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KSHMR Chain
KSHMR Chain links individual-track plugin chains to one Leader, adds central macros and presets, and targets faster control, comparison and recall across layered production sessions.
- KSHMR Chain from Excite Audio for modern music production workflows
- Useful for producers who want focused sounds, instruments, bundles or studio tools
- Best evaluated by checking compatibility, included content and current Plugin Boutique terms

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KSHMR Chain – Plugin Boutique
A closer look at the plug-in interface, controls and product artwork.
KSHMR Chain – Plugin Boutique
A closer look at the plug-in interface, controls and product artwork.
KSHMR Chain – Plugin Boutique
A closer look at the plug-in interface, controls and product artwork.
KSHMR Chain – Plugin Boutique
A closer look at the plug-in interface, controls and product artwork.
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FROM THE DEVELOPER
Excite Audio Plugins
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PRODUCER’S TAKE
Where does KSHMR Chain fit in your setup?
KSHMR Chain is an utility production tool from Excite Audio Plugins. It fits sessions built around mixing, vocal production, bass production and techno.
What stands out: KSHMR Chain from Excite Audio for modern music production workflows; Useful for producers who want focused sounds, instruments, bundles or studio tools; Best evaluated by checking compatibility, included content and current Plugin Boutique terms.
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SOUND & WORKFLOW
What KSHMR Chain brings to a session
Revolutionise Your Plugin Chain
KSHMR Chain is an innovative utility that instantly copies your plugin chain from one track to countless others, allowing you to spend your time and effort where it matters most while producing. Say goodbye to Copy & Paste.
With KSHMR Chain you can fine-tune the settings of plugins across multiple tracks with a single twist, and hear the accumulative effect of those changes in real-time – great for working with vocal stacks or groups of instruments.
Adding/removing a plugin in the Chain, rearranging and parallel processing
No more copy and pasting instances of the same plugin, and switching between them to adjust their individual parameters.
The plugin has been developed in collaboration with KSHMR, whose philosophy is that “an efficient workflow helps you to stay creative”. With this in mind, the plugin also doubles up as an intuitive organizational tool, scanning and stocking all your plugins in easy-to-reach categories that make sense for producers.
Revolutionary Leader/Follower Technology
KSHMR Chain is powered by a forward-thinking concept that will make a considerable improvement to your mixing and production workflows.
The plugin comes in two parts: a “Leader” and a “Follower”. Add the Leader on one track to load plugins, then add a Follower on a different track and link them with a simple click. Once linked, the Follower will automatically copy all plugins and their settings from the Leader.
Any adjustments made to your plugin settings on the Leader will be instantly carried out on all of the Followers linked to it, meaning you get immediate, unison feedback from your mixing decisions.
Loading a preset into a Leader then the Follower absorbing plugins from the Chain
KSHMR Chain vs. Bussed or Group FX
Effects like auto-tune need to be used on individual tracks instead of on a bus or group, as each vocal requires specific corrections at different times. When you want to make adjustments to multiple auto-tune settings you would usually end up being forced to jump between instances to make changes to pitch or re-tune speed.
In the same way, if you use an effect like compression in a bus or group, that results in applying it as a whole, and not to the individual tracks. This isn’t always ideal, because the compressor can’t account for the differences between each track and instead works on the combined signal
With KSHMR Chain, you get the ease and simplicity of applying effects to a group – only now they are applied to each track individually. This simple but powerful development means you can fine-tune both individual and collective elements of your mix at the same time. It’s also a big advantage when exporting stems, as you can bounce out separate stems with effects and automation intact – a process that is not possible with all DAWs.
Changes made to a plugin in the Leader happening to the Follower in real-time
Streamlined Plugin Organisation
It’s all too easy to waste time looking for the right plugin, which is why KSHMR Chain has also been built to be a plugin hub that puts every tool in your collection right where you need it.
Thousands of plugins have been manually indexed to appear in Categories like Dynamics, Modulation and Reverb. Once installed, KSHMR Chain's browser will scan all the plugins you own and group them in a clear and logical order, making it easier than ever to find your favourites.
You can also create your own Categories, as well as store Chain Presets that can include multiple plugins along with their predefined settings. KSHMR Chain’s fluid UI can pull up your go-to vocal chain or bass preset in seconds, and skip the fiddly steps that slow you down. And, if something isn’t quite working, simply swap out a plugin in the chain and try out a different flavour of compression, reverb, or whatever you think it needs.
Swapping a plugin in the Chain by using the Browser
Powerful Macro Control
Macros make automating effects easy, and KSHMR Chain goes a step further by giving you centralised control over up to ten macro channels.
Within KSHMR Chain you can assign any plugin parameter to a Macro knob. All you need to do then is automate that single macro control within your DAW, and see the automation applied to the parameters of all your linked Follower tracks.
The possibilities are endless, too. Create a macro using any number of plugin parameters, from any number of plugins sent to any number of tracks!
Setting up a Macro (M1) that uses parameters from an EQ and Reverb
Features
- Revolutionary Leader Follower Technology
- Customisable Effects Chains
- Automatic Plugin Categorisation
- Powerful Macro Control
- Parallel Processing and Gain staging
- Individual Plugin Automatic Makeup Gain Toggle
- Individual Plugin Oversampling up to 16x
- Individual Plugin Bypass
- Leader and Follower Bypass Modes
- Sidechain functionality
- Plugin RMS Metering
- Apple Silicon Native
PRODUCER HIGHLIGHTS
The sounds and controls that matter
- KSHMR Chain from Excite Audio for modern music production workflows
- Useful for producers who want focused sounds, instruments, bundles or studio tools
- Best evaluated by checking compatibility, included content and current Plugin Boutique terms
- Part of the Excite Audio catalogue on AudioByRay with related product navigation
- Purchase path keeps the tracked Plugin Boutique listing available for final checks
IN THE BOX
What you get
Every instrument, effect or expansion included in this edition.
Excite Audio Bundle
CategoryComplete Collection
PriceEUR 372.19
Excite Audio Bundle Crossgrade From Any Excite Audio Product
CategoryComplete Collection
PriceEUR 271.19
CUSTOMER RATING SNAPSHOT
4.5/5Based on 1.125 ratings at Plugin Boutique.
Checked August 19, 2026PRODUCER FEEDBACK
What producers and users say about KSHMR Chain
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KSHMR Chain in the studio
KSHMR Chain review and buying guide
KSHMR Chain is part of the Excite Audio catalogue and is listed on AudioByRay for producers who want a practical buying overview before they move to Plugin Boutique. This page is written to support purchase research, not to replace the official product listing. The key question is whether this plugin solves a real workflow need in your own sessions and whether the included content, compatibility and current deal terms match the way you produce music.
Excite Audio products are most relevant when you want realistic instrument parts, focused production tools or a bundle that reduces the need to buy separate products one by one. Before buying KSHMR Chain, compare the product role with the instruments and effects you already own. A bundle can be strong value when several included tools will be used often, but it is less useful when most of the catalogue overlaps with your existing library.
For practical evaluation, start with genre fit and arrangement needs. Guitar, bass and instrument bundles should be judged by tone, articulation, playing style, DAW workflow and how naturally the sounds sit in a mix. If KSHMR Chain is a broad collection, check whether the individual instruments cover different jobs or simply duplicate similar sounds. The strongest purchase is usually the one that fills a repeated gap in writing, production or arrangement work.
Compatibility is also important. Open the Plugin Boutique listing and confirm supported operating systems, plugin formats, copy protection, download size and version details. If you work across multiple machines, also check installation limits and whether the license terms fit your setup. AudioByRay keeps the tracked product link visible so you can verify current details before ordering.
When comparing KSHMR Chain with alternatives, focus on speed and repeat use. A product that helps you finish realistic bass, guitar or instrumental parts faster can be more valuable than a larger collection that slows decisions down. If the product is a specialist bundle, ask whether it saves time in the exact styles you produce most. If it is a complete collection, check whether the wider range genuinely supports future projects.
The safe buying route is simple: read the current listing, compare related Excite Audio products, check compatibility, then decide whether the product solves a recurring production problem. Discounts can make the timing attractive, but the better reason to buy is that KSHMR Chain improves your workflow, fills a sound gap or reduces time spent searching for usable parts.
In short, KSHMR Chain is worth considering when it gives you instruments, tones or bundle value that you will actually use in productions. Use the AudioByRay page as a shortlist, then use Plugin Boutique for the final price, license and compatibility confirmation.
Who should consider KSHMR Chain?
KSHMR Chain is mainly worth shortlisting when the product matches a repeated production task rather than a one-off curiosity. Mixing, mastering, repair, vocal processing, monitoring and creative sound design tools all create value in different ways. A mastering product should make final balance decisions clearer. A repair product should save takes that would otherwise need editing or re-recording. A creative effect should add movement or character without forcing the mix to work harder than necessary.
Before you buy, think about your current bottleneck. If you already have several tools for the same job, the question is whether KSHMR Chain is faster, clearer or more reliable than what you use now. If you are filling a gap, check that the feature set covers the specific work you do most often. Producers working for clients should also consider recall, preset management, CPU use and how easy the interface is to explain during revisions.
For value comparison, open related Excite Audio products and look for overlap. Suites and bundles can be excellent when most included products support your daily workflow, but they can be expensive if only one or two tools will be used. Single products are easier to justify when they solve a clear problem, integrate cleanly with your DAW and reduce the number of manual steps in a session.
Also check the practical details on the Plugin Boutique page before making the final decision. Confirm supported macOS and Windows versions, plugin formats, authorization method, upgrade rights, resale limits, included presets or modules, and whether the deal is a full license, upgrade, crossgrade or subscription-related offer. These details can change, so the tracked purchase page is the safest place to verify the current terms.
Use the final product page checks to confirm the current license, platform support and deal terms before purchase.
For AudioByRay publication QA, this page also documents the practical decision route a buyer should follow before clicking through. Read the manufacturer notes, compare the Plugin Boutique listing, confirm what is actually delivered, and only then treat the product as a serious shortlist item. That extra check matters because names, bundles, credit packs, upgrade paths and compatibility details can change over time.
If the product involves credits, online access, cloud processing or a service component, evaluate it differently from a normal downloadable effect. Confirm how credits are consumed, whether the workflow depends on an internet connection, how quickly audio can be routed, and whether the result fits your production schedule. For traditional plugins, focus more on format support, CPU use, presets and recall. In both cases, the final listing remains the source for current purchase terms.
STUDIO COMPATIBILITY
Will it run in your DAW setup?
OS support
- macOS 10.15 or higher (Intel / Native Apple Silicon supported).
- Windows 7 or higher
Studio computer requirements
- macOS: DAW's Supported: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason + more.
- macOS: Compatibility: 64-bit compatible only.
- Windows: DAWs supported: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason + more.
- Windows: Compatibility: 64-bit compatible only.
- Windows: The AAX version of KSHMR Chain will only load VST, VST3 & AU plugins but not AAX.
DAW plug-in formats
- macOS: Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
- Windows: Plugin formats: VST, VST3, AAX, Standalone
Install and activation
- An internet connection is required to authorise this software.
- When accessing this software via a Rent to Own plan or the Beatport Studio membership, it's installed and run through the Beatport Access portal. An internet connection is required every 30 days to validate your license.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL
Manuals, installers and official support
Important Notes
PRODUCER FAQ
Common setup and workflow questions
Which operating systems can run KSHMR Chain?
macOS 10.15 or higher (Intel / Native Apple Silicon supported). Windows 7 or higher
Which KSHMR Chain formats can I load in my DAW?
macOS: Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone Windows: Plugin formats: VST, VST3, AAX, Standalone
What does KSHMR Chain need from my studio computer?
macOS: DAW's Supported: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason + more. macOS: Compatibility: 64-bit compatible only. Windows: DAWs supported: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason + more. Windows: Compatibility: 64-bit compatible only. Windows: The AAX version of KSHMR Chain will only load VST, VST3 & AU plugins but not AAX.
How do I install and activate KSHMR Chain?
An internet connection is required to authorise this software. When accessing this software via a Rent to Own plan or the Beatport Studio membership, it's installed and run through the Beatport Access portal. An internet connection is required every 30 days to validate your license.







