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Current
What Current is
Current is a virtual instrument plug-in from Minimal Audio for creating sounds with synthesis and sampling inside a compatible DAW. Its sound engine combines wavetable oscillators, an additive sub oscillator, a sampler and filters, with FM and AM modulation. Users can shape sounds in an effects rack that holds up to nine effects; the effects can be reordered and saved as rack presets. An arpeggiator and chord generator provide controls for key, scale and voicing. Current also connects to Stream, where users can browse and download presets and sounds from within the plug-in. An internet connection is needed to activate the software and browse new Stream content, while downloaded Stream content remains searchable and usable offline. Current is compatible with major DAWs including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro and Pro Tools. It supports VST2 and VST3, AU on macOS, and AAX for Pro Tools, and requires a 64-bit DAW that supports third-party plug-ins. It runs on macOS 10.11 or higher, including native Apple silicon, and Windows 10 or higher. The All Access plan costs $15 a month and includes Current, released standalone effect plug-ins and Current expansion packs, with subscribe-to-own ownership credit.
Who it suits
Current suits music makers who want synthesis, sampling, effects and MIDI tools in a DAW plug-in. It fits users of compatible 64-bit DAWs on macOS or Windows who want to browse sounds through Stream and can work with the All Access subscription model.
What it does well
- Combines wavetable, additive, sampler, filter and FM/AM sound tools.
- Effects rack holds up to nine reorderable effects.
- Arpeggiator and chord generator include key, scale and voicing controls.
- Stream content can be searched and used offline after download.
- The license permits one user to use the software on up to two computers exclusively owned and used by that user.
- Included sounds may be used in finished commercial or non-commercial productions under the license terms.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- All Access costs $15 a month.
- The seven-day trial automatically starts the subscribe-to-own program when it expires.
- Requires a compatible 64-bit DAW; there is no standalone app.
Limits
The All Access trial lasts seven days and automatically starts the subscribe-to-own program when it expires. The license covers one user on up to two computers exclusively owned and used by that user.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| All Access | $15 monthly · Includes Current, released standalone effect plugins, and Current expansion packs · Subscribe-to-own ownership credit | $15 a month |
As minimal.audio lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Choose a macOS or Windows computer meeting the supported system requirements.
- Use a 64-bit DAW that supports third-party plug-in formats.
- Install Current in a supported format: VST2 or VST3, AU on macOS, or AAX for Pro Tools.
- Connect to the internet to activate Current and browse new Stream content.
- Start the seven-day All Access trial or subscribe for $15 a month.
Verdict
Choose Current if you want a DAW instrument that brings synthesis, sampling, MIDI tools, effects and an in-plug-in sound library together. Look elsewhere if you need a standalone app or do not want a monthly plan that begins its subscribe-to-own program after a seven-day trial.
Questions
How much does Current cost?
The All Access plan is $15 a month, billed monthly. It includes Current, released standalone effect plug-ins and Current expansion packs, with subscribe-to-own ownership credit.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. The All Access trial lasts seven days and automatically starts the subscribe-to-own program when it expires.
Which operating systems and DAWs does Current support?
It supports macOS 10.11 or higher, including native Apple silicon, and Windows 10 or higher. It works with major DAWs including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro and Pro Tools, and requires a compatible 64-bit DAW.
Which plug-in formats are supported?
Current supports VST2 and VST3, AU on macOS, and AAX for Pro Tools.
Can I use Stream sounds offline?
An internet connection is required to activate Current and browse new Stream content. Downloaded Stream content can be searched and used offline.
Who makes Current, and what does its license allow?
Minimal Audio makes Current and provides online product support and troubleshooting. The license allows one user to use it on up to two computers exclusively owned and used by that user; included sounds may be used in finished commercial or non-commercial productions under the license terms.
Facts from Current's own pages
- Commercial use
- Included sounds, samples, presets, and wavetables may be used in commercial or non-commercial finished creative productions under the license terms. · feedback.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- Current is compatible with major DAWs including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools. · support.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- Effects
- The effects rack supports up to nine effects, which users can reorder and save as rack presets. · manual.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California, United States · minimal.audio, 28 Sept 2026
- Internet requirement
- An internet connection is required for activation and browsing new Stream content; downloaded Stream content can be searched and used offline. · manual.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- License limit
- The software license is for one user and permits use on up to two computers exclusively owned and used by that user. · feedback.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- MIDI tools
- Current includes an arpeggiator and chord generator with controls for key, scale, and voicing. · manual.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- 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. · manual.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Current is a virtual instrument plug-in with synthesis and sampling methods, an effects rack, MIDI effects, modulation, and the Stream sound platform. · support.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- 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. · feedback.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- Stream library
- Stream lets users browse and download presets and sounds from within the plug-in. · manual.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Minimal Audio provides online product support and troubleshooting through its support site. · support.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- Current supports macOS 10.11 and higher, including native Apple silicon, and Windows 10 and higher. · manual.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- Synth engines
- Its sound engine includes wavetable oscillators, an additive sub oscillator, a sampler, filters, and FM/AM modulation. · manual.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The All Access trial lasts seven days and automatically starts the subscribe-to-own program when it expires. · support.minimal.audio, 7 Oct 2026
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