Howard Benson - A legendary music producer famous for working with bands/artists such as 3 Doors Down, The All-American Rejects, Hoobastank, In Flames, Kelly Clarkson, Papa Roach, My Chemical Romance, Three Days Grace and many more! Altogether, Benson has contributed to more than 100 million album sales and more than 20 billion streams over the course of his career. This work has garnered him multiple awards and nominations, including a nomination for Producer of the Year in both 2007 and 2008.
Check out Howard Benson Vocals & Howard Benson Vocal Multiplier — two incredible processors developed by Howard Benson & Joey Sturgis Tones!
Andrew Wade - For nearly two decades, Andrew Wade has been a pivotal force in shaping the sound of modern rock, metal, and other genres. Having produced, mixed, and engineered for bands like A Day to Remember, Marshmello, Magnolia Park, Neck Deep, Wage War, Motionless In White, and countless others, Wade has established himself as one of the genre's most influential producers. His productions are characterized by their clarity, power, and dynamic range - qualities that have helped numerous bands achieve breakthrough success.
With the Bus Glue Andrew Wade Bundle, you get a powerful mixing solution of six expertly crafted plugins for modern rock and metal producers. This all-in-one collection equips you with best-in-class DSP mixing chains for every essential major mix bus, helping you achieve polished, professional results with ease. Whether you're refining drums, vocals, or guitars, this bundle streamlines your workflow and gives your mixes the clarity, punch, and impact they need to stand out.
Joel Wanasek - Equal parts producer, mixer & entrepreneur, Joel has done a ton for the music community when it comes to spreading techniques and resources he uses in his work to thousands of other music makers. Joel’s work with artists like Machine Head, Monuments & blessthefall showcase his flexibility as a mixer and producer, but his work beyond those projects is what truly places him in a league of his own.
With Bus Glue Joel Wanasek, you get a series of bus compressor audio plugins created by Joey Sturgis Tones in collaboration with Joel Wanasek. The compressors are specifically designed to Joel's exacting standards as unique mixing tools and are intended to be placed on the main instrument bus / track group buses in your mixer. Each set contains a unique compressor and processor design for the following six groups: Drums, Bass, Guitars, Vocals, Keys, and finally Mix.
Billy Decker - With 25 years of industry experience, Billy Decker has worked with some of the biggest names in the Nashville music scene. Country superstars including Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch, Colt Ford, Rodney Atkins, Montgomery Gentry, Billy Ray Cyrus, Trace Adkins, Cassadee Pope, Chris Young, Parmalee & more. They all trust him to help their records achieve radio success and his work speaks for itself. His credits include over a dozen #1 singles, 50+ million albums sold, and billions of streams — and the hits keep coming!
The Bus Glue Billy Decker Bundle is a collection of 7 instrument-specific audio processors made in collaboration with chart-topping mixer Billy Decker. With these plugins, you’ll be able to add Decker’s entire dynamic signal chain for any track to your mix — EQ, compression, limiting and all. Unlock the tried-and-true secrets of a modern country master and you’ll be “Deckerating” your mixes in no time!
- Misstiq - Misstiq is an Australian artist who transformed from a classical pianist into a multi-faceted creative entrepreneur. She’s collaborated with everyone from metal bands to Joey Sturgis Tones on her own plugin, Gemini Twin. Gemini Twin is a virtual instrument that delivers professional synth sounds with a cosmic twist. Created by Joey Sturgis Tones in collaboration with artist Misstiq, this groundbreaking plugin features a revolutionary dual-patch system where every patch offers two complete sonic experiences at the press of a button. Switch between ethereal Light mode for clean, cinematic textures and powerful Dark mode for aggressive, distorted energy in an instant. With 50 meticulously crafted patches, a built-in arpeggiator, and essential effects, Gemini Twin eliminates complex programming while delivering studio-quality results. Perfect for producers of any skill level across electronic, metal, or cinematic genres, this synth will transform how you create… focusing on inspiration, not intimidation.
Jeff Loomis - Jeff Loomis has had an incredible 30-year career as the guitarist for the progressive metal bands Nevermore, Conquering Dystopia. More recently, Jeff has also recorded and performed with Swedish melodic death metal band, Arch Enemy. Known for fast riffs, wailing leads, and complex compositions, Jeff’s playing is some of the greatest of all time.
Toneforge ® Jeff Loomis is the perfect virtual guitar tone solution in audio plugin and standalone app formats for the studio and the stage, brought to you by Joey Sturgis Tones, producer Jens Bogren and legendary guitarist Jeff Loomis!
Dino Cazares - Cazares is a founding member of the band Fear Factory and has inspired many metal and rock artists to add extended-range guitars to their sound, leading to some of the most innovative tones of the last 30 years.
Toneforge® Disruptor™ is a virtual guitar rig plugin & standalone app that simplifies guitar tone and provides all the necessary tools for guitarists, mixers, and producers to create detailed metal tones. Developed in collaboration with Dino Cazares, it is the first virtual rig to offer DI Match Technology, String/Tuning Mode calibrations, and AI-matched Dino Cazares tones using a Neural Network algorithm. The plugin also includes an Autonomous Dynamic System, a built-In Dynamic EQ, three Amp Channels, a redesigned Cab Room, and a complete suite of effects pedals.
Ben Bruce - Ben Bruce is well known in the metal, hard rock, and post-hardcore community as the lead guitarist of Asking Alexandria. Over the course of his 15+ year career with the band, his playing style has paired well with a wide variety of guitar tones. By combining select elements from each Asking Alexandria production - plus key features from Ben’s live rig - this Toneforge ® rig nails the entire range of tones heard on Asking Alexandria’s discography.
Toneforge® Ben Bruce is his signature virtual guitar rig plugin. It’s an all-in-one suite of tools to take your direct input (DI) signal all the way to a fully-mixed, larger-than-life guitar tone!
- Jason Richardson - Jason Richardson has achieved a level of unparallelled notoriety as a modern, innovative guitarist in the music community. As a former member of Born of Osiris, Chelsea Grin, All Shall Perish, and All That Remains, Jason has forged his name into the foundational bedrock of deathcore, metalcore, progressive metal, and djent.
Not one to be put in a box, Jason’s chops are showcased on plenty of solo work as well - from his albums I [2016], I (The Orchestral Sessions) [2020], and II [2022] to guest spots on singles with Polyphia, August Burns Red, Veil of Maya, Within Destruction, and more. His solo work shows just how versatile of a player Jason is - with genres and tones ranging from metal to country to classical and everything in between.
Toneforge® Jason Richardson was designed in collaboration with Jason Richardson and engineer/producer/mixer Taylor Larson (Periphery, Veil of Maya, Erra, From First To Last) during their recording sessions for Jason’s solo album. As a result, the plugin isn’t a reproduction of the sounds you’ve heard - it’s the exact amp tone you hear in his music.