LIFTFX by Boom is a multi-effect plugin that generates real-time riser and build-up sounds from synthesis, so no sample has to be dragged into the project first.
LIFTFX at a glance
| Developer | Boom |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Multi Effect |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €117.81 |
What LIFTFX does
Instead of loading sample files, LIFTFX builds its risers in real time through synthesis, and each sound can be auditioned as it is played. Length, tempo, pitch range and root note can be set in any combination, and duration can be tied to the tempo with a tempo sync control.
The sound can be shaped through key parameters that are controlled independently, automated, or reversed, and any parameter responds to automation from the modulation wheel (CC1). Filters for high cut and low cut sit alongside reverb and delay. A set of 275 presets is included, and an optional time lock keeps the current setting while other presets are tried, so the tuning stays fixed during auditioning. The developer describes the plugin as lightweight because it relies on synthesis rather than sample playback.
The developer frames LIFTFX as a tool for rising tension in modern music, trailers and emotional build-ups, and states that any direction, duration and tempo can be manipulated from the interface.
Key features
- Real-time synthesis. Risers are generated live by the plugin, and each change is heard immediately while the sound is played, with no sample files involved.
- Length, tempo and pitch. Duration, tempo, pitch range and root note can be set freely, and tempo sync ties the length of the riser to the project tempo.
- Independent parameter control. Key parameters can be adjusted independently, automated, or reversed, and each one can respond to the modulation wheel through CC1 automation.
- Filters, reverb and delay. High cut and low cut filters are placed alongside reverb and delay so the tail and the spectral sweep can be shaped inside the plugin.
- Presets and time lock. The plugin includes 275 presets, and an optional time lock keeps the current setting while other presets are auditioned, which is useful for comparing variations of one sound.
Use cases
- Build-ups in trailers and modern music. The plugin is aimed at risers and tension sections that lead into a drop, a chorus or a scene change.
- Beat-synced transitions. Tempo sync and the reversed option let a riser lock to the bar length of a session.
Who it is for
The plugin suits producers and sound designers who need risers and build-ups without building them by hand, and it covers electronic, cinematic and pop production. Mix engineers working on transitions in a session will find the tempo sync and time lock useful for auditioning presets.
Price and availability
LIFTFX was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €117.81. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
LIFTFX FAQ
Does LIFTFX need iLok?
Yes. Activation uses iLok, and the plugin is distributed for Windows and macOS.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for LIFTFX?
Serial keys and keygens are the strings most often typed with the name, and they usually come bundled with a leaked torrent or magnet link.