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Now with that out of the way, let's go:
Here is the thread where users can post which plugins or virtual instruments they use that are on the cheaper side of the scale. Ideal for those composers/prooducers that are on a budget and cannot afford the top of the range crystal clear quality sound sets or real, live proffesional musician (with studio mics). Also, feel free to post effects, reverb controls, ect, ect.
Posts should be in this format:
Name:
Type:
Price (if any):
Link:
Description (good and bad points):
This post will be updated as much as I can.
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Piano
CV Piano (FREE) - http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?id=382 - An all round good, free piano VSTi. Customizable mic placements and volumes, built in effects and presets, good dynamic expression. There are no seperate sound files for different velocities of the notes though, which is really my only bad point with this one.
Guitars
Strings
Woodwind
Brass
Full orchestral
Sonatina (FREE) - [/U][/B][/B][/B]http://sso.mattiaswestlund.net/ - Good god is this a good one. All is explained in the link. Sounds like some paid software with it's fully sampled sound. You have to give this a try.
Instrument Sets
Independence FREE (FREE obviously, though you do need an account to register the product) - [/B][/B][/B]http://pro.magix.com/en/independence/independence-free.1013.html - The free version of Independence PRO, ablit with a lot less instruments (2GB compared to 30GB pro version). Very, very good VST. Comes with electric/accoustic guitars, synths, basses, drum kits, percussion, organ, piano, step sequencer and more. Has support up to 25 sound files to create custom instruments. Can be used as a standalone and has support for other VSTs.
Synths
TAL-Noisemaker (FREE) - http://kunz.corrupt.ch/products/tal-noisemaker - "A very nice VST that has a good interface, and has a great range of features considering the price. You can get a wide range of decent leads, pads, and of course some wonderful bass sounds easily. Comes with a few (256) presets as well. Built in reverb, delay, bitcrusher, randomised detuner, etc. I can't think of any bad points about it really..."
Superwave P8 (FREE) - http://www.superwavesynths.co.uk/product_p8.htm - "The specs are in the link I posted - and holy moly do you get a lot of features for free! I've used it for a long time and it's never steered me wrong when I want a specific sound. There are some other Synth VSTi's I use but those aren't free. Superwave P8 is hard to describe unless you try it out first, but if you're looking for a unique synth, then have a play with this VSTi and you might find it!"
Percussion
Linn LM-2 (Free) - http://www.logic-cafe.com/Article_View.asp?ID=47 - "I use Linn and 808 in pretty much everything I write/mix (I'm a massive fan of the 80s) and Logic Café has tonnes of sampled drum machines. I've picked the LM-2 as it's my favourite but check the site and you'll find loads (CR-78 is also quite nifty!). For those not using Logic the samples are included in the download, so you can whack it on your DAW of choice. The only bad point is that it's been sampled at around 16k..."
Planet Drum Machine Pack 4 (£3.49) - http://www.sampleism.com/digitalredu...t-drum-4?sk=ls - "Sampleism is a great site to go to if you want affordable sample packs. This product by Digital-Redux is one of my most used from the site. Pack 4 is the largest segment, dedicated solely to the drum machines and ROMpler drum sounds by Roland, who essentially dominates much of the drum machine market since the '80s with the TR-808 and TR-909. In addition, on top of dry samples, there are variations of every sample with with reverb, distortion, and bit reduction. This is a big bang for your buck, in my opinion; nearly a gigabyte (compressed) of 24-bit vintage drum samples in .wav format for less than $6."
Effects/Misc
Now with that out of the way, let's go:
Here is the thread where users can post which plugins or virtual instruments they use that are on the cheaper side of the scale. Ideal for those composers/prooducers that are on a budget and cannot afford the top of the range crystal clear quality sound sets or real, live proffesional musician (with studio mics). Also, feel free to post effects, reverb controls, ect, ect.
Posts should be in this format:
Name:
Type:
Price (if any):
Link:
Description (good and bad points):
This post will be updated as much as I can.
---------------
Piano
CV Piano (FREE) - http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?id=382 - An all round good, free piano VSTi. Customizable mic placements and volumes, built in effects and presets, good dynamic expression. There are no seperate sound files for different velocities of the notes though, which is really my only bad point with this one.
Guitars
Strings
Woodwind
Brass
Full orchestral
Sonatina (FREE) - [/U][/B][/B][/B]http://sso.mattiaswestlund.net/ - Good god is this a good one. All is explained in the link. Sounds like some paid software with it's fully sampled sound. You have to give this a try.
Instrument Sets
Independence FREE (FREE obviously, though you do need an account to register the product) - [/B][/B][/B]http://pro.magix.com/en/independence/independence-free.1013.html - The free version of Independence PRO, ablit with a lot less instruments (2GB compared to 30GB pro version). Very, very good VST. Comes with electric/accoustic guitars, synths, basses, drum kits, percussion, organ, piano, step sequencer and more. Has support up to 25 sound files to create custom instruments. Can be used as a standalone and has support for other VSTs.
Synths
TAL-Noisemaker (FREE) - http://kunz.corrupt.ch/products/tal-noisemaker - "A very nice VST that has a good interface, and has a great range of features considering the price. You can get a wide range of decent leads, pads, and of course some wonderful bass sounds easily. Comes with a few (256) presets as well. Built in reverb, delay, bitcrusher, randomised detuner, etc. I can't think of any bad points about it really..."
Superwave P8 (FREE) - http://www.superwavesynths.co.uk/product_p8.htm - "The specs are in the link I posted - and holy moly do you get a lot of features for free! I've used it for a long time and it's never steered me wrong when I want a specific sound. There are some other Synth VSTi's I use but those aren't free. Superwave P8 is hard to describe unless you try it out first, but if you're looking for a unique synth, then have a play with this VSTi and you might find it!"
Percussion
Linn LM-2 (Free) - http://www.logic-cafe.com/Article_View.asp?ID=47 - "I use Linn and 808 in pretty much everything I write/mix (I'm a massive fan of the 80s) and Logic Café has tonnes of sampled drum machines. I've picked the LM-2 as it's my favourite but check the site and you'll find loads (CR-78 is also quite nifty!). For those not using Logic the samples are included in the download, so you can whack it on your DAW of choice. The only bad point is that it's been sampled at around 16k..."
Planet Drum Machine Pack 4 (£3.49) - http://www.sampleism.com/digitalredu...t-drum-4?sk=ls - "Sampleism is a great site to go to if you want affordable sample packs. This product by Digital-Redux is one of my most used from the site. Pack 4 is the largest segment, dedicated solely to the drum machines and ROMpler drum sounds by Roland, who essentially dominates much of the drum machine market since the '80s with the TR-808 and TR-909. In addition, on top of dry samples, there are variations of every sample with with reverb, distortion, and bit reduction. This is a big bang for your buck, in my opinion; nearly a gigabyte (compressed) of 24-bit vintage drum samples in .wav format for less than $6."
Effects/Misc
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