W.A. Production offers the HALO Lite virtual synthesizer plugin FREE for a limited time.
When we say something is free for a limited time, you usually have weeks or even a month to get it; this time, you have days, so act fast (seven days, to be exact).
HALO Lite from DHPlugins is a hybrid synth/sampler/rompler and a streamlined version of the developer’s flagship HALO synth. It typically retails at around $24.
HALO Lite comes with 47 presets and eighteen sample banks, while the full version has over 360 presets and 300 sample banks.
Despite not packing the full punch of the flagship version, HALO Lite is a little powerhouse in its own right, especially if you can get it for free.
It has a sub/dual oscillator synth, a custom waveshaper, a step sequence modulator, and three distortion modes.
Before even hearing how it sounds, a look at the GUI will tell you that HALO Lite (and the full version) is a pretty ambitious debut release from DHPlugins. Each section of the synth, from Filter and Distortion to FX and LFOs, is well-defined and neatly arranged.
It also features a smart preset manager, which is searchable by name, type, or tag.
Each preset comprises a Sample, Sub, and Synth layer that you can adjust or deactivate.
The developer used a blend of hardware and software synths, FX, and processors when creating the HALO sample banks. HALO Lite allows you to switch sample banks within presets, which makes it easier to experiment with different combinations. If you still can’t find the right sound, you can try the randomizer, which might surprise you.
I’d recommend grabbing it while it’s free, regardless of your preferred genre, but especially if you create EDM tracks or anything similar.
We all love a free synth, so if you missed it the first time, check out Fluctus, a free synth in the CLAP format for Windows.
HALO Lite is available in AU and VST3 formats for macOS and Windows.
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25 Comments
Numanoid
onDecent freebie, one of my fears with sample based synths is huge CPU load, but HALO lite is lite on the CPU. It sounds good enough, and there are enough presets to get stuck in it, tweaking the many controls.
It was some hooping jumping get the download, but the synth can be authorized offline so that is a big plus. The installer doesn’t let you choose which format to install, it installs everything, but I just deleted the VST2 afterwards, and kept the VST3.
Numanoid
onCan’t go below C3 on the keyboard; I guess limited key range is a limit of Halo Lite ?
.DAT_URA
onIt’s showing as $24 on the site, is there a promo code or something I’m missing?
Jemelo
onsame here
cody
onsame
stekra
onsame here
James N
onHey guys, at the time of writing, HALO Lite was showing +7 days left on this offer, and the timer was actively counting down. So, I’m not sure what’s happened here, sorry if you didn’t manage to get it free.
cody
onusually with w.a, production there is a code you have to input at checkout to receive the plugin for free
Ben
onSeems we missed it – anyone got a code? Thanks in advance…
samuel
onsoniccouture released a new “lite” version of their new acoustic piano, hammersmith free
Tomislav Zlatic
onIs it this one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JeeSSCxwK0 Seems to be from 2020? Maybe there’s a new version of this?
bmovie
onIt’s the same, it’s just available again (for a limited time ,I believe).
samuel
onlmao yes. my bad then, i guess what i read made it seem that it was new
Michal Ochedowski
onAs I mentioned some time ago, better to post something on BPB even twice than non at all :) We all benefit from it. Thanks for sharing.
James N
onExactly!
samuel
ontrue as well! glad this helped, or can help someone
Francisco Miguel Gómez de León
onHi guy, ML sounds lab has release their free vst drum set ML Drums: https://ml-sound-lab.com/products/ml-drums-free?variant=43353373048998
Tomislav Zlatic
onThank you for the tip. Article coming soon!
JEP1928
on2rule just release a glitch plugin called TugGlitcento, similar to glitch 1.3. and it is free for those who want breaktweaker-like experience :)
Mik
onHmm, not sure if i am doing something wrong…
Sounds great, but sample banks seem empty?
Scott
onSeems to be a glitch where it’s free but when added to your cart, it’s becomes full price…?
Chad Thompson
onit’s no longer showing as free to me. =/
dang.. that sale didnt last long.
Gregory Smith
onI’m having a different experience with this : When I ran the HALO Lite setup file, I got this error message : The setup files are corrupted. Please obtain a new copy of the program. So, I repeated the whole process of downloading HALO Lite, and running the setup file again, but I got the same error message. So, I emailed DHPlugins, and explained the situation. They emailed me a different link to download HALO Lite from, but 7-Zip cannot extract the contents from it. I’m going to re-contact DHPlugins about it now.
Gregory Smith
onUpdate (to my previous comment, above) : OK, so the problem with the new download link that DHPlugins had emailed me, which resulted in a problematic download of HALO Lite, has been resolved. Microsoft Defender Smartscreen was not playing nice with the download. (I had to go through a process of accepting the download). So, I’ve installed it, and it appears to be working properly.
Division One
onAccording to W.A – Roman W. A. Production
Hi guys, this plugin is not available for free any more, the offer has expired :)
03.09.2022