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What it is

Current is a virtual instrument plug-in for macOS and Windows, designed to run inside a compatible 64-bit DAW. Its sound engine combines wavetable oscillators, an additive sub oscillator, sampler, filters, and FM/AM modulation. An effects rack supports up to nine reorderable effects and saved rack presets. MIDI tools include an arpeggiator and chord generator with key, scale, and voicing controls. The Stream platform lets users browse and download presets and sounds in the plug-in; downloaded content remains searchable offline, while activation and new-content browsing require internet access. Current works with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and other major DAWs. Plug-in formats are VST2, VST3, AU on macOS, and AAX for Pro Tools. The All Access plan costs $15 a month and includes Current, released standalone effect plug-ins, and expansion packs with subscribe-to-own credit. The seven-day trial automatically starts that program when it ends.

Spec sheet

Product
Current is a virtual instrument plug-in with synthesis and sampling methods, an effects rack, MIDI effects, modulation, and the Stream sound platform.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.minimal.audio
Trial
The All Access trial lasts seven days and automatically starts the subscribe-to-own program when it expires.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.minimal.audio
Support
Minimal Audio provides online product support and troubleshooting through its support site.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.minimal.audio
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · minimal.audio
Commercial use
Included sounds, samples, presets, and wavetables may be used in commercial or non-commercial finished creative productions under the license terms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · feedback.minimal.audio
DAW compatibility
Current is compatible with major DAWs including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.minimal.audio
Effects
The effects rack supports up to nine effects, which users can reorder and save as rack presets.Read 7 Oct 2026 · manual.minimal.audio
Internet requirement
An internet connection is required for activation and browsing new Stream content; downloaded Stream content can be searched and used offline.Read 7 Oct 2026 · manual.minimal.audio
License limit
The software license is for one user and permits use on up to two computers exclusively owned and used by that user.Read 7 Oct 2026 · feedback.minimal.audio
MIDI tools
Current includes an arpeggiator and chord generator with controls for key, scale, and voicing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · manual.minimal.audio
Plug-in formats
Current supports VST2, VST3, AU on macOS, and AAX for Pro Tools; it requires a 64-bit DAW that supports a third-party plug-in format.Read 7 Oct 2026 · manual.minimal.audio
Security information
The license states that Minimal Audio does not warrant against security incidents or data loss; the opened materials did not state a security certification.Read 7 Oct 2026 · feedback.minimal.audio
Stream library
Stream lets users browse and download presets and sounds from within the plug-in.Read 7 Oct 2026 · manual.minimal.audio
Supported systems
Current supports macOS 10.11 and higher, including native Apple silicon, and Windows 10 and higher.Read 7 Oct 2026 · manual.minimal.audio
Synth engines
Its sound engine includes wavetable oscillators, an additive sub oscillator, a sampler, filters, and FM/AM modulation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · manual.minimal.audio

Plans and prices

All Access $15 a month $15 monthly Includes Current, released standalone effect plugins, and Current expansion packs · Subscribe-to-own ownership credit Read 7 Oct 2026 · feedback.minimal.audio

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Wavetable, sampler, and FM/AM synthesis
  • Effects rack supports up to nine effects
  • Arpeggiator and chord generator included
  • Works with major listed DAWs
  • Downloaded Stream content works offline

Limits

  • Requires a compatible 64-bit DAW
  • Internet required for activation
  • Seven-day trial starts subscribe-to-own automatically
  • $15 a month

Who it suits

It suits music producers working in a compatible DAW who want synthesis, sampling, effects, MIDI generation, and downloadable sound content. It is intended for users on macOS 10.11 or higher or Windows 10 or higher.

Verdict

Current combines synthesis, sampling, effects, MIDI tools, and an in-plug-in sound library in one DAW plug-in. Check the trial transition, DAW requirement, and monthly All Access billing before choosing it.

Where Specifiction places it

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