Carve Audio have released Forge, available at the intro price of $19.00, increasing to $39.00 after the promotion. The offer ends July 31st.
Forge is a transformer and tube plugin designed to give tracks, buses, and mixes the warmth, density, and movement of classic analog gear.
Getting a rich analog character in your mixes has traditionally meant needing expensive hardware. Forge simplifies the process.
Inspired by the magnetic behavior of classic transformer and tube circuits, Forge lets you shape the tone, weight, and personality of your tracks using three distinct transformer flavors, transformer drive, air, and optional tube saturation. The result is a faster path to mixes that feel bigger, richer, and more finished.
Every track asks for something different. A vocal might just need a little clarity. A drum bus might need thickness and punch. Instead of reaching for a different plugin (or a different piece of hardware) for each job, Forge gives you three transformer options, built around distinct tonal personalities.
- Nickel is the cleanest and brightest, adding a gentle lift up top while keeping transients intact.
- Iron is smooth and mid-forward, thickening the low-mids so guitars, vocals, and drums sit more confidently in the mix.
- Steel is denser and slightly darker, tightening the low end and adding controlled thickness for mix bus, rock drums, and heavy guitars.
Switch between them instantly, no rebuilding your chain required.
Many saturation plugins sound impressive at first, but quickly become muddy, harsh, or difficult to control.
Forge was designed to stay musical.
The Transformer Drive control lets you add harmonic density and analog character while preserving the detail and balance of your mix. Small adjustments create subtle depth. Push it harder, and Forge delivers more attitude and personality.
Once you’ve found the right transformer character, refine it with Air and Tube Drive.
- Air restores openness and high-frequency detail, making it easy to balance warmth with clarity.
- Tube Drive adds a second layer of harmonic richness and saturation, ranging from subtle analog polish to fuller, more colorful tones.
Together, they make it easy to move from clean and open to rich and saturated without reaching for additional plugins.
Watch the demo video HERE.
Forge is available to PC and Mac users (VST3, AU and AAX).
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