Best Free Software for Making Music

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  1. Mundano

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    http://www.sugaraudio.de/filterizor-equalizer-filter-effect/

    Filterizor Q – Multi Channel Equalizer, Filter & Effect Audio Plug-In
    2D/3D Multi Channel Equalizer, Filter & Effect Audio Plug-In VST / AU / AAX / Free & Pro

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    2D/3D Multi Channel Equalizer, Filter & Effect
    Equalizing and filtering in perfect 2D and 3D visualizations using up to 10 out of 255 dynamically overlayed or paralleled channels for detailed spectrum comparisons is the power of Filterizor Q Pro. Benefit from using it in mixing, mastering, live or teaching sessions. Filterizor Q Pro combines analogue vintage designs with the modern advantages of the digital domain. Are you feeling overwhelmed with your EQ settings ? Filterizor Q Pro will change it as effective as possible. Are you experiencing masking and interferencing in your sound ? Easily find competing frequencies and clean your mix. Quickly link and adjust filters of any plug-in instance together making complementary EQing easier than ever.
    Many filter types and models, up to 100 superb sounding filters per instance with up to 20th order for very steep frequency responses, linear/zero phase modes, L/R & M/S processing, flexible automation mapping, inverted filter solo mode to find muddiness/harshness/resonances, note lock and the 4-phase gain protection are some of the highlights of Filterizor Q Pro.
    Spectrums are displayed with wonderful filled/lined graphics using blending, blending types and smoothing. Use the custom UI coloration, free resizing capabilities up to Ultra-HD & 5K Retina resolutions and innovative control multi panel to optimize your workflow.
     
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    CredlandAudio Pink

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    Credland Audio has released Pink, a freeware noise generator designed for use as a mix reference tool, available as a VST/AU/AAX plugin for PC and Mac.

    Instructions

    - Put Pink on your master channel
    - Set the noise level to a good reference point.
    - Use the master level so that the pink noise is at a comfortable listening volume.
    - Solo each channel in turn and adjust the level so you can only just hear it over the pink noise

    DDL links WIN | MAC
     
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    https://www.hintonandfairchild.co.uk/product/bigroomkix-synth-v1-2/
    BIGROOMKIX SYNTH v1.2
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    Product Description
    BIGROOMKIXSYNTH 1.2

    BIGROOMKIXSYNTH is a VSTi specifically created for making Kick Drums and Bass Drums. It uses no samples only 100% synthesis to achieve a thick meaty UMPH to your track with ultimate control to the sound. The sound is split into 4 sections, SUB, BODY, TRANSIENT and HAT/NOISE with lots of controls to fine-tune each characteristic of the layer. It has a compressor an EQ boost and a Key Select. You can even change the background colour. The Synth is free to use and share.

    In this 1.2 update we have added midi learn support, user pitch envelopes and new distortion method, and the AIR knob.
    Watch the video to see these features in use
    Additional Information:
    This plug-in is only WIN32-bit, however you can try using this great software Jbridge to convert to 64-bit.
    Change Log: 1.2

    Midi Learn Support
    User Pitch Envelopes
    Distortion
    Bit crush
    Noise osc – on the Body
    ADS Envelope
     
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    https://www.hintonandfairchild.co.uk/product/donkmachine2/
    Donk Machine 2
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    Product Description
    FM bass synthesizer VSTi plugin specialized for creating bass sounds which can be used in various sub genres of house music.

    Donk Machine 2 is an FM synthesizer featuring four main oscillators and one sub oscillator with variable modulation amounts and decay/sustain envelopes per oscillator. The plugin also features a global amplitude envelope and a useful FX section consisting of a distortion module, reverb, bitcrusher, a tilt equalizer and a handy master compressor for shaping the sound on the output.
     
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    https://www.hintonandfairchild.co.uk/product/bigkixdippa/
    BIGKIXDIPPA
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    Product Description
    volume modulation effect which can be used as a fake side-chain compressor in the manner of Kickstart by Nicky Romero (which was actually developed by Cableguys).


    So, the idea behind BIGKIXDIPPA is to control the volume of the processed audio signal by drawing a curve which will be applied to the signal’s amplitude. This method can be used to emulate the classic pumping sound which is usually achieved by triggering a side-chain compressor with a kick drum on each beat in modern four on the floor arrangements. But the plugin can definitely do more than just that, since you are free to draw pretty much any kind of curve you want and the plugin can also follow different time signatures.
     
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    https://www.hintonandfairchild.co.uk/product/fmetal-synth/
    FMetal Synth
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    Product Description
    Metal is a deceptively simple, but powerful FM synth for creating all kinds of usable metal Synth sounds, as featured in many Bigroom House Drops, Progressive, Jackin’, Electro and Dubstep.

    • 3 oscillators mixing up FM,PM and AM types. + sub osc.
    • Morphing Wave-Table of gritty sounds.
    • Synced Step – LFO for Low-pass filter control. additional Filter Envelope Control.
    • Reverb, Distortion ,Width and Porta/Glide with Trigger Options.
    • On the face of this simplistic looking Synth you can achieve a HUGE array of unique sounds using the RANDOM X preset Button. or use one of the 140+ Presets Provided.
     
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    https://www.giadamusic.com
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    Your hardcore loop machine.
    Giada is a free, minimal, hardcore audio tool for DJs, live performers and electronic musicians. How does it work? Just pick up your channel, fill it with samples or MIDI events and start the show by using this tiny piece of software as a loop machine, drum machine, sequencer, live sampler or yet as a plugin/effect host. Giada aims to be a compact and portable virtual device for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows for production use and live sets.

    [​IMG]Lightweight and powerful

    32 bit floating point audio engine, sample-accurate looping system, multithread support, super-sleek interface. 100% exotic dependencies free.

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    Tweak your sounds with the live sampler from external sources, the live quantizer, a built-in wave editor, the action recorder and the action editor.

    [​IMG]VST and MIDI support

    Giada can load VST and VST instruments, as well as read/write MIDI messages from/to any device out there, both hardware and software.

    [​IMG]100% open-source GPL

    Giada is constantly under development, free for use and distribution: you can use it without any limitations. Help us to improve it more!

     
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    the service you provide here is just amazing, thank you Mundano :wink:
     
  11. Mundano

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    I only want to help here, the original idea comes from @Oysters, and there are many others that put their grain of sand here to whom I am as well very grateful! @thantrax , @ehrwaldt kunzlich , @superliquidsunshine , also other members maintaining this thread alive. Thank you for making use of this resource, spread the word.. :guru: peace all!
     
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    Samplecast shows 1-50
    http://thesamplecast.com

    In some cases you will need Kontakt Full version or Engine full version. If you don’t have the full versions of the sample engines, you can still download the players, Kontakt player or Engine Player, for them the registration/activation of the freebies still let them play without restrictions.

    Best Service Engine
    https://www.bestservice.de/downloads.html
    Kontakt Player
    https://www.native-instruments.com/de/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-5-player/
    https://www.native-instruments.com/de/products/komplete/free/

    Another side method is to work with the restrictions, in case of Kontakt Player, it gets off each 15 minutes, you will have to restart your plugin or your DAW.

    Samplecast shows 41-50

    Products featured:

    Thunder X3M Taiko - Strezov Sampling
    http://bit.ly/2phfeTE
    Free World - Sound Ethers
    http://bit.ly/2qdj6UT
    Cello Over Pressure - SoundMutare
    http://bit.ly/2oKCZ5w
    Free Packs - Loop Lords
    http://www.looplords.net/
    Super Audio Boy - Impact Soundworks
    http://bit.ly/2qxBJUw
    Gloves Glock - Composing Gloves
    http://bit.ly/2p4wxWj
    Roth Air - Daniel Rothmann
    http://bit.ly/2qxBMzG
    Fetish - Analog Obsession
    http://bit.ly/2qvvDH9
    Ultimate Freeware - Computer Music Magazine issue 244
    http://bit.ly/2quDzYb
    Solo Violin Legato - Performance Samples
    http://bit.ly/2rXuGEl
    Spectrum - Benjamin Schulz
    http://bit.ly/2qYVS6v
    Synth & Effects Bundles - Dead Duck Software
    http://bit.ly/2rTkPAx
    Church Organ - Nils Neumann
    http://bit.ly/2si6kWT
    Dronar Free Edition - Gothic Instruments
    http://bit.ly/2szIpoT
    Angels Harp - The Producer Store
    http://bit.ly/2toegsP

    Samplecast shows 31-40

    Products featured:

    Autodafe
    http://bit.ly/2jU7Hq1
    Layercake - Flintpope
    http://bit.ly/2inbHlD
    Angry Brass - Jasper Blunk
    http://bit.ly/2taYSfI
    Minimal Structures - Loop Lords
    http://bit.ly/2lRYcJq
    War Tuba - Karoryfer Samples
    http://bit.ly/2kBp4vn
    Free Sample Pack - The Pro Audio Files
    https://theproaudiofiles.com/free-sam...
    Orchestral Rise Builder - Hidden Path Audio
    http://bit.ly/2lFeN5I
    VSCO2 - Big Cat Instruments
    http://bit.ly/2kZmDDc
    GDC2017 Giveaway - Sonniss
    http://bit.ly/2lEmc6H
    Carpentry Tools - Sampleso
    http://bit.ly/2ub4URz
    Hephaestus sounds - Sampleism
    http://bit.ly/2nEaIMT
    Free Orchestral Chords - Sonuscore
    http://bit.ly/2mTuAvs

    Samplecast shows 21-30

    Products featured:

    The Monster: Extreme Dynamic Processor - Slate Digital
    http://bit.ly/2aH09mi
    Cinematic Loops - 99 sounds
    http://bit.ly/2ba0wHs
    Neutrino - iZotope
    http://bit.ly/2cKF4g4
    Ivory Wind - Embertone
    http://bit.ly/2bvQukL

    Samplecast shows 11-20

    Products featured:

    Sample Radar - Music Radar
    http://bit.ly/1MaFW3z
    Bass & Acoustic Guitars - Amplesound
    http://bit.ly/1tswiXe
    http://bit.ly/1txNPxW
    Atmospherik Mekanisms - 99 Sounds
    http://bit.ly/1PvhprQ
    Bazille CM Synth - Computer Music Magazine
    http://bit.ly/28GMLYh
    Kick Angel & C4 - VST Off
    http://bit.ly/29x1nA2
    Scoring Noise - Bela D Media
    http://bit.ly/29C2Kwl
    Free Riser Sound Effects - Abletunes Blog
    http://bit.ly/29DkuxB

    Samplecast shows 1-10

    Products featured:

    Vinyl - iZotope
    http://bit.ly/1rzMRtA
    Free ARP and more - Samplephonics
    http://bit.ly/1pwYfM7
    E String - Oliver Codd
    http://on.fb.me/1R1hEPb
    GDC-2016 bundle - Sonniss
    http://bit.ly/1S1d8iA
    Gugak Collection (free Korean instruments) - CATSNU
    http://bit.ly/1UX0HJ4
    Freefall - Soundethers
    http://bit.ly/1ScSppi
    Brass & Woodwinds - The Alpine Project
    http://bit.ly/1Wd9LIM
    Ultimate Freeware 2016 - Computer Music Magazine
    http://bit.ly/20XUgFk
    Freebie Collection - VST Buzz
    http://bit.ly/1Typ0JQ













     
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    nice resource for newbies

    https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/learn-music-in-your-browser/
    Learn music for free in your browser


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    Never made music before but want to start? Want to get a better understanding of music fundamentals? Want to sketch song ideas on the road and continue them in Live? We think we can help.

    Learning Music is a new, interactive website that helps you learn the basics of music making - beats, melodies, basslines, chords, and song structure - right in your browser. It’s now available in English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Italian.

    You can even export the music you make on the web as an Ableton Live Set, so you can take your music further.

    Learning Music is free, there’s nothing to install, it works on any internet-connected device, and you’ll be creating your own musical ideas right away.

    https://learningmusic.ableton.com
    Get started making music

    In these lessons, you'll learn the basics of music making. No prior experience or equipment is required; you'll do everything right here in your browser.



     
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20150805114004/http://www.cocellproductions.com:80/Pensadia/sor8.html

    Pensadia SOR8
    this plugin got commercial yet, but this version still can be downloaded. This compressor vst emulates the Empirical Labs Distressor. Very good to parallel compress Drums & Bas Mix Busses.

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    • Pensadia SOR8
      • Classic Compressor plugin with its own unique sound
      • Based on acclaimed 8X Compressor.
      • Gain Reduction meter.
      • Input control (Relative threshold).
      • Threshold Controlled Circuitry(-30 to -50 dB).
      • Ratio switch (1, 2, 4, 8(Opto), 20 and NK).
      • Attack time control (0.05 ms to 4 secs).
      • Release time control (0.30 ms to 3 secs).
      • Distortion modes switch (Static Custom C1, Static Custom C2, Odd D1, Even D2).
      • Output control (0 to 40 dB).
      • Side-Chain Filter modes Clean(0) HP 80Hz(D), HP 80Hz Audio(A), BE 6kHz(B)
      • Oversampling - 2X,4X,8X
      • Opto(LA-2A®) Mode
      • AAX Native 64-bit, RTAS, AU, VST

    OSX & Win Packages (Updated 6/8/15)
    Download SOR8 FREE v1.0.4c

    Donate Here $1+ FULL VERSION Black Knobs v1.0.6

    Donate Here $10 FULL VERSION Black and White Knobs v1.0.6

    Install Instructions

    ChangeLog


    * $1+ Donation Required for Full Version Black Knobs

    * $10 Donation Required for Full Version Black & White Knobs. (Includes Opto Mode)

    * FREE VERSION: Settings(Presets) Reset to default on session load (you can avoid this by automating its parameters)
     
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  17. Mundano

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    you have to register, give your email
    Edit: Oh you are right, but you can authorize later and still use it! (with restrictions)
     
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    Are you sure registration is for Lite? Seems like by registering, you can only try Suite 9 for 30 days.
     
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    yes, it is like you've said. Only test
     
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    Ableton Lite is like 20 bucks off ebay.. way better then the free daws

    In fact, you would not need a better version of ableton until you can make a track with this

    Awesome Drum machine, a great sampler way better then the very expensive Akai samplers everyone loved
     
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