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Gam456 · Post by **Gam456** » Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:03 pm

Solaris

bitman · Post by **bitman** » Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:06 pm

Analog obsession N-CAR

audiojunkie · Post by **audiojunkie** » Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:37 pm

Granted, I use Linux. However, most Linux plugins usually also have Windows and Apple versions as well:

* Dragonfly Reverb Suite
* Aether Reverb
* Delay Architect
* Cardinal (Modular, but not just for synths--build nearly any kind of effect you want)
* Guitarix.VST and the GX Plugins Suite
* The Linux Studio Plugins (LSP) Suite

metalifuxx · Post by **metalifuxx** » Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:16 pm

Neural Amp Modeler (NAM)

Raksha · Post by **Raksha** » Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:27 am

metalifuxx wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:16 pm Neural Amp Modeler (NAM)

Same here! All my electric guitar and bass tracks are done with NAM, now. Also, Variety of Sound Thrillseeker series and TesslaPro are gems!

whassup · Post by **whassup** » Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:40 am

Surge, SuperMassive, VoS are the free ones I find myself using again and again.
If I couldn't afford paid stuff I would go with Analog Obsession, VoS, Valhalla, and some of the high quality free synths like Surge, Vital, etc.

imrae · Post by **imrae** » Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:11 pm

Some really good freebies mentioned already; did we have FerricTDS yet? Supermassive stands out as something that really has no "superior" paid option available.

On the theme of "essentials", though, let's think about boring utilities:

MSED - really nicely designed mid-side utility plugin

MConvolutionEZ is just that. I have fancier convolution plugins but often use this one for its simplicity.

Airwindows monitoring tools SubsOnly/SlewOnly (I think there is now a monitoring suite plugin that combines these?) are a bit unique and can be handy. And I use BitshiftGain as a ballpark trim control on the monitoring chain; the stepped control makes it easier to reproduce a previous setting.

DCrown · Post by **DCrown** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:09 am

I got a mail from maybe the worst dev with maybe the worst offer

Pay JUST 299 to get a free additional plugin lol

"BRAINWORX
bx_console AMEK 200

A transparent, precise, and detailed TMT channel strip plugin for mixing and mastering. Infused with the analog-modeled circuits, this channel strip provides the analog vibe that bx_consoles are known for

The new Brainworx plugin has been added to MEGA, MIX & MASTER, and Brainworx Bundles at no extra cost. For a limited time only, get the new bx_console AMEK 200 for just $299 (MSRP $399), and a FREE license of the AMEK EQ 250."

They write FREE in BIG letters! haha

Didn't PA usually have sales for almost 365 days a year offering mainly low quality plugins all sooner or later for 29 or less with vouchers?!
No kidding, I wouldn't download their Amek crap, even if it was for free, I mean real free! , not 299 USD-free. This company is a joke.

Nug Wrangler · Post by **Nug Wrangler** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:26 am

buy now

AtomOfScent · Post by **AtomOfScent** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:33 pm

A few that come to mind.

Reverb/Delay - Supermassive, Raum, Astronaut, Solaris, Love (was free with purchase)
Instruments - Decent Sampler, Full Bucket Music

hotmitts · Post by **hotmitts** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:43 pm

That neural amp was a good recommendation I wasn't aware of before thanks - must be a good set of presets somewhere ?

Vee Ess Tee · Post by **Vee Ess Tee** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:24 pm

hotmitts wrote: Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:43 pm That neural amp was a good recommendation I wasn't aware of before thanks - must be a good set of presets somewhere ?

Models, presets and so on for Neural Amp Modeller can be found on Tonehunt https://tonehunt.org/all

Fannon · Post by **Fannon** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:08 pm

Free VSTs that are essentially to me (and on par with commercial plugins):

* Valhalla Supermassive
* Youlean Loudness Meter
* CHOW Tape Model
* NeuralAmpModeler
* Vital

lingyai · Post by **lingyai** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:52 pm

TDR Nova, Kotelnikov, Slick EQ and Proximity. Oril River reverb. Klanghelm DC1A3.

jancivil · Post by **jancivil** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:42 pm

Is Klanghelm SDRR2 Tube freeware? It's not in their current freeware offering, but apparently I have a limited to "Tube" version with an 18 euro update to "SDRR". I'm going for it.
I use that in most projects. also using IVGI2 somewhat less frequently.

TDR Proximity was a constant but it's no longer installable under MacOS, no longer supported.
Kotelnikov is useful.

Your favourite essential free VST in 2023