Welcome to Aly James Lab

where the legacy of vintage audio meets the precision of modern technology, spanning synthesizers, drum machines, and unique audio effects!

I am Aly James, a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer. With a background steeped in music and a deep passion for audio technology, I create software instruments that faithfully replicate classic audio gear while enhancing their functionality for today’s, yesterday's, and tomorrow's musicians. My journey began with an obsession for sound manipulation and a desire to recreate the iconic tones of my favorite vintage equipment.

My commitment to quality and innovation has earned the trust and admiration of a dedicated community of musicians and producers. At Aly James Lab, authenticity is key. Each plugin is meticulously crafted from DSP to GUI to capture the essence of the original hardware, whether it's the gritty realism of VProm's vintage digital architecture, the powerful drum synthesis and reactivity of the VSDSX, or the rich analog warmth of OB-Xtreme, to name a few. These tools are designed to not only reproduce these classic sounds but also to extend their capabilities, offering features and flexibility that the original devices could only dream of.

Check out the audio demos I've personally recorded, I love sharing these because they really highlight the potential and versatility of each tool. Manuals are available if you enjoy a deep dive. At Aly James Lab, I focus on keeping things real and personal. I prefer direct communication and rely on the wonderful feedback and word-of-mouth from the community rather than traditional marketing.

I invite you to explore the joy of making music with a "funky" philosophy. Let's build a community that truly values artistry in music production. Check out this website to learn more and see what makes these tools so special—because everyone knows, the best plugins deserve the best musicians. Fame and fortune not guaranteed, but highly encouraged!

AJ


Plug-Ins

Current line of Aly James Lab plug-ins.

FMDrive (YM2612 FM Chip)

FMDrive (YM2612 FM Chip)

VST - PC - 32 bit

SPSG (SN76489 Chip - AY3 Chip)

SPSG (SN76489 Chip - AY3 Chip)

VST - PC - 32 bit

VProm 2.0 (Vintage Drum Computer)

VProm 2.0 (Vintage Drum Computer)

VST/AU - PC/Mac - 32/64 bit

VSDSX 2.0 (Simmons SDS-V Extended)

VSDSX 2.0 (Simmons SDS-V Extended)

VST3/AU - PC/Mac - 64 bit

CLaPTrap (Stereo Simmons ClapTrap Extended)

CLaPTrap 2.0 (Stereo Simmons ClapTrap Extended)

VST3/AU - PC/Mac - 64 bit

OB-Xtreme 2.0 (Custom OB-X)

OB-Xtreme 2.0 (Custom OB-X)

VST3/AU - PC/Mac - 64 bit

Elastic Bender EL 2.0 (Dynamic PitchShifter, Delay,
                 Flanger, Chorus FX)

Elastic Bender EL 2.0 (Dynamic PitchShifter, Delay, Flanger, Chorus FX)

VST3/AU - PC/Mac - 64 bit

 SY-4X (Syncussion Sy-1 Extended)

SY4-X Syncussion (in development)

VST3/AU - PC/Mac - 64 bit

Samplight CMI 2X+ (in development)

VST3/AU - PC/Mac - 64 bit