In this article you’ll find our list of top 10 absolutely free VST plugin effects for creative mixing. Combine these with your stock plugins and you’ll really improve your arsenal of mixing tools! 1. Ujam Finisher Micro This effect is really simple but incredibly fun. It’s a one-knob multi effect. It combines a lot of effect chains in a super simple interface. “Finisher stands for instant inspiration and endless creative sonic variety, a little bit like a magic spray finish for audio tracks“ 2. Tal Filter 2 TAL-Filter-2 is an LFO-Tool type effect. It has volume and panorama modulation possibilities,...

In this list you are going to find the best free instrument plugins available right now. The choice is very wide - all kinds of instruments and synthesizers are included. It is possible to create tracks entirely with these free instruments. We have listed as many alternatives as possible. In this way you have a big selection to choose from. Combine this with stock DAW plugins and expand your arsenal of instruments. There are some amazing gems in our list! Classic Synth Emulator Bundle IK Syntronic Free Minimoog, OBX, Jupiter-8, Prophet-5, Juno-60, CS-80, ARP 2600, Roland TB-303, PPG Wave, Moog...

Are you ready to dive into designing your own samples? In this article you’ll learn how to make the most important element of a track - the kick drum - in 5 steps. We’re going to be using only Ableton Live and Xfer Serum. 1. Initial setup In order to get started with designing our kickdrum, let’s set up the MIDI and basic synth settings. First of all, let’s make a MIDI clip with a single long note. Today we’ll use G, but you can get started with C as well - you can always tweak the pitch later in...

In this list you are going to find the best free effect plugins available right now. The choice is very wide - all kinds of plugins are included. It is possible to mix tracks entirely with these free effects. For every type of effect, we have listed as many alternatives as possible. In this way you have a big selection to choose from. Combine this with stock DAW plugins and expand your arsenal of tools. There are some amazing gems in our list! Top 10 Plugins from Our Youtube Video Ujam Finisher Micro Tal Filter 2 Chow Tape Model -...

Looking for places to sell your samples? In this list you’ll find 10 of the best sample pack companies. 1. Production Music Live As PML we offer premium samples, MIDI packs and synth presets for various genres. Some of our best sellers include the Deep Premium Drums series, Serum presets, as well as Melodic Techno and Trap sample packs. We’ve collaborated with artists like Ben Böhmer, Weska, Tim Engelhardt and more. Store / Contact 2. Splice Splice is a cloud-based samples and presets distributor. It’s a subscription-based service which allows users to purchase sounds individually instead of buying entire packs. Website...

Are you thinking of creating of your own sample pack? Do you feel like your sounds could be useful to other producers? In this article you’ll find 10 tips for creating professional, original sample packs you can sell online.  1. Plan the sample pack Before starting the sound design work, it’s helpful to plan the approach to making your sample pack. By setting your goals clearly, you make sure that you’re going to be working with maximum productivity. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself: How many samples do I need to complete the sample pack? When making...

Have you ever been told that making money from music is really difficult, and that only a small fraction of musicians can achieve it? Let’s be clear here - in 2021, there are more ways to make money from producing music than ever before. In this article I’m going to list the possible options to see what the best way of making an income as a music producer is. But first, an important distinction. Popular music producers who are signed to major labels or have placements with big artists often have completely different income sources than underground producers. That’s because...

Are you looking for the best MIDI keyboards for music production in 2023? In this article, we’ll go through ten of the best and most loved MIDI keyboards that you can find in stores today. The list is purposefully crafted to give you options for different budgets, low, medium to high – and functionality and portability. But first, if you’re new to the world of MIDI keyboards, let’s answer the question that's on all new producer's lips... Is a MIDI keyboard necessary to make great music? Do You Need A MIDI Keyboard To Make Music? If you browse Instagram or...

Oh, the delay plugin. The super cool audio effect of your sound bouncing around in a space of your choice. But what are the best free delay plugins of 2021 and why should you get them? This article is a compilation of ten incredible free delay VST plugins that make your mix more spacious, groovy and interesting. >> Click here to learn everything about music production. Let's start with the first delay plugin on the list, the (very) interesting Valhalla Freq Echo. 1. VallhallaFreqEcho (by Valhalla DSP) Valhalla DSP joins the top list again with one of the best delays in the world. This one...

Get ready to make some sweet delays. In this article, we have gathered the eight best delay plugins of 2023. From analog-style delays to insane delay effects to beautiful crystallizers — get ready to make your sound bounce. >> Click here to learn everything about music production. Let's start with the first best delay VST plugin on the list, the FabFilter Timesless 3. 1. FabFilter Timeless 3 (by FabFilter) FabFilter makes many of the world’s most popular mixing, mastering, and effects plugins.  Their delay plugin Timeless 3 is up there as one of the best delay plugins you can find today. This vintage-sounding tape delay is...