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Looking for an AK9X Black Friday deal? Here's the offer: 61% off, $19, until Nov 25, 2026, on BeatSkillz' vintage sampler emulation plugin.
AK9X is a sampler plugin that puts the sound of an old-school hardware sampler inside your DAW. The maker calls it a tribute to an iconic sampler from the past, and says it is more than a basic emulation.
The maker says the plugin goes deep on the preamp section of the original, aiming for an authentic, gritty character rather than a generic lo-fi filter.
BeatSkillz says it used its NM2 AI/Neural Technology to capture the hardware accurately.
The AK9X VST also has a sample rate modifier control. It sets the audio bandwidth, so you can shape how much of the top end survives and push the sound further toward vintage.
The maker pitches it at two groups: modern producers who want a retro touch, and vintage fans who want to recreate sounds from a favourite era with more control.
The plugin runs as a 64-bit plugin in these formats:
On the system side, the maker lists:
The maker lists testing in Logic 7.2, Ableton Live 11, Protools 12 and FL Studio 20 on Mac. On Windows the list is Ableton Live 11, Protools 12, FL Studio 20, Bitwig, Reaper and Cubase.
AK9X uses an online license registration system, so you need an internet connection to register it.
In trial mode, your computer has to be online whenever you use the plugin. Once it is registered, you no longer need to be online to run it.
If you work on a studio machine that normally stays offline, register while it is connected and the plugin runs offline afterwards.
Yes. The AK9X Black Friday deal takes 61% off BeatSkillz' vintage sampler plugin, bringing it to $19. The offer ends Nov 25, 2026.
AK9X is a vintage sampler emulation plugin from BeatSkillz. The maker says it recreates the preamp section for a gritty, authentic sound, and adds a sample rate modifier control that sets the audio bandwidth.
AK9X comes as VST3, AU and AAX for 64-bit hosts. The maker lists testing in Ableton Live 11, Protools 12, FL Studio 20, Logic 7.2, Bitwig, Reaper and Cubase, depending on platform.
Only for registration and trial mode. The plugin uses online license registration, and in trial mode your computer must be online. After you register it, you no longer need an internet connection to use it.
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