

It works by splitting the audio signal into four sections. The dimension expander from Xfer Records is used to give your track a little more size in the mix. It comes with plenty of presets for you to play around with.Īnother great addition to your digital synth library. Initially conceived as a hardware synth, the creator decided to release it as a free software synth once he realized the cost of producing actual hardware. If you’re familiar with the Roland Juno, this synth will be right up your alley. The Tynell N6 is the only free synth I’ve included on this list. You are also able to customize the “mode” feature to have your analysis settings stored for future use. The man attraction of Span is the ability to monitor two channels, or channel groups, at once. It’s classified as a “fast Fourier transform” (just a complicated math term) spectrum analysis. Great for using in conjunction with your parametric EQ. It was derived from Voxengo GlissEQ dynamic parametric equalizer and reproduces the spectrum analysis function. Span is a free spectral analysis plugin that is essential for EQing during your mixdown. The neutrino is a sneak peek of what is offered in iZotope’s Neutron 2. Rather, it will subtly enhance your mix to clear up any mud or minor mixing issues. The plugin is incredibly easy to use and won’t drastically change the overall sound. By adding neutrino to different tracks in your mix, you can reveal subtle details that were previously unheard. This plugin is designed to add a polished sound to your final mix. The neutrino is an interesting new plugin from iZotope.

This usually comes in the form of high-end frequencies that otherwise wouldn’t be heard. The main part of the sound from the OTT is derived from the upward compression (which is difficult to accomplish with a regular compressor.) Essentially, you are providing gain to quiet parts of the track.

It’s incredibly popular with electronic music producers but can easily give some life to other genres. The OTT compressor is a re-creation of the popular multiband compressor that comes stock with Ableton Live. If you have any other free plugin recommendations, please feel free to leave them in the comment section below! Let’s get started with one of the most popular compressor plugins. Most of these plugins will be compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems. While you probably won’t need every plugin on the list, it will likely be beneficial for you to pick and choose one or two plugins to try out during your next mixdown. I’ve mainly focused on mixing and mastering plugins because I’ve found this is where most of the quality is. I’ve hand-picked some of the most popular VST plugins you can use for each stage of your production. Luckily, I’ve done a lot of the research for you. However, there are so many to choose from it can be difficult to find the diamonds in the rough. You may be surprised at the level of quality you can find in free VST plugins.
