Best Free Software for Making Music

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  1. LoveToGig

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    Hey, PitchProof is really a good plugin. I saw a demonstration of it here -->

    It seems that it is able to change the pitch glitch-free in real time.

    Also check out these free plugins from Nembrini audio: https://www.nembriniaudio.com/collections/free
     
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    AGL VST Customs - MINISYNTH Q2 v7.0 VST3 - 16.12.20221 - 64 bit - Free

    MINISYNTH Q2 is a VST3 format instrument for Windows 64-bits..
    This VST recreates the essence of the 70s and 80s synths.

    Features:
    - 2 voices with 3 waveform oscillator. Each one with ADSR envelope and a Q filter with ADSR modulation.
    - Modulated detuner, pad emulation, color and delay.
    - 4 effects: Rotary, Tremolo, Chorus, Reverb.
    - Oscilloscope.

    https://aglangman.wixsite.com/aglvstcustoms2/copy-of-druid-x2-2
    www.kvraudio.com/product/minisynth-q2-by-agl-vst-customs
     
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    Noizefield - Overdose VSTi - Wavetable Synth - 18.11.2021 - 8 MB - Freeware

    Hey guys, we’ve released together with Infected Sounds our new synthesizer Overdose, a flexible wavetable-synth for free!
    It’s suitable for EDM, Bounce, Trance, Trap, Dubstep, Hip-Hop, Techno and Dance.

    Features:

    - Two oscillators with 168 Waveforms each
    - Ringmodulator + FM
    - Two Multimode-Filter + One Vowel Filter
    - Four ADSR evelopes
    - Fadable LFOs
    - Stereo Chorus
    - Phaser
    - Trance-Gate
    - Ensemble-Effect
    - Crusher
    - Distortion & Drive
    - 25 phatt presets
    - Changeable colour skins (If you want to change the colour of the synth, click on the IS – logo and pick up another colour.)

    Download www.noizefield.com/products/overdose
     
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    iLoyd - iloSynth-1v1.6 VSTi - 32 Bit - Free

    iloSynth-1 is a subtractive analog-modelling soft-synth with comprehensive modulation routings.

    Features:

    - 5 Polyphonic with Mono and Legato modes.
    - 2 Oscillators + Noise with FM, OSC SYNC and ring modulation.
    - Two serial filters: Filter1 has 12db/oct LP, BP, HP, Notch modes; Filter2 is fixed at 24db/oct LP mode.
    - Independent Envelopes for Pitch, Filter and Amp. Filter Envelope Depth can be controlled by MIDI Velocity.
    - 2 multi waveform LFOs with sync to host.
    - Delay FX with with stereo depth control and sync to host.
    - Chorus FX.

    Download iloSynth-1 v1.6 (~1mb)
    www.iloyd.com/ilosynth/

    The Atmosphere of the Earth Soundset by Che for the Ilio - iloSynth VSTi
    https://mega.nz/file/v7h0FSDD#9bi1o5HQkxigL49ejgjekrDfJK6LFQ7EV_zbXz8aTKo
     
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    buzzroom - Lallapallooza lite v2.0.1 VSTi - 32 Bit - Windows only - Free
    • 3 Oscillators
      (OSC1 have "SuperSAW" wave by 7 SAW waves. 9 Types).
    • 5 Filter Types.
    • 3 LFO (BPMsynced / Manual, LFO3 for ModWheel), 2 Modulations.
    • 2 Envelopes (Amp / Filter), 2 Modulations.
    • Effects (2 pingpongDELAY, Overdrive, EQ).
    • Arpeggiator, Portamento, 8 notes Poly / Mono.
    • MIDI automation
    Free Download
    www.vst4you.com/pages/vst instruments/buzzroom_lallapallooza_lite.html

    This page contains patches and sound banks for Lallapallooza lite by Buzzroom.
    https://rekkerd.org/patches/plug-in/lallapallooza-lite/

    The 4 Seasons Soundset by Che for the Buzzroom - Lallapallooza Lite VSTi
    • Inside the Download : 4 Soundbanks [183 Presets]
    • Genre: Typical Lallapallooza
    • Format : Soundbank [*.FXB]
    • Release Date : 2 - 2012
    • Price: Free Download
    http://ohlenbostelhelge.magix.net/public/misc.htm
     
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    Freeware VST Plugin Brandulator is a complex sound processor that allows you to get quite interesting combined effects - comb filters, trance gate, vocoder, wah-wah, various types of modulation (chorus, flanger, phaser, ring, etc.). The work of this plugin is based on splitting the original signal into uniform intervals, in accordance with the tempo of the musical composition, to each of which a certain type of processing can be applied.

    To expand the functionality of the plug-in, there are three individual channels of sound processing, with adjustable volume and panning, which allows you to create a realistic stereo sound picture. Each channel has 16 pairs of mode / key controls called steps. It is possible to set the parameters of the steps both individually and in a group method. Also, this can be done both in manual and in automatic mode, in accordance with the required harmonic law, of which there are about three hundred different scales in the plugin's database.

    http://stone-voices.ru/vst/brandulator?lang=en
     
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    Mark Henning - Anamark v2.25 VSTi - Win 32 - Now Free

    Mark Henning has announced that AnaMark, a VST synthesizer for Windows that used to cost €42, is now freeware. 17th July 2014

    Features:

    - 545 Factory Presets.
    - Generation of random Presets.
    - Four part multi-timbral (mono-timbral mode available).
    - Polyphonic (16 voices) and monophonic.
    - 52 basic waveforms.
    - 3 Modulatable oscillators with feedback and oversampling.

    - Each OSC may use one of the basic waveforms or a combination of two, which leads to more than possible 2000 basic waveforms per OSC. 21 Types of synthesis (e.g. additive, ring modulation, FM, XFM, PM, etc.).

    - Extended waveshaper.
    - 8 modulatable filter types (Lowpass, highpass, notch, etc.).
    - Additionally a filter-independent resonator.

    - Modulation sources: High-flexible LFO, Envelopes and Combiners as well as MIDI-Events (Velocity, note, MIDI control changes, Aftertouch, etc.) and random.

    - 11 Effects (Delays/Reverbs, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, EQ); 2 Effects can be serialized.
    - HighQuality-Function.
    - All time-parameters/FX (e.g. modulation speed) can be fix or synchronized to MIDI.
    - Support for micro tuning: Scala, Tuning files, MIDI SysEx.
    - Pitch-bending, portamento.
    - Fully skinable.

    Free Download
    https://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_ger.php#AnaMark_Demo
    Go to: AnaMark Vollversion: Tausche Software gegen Musik
    Or direct:
    https://www.mark-henning.de/files/am/Anamark_Free-for-you_ManualSetup.zip

    Info:
    https://www.mark-henning.de/am_about_eng.php
    https://www.kvraudio.com/product/anamark-by-mark-henning/details

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  10. aleksalt

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    Well, I went to the link and found a demo there with this picture:

    Britney.jpg

    Is that angry Britney?
    Ok, they spent a time and efforts to make some art work, but showed us 2 crappy sounds only...
    by the way, not only this developer makes so weak demos, even well-known ones often
    make very poor presentations of their synths...
    PS. I'm going to post some remarks exactly about synth presets and their demos (later)
     
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    With the VST plug-in SawSage, KEYS for the first time presents a self-made exclusive Wabetable synthesizer for Windows, which you can download here in a free lite edition. This synthesizer is suitable for current electronic music such as EDM, house, dance, trance, dub, trap and even for retro sounds.

    The name of the VST plug-in is a portmanteau of the terms "sawtooth" and "sausage" and is pronounced just like the latter word. Behind the humorous name is a modern wavetable synthesizer, with which you can create your own wavetables and unique sounds. What is special about SawSage (Lite) is that – thanks to the wavetable synthesis – in addition to the 16 wavetables, individual waveforms can be drawn into the two oscillators to create new sounds.

    Distinctive FM sounds and a wide pulse width modulation can also be implemented quickly. A lush filter section with 12 different filter types provides exciting timbres. The versatile modulation matrix, in combination with the LFOs, is able to liven up the sound. Inspiring sequences can be achieved with the 16-step sequencer. An effects section with equalizer and chorus is also available. SawSage Lite contains a few selected presets, but you can also create your own sounds.

    Do you crave more? Then we can assuage the appetite with the full SawSage. It offers many other features, including four sequencers, 80 presets, and 48 user presets. SawSage is currently available at an introductory price of EUR 19.90 (until August 31, regular price: EUR 24.90) in the PPVMEDIEN online shop at www.ppvmedien.de/sawsage.

    Download SawSage Lite
     
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    Infinite Space Piano Cinematic Piano Plugin by ZAK Sound


    Infinite Space Piano is an acoustic piano combined with ambient textures that create gigantic spaces.

    Features:

    • 3 different textures of environments.
    • ADSR controls for each texture.
    • Ideal for inspirational and cinematic productions.
    • Compatible with Windows (VST3) and macOS (AU and VST3).
    https://zaksound.com/infinite-space-piano
     
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  14. aleksalt

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    About synths (free or commercial – no matter):
    developers should make a STRONG presentation with demo showing features of their product…but some don’t (as I posted above with Britney’s picture ).
    Well, you’re a developer of a free synth, still you’re posting it’s crappy demo on youtube…as for me, if I don’t hear and see an appropriate presentation, I just pass by.
    And this is how to do an appropriate presentation of synth (presets):



    These guys produce the best synths presets as well as presets presentations
     
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    1. SpatSynth 8 Synth (Analogue / Subtractive) Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatsynth_8_by_acousmodules
    2. SpatTest 5.1 Utility Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spattest_5_1_by_acousmodules
    3. SpatVerb 88 Reverb Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatverb_88_by_acousmodules
    4. SpatSurround 5M Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatsurround_5m_by_acousmodules
    5. SpatSurround 1X Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatsurround_1x_by_acousmodules
    6. SpatSurround 12 Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatsurround_12_by_acousmodules
    7. SpatStudio Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatstudio_by_acousmodules
    8. SpatSampler 16 Sampler/Sample Player Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatsampler_16_by_acousmodules
    9. SpatMixer 126 Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatmixer_126_by_acousmodules
    10. SpatGrains 8 Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatgrains_8_by_acousmodules
    11. SpatHarmo 8 Pitch Shifter / Time Stretch Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatharmo_8_by_acousmodules
    12. SpatKeyboard 212 Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatkeyboard_212_by_acousmodules
    13. SpatKeyboard 616 Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spatkeyboard_616_by_acousmodules
    14. Spat3D 16 Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/spat3d_16_by_acousmodules
    15. MultiRec 16 Audio Recorder Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/multirec_16_by_acousmodules
    16. OctoMag Sampler/Sample Player Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/octomag_by_acousmodules
    17. OctoScratcher Pitch Shifter / Time Stretch Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/octoscratcher_by_acousmodules
    18. MultiJoy 16 MIDI Controller Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/multijoy_16_by_acousmodules
    19. AutoSpectre 248 Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/autospectre_248_by_acousmodules
    20. AutoSpectre 246 Imaging Plugin by Acousmodules
    www.kvraudio.com/product/autospectre_246_by_acousmodules


    Windows Basic Bundle - 2021 August
    (Spat3D 218X, SpatLayers 248, SpatMass 818X, AnimaSpat 48L, SpatKeys 64X, MassInFaders 864X, MiniDeco 64X, Scatterizer 64X, UniVerb 64X, SpectraShaper 36X, MultiSynth 64X, FocusPlayer 36X, SimpleTest 64X, SpatPeaks 3DX, SimplePatch 18X, MultiAnalyzer 18X, MultiLevels 32X, SimpleBass 18X + MultiPitch 64, KaleidoPlayer 64, PenSampler 25, SpatSampler 2D3D, PolySpatSampler 818, TouchSynth 24)
    http://acousmodules.free.fr

    MacOS Basic Bundle - 2021 August
    (Spat3D 218X, SpatLayers 248, SpatMass 818X, AnimaSpat 48L, SpatKeys LE, MassInFaders 864X, MiniDeco 64X, Scatterizer 64X, SpectraShaper 36X, MultiSynth 64X, FocusPlayer 36X, SimpleTest 64X, SpatPeaks 3DX, SimplePatch 18X, MultiAnalyzer 18X, MultiLevels 32X, SimpleBass 18X)
    http://acousmodules.free.fr
     
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    I was going to include those synths in my next post but I guess that I was a bit spat! :rofl:
     
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    ToneGym launches free Chord Progression tool for musicians and composers


    ToneGym has revealed a new online tool that enables musicians and composers to learn, play and create chord progressions online.

    The Chord Progression Generator allows users to choose from an extensive collection of common chord progressions or create their custom progressions within or without the boundaries of a musical scale.

    Piano keys or guitar frets displays are available, and users can set the tonic, tempo, and playing mode.

    Chord progressions are played according to voice-leading principles and can be looped for online jamming and composing.

    Chord Progression Generator features

    • Extensive chord progression bank.
    • Piano keys and guitar frets displays.
    • Custom chord progression creation within or without scale boundaries.
    • Set tonic, tempo, and playing mode (harmonic, up or down arpeggio).
    • Chord progressions are played according to voice-leading principles.
    The Chord Progression Generator tool is free, and available online from the ToneGym website.
     
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    aciddose - Xhip Synthesizer VSTi - 64 Bit - Free

    Xhip Synthesizer allows you to produce high quality dual-oscillator polyphonic synthesizer sounds, similar to classic poly synthesizers of the late 80s. Strings, synth pads, basses, leads, organs, pianos, bells, vocals, percussion, sound effects and more are demonstrated in the factory banks.

    Factory banks and a manual can be downloaded separately from the Xhip Synthesizer page. Please read the manual for the current version if you have not yet read it as it contains an important "getting started" chapter and lots of helpful documentation for non-obvious features.

    Features:
    • Re-sizable GUI.
    • Two oscillators, filters, envelopes and LFOs.
    • Oscillator sync and X-mod (FM).
    • Both oscillator (supersaw) and voice level unison.
    • PCM (samples) as oscillator waveform with looping and anti-aliasing.
    • Ringmod, audio rate filter modulation and saturation.
    • Per voice waveshaping (distortion).
    • MIDI to preset parameter routing.
    • Embedded effects.
    • Detailed PDF format manual.
    • Xhip was featured in One-Synth-Challenge #85. OSC-85-Xhip

    info & Download
    http://xhip.net/synth/


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    Factory preset banks The plug-in does not currently install with any preset banks or other content. You may want to download and load the Xhip factory bank and Synth drums 1 and perhaps save one as part of your customized init state. Due to the fact PCM is saved with a state it means an init bank can include sample content.

    Banks and presets

    Factory

    These banks were created by aciddose during Xhip development.

    "Xhip factory bank" includes a few contributed presets.
    This bank includes a wide variety of sounds focused on notable esoteric timbres rather than more basic sounds which are left somewhat underrepresented.

    "Synth drums 1" implements every GM2 drum-sound.
    The complete GM2 kit is roughly covered albeit with a synthetic timbre. The cymbals and some latin percussion are lacking; this might be improved with samples or layering

    ?. Please forgive the agogo. A demo of the sounds is available on soundcloud.
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    A sound designer's dream.
    A friendly, open community.

    Featuring many synthesis techniques, a great selection of filters, a flexible modulation engine,
    a smorgasbord of effects, and modern features like MPE and microtuning.

    Surge XT is a wonderful tool. We love it. We think you will, too!

    Latest Release: XT 1.0.0 (2022-01-18 14:00:11 UTC )

    https://surge-synthesizer.github.io
     
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    Surge XT is great! Been playing with it since the release and highly recommend it to everybody.

    It installs alongside the previous version which is a good thing as it doesn't clobber your existing projects. If you want to "upgrade" then you have to copy your old presets across, but this is a minor hassle.

    I love it indeed.
     
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