Maniac Audio Vst
Professional VST3 & AU plugins built for producers and mix engineers. Authentic analog modeling.
Built different.
Authentic Analog
Every plugin modeled from real hardware. T4 opto cells, FET waveshaping, VCA saturation, transformer harmonics.
Up to 8× Oversampled
Kaiser FIR filters eliminate aliasing. Even with heavy saturation and compression, the audio stays clean.
Mix-Ready
Every knob calibrated to musical ranges. Dark interfaces for long sessions. Fast, focused, no bloat.
Supported DAWs
Windows VST3 · macOS VST3 & AU · Universal Binary
Officially supported: Ableton, Logic, FL Studio, Reaper, Studio One, Cubase, GarageBand.
Our free plugin may run on other DAWs too, but we cannot guarantee that the paid plugins will work outside the officially supported DAWs listed above.
Ready to go dark?
Start with a free plugin. No account required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What formats do you support?+
All our plugins are available in VST3 (Windows 64-bit) and VST3/AU (macOS Universal Binary — Intel & Apple Silicon). We currently do not support AAX (Pro Tools) or 32-bit systems.
How many computers can I install on?+
Each license allows installation on up to 3 computers that you own or control. No dongles or iLok required.
Do I need iLok or any dongle?+
No. Our plugins are completely dongle-free. Just download, install, and start using them immediately.
Which DAWs are supported?+
Our plugins are tested and officially supported on: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Reaper, Studio One, Cubase, and GarageBand. Our free plugin may run on other DAWs too, but we cannot guarantee that the paid plugins will work outside the officially supported DAWs listed above.
Can I try before I buy?+
Yes! We offer a free plugin (DarkQ Free) so you can test our quality before purchasing.
Do you offer refunds?+
All sales are final due to the digital nature of our products. Refunds are only considered for verified technical issues that our support team cannot resolve. See our Refund Policy for details.
How do I get my plugins after purchase?+
Immediately after payment, you’ll receive an email with download links for both Windows and macOS.
What’s included in the Bundle?+
The Full Bundle includes all 21 paid plugins — compressors, EQs, reverbs, delays, saturation, limiters, gates, mic modeling, and more.
DSP · Design · Engineering by Giorgos Charilaou