Bomb Factory Plug-Ins - Current Versions

Retail Versions - How to Buy

Bomb Factory products are available from your local Digidesign dealer and the online DigiStore

Demo Versions

  • Demo downloads and updates are available in the Developers/Plug-In Info section of the website, then on "Search for Plug-ins by System" on the left side. Under Manufacturer, choose Digidesgin/Bomb Factory. For help with downloading, see the Download & Website Help page, particularly FAQ #1.
  • Demo versions for Pro Tools 6 require an iLok USB hardware key and an iLok account on iLok.com
  • Version 7.0 Bomb Factory plug-ins no longer include time-limited demos. A new system to offer iLok trial licenses is in development

Upgrades from Legacy Versions to Current Versions

Bomb Factory Version 1, 2, and 3HD Plug-Ins

Original registered owners of the legacy Bomb Factory version 1, 2, and 3HD versions of Bomb Factory plug-ins that are ALSO registered for Pro Tools 6.0 and higher are eligible for free upgrades to version 4 of their plug-ins.

Registered owners of Bomb Factory plug-ins can upgrade in the following way:

  1. If you have not already done so, create a free iLok account on iLok.com (if you are new to iLok.com, please see the tutorial videos on iLok.com use here: Digidesign iLok Information
  2. Register your iLok USB hardware key (sold separately) on your iLok account
  3. Contact Digidesign Customer Service Administration by phone or email with your iLok.com User ID and information on which registered Bomb Factory plug-ins you own
  4. If you are registered for Pro Tools 6 or 7, please provide that information as well as your name, address, and phone number

Only the original registered owners of these Bomb Factory legacy plug-ins from the Digidesign or Bomb Factory registration records are eligible for upgrades to the Digidesign/Bomb Factory version 4 licenses. Unregistered owners or purchasers of used versions of these plug-ins are not eligible for upgrades.

Bomb Factory 3 Value Edition (48k) Plug-Ins

  • Original registered owners of the Bomb Factory 3 Value Edition (48k) versions of the Bomb Factory plug-ins are eligible to upgrade to version 4.
  • For registered owners of Bomb Factory 3 Value Edition plug-ins that are ALSO registered for Pro Tools 7, the upgrade to version 4 is free.
  • For registered owners of Bomb Factory 3 Value Edition plug-ins that are NOT registered for Pro Tools 7, the upgrade price is the difference between the original list price of the Value Edition and the original list price of the HD/192 version of the same plug-ins.
  • Only the original registered owners of these Bomb Factory legacy plug-ins from the Digidesign or Bomb Factory registration records are eligible for upgrades to the Digidesign/Bomb Factory version 4 licenses. Unregistered owners or purchasers of used versions of these plug-ins are not eligible for upgrades.

Registered owners of Bomb Factory 3 Value Edition plug-ins can upgrade in the following way:

  1. If you have not already done so, create a free iLok account on iLok.com (if you are new to iLok.com, please see the tutorial videos on iLok.com use here: Digidesign iLok Information
  2. Register your iLok USB hardware key (sold separately) on your iLok account
  3. Contact Digidesign Customer Service Administration by phone or email with your iLok.com User ID and information on which registered Bomb Factory plug-ins you own
  4. If you are registered for Pro Tools 6 or 7, please provide that information as well as your name, address, and phone number

Only the original registered owners of these Bomb Factory legacy plug-ins from the Digidesign or Bomb Factory registration records are eligible for upgrades to the Digidesign/Bomb Factory version 4 licenses. Unregistered owners or purchasers of used versions of these plug-ins are not eligible for upgrades.

Bomb Factory Legacy Plug-Ins

Unregistered owners of Bomb Factory plug-ins with version 3HD or version 3 Value Edition iLok authorizations can use the Bomb Factory Legacy versions of the plug-ins below with all versions of Pro Tools 6. Bomb Factory v3 plug-ins will NOT work with Pro Tools 7.

About These Downloads

The downloads on this page were formerly on the Bomb Factory website. These downloads are for previous Bomb Factory plug-in owners with iLok authorizations.

Please note, these legacy downloads will not function in demo mode. The demo iLok authorizations that were required to demo these plug-ins are no longer available from bombfactory.com. You must have your previous iLok authorization from Bomb Factory to use these legacy downloads.

Demo versions for Mac OS X and Windows XP will be available in May, 2004 for all Digidesign/Bomb Factory plug-ins. Check the Plug-In Finder for your system in the Products section of Digidesign website.

These plug-ins require your original iLok authorization.

Many of these downloads are combined installers for multiple plug-ins. Keep in mind that even though you may install multiple plug-ins, only those that you have an iLok authorization for will be authorized.

Bomb Factory version 3 software shipped in two forms: HD and 48k. Bomb Factory HD works with all systems and supports sample rates up to 192kHz. It includes all products except BF Essentials. BF Essentials includes Bomb Factory's line of inexpensive studio necessities, plus the Cosmonaut Voice and Funk Logic Mastererizer. BF Essentials work at all sample rates on all systems.

The 48k/Value Edition supports sample rates up to 48kHz in all systems except Pro Tools|HD. It is not compatible with Pro Tools|HD at any sample rate. If you purchased a Value Edition product from the Bomb Factory website, use this download.

The 001 Factory Free Update provides the latest performance and OS compatibility improvements free of charge to Digi 001 Factory owners. Your Digi 001 Factory iLok is requried to authorize these updates.

Be sure to select the correct download for the product you purchased. If you bought the Plutonium Pack, you must download that version. Be sure to select the correct download for your operating system. The Windows download works on Windows XP. Mac users must select Mac OS X and/or Mac OS 9 versions.

System Requirements

  • All products require your original iLok authorization
  • Windows products require Windows XP
  • Macintosh OS 9 products require Mac OS 9.1 or later (OS 9.2 or later recommended)
  • Macintosh OS X products require Mac OS 10.2.3 or later
  • Digidesign products require Pro Tools 5.1 or later
  • Digidesign Nubus systems and Pro Tools FREE are not supported

Bomb Factory Version 3 HD/192k Plug-Ins

The Bomb Factory Version 3 HD/192k downloads include the following installers:

  • Bomb Factory Classic Compressors LA-2A & 1176
  • Bomb Factory LA-3A & Purple MC77
  • Fairchild™ bundle
  • JOEMEEK™ Compressor & Meequalizer
  • moogerfooger™ Bundle
  • Pultec Bundle
  • SansAmp™ PSA-1
  • Slightly Rude Compressor™
  • Tel-Ray™ Variable Delay
  • Voce™ Spin and Chorus/Vibrato

Version 1 & 2 customers require a paid upgrade and re-authorization to use this version. Upgrades for Bomb Factory products are not yet available from Digidesign. For the free update for V2 customers, download the "48k Free Update" version below.

The Bomb Factory Version 3 HD/192k Plug-Ins include the following free update for owners of the Pro Tools|HD HDpack v1.0

  • Bomb Factory Classic Compressors LA-2A & 1176
  • Requires your iLok authorization from the Pro Tools|HD HDpack v1.0

Bomb Factory 48k Value Edition Plug-Ins

For customers who purchased the Value Edition from the Bomb Factory website and a free update for existing V2 customers who do not require Pro Tools|HD support. Contains all products except BF Essentials. They are not compatible with Pro Tools|HD.

The Bomb Factory 48k Value Edition downloads include the following installers:

  • Bomb Factory Classic Compressors LA-2A & 1176
  • Bomb Factory LA-3A & Purple MC77
  • Fairchild™ bundle
  • JOEMEEK™ Bundle
  • JOEMEEK™ Compressor
  • JOEMEEK™ Meequalizer
  • moogerfooger™ Bundle
  • moogerfooger™ Analog Delay
  • moogerfooger™ 12-Stage Phaser
  • moogerfooger™ Lowpass Filter
  • moogerfooger™ Ring Modulator
  • Pultec Bundle
  • SansAmp™ PSA-1
  • Slightly Rude Compressor™
  • Tel-Ray™ Variable Delay
  • Voce™ Spin and Chorus/Vibrato

The Bomb Factory 48k Value Edition Plug-Ins include free updates for owners of the following plug-ins included with some Pro Tools|24 MIX MIXpack promotions:

  • Bomb Factory Classic Compressors LA-2A & 1176
  • JOEMEEK™ VC5 Meequalizer

In order to authorize either of these 2 free updates, you will need the pre-authorized iLok USB Hardware Key included with your MIXpack with either the Classic Compressors 1176 and LA-2A or JOEMEEK™ VC5 Meequalizer authorizations. Please note that the contents of all MIXpacks varied, and your MIXpack may not have included either of these plug-ins.

Bomb Factory Digi 001 Factory Plug-Ins

For customers who purchased the Digi 001 Factory product.

These downloads include these 3 plug-ins:

  • Bomb Factory Classic Compressors LA-2A & 1176
  • moogerfooger™ Lowpass Filter

In order to authorize these 3 free updates, you will need the pre-authorized iLok USB Hardware Key included with your Digi 001 Factory purchase.

Other Digi 001 Factory Updates:

Bomb Factory Plutonium Pack HD/192k Plug-Ins

For customers who purchased the Bomb Factory Plutonium Pack HD from Bomb Factory. (this bundle is no longer available)

The Bomb Factory Plutonium Pack HD downloads include the following installers:

  • Bomb Factory Plutonium Pack HD Installer

These plug-ins require your Bomb Factory Plutonium Pack HD version iLok authorization.

Bomb Factory Plutonium Pack 48k Plug-Ins

For customers who purchased the Bomb Factory Plutonium Pack 48k from Bomb Factory. (this bundle is no longer available)

The Bomb Factory Plutonium Pack 48k downloads include the following installers:

  • Bomb Factory Plutonium Pack 48k Installer

These plug-ins require your Bomb Factory Plutonium Pack 48k version iLok authorization.

Bomb Factory Essentials Plug-Ins

For customers who purchased the Bomb Factory Essentials from Bomb Factory. (this bundle is no longer available)

The Bomb Factory Essentials downloads include the following installers:

  • BF Essential™ Clip Remover
  • BF Essential™ Correlation Meter
  • BF Essential™ Meter Bridge
  • BF Essential™ Noise Meter
  • BF Essential™ Tuner
  • Cosmonaut Voice™
  • Funk Logic™ Mastererizer

These plug-ins require your Bomb Factory Essentials iLok authorization. Some of these plug-ins are now available as part of the Free Bomb Factory Plug-ins that Digidesign is giving away to all Pro Tools 6 users:

Free Bomb Factory Plug-Ins!

Looking for the Free Bomb Factory Plug-Ins for Pro Tools 6? Here they are:

These plug-ins are FREE for all Pro Tools 6.0 and higher TDM and LE users on Mac OS X and Pro Tools 6.1 and higher TDM and LE users on Windows XP, and require no iLok or authorization of any kind. The Free Bomb Factory Plug-Ins are now included with all Pro Tools 7 web installers and CDs and are installed by default during Pro Tools 7 installation.

Download Help

  • If you experience download or decoding problems, see Download & Website Help
  • Mac downloads require Stuffit Expander 5.1.2 or higher
  • Download Aladdin's FREE Stuffit Expander for Mac
  • Windows ZIP (.zip) format downloads should be "Saved to Disk" first, rather than opened on the internet. These can be expanded on Windows XP systems by right-clicking on the downloaded files and choosing "Open".

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