In this list you’ll find the absolute top 5 of free drum synth plugins for both Windows & Mac. The list includes plugins from more popular developers (AudioSpillage, Sampleson) and less known developers. None of the plugins use samples - only analog modelling oscillators. Let’s get started! 1. MiniSpillage (64-bit, Mac only) MiniSpillage is a free professional quality drum synthesizer plugin featuring high resolution 64-bit DSP processing. MiniSpillage includes 3 exclusive drum synthesis algorithms (Bass Drum, Wood Drum, Hihat) along with distortion effects and resonant filters. It features the same high definition 64-bit DSP engine as found in its larger...

In this list you’ll find the absolute top 5 of free acoustic drum kit plugins for both Windows & Mac. The list includes plugins from big names (Steven Slate, Spitfire Audio) and less known developers. The drum kits are all multisampled, giving you an incredibly realistic sound. Let’s get started! 1. Steven Slate Drums Free Steven Slate's free VST does the job perfectly here. It sounds incredibly solid and realistic, offers you 3 mix-ready presets, and allows for maximum customization of your sounds. With this drum kit you're all set, no matter for which genre you need it for. Get...

In this article you’ll find some secret features of Ableton Live. They make the production process easier, more enjoyable, and allow you for much more customization of the program. Some of these hidden gems also improve the sound of effects or give you additional creative processing capabilities. Let’s get started! 1. Hiding the Global Overview Are you one of the Ableton Live users who are not really fans of the Global Overview window? Even though it might be useful when navigating huge fragmented projects, in some cases it takes up a bit too much of your precious screen real estate....

In this list you’ll find the absolute top 10 of free Chorus effects for both Windows & Mac. The list includes both classic analog device emulations, as well as modern plugin inventions. Let’s get started! See Also: 10 Best (Paid) Chorus VST Plugins for Windows & Mac What is a Chorus effect?   The Chorus effect is one of the most important tools of every music producer. It multiplies the voice of a track - some just “double” the signal, some chorus effects add even more voices. It works similarly to a group of people singing in a choir -...

In this list you’ll find the absolute top 10 of Chorus effects for both Windows & Mac. The list includes both classic analog device emulations and modern plugin inventions. Let’s get started! See Also: Top 10 Free Chorus Plugins  1. Roland Dimension D Emulation: UAD Studio D The original rack unit released in 1979 has been incredibly popular in studios worldwide for adding subtle spatial enhancement, rather than obvious pitch modulation, which is the case with plenty of other chorus effects. The UAD emulation is particularly faithful to the hardware. Other options include the Arturia Dimension D and the Overloud Modula. Check out UAD Studio D here....

Are there useful, great sounding drum synthesizer plugins which can stand up to modern hardware drum machines like the Elektron Analog Rytm? Let's find out! 1. Microtonic This VST is probably the best drum synthesizer combined with a pattern sequencer. You can use it to play sounds with your own MIDI as well. It is purely synthetic and uses no samples at all. The GUI allows for easy sound manipulation without having to go through endless navigation pages. For us at PML, Microtonic is as close as you can get using only software to modern analog drum machines like the Elektron...

Here’s a quick overview of the different versions of the PML Everything Bundle. Due to the increasing size of the Everything Bundle, we’ve started transitioning the way the Everything Bundle works last year (2022) and decided to offer a dedicated upgrade product for existing bundle customers.    Value added to the PML Everything Bundle over the years: 2020 = €800+ added value 2021 = €900+ added value 2022 = €1300+ added value 2023 = €1500+ value will be added   PML Everything Bundle - Collector’s Edition 2023 This bundle contains every product (sound pack or course) ever released by PML...

Arranging electronic tracks can be a challenging task, but with the right strategies it doesn't have to be. In this article, you'll find 10 tips to help you get started and turn your loops into complete tracks. Let's get started! 1. Study the arrangement of tracks. Import them in audio format into Live and mark different sections with place markers. This is how you learn which sections are typically in use for tracks in your genres. 2. Create outlines of arrangements. If you’d like to study other arrangements, you can easily create outlines of what’s inside each section by creating empty MIDI clips....

Reasons to use Ableton Live for electronic music production If you're an electronic music producer, you've probably heard of Ableton Live – but you may be wondering why you should use it for your productions. After all, there are a lot of different DAWs (digital audio workstations) out there, and each one has its own strengths and weaknesses. So why choose Ableton Live over the competition? Well, the answer is that Ableton Live offers a unique combination of features and capabilities that make it an ideal tool for electronic music production. In this blog post, we're going to take a...

The difference between mixing and mastering Mixing and mastering are two important stages in the process of creating electronic dance music (EDM). While they are often confused or conflated, they are actually quite distinct, and they each serve a specific purpose in the production process. Mixing is the process of combining multiple audio tracks into a single cohesive mix. This involves tasks such as adjusting levels and panning, adding effects, and editing timing and pitch. The goal of mixing is to create a balanced and cohesive sound, with each instrument and vocal occupying its own distinct space in the mix....