac OS X version [1.1 MB]
This version is Intel-only. PowerPC Mac users should continue using version 1.1.3 or earlier.
The RTAS version is 32-bit only. We do not anticipate making an AAX version.
If you're updating from a previous version, please first manually remove any previous Sfx Machine Pro.dpm plug-ins from /Library/Application Support/Digidesign/Plug-Ins. (The capitalization and spacing may vary slightly.) This will ensure that you're using the latest version. Sorry for the trouble.SFX Machine Pro for RTAS, 1.1.5b, Windows version [844 KB]
The RTAS version is 32-bit only. We do not anticipate making an AAX version.(Note that versions 1.1.3 and later of SFX Machine Pro for RTAS no longer use the PACE iLok key. If you want to update from a previous version, you should first e-mail support@sfxmachine.com to obtain your new authorization code(s).)
SFX Machine RT for Mac OS X
Download SFX Machine RT 1.0.9
Latest Mac version
Requires OS X 10.3.9 or later.
For OS X Universal [3.6 MB .dmg]
32-bit VST and Audio Unit plug-ins for PowerPC- and Intel-based Macintoshes.
SFX Machine RT does not work with 64-bit host programs. However, the 32-bit Audio Unit version will work with 64-bit hosts if you use the 32 Lives adapter, http://www.audioeffects.com/32-lives.html .
Download SFX Machine RT 1.0.5
Previous Mac release, PowerPC only
For customers still using OS X 10.2.8 ~ 10.3.8.
If you've already installed a later version, the installer may not want to revert to the previous version. In this case, go to /Library/Receipts and delete SFX Machine RT 1.0.7.pkg and any other versions of SFX Machine RT *.pkg; then run the installer again. Alternatively, you can download the 1.0.5 plug-in itself (not the installer), and copy SFX Machine RT.vst to /Library/Plug-Ins/VST.
SFX Machine RT for WindowsDownload SFX Machine RT 1.0.9 for Windows
32-bit VST for Windows. [1 MB .exe]Backwards Machine for Mac OS X
Download Backwards Machine 1.0.4 for OS X
Requires OS X 10.3.9 or later.
Runs native on both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macintoshes.
Includes 32-bit VST and Audio Unit versions.
The OS X version does not provide 64-bit support. However, the 32-bit Audio Unit version will work with 64-bit hosts if you use the 32 Lives adapter, http://www.audioeffects.com/32-lives.html .
Backwards Machine for WindowsDownload Backwards Machine 1.5.1 for Windows
VST for Windows. [967 kB .zip]
Includes installers for 32- and 64-bit VST versions. You will receive the auth code for the 64-bit version; email us at support@sfxmachine.com if you need the auth code for the 32-bit version.This is a free update from version 1.5.0, but not a free upgrade from version 1.0.x:
- If you own version 1.0.x and your host programs don't require 64-bit plug-ins, you can keep using the earlier version - no need to upgrade.
- If you own version 1.0.x and do want to upgrade, contact us at support@sfxmachine.com for information on how to upgrade.
Each of the above plug-ins will insert occasional gaps in the audio until the plug-in is purchased and the serial number is entered.
If you already own the respective software, the above versions are free updates. If you're interested, see the
- SFX Machine Pro for RTAS History Log,
- SFX Machine Pro History Log,
- SFX Machine RT History Log,
- Backwards Machine History Log,
Please contact us if you have problems downloading or installing the software; tell us which file you were downloading, what OS you're using, and the exact problem you experienced.