Best Free Software for Making Music

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  1. Mundano

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    http://acustica-audio.com/pages/specials/acustica-audio-ceil

    Others have their heads in the clouds.
    We bring you Ceil. Get it FREE.
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    Celebrate Christmas with a brand new, incredible piece of dreamware for your studio. FREE until February 14, 2019* (reg. €99)

    From December 19, 2018 through February 14, 2019 you have the opportunity to add an incredible-sounding processor to your studio setup, completely free. Ceil features a powerful compressor - which can work as a general audio leveler or a full-blown dynamics destroyer - an incisive EQ section, pan and stereo spread controls, and a preamp.

    Ceil is based on a heavily modified British channel strip that we sampled at the end of 2017 during one of our official workshops - held at a studio near the lake of Como.

    Use Ceil on vocals, electric bass, percussions, drums, and more. It will simply leave you speechless.

    Do not forget to download our nice Xmas 2019 ' Ceilendar' from inside Aquarius as it also includes Ceil's user manual!

    How to get Ceil:

    That is quite simple. All you have to do is:

    • register an account on our website (if you haven't one yet)
    • download Aquarius - our download manager -
    • login to Aquarius and and click the 'Install' button next to Ceil
    • select the preferred plugin format for your DAW from the drop-down menu and click 'Install'




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    it's sad that @superliquidsunshine is leaving this forum, but we are thankful for all the support to this community. This thread wouldn't have been what it is now without him and his posts, comments and lively & lovely participation. Now i feel empty. Good luck bro!
     
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    For demo purposes and even beyond, there's no need to spend $ on plugins. As mentioned above, there are so many good options. Only buy the stuff you love . . . that's how it used to be with hardware and instruments, right? I would never . . . could never collect 50 or 60 guitars.
     
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    https://gramotech.co.uk/products/gt_analyser

    GT Analyser: High resolution spectrum analyser

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    GT Analyser
    High resolution spectrum analyser plugin with loads of control.

    GT Analyser is a stunning, high resolution spectrum analyser plug-in with loads of control to allow you to get the perfect view of your frequency domain.

    Settings
    Click the settings button in the top-left corner of the plug-in window to take control of the following settings:

    Decay time
    Controls how long it takes the signal to decay after a peak. Use longer decay times for a smoother signal, or shorter times for a more accurate signal.
    Hold time
    Controls how long peaks will stay at their maximum before decaying. Putting the hold time to the maximum value (10 seconds) will make the peaks hold forever.
    Channels selector
    Changes which channels are visible on the spectrum. Use the L and R option to get an idea of the stereo width of your sound, or use the average option to get a view of your sound as a whole.
    Ramp
    Tilts the signal one way or another (without changing the actual audio signal) to give a more natural look of the frequency content of the sound. Bass frequencies tend to show up as lounder in the signal so move the ramp down to account for this.
    Range
    Specifies the Decibel range of the spectrum. Set to a smaller range to get a better look at lounder frequencies, or set to a larger range to see the full extent of your sound.
    Block selector
    Changes the block size used to render the spectrum. Smaller blocks have less precision with lower frequencies but faster responce times. (Larger block sizes may also affect performance on slower machines).
    Downloads
    Windows
    VST3
    macOS
    VST3
    AU
     
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    LabChirp - (standalone (SA))

    A program for creating sound effects for games, music, videos - whatever you want!
    A manual and some example sounds are included to get you started.

    Works on Windows (requires .NET Framework 2.0) and other platforms through Mono.

    Features
    • Multiple channels: Up to eight individual channels. All or any element of a channel can be copied to another.
    • Modulation: For vibrato and tremolo (pulsating variation in pitch and volume).
    • Envelopes: To shape everything the way you want it.
    • Waveforms: Make your own custom waveforms, or use any of the standard ones (sine, triangle, sawtooth, square, noise).
    • Effects: Add cool post-effects to your sound.
    • Customizable randomizer: For the lazy sound designer.
    • Customizable mutator: To randomize your sound slightly.
    • Batch save: If you are in a hurry and need a lot of sounds fast.
    Here is a demo in mp3 format showing all of the example sounds and some randomly generated sounds using different presets.

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    Changelog
    Version 1.50
    • Effects!
      Apply cool sound filters/effects such as Reverb and Flanger to your sound!
    • Trim silence!
      Automatically trim silence at the beginning and/or end of your sound.
    • Various bug-fixes and smaller layout/convenience adjustments:
      • Clickable stop button.
      • Playback indicator.
      • Envelope preview in the Randomizer.
      • Splash screen.
      • Wave frequency accuracy correction (was 0.05 % off before).
      • Loud sounds could overflow and "loop" instead of being clipped.
      • Small Mono compatibility fixes.
      • Probably some other bug fixes that I forgot about.
    Version 1.25
    • More quality options!
      You can now apply dither and oversampling.
    • A more intuitive way of editing envelopes!
      Simply click anywhere to add a point, and move a point by dragging it.
    • Curves for the envelopes!
      To create some really smooth envelopes without having to add many points.
    • Mutator!
      To randomly tweak a sound.
    • Back/forward buttons for the randomizer!
      If you accidentally skipped a cool random sound you can restore it.
    • Batch save random sounds!
      Select a preset in the randomizer and save a whole bunch of sounds at once!
    • Faster sound generation!
      Taking advantage of multiple cores.
    • Copy/paste for envelopes!
      Copy one envelope and paste it into another!
    • Added shortcuts to switch channels.
      Ctrl+Tab/Ctrl+Shift+Tab or Ctrl+1-8.
    • More customization.
      You can choose your own colors for the envelopes, among other things!
    • Save/export split!
      Before, both a WAV and LCH file was created when you saved. Now you can choose to save only one of these, if you want.
    • General UI fixes.
      Such as grayed out buttons for muted channels, double buffered panels and DPI compatibility.
    Version 1.00
    • Higher quality sound!
      You can now choose between 22050/44100 Hz and 8-bit/16-bit.
    • More envelopes!
      Modulation waves also have envelopes now.
    • New waveform!
      Noise2! Which is like Noise with a linear interpolation. Also, modulations have the Custom Wave too now.
    • Randomizer!
      To generate random sounds!
    • General interface redesigns.
      Some things has been moved to a more logical position and some other stuff has been added or removed.
    • More wave accuracy.
      There were some problems with offset and Noise but it should be fixed now. Also, most values now have one decimal.
    • Easier value edit!
      You can now click on the number next to a slider to edit its value.
    • Undo!
      You can now undo and redo.
    • Other not very interesting stuff.
      Like settings, bugfixes, an about box, menubar and more!
    Version 0.85
    • Initial release.
    http://labbed.net/software/labchirp/
     
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    this 55 sites and reaper and you good to go , to kill them all

    this thread is an instance....an massive asset for global audio community
     
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  7. The Pirate

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    With all the software posted in this thread, I need a name change because here is everything anyone needs to produce music...and it is free. No need for warez.
     
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  8. ZUK

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    tcStretch
    tcStretch is a Windows VST 2.4 plug-in for time stretching, pitch shifting, and blurring. Time stretch can be up to 1 million times slower. Pitch shift is plus or minus one octave. Blurring blends nearby spectral material to make the output less static.

    Playback is sensitive to transients in the source material. Playback rate and blur amount are automatically adjusted according to the transient contour of the material being stretched. Playing transients at a faster rate than non-transients tends to make the output sound less obviously stretched. Playing transients more slowly than non-transients emphasizes the stretchiness [good when playing in reverse mode with highly transient material]. Adding blur brings in some subtle (or not so subtle) randomness which helps to keep the output less static.
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/zv1xr45zqyfoxxd/tcStretch_05e.zip?dl=0
     
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    Freak Show Industries plugins
    https://freakshowindustries.com/

    backmask
    A CHAOTIC REVERSER PLUGIN BUILT TO MAKE MOM PROUD
    BACKMASK USES GOVERNMENT APPROVED PARADOX PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES TO EXPOSE THE HIDDEN TERRORS OF MUSIC.
    UNCOVER THE PLOTS OF GHOSTS, ALIENS AND OTHER ROGUE ENTITIES WITH FREAKSHOW INDUSTRIES BACKMASK
    https://freakshowindustries.com/backmask

    dumpster-fire
    THE SHIFTING NIGHTMARE
    Sometimes a track takes that dark turn.
    Every path leads ever deeper into desperation.
    Nothing is working, perhaps the well is dry.
    Delete it all. Salt the earth. Anything but this.
    Never far away is the thirst for cleansing fire.
    Undo has become a parasitic companion.
    Defeat is calling like a moth to the candle flame.
    Endure this manic force in resolute defiance.
    Strike the eldritch match of transformation.
    https://freakshowindustries.com/crime-hole-dumpster-fire

    AAX / VST / VST3 / AU - MAC / WIN - 64 BIT

    You can buy for 20$ or STEAL.
     
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    Anarchy Rhythms / Anarchy Effects

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    Anarchy Rhythms
    is a hybrid between an effect and a drum machine. It takes an audio input and applies a user-controlled matrix of amplitude modulation, bandpass filtering, feedback loops, internal oscillation and compression. It allows you to compose rhythmic patterns from the sonic timbre of the input.

    Features:
    Pattern editor for composition of rhythmic patterns
    Mixer to control parameters for each sound
    Edit pane to specify envelopes for the parameters
    Collection of preset patterns and sounds
    Parameter automation using MIDI controllers or VST automation
    VST Time Information to synchronise with host sequencers
    Supports non-4/4 time signatures
    IN, OUT and Wet/Dry sliders keep their state on preset/pattern changes
    Complies with VST 2.4 standard
    32-bit & 64-bit versions for Mac (VST/AU) & PC (VST)

    New in version 2.5.1.5:

    fixed a large window size bug when running in energyXT host
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    Anarchy Effects is a cross-platform bundle consisting of 5 audio plugins, each of which does a different novel form of frequency domain processing. VST versions now comply to VST 2.4 standard and plugins in different formats are available for both Mac and PC.

    Plugins in the bundle:

    SpectralAutopan – assigns different pan positions to the different component pitches in the input signal. The effect pitch has on pan position is controlled by control points, which can change in pan position and pitch according to LFOs. This adds stereo depth and motion to sounds.
    Corkscrew – mixes together multiple pitch-shifts of the input signal, increasing or decreasing their pitches in parallel, and fading them in/out at the extremes of their range. This creates the illusion of a sound that seems to continually rise or fall, but doesn’t actually change in average pitch.
    HarmonicAdder – creates harmonic resonances by pitch shifting the dominant frequencies in your input signal by the various intervals in the harmonic series (octave, octave+fifth, two octaves, two octaves+major third etc). These harmonics can be mixed with the dry input signal to make it more resonant, or used on their own as a new sound.
    LengthSeparator – bisects the input signal according to the lengths of its component frequencies. Short sounds become the ‘transient’ part, long sounds become the ‘stable’ part. These parts can be isolated (ie the other part removed), or assigned different pan positions to create stereo movement.
    Convoluter – applies a convolution matrix to the spectral representation of the input signal. This bends the sound along the continuum between pure sine tones and pure noise.

    Features:
    Parameter automation using MIDI controllers or VST automation
    Complies with VST 2.4 standard
    32-bit & 64-bit versions for Mac (VST/AU) & PC (VST)

    New in version 1.5.1.1:
    improved graphic performance
    Spectral Autopan: fixed distortion in low frequency filter
    Spectral Autopan: various bug fixes

    New in version 1.5.1.2:
    Spectral Autopan: fixed a bug causing distortion for static graphs
    fixed permission issues for Mac VST plug-ins (hosts unable to enumerate VST plug-ins)

    https://www.anarchy-rhythms.com/
     
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  12. Mundano

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    https://www.steinberg.net/en/produc...iel_essentialalto_glockenspiel_essential.html

    Alto Glockenspiel Essential by Cinematique Instruments
    Download for free

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    Free VST, AAX, AU Glockenspiel for PC and Mac

    The free Alto Glockenspiel by Cinematique Instruments for HALion provides you with the original sound of the legendary Glockenspiel, but adds some fresh effects to turn the sound into something new. Owing to the fact that the sampled model also has a one octave lower range than a usual Glockenspiel, the sounds are much softer and mellow.

    The instrument was recorded by beating the metal bars of the Glockenspiel with thin sticks (hard articulation) as well as soft mallets (gentle articulation) in two or three dynamic layers and three Round Robin variations. With the included cabinet simulation, a rotary simulation, a tone control, a length control and reverb and delay amount, it is very easy to transform the sound into something from another world.



     
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    Zero-G SoundSense Ambiosis - FREE FOR 72 HOURS!

    Merry Christmas my freq'y brothas and sistas

    https://www.timespace.com/products/zero-g-soundsense-ambiosis

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    Zero-G and Xfonic present Ambiosis - an amazing library of atmospheres and soundscapes from The SoundSense Series.
    
    The SoundSense Series From Zero-G has been created to provide music producers with professional quality sounds at fantastic value for money while maintaining Zero-G's tradition of virtuosity, value and variety.
    
    AMBIOSIS
    Highly acclaimed electronic musician and samplist Ian Boddy brings you a fantastic array of atmospherics and soundscapes at a bargain price. These sounds can be used in virtually any music style where a little dash of sonic spice is needed.
    
    Ambiosis is particularly useful for ambient, dance, film soundtrack and trance composers where the sounds can often provide the creative impetus for a new track or to add the finishing touches to an existing composition.
    
    Ambiosis serves as a fine electronic music resource for producers who need to apply texture, mood, and ambience across a wide variety of genres.
    
    Categories include:
    
    Analogue
    Atmospheres
    Dark
    Light
    Spacey
    Vintage
     
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    thank you all for the shareware in the posted Best FREE Software for Making Music
     
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    Voxengo Correlometer free

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    Correlometer is a free analog-style stereo multi-band correlation meter AudioUnit, AAX and VST plugin for professional music production applications. It is based on correlation meter found in PHA-979 phase-alignment plugin.

    Applications
    • Multi-band correlation metering
    • Phase issues detector
    • Cross-track phase coherency estimation
    • Mono-compatibility checker
    More info @ Voxengo
     
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    https://performancesamples.com/conmoto-violinslegacy/

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    CON MOTO – VIOLINS LEGACY
    Expressive Ensemble Strings with Motion

    Con Moto – Violins Legacy consists of non-comprehensive material from an early recording session for Con Moto, before it was re-recorded in another room with a smaller ensemble.

    • Twelve violins (primarily soloist and 1st-chair musicians) from the Capellen Orchestra
    • Three dynamic layers, from moderately soft to FFF
    • “Active-bow” sustains (non-static longs that move and evolve while simultaneously maintaining the dynamic/timbre)
    • Recorded in a hall with multiple mic positions:
      • Close
      • Decca
      • Wide
    • 48kHz / 24bit
    • NCW-compressed, ~422 MB total
    • Built for Kontakt 5.5.1 and above – full, retail version of Kontakt required
    • Download via Continuata
    NOTE ON DELAY: this library has a moderately delayed response when playing (80 ms based on the close mic).
     
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    https://www.kontakthub.com/product/micro-pod-kontakt-free/
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    Micro Pod 1
    Version: Kontakt 5.8.1 / NCW / V1

    FREE From Synth Magic

    FREE

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    Download Method: KONTAKT HUB


    PRODUCT OVERVIEW
    Micro Pod 1 is the basis of a new range of products that are in the pipeline and Micro Pod 1 consists of a collection of sounds taken from a Yamaha PCS500 home keyboard, Origin synth and 8 bit synth waveforms.

    Hopefully Micro pod 1 will allow you to get a feel for what the later Micro Pod products will offer.

    The Micro Pod 1 is designed to be small, easy to use and offer just enough control to allow quick and easy sound creation.

    The Micro Pod 1 has reverb and delay effects and is meant to be used with whatever external effects you have to give it 'your own' sound and sonic stamp.

    Designed to be used when you want to have access to sounds and make quick sounds for your projects without getting bogged down and too involved in sound design.

    Micro Pod 1 comes with a number of presets and MULTI's ranging from: pads, strings, 8 bit leads, Commodore 64 type sounds, moody atmospheres (I love Resident Evil 2), spacey synths etc

    NOTE: Requires the FULL version of Kontakt 5.8.1
     
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    https://www.alonso-sound.com/product/revealed-producer-starter-pack-vol-2/

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    [FREE] Revealed Producer Starter Pack Vol. 2
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    Welcome to Revealed Producer Starter Pack Vol. 2; a FREE sample library for all aspiring and seasoned pro's alike who want to recreate the signature Revealed Recordings sound.

    Revealed Producer Starter Pack Vol. 2 is a collection of 475 samples and 50 presets for Serum. Whether you're looking for Kicks, Synth Shots, Fills, FX, Percussion, Drop Stabs or Shepard Tones, you will find it here. To speed up your workflow, all samples are labeled by their root key, if a discernible pitch was defined.

    Additionally, you'll find 50 for Serum so you can give your music an original Revealed touch. All modwheels are programmed within each preset, allowing further sonic options and possibilities when trying to find the right sound to finish your track. And finally, all presets have all four macro controls assigned for easy tweaking and multiple sound variations

    Revealed Producer Starter Pack Vol. 2 is packed with a comprehensive and carefully selected collection of sounds to help get you started taking your productions to the next level.

    Reveal Yourself.
     
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