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The Al Schmitt Black Friday deal from Leapwing Audio takes 50% off, putting the signature multi-effect plugin at $79.50 until Nov 9, 2026.
Al Schmitt is Leapwing's first signature plugin, built with the producer-engineer himself. It packs his approach to harmonics, EQ, compression and echoes into six instrument profiles.
Leapwing says its team studied Schmitt's workflow, gear and processes across decades, from subtle harmonic character to echoes, compression and EQ. Those findings became the features that define the plugin's sound.
The controls are kept minimal on purpose. The maker says the goal is to get your sound within seconds.
Each profile has its own parameters, tuned to how Schmitt approaches that source:
Every profile carries a set of parameters for harmonics, EQ, compression and echoes. The harmonic distortion is tuned differently per profile, which the maker describes as adding a little extra magic.
The instrument profiles are low latency, so they suit tracking as well as mixing.
Schmitt calls reverbs echoes, and Leapwing tuned these reflections to reflect the depth he is known for in his mixes. Each echo offers 3 echo types, which are three tuned reflection patterns to pick from depending on the application.
The interface is a resizable Retina design with every control on one screen. You see your adjustments as you hear them, with no cluttered UI between you and the sound.
Schmitt has been recording artists for over seven decades, from Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Miles Davis to Steely Dan, Barbra Streisand and Paul McCartney. He has won 20 Grammy awards, 2 Latin Grammys and a Trustees Grammy for Lifetime Achievement, and has helped artists earn 160 gold and platinum albums.
Yes. The Al Schmitt plugin carries a Black Friday deal of 50% off, bringing it to $79.50, and the offer ends Nov 9, 2026. It is Leapwing Audio's signature multi-effect plugin built with the producer-engineer.
It has 6 profiles: vocal, piano, bass, brass, strings and mix (bus). Each has its own parameters for harmonics, EQ, compression and echoes, based on how Schmitt approaches that instrument.
On Mac it runs as VST2, VST3, AU and AAX (Native), on macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later, Intel and M1 Apple Silicon. On Windows 8 to 10 it comes as VST2, VST3 and AAX (Native). Both are 64-bit only.
Leapwing says the instrument profiles are low latency, which makes them suitable for recording as well as mixing. The interface keeps all controls on one resizable Retina screen, so you can dial in a sound quickly.
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