10 Of The BEST Free Plugins You Should Know for Sound Design 🎧

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  • Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
  • Howdy! Today we're here to talk about 10 of my favorite FREE plugins for sound design and music production.
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    0:00 Howdy
    1:25 Nova
    3:24 Cloud Seed
    4:23 Valhalla Supermassive
    5:00 Freeclip
    6:12 IVGI2
    7:33 Mjuc Jr
    8:05 SGA1566
    9:13 Convology XT
    10:23 Paulxstretch
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 840

  • @slowpokeproductions
    @slowpokeproductions 3 роки тому +572

    Are we not gunna talk about how AWESOME this guy's VOICE IS???!!!

    • @crookman42
      @crookman42 3 роки тому +2

      this!

    • @ww4102
      @ww4102 3 роки тому +8

      good recording as well

    • @jaxager
      @jaxager 3 роки тому +20

      I would literally kill to have his voice. I'm 6' and 250lbs. This is what my voice should be like.

    • @montazownianr1
      @montazownianr1 3 роки тому +3

      We get used to this.

    • @whoozl3540
      @whoozl3540 3 роки тому +15

      I think this topic has already been discussed - in just about every episode so far...

  • @Shiteux
    @Shiteux 3 роки тому +594

    ■ UTILITY STUFF
    1:25 TDR Nova (Equalizer)
    3:24 CloudSeed (Reverb)
    4:23 Supermassive (Reverb)
    5:00 Freeclip (Clipping)
    6:13 IVGI2 (Saturation)
    7:33 MJUC JR. (Compression)
    8:05 SGA1566 (Distortion)
    ■ CREATIVE STUFF
    9:14 Convology XT (Reverb)
    10:23 PaulXStretch (Stretcher VST)
    12:23 Fracture (Glitch)
    14:07 TAL-Vocoder 2 (Vintage Vocoder)
    ■ SYNTHESIZERS
    15:17 Helm
    16:42 Surge
    ■ Bonus
    19:12 Signalizer (Multimeter)
    19:46 Melda (Free Bundle)

    • @rob7657
      @rob7657 3 роки тому +19

      thank you. this is the sort of thing that the op should do.

    • @Fak3Cake
      @Fak3Cake 3 роки тому +3

      Bless 💕

    • @adamblayney6950
      @adamblayney6950 3 роки тому +2

      he would've had a field day with vital

    • @mikesrandomchannel
      @mikesrandomchannel 3 роки тому +4

      The real MVP, thx.

    • @Akyomi777
      @Akyomi777 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah

  • @Metalpazallteway
    @Metalpazallteway 3 роки тому +144

    Paulstretch is a vst on LSD... It went from Drum sample to violin synth lol

  • @soaribb32
    @soaribb32 3 роки тому +11

    I think the LABS is iconic for very faithful sounding instruments.

  • @crispyattucks
    @crispyattucks 3 роки тому +49

    1:25 Utility Stuff
    9:13 Creative Stuff
    15:17 Synths

  • @josevitorcalfa2
    @josevitorcalfa2 2 роки тому +3

    If everything goes wrong with music production and UA-cam, Cameron can easily find a new job in the closest radio. What a voice.

  • @Sursie_Metzger
    @Sursie_Metzger Рік тому +10

    Supermassive is one of my absolute favorites. I’ve used only my harp to create some amazing drones and atmospheres. I also use it on nearly every single one of my songs because there’s just enough freedom and presets to tweak etc that you can get an insane amount of use out of it for a free plug in. And pairing Spitfires Soft Piano with it?! Just damn 🦄😩✨

  • @espenstoro
    @espenstoro 3 роки тому +43

    Addition to the list - VCV Rack. Completely free and powerful modular synth (although it's practically a DAW now) with free access to things like Mutable Instruments, and trust me, you want Clouds for sound design. Over 2000 modules, and a lot of weird quirky things that don't really exist anywhere else.
    Modular can be time consuming, but also a huge time saver for certain things. One of my tricks is to load up one of the samplers, point it to a directory of, say, 300 hi-hat samples, and use sample and hold to randomly select samples for every note. Of course manipulating pitch and decay as well. That would take weeks to do elsewhere (as far as I know). Record, pull it into a session, and it's something unique that'll never happen again.
    One module will let you load NES roms and play any game with any CV source, or vice versa, another will let you play Snake with authentic graphics. Nuff said.

    • @VenusTheory
      @VenusTheory  3 роки тому +12

      I almost had VCV in here but as it's not a true 'plugin' yet I left it off the list. Once VCV gets VST support though that'll be a gamechanger!

    • @sandnerdaniel
      @sandnerdaniel 3 роки тому

      @@VenusTheory There is a VST module but it is not free

    • @TheMicrofox
      @TheMicrofox 3 роки тому +1

      @@sandnerdaniel Where is it?

    • @sandnerdaniel
      @sandnerdaniel 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheMicrofox It is called Host, it is vst plugin host. It is on the VCV rack website

    • @TheMicrofox
      @TheMicrofox 3 роки тому +1

      No, I meant VCV as a VST plugin itself, which could then be hosted in any DAW.

  • @stryker1999
    @stryker1999 3 роки тому +4

    I've heard a number of "as good as the payware" reviews, but you present seriously good stuff. There are a lot of good freeware and freeish ware out, but these plugs, and your synth suggestions, are top shelf. Thanks for the reviews. And the virtual coffee. I do the optional pants thing during the summer myself.

  • @TheAriousFarious
    @TheAriousFarious 3 роки тому +1

    Cam , haven't watched your videos in a while and now I can see how much you have improved and how the channel has grown! I'm really happy for you and the channel and I hope you keep making awesome, high quality videos!

    • @VenusTheory
      @VenusTheory  3 роки тому

      Welcome back haha - glad you enjoyed it!

  • @spes_yt5985
    @spes_yt5985 Рік тому

    It really worked for me after I look and try some tutorials, yours is the one that worked. Owe you a lot.

  • @vzm4663
    @vzm4663 2 роки тому

    Super well made video, I appreciate each plugin getting demonstrations/examples of what they can do 👏

  • @TheSoundFXGuy
    @TheSoundFXGuy 3 роки тому +1

    Great list. Appreciate the info. I'm more of the sound fx side than the music production but these will definitely come in handy.

  • @Tsicky
    @Tsicky 3 роки тому +2

    Super in depth, you convinced me to download all of them

  • @ethan.d.graham
    @ethan.d.graham 3 роки тому +2

    I like using TDR's free compressor and Fresh Air by Slate Digital on my master output. I also use Valhalla Supermassive on, like... everything. From pianos to synths to strings to drums. Everything.

  • @henrik5284
    @henrik5284 3 роки тому +14

    1:25 Nova
    3:24 Cloud Seed
    4:23 Valhalla Supermassive
    5:00 Freeclip
    6:12 IVGI2
    7:33 Mjuc Jr
    8:05 SGA1566
    9:13 Convology XT
    10:23 Paulxstretch
    12:23 Fracture
    14:05 Tal-Vocoder
    15:18 Helm
    16:43 Surge
    19:13 Signalizer
    19:46 Melda Free Bundle
    You are welcome

  • @youwhaat
    @youwhaat 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Like your delivery and the quality of sound. Subbed.

  • @briancase6180
    @briancase6180 3 роки тому

    Glad I found this. I have and use most of these, but I didn't know about a couple that I will definitely try. Thanks!

  • @gearforest9746
    @gearforest9746 2 роки тому

    Forgot about the NOVA! Thank you reminding me! Will try out cloudseed! And BTW you got a great voice (for voice overs)!

  • @lucbelanger4951
    @lucbelanger4951 3 роки тому

    What a nice voice you have! I have worked with great voice artist here in the Montreal region, but your timbre/tone is truly unique...!

  • @vulpinealphabeats2852
    @vulpinealphabeats2852 3 роки тому +2

    This is a fantastic video STUFFED with high-value content! Thank you so much for the insight, @VenusTheory!

  • @glenesis
    @glenesis 3 роки тому +15

    Gotta thank you. This is the most actually useful "10 plugins" video I've seen. I have some of these, and I've heard of some others, and I was actively looking for plugs like the remaining ones. I'm excited to load up every one of these! Thanks for making and sharing. Happy Coffee Cheers!! ☕☕

    • @VenusTheory
      @VenusTheory  3 роки тому +1

      Glad it helped! Happy music making!

  • @doug941
    @doug941 2 роки тому

    You explain technology better than anyone on UA-cam! I love your channel! Also your followers are very knowledgable and helpful! Thank you for this video and thank you for this channel!

  • @iamgalaxey
    @iamgalaxey 3 роки тому

    Subbed after watching this. Very good video; as a sound designer myself i had no clue these free plugins existed! Thanks!

  • @arthuroliveira4326
    @arthuroliveira4326 3 роки тому +3

    I love everything Valhalla does. Every single vst they ever done sounds perfect.

  • @giorgiazantei5898
    @giorgiazantei5898 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you, this is exactly what I’ve looking for for months. Also thank to the algorithm for getting me here

  • @lordgreenmusicofficial
    @lordgreenmusicofficial 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! I’ll be certainly trying some of these out 😊

  • @jeancassany4065
    @jeancassany4065 Рік тому

    Ima download it thanks for sharing!!

  • @reghunt2487
    @reghunt2487 2 роки тому

    Wow, great review of some cool plugins that I can actually use. Thanks.

  • @magnustorque5528
    @magnustorque5528 2 роки тому

    Outstanding production. Thanks !

  • @DavidSmith-ne1zp
    @DavidSmith-ne1zp 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this. Discovered some new cool tools, and how they can shape the tone of a track!

  • @sonymaxofficial398
    @sonymaxofficial398 Рік тому

    Nice video man, clear and concise explanation! Thanks a lot!

  • @schondos8073
    @schondos8073 3 роки тому +2

    Just came across you, and my dude you are what I’ve been looking for. Concise, articulate, and classy. My guy I can’t wait for more of your content.

  • @andrelefebvre5453
    @andrelefebvre5453 3 роки тому

    Totally engaging and very helpful list of non-cheesy FREE VSTs! Thanks for putting work (coffee) into this! :) On my way to download!

  • @joshuatiley4298
    @joshuatiley4298 2 роки тому

    Thank you.Love the way you actually show how these work and how they sound, Rather then just, Yeah get these, they are great,. Have earned a sub.

  • @jonathanredman8497
    @jonathanredman8497 3 роки тому

    Some great recommendations. Thanks for the heads up.

  • @liesbetleroy
    @liesbetleroy Рік тому

    Thank you! Wow man, you gotta sing, what a beautiful deep voice you have!

  • @DEESyt
    @DEESyt 2 роки тому

    just learning great Video really helped me out thanks

  • @brianbatie6650
    @brianbatie6650 3 роки тому +5

    PG8X. Virtual Roland JX8-P. Very good emulation of the funkiest synth ever made (after the Arp 2600, of course)

  • @nicolaserriquenz9905
    @nicolaserriquenz9905 3 роки тому +1

    love the fact that most plugins have a 32 bits version for those of us who still have older cubase/nuendo versions. Thanks!

  • @DarkDesertMovies
    @DarkDesertMovies 3 роки тому +6

    I've watched so many of these, I expected to fast forward through a bunch of stuff I already had. But I watched anyway just in case, and holy cow, almost every one of these was new to me and something I really needed.

  • @davidnollmusic363
    @davidnollmusic363 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much for your very helpful video!

  • @Vortexrec
    @Vortexrec 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video mate. As a sound design lecturer myself, I find most of these tools really good, plus your narration is really good!

  • @grayaletter
    @grayaletter Рік тому +1

    Hey man. Love your stuff. I'm a SFX editor in film and I have to admit, there seems to be a lack of videos on plug ins for purely sound FX rather than sound design. Most video tutorials seem to cater more to the music world. Would love to see a video of yours focusing on plug ins purely built for aiding sound effects editors. Thanks and keep up the amazing vids. Cheers

  • @bandobabybeatz2769
    @bandobabybeatz2769 3 роки тому

    Thanks ! Definitely some great sounding plug-ins

  • @joek2073
    @joek2073 3 роки тому

    This was really well done man, thanks for sharing 😎

  • @mohitsaini8915
    @mohitsaini8915 Рік тому

    Woah, great video mate!

  • @mxfernandes
    @mxfernandes Рік тому

    This content was really good, thank you very much! greetings from Brazil

  • @martinecheverria7033
    @martinecheverria7033 3 роки тому

    Great video man! Finally a video that shows off some plugins I haven't heard of

  • @avjake
    @avjake Місяць тому

    Wow, I finally found this video. Every one of these is awesome!

  • @LiMCRiMZ
    @LiMCRiMZ 3 роки тому +8

    Blue Cat's Triple EQ is another solid one to look into, comes in stereo/mono/dual
    Oh and Ambience by Smartelectronix is just as crazy as cloudseed, would be really trippy to hear those two together

  • @andrewjeffries8721
    @andrewjeffries8721 3 роки тому +2

    Good morning, Cameron. I appreciate this video. You get right to what you want to tell us about. You don't say "um". Straight facts. The plug-ins sound useful and fun. I'll be adding a couple to my Mixcraft stable. Enjoy your coffee. I am. :-) Plugins that I have used a lot: Filter Grizzly, Cajon-Fu (a shipload of my early stuff had this for drums) iZotope Mastering Essentials (I prefer this as mush as the 31-band EQ in Mixcraft) and for a synth - TAL Noisemaker. Peace, Cameron!

  • @christianyellic3394
    @christianyellic3394 3 роки тому

    Some really great VST’s! Thanks for sharing 😉 subbed! 👍

  • @TOMOLIVERMUSIC
    @TOMOLIVERMUSIC 3 роки тому +12

    Thnaks very much! "Surge" Is the best ! I love it

  • @ROQSTAR
    @ROQSTAR 3 роки тому

    Great video and choice of plugins! 👍

  • @TURAMOTH
    @TURAMOTH 3 роки тому +1

    Cecilia 5 + Fracture = great sound design session

  • @jostinurgelles9078
    @jostinurgelles9078 Рік тому

    Thanks for your video, help me a lot!

  • @safaghnimi3902
    @safaghnimi3902 Рік тому

    thanks, it actually let me through so i could download it.

  • @hoanganhmai1211
    @hoanganhmai1211 Рік тому

    TNice tutorials is exactly what I needed to understand the UI. Great tutorial!

  • @sekritskworl-sekrit_studios
    @sekritskworl-sekrit_studios 3 роки тому

    I've seen this video like FOUR times now... I can't wait until my desktop is fixed. This stuff is SO SICK!

  • @thomasweiss7792
    @thomasweiss7792 3 роки тому

    Insanely helpful thank you so much!!!

  • @user-zd7vb5mg2l
    @user-zd7vb5mg2l Рік тому

    TNice tutorials is really well done Mike, thanks for putting the ti and energy into tNice tutorials.

  • @IAMPAUL2021
    @IAMPAUL2021 2 роки тому

    Okay dokey mr smooth talking… you got me. This one deserves my sub. Perfect good sir. 👍

  • @Eng202
    @Eng202 3 роки тому

    Subscribed! Downloading and trying these plugins.
    Great channel, btw

  • @MaybeMangosOfficial
    @MaybeMangosOfficial 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the list dude, downloaded a few of these forsure

  • @functionform
    @functionform 3 роки тому

    Great call on Surge and Helm. Both are really fun to use and can sound very deep very quickly and pretty modern especially after you drop some effects on them.

    • @VenusTheory
      @VenusTheory  3 роки тому

      For sure! Maybe I should do some kind of 10 free synths video too, there are some real gems out there!

  • @afrosymphony8207
    @afrosymphony8207 3 роки тому

    bruh ur taste in vsts is the best i seen on here, thankGod i found ur channel!

  • @playacarate3243
    @playacarate3243 3 роки тому

    A great roundup of interesting plug-ins, well demonstrated. Thanks for the great video, I look forward to trying mist of these out!

  • @AirArtStudiosOfficial
    @AirArtStudiosOfficial 3 роки тому

    Great advice and great presentation

  • @jonp.1084
    @jonp.1084 3 роки тому

    Excellent presentation sir, thanks!

  • @MrPopalosus
    @MrPopalosus 3 роки тому

    Thank you, really appreciate this... awesome ! SUBSCRIBED

  • @pedroruiz5917
    @pedroruiz5917 Рік тому

    man you should be on the radio .....otoh NOVA rocks brother ty.

  • @kitehighhouse7995
    @kitehighhouse7995 3 роки тому

    Love the weird plugins, and the IVGI is my new favorite saturator too!!

  • @SoSchway
    @SoSchway 3 роки тому

    I got almost all the plugins on this list. Amazing! Thank you
    It think it's worth noting that Cloudseed is not available on MacOs

  • @LeChapeauMusic
    @LeChapeauMusic 3 роки тому +4

    Vital is now here and it's awesome!!!

  • @amoskabyemela4273
    @amoskabyemela4273 3 роки тому

    truly very useful
    thanks a lot

  • @frankdylan3082
    @frankdylan3082 3 роки тому

    essential video man thanks!!!!

  • @Alexander1At
    @Alexander1At Рік тому

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @theredrooms2079
    @theredrooms2079 2 роки тому

    Great stuff here man

  • @jonritchey8653
    @jonritchey8653 3 роки тому

    pancake is hands down my favorite free plugin... love it

  • @MrChrxtian
    @MrChrxtian 3 роки тому

    Subbed. Best Free Plugin video period

  • @tobbelander4086
    @tobbelander4086 3 роки тому

    Very good presentation 🤙

  • @Gard7ner
    @Gard7ner 3 роки тому +1

    Crystal is an awesome free synth! I use it a lot and it surprises me every time!

  • @dayzrustream
    @dayzrustream 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the video. It's a great list of useful plugins!
    Actually, it took me some time to learn mixing-related things to realize how good these are. (as a beginner, one can't say why and when you need different compressors, but at some point it's like WOW, THAT'S WHY!!!)
    It's a good mix of well-known plugins as well as some extra things I've never heard before.

  • @esjay405
    @esjay405 3 роки тому

    Really helpful video 🙌 👍

  • @djaynok9233
    @djaynok9233 3 роки тому

    As someone who is just starting to research plugins I find this very helpful. Thank you

  • @justmagaji
    @justmagaji 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this useful information

  • @marcs.1138
    @marcs.1138 Рік тому

    i stopped watching producer videos. dude i just subbed cause this is the second vid i watched from you. chill vibe u da one man ✌🏻

  • @KarsonMusic
    @KarsonMusic 3 роки тому

    Great informative review, great for a new producer and a Worthy sub. So glad you had surge at the end, I have used this alot in my trance production! Nearly got, Sylenth but surge had helped me, I think I will still get Sylenth but I have learnt a lot with Surge. Keep up the great work sir Thank you. ✌🏻

    • @VenusTheory
      @VenusTheory  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! And for sure, Surge is an excellent synth that's really powerful!

  • @MMIStudios
    @MMIStudios 3 роки тому

    Bought the MJUC years ago, love it.

  • @smd1uk
    @smd1uk 3 роки тому

    Thanks, mega mega useful as usual. 👍

  • @sealer1675
    @sealer1675 3 роки тому

    Holy crap CloudSeed sounds AMAZING!! Great video!

    • @VenusTheory
      @VenusTheory  3 роки тому

      CloudSeed is a magical thing haha. Hope one day to see it available on Mac so everyone can get in on the magic!

  • @AndreyKlichuk
    @AndreyKlichuk 3 роки тому

    OMG. This is such a life saving video. Thank you!

  • @pvci1183
    @pvci1183 3 роки тому

    Thanks Cameron, helpfull as always, I will probably take them all, one free Great plugin i came across lately is Valhalla freq echo and it’s a frequency shifter.

    • @VenusTheory
      @VenusTheory  3 роки тому

      Haven't tried their other free ones, but they are on my list!

  • @fradomenico5030
    @fradomenico5030 Рік тому

    surge xt really a very good opportunity.presets are very much useful.thank's for sharing knowledge; 👍

  • @dmitripopov8570
    @dmitripopov8570 Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much, grumpy mustache man! You are awesome! ))

  • @meermohamad4707
    @meermohamad4707 Рік тому

    Thanks tNice tutorials helps alot man!!

  • @Yusfi5150
    @Yusfi5150 2 роки тому

    Awesome Bro, thanks!

  • @alexseira
    @alexseira 3 роки тому

    Excellent video!