LSP, a free VST Plugin Suite For Linux!

Linux keeps getting more and more audio production tools. LSP is a great plugin pack that is freely available for Linux. Download them at https://lsp-plug.in/

Royalty Free Drum Loops Vol 1 - 120bpm

This is the first in a series of high quality drum loops I’m creating for you to use for free. This is a collection of rock/pop mid tempo drum loops that is compatible with all major DAWs and is in 16bit 44100khz sample rate. Download the full pack here

If you have trouble with the google drive link, use this mirror instead.

These loops are 100% royalty free and were recorded myself. Each drum was miked individually, and professionally mastered with minimal processing to allow for maximum usage in a wide variety of projects.

These loops are perfect to use in Ableton Live 10!

Free Oberheim OB-X Emulator VST for Mac and Windows

I recently stumbled across this amazing free softsynth and thought I’d share. If you love those thick Oberheim sounds (who doesn’t?) this is an absolute necessity.

Download it for free here

“Obxd is emulation of famous ob-x, ob-xa and ob8 synths.
While not copying originals , some of the features were taken to a better point.
Continuous blendable multimode filter (hp-notch(bp)-hp in 12 db mode and 4-1 pole in 24 db mode).
VAM button is last played note allocation mode.
32 and 64 bit versions included.”

Generative Midi Plugin!

Midi Madness, an algorithmic melody generator, in its original form ran as both standalone software and plug-in.

The announcement a few months ago that it was making a comeback revealed that some problematic aspects of the first iteration will be addressed. The most obvious of these was that you couldn’t hear any of the generated musical ideas in real time, which made the process somewhat laboured.

“This new version is a better realised product in numerous ways (and is free to owners of v1)”

Let’s rewind a little and see how the melody generation process works. Midi Madness generates MIDI phrases based on probability weightings set by the user in series separate modules.

The Notes module, for example, features a series of sliders above each note of a chromatic scale. Dragging the slider upwards for a particular note increases its chances of being included in the final melodic phrase.

A common scenario would see you push up the sliders for notes that fit the current scale. This is made a little easier by accessing the Chord Selector, which automatically assigns note weighting based on nine different chord types.

By specifying a key signature, the programme then highlights relevant commonly used chord types. The Length module uses a similar system of sliders to select the probability of a range of note lengths (or rest). There is also a range slider for staccato vs legato notes.

The Velocity, Octave and Humanise (note timing) modules use distribution curves where you drag the lowest and highest values and shape to determine the probabilities. A more elaborate variation on this is used to create controller curves for up to four simultaneous CCs and Pitch Bend.

The Sequence section is where all the magic comes together and provides a visual display of the final phrase (of between 1 and 32 bars). Longer phrases can make use of multiple note weightings to facilitate changing chord progressions.

The final phrase can be dragged from here into your DAW. However, if you’re using the VST version of the plug-in, its output can be routed to a MIDI or instrument track, and this is where the process comes alive.

This new version is a better realised product in numerous ways (and is free to owners of v1), though we still have some reservations about the size and usability in some areas.

Midi Madness claims to be the “latest, sickest tool in EDM”, but in our view this does somewhat oversell the software. However, while you won’t necessarily get instant gratification, it is both interesting and useful - with a distinct leaning to the experimental end of electronica. Take the demo for a spin and see what madness ensues.

via http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/midi-madness-2-622916

10 free 64 bit VSTs for windows!

Now that Wavosaur can work natively on 64 bit systems, we need some 64 bit VST plugin effects that are full 64 bit. Many of the free VST plugins are still 32 bit, but we have found some nice 64 bit plugins, for your needs : compressor, limiter, reverb, equalizer, filter, distorsion !

1) TDR Feedback Compressor II

TDR Feedback Compressor II ! free

Info and free download @ http://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-feedback-compressor-2/

This software compressor is very clean, works nice with any input, and has all the controls you need. You can use it on the master if you want, it has this transparent quality. It’s free, it’s x64, it’s funky.

2) Reverberate LE

Reverberate LE

download now ! => http://www.liquidsonics.com/software_reverberate.htm

We already talked about the Reverberate plugin in the “top 5 best free reverb VST” post.
It’s good, it’s a convolution reverb plugin, so you have to feed it with some impulse response file, and it’s x64 !

3) W1 Limiter

W1 Limiter free VST plugin

Information and free download here : http://www.yohng.com/software/w1limit.html

the W1 Limiter plugin is a clone of Waves L1 limiter. It really does the job. don’t hesitate to downoad and test ! it’s freeware.

4) Marvel GEQ

Marvel GEQ

information & download @ http://www.voxengo.com/product/marvelgeq/

Everybody needs a good graphic EQ for mastering / mixing / sound design
This free plugin is a 16 band linear phase EQ, is very clean, and allows you to make quick adjustments  to your tracks.

5) TAL Chorus

TAL Chorus

Freeware download => http://kunz.corrupt.ch/products/tal-chorus-lx

This is a Juno60-esque chorus, it’s available in 64 bit, and it does the job.

6) Izotope Vinyl

Izotope Vinyl plugin

Go ! http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/Vinyl/

The ultimate LOFI, now in 64 bit ! Because everybody needs gthe sound of a good old grammophone.

7) Camel Crusher

Camelcrusher

Get it now ! => http://www.camelaudio.com/vst-plugins.php

Does it have a distorsion unit ? Yes !
Does it have a compressor and a post filter ? Yes !
Does it have a “phat mode” ? YES !
Does it have a “Turn it to 11 ” preset ? YEAH !

And it’s freeware + works on native 64 bit host.

8) Sinusweb FreeverbToo

Freeverbtoo free plugin

more info and download @ http://www.sinusweb.de/

The freeverb algorithm, in a nice interface, and with an additional gate. It’s very nice and will fill your reverb needs.

9) Ohmforce Frohmage

Ohmforce Frohmage

Free ! download ! 64 bit ! => https://www.ohmforce.com/UseFreeSoftware.do?action=listFreeNonStandalones&productId=6

Hmm du bon froHmage, le filter qui sent des pieds !
It’s phat, it has 8 presets, it’s a filter for all the people.
and it’s available in 64 bit

10) Voxengo Span

Voxengo Span VST

Free download : http://www.voxengo.com/product/span/

We always need a good spectrum analysis, this one, is not only very good, it’s free and 64 bit !

Via http://blog.wavosaur.com/top-10-free-vst-effects-64-bit/