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The demo versions are unlimited, so they are not strictly free, but, like me, I am sure you will end up buying them: http://www.stillwellaudio.com - I have to recommend Vibe EQ (especially the 8k band) and Bombardier Buss Compressor (the drive knob is awesome) and The Rocket compressor (amazing on drums). Don't forget to use them in oversampling mode - they sound SO much better!
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Hey everybody, I've got some more freeware that you may or may not know about. Here we go:

 

Giada 0.6.1 by Monocasual - http://www.giadamusic.com/index.php Giada is a free, minimal, hardcore audio tool for DJs and live performers. How does it work? Just pick up your sample, drop it in any channel and start the show by using this tiny piece of software as a loop machine, drum machine, sequencer, live sampler or yet as an effect (VST) host.

 

TSE B.O.D. emulates a famous bass processing unit. TSE 808 v2.0 emulates a famous guitare pedal. Both can be found at - http://tseaudio.com/software.html

 

Betty Middle V2 by DSP Factory - http://www.chrisivanschrago.at/wordpress/?p=554 This is a stereo enhancement plugin that includes a full working M/S matrix.

 

- xpander

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What can I say? When I take a break from recording, I love searching the web for more freeware in the hopes that it will help some of you that may not be able to afford commercial software, yet want great sound quality. When I first started using a computer to record and sequence music, all I used was freeware, besides my copy of Logic 4. And we're off...

 

LSS-DJeq - http://www.londonschoolofsound.co.uk/resources/djeq This is a 3-band equalizer frequently found in professional DJ mixers.

 

Luftikus by Ikjb - http://code.google.com/p/lkjb-plugins/downloads/list Luftikus is a digital adaption to an analog EQ with fixed half-octave bands and additional high frequency boost.

 

TDR Feedback Compressor II (Beta) - http://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-feedback-compressor-2/ This is definitely a company to watch. "The TDR Feedback Compressor II takes this traditional compression topology to new heights as a state of the art dynamics processor combining an unusual and highly flexible, yet intuitive control scheme. The compressor has been carefully tuned for intuitive and musical operation for almost every situation. No compromises have been made in order to achieve the highest possible quality of dynamic control." I've been using their Proximity plugin and have been getting great results quickly... so this is a no-brainer. But do keep in mind that this is still a Beta release.

 

For those a little adventurous and looking for granular synthesis apps, checkout HourGlass 1.3.0 from Xenakios Software - http://xenakios.wordpress.com/downloads/ But be aware, you can spend a lot of time tweaking audio with this application. So set aside some time to experiment.

 

- xpander

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New versions of available of these free russian plug-ins Molot 0.3.1 and Limiter №6 1.0.2

Downloaded both today, and played around with replacing Logic's 'Multipressor' & 'Limiter', with both of these inserts, in an existing project; following them with an Adaptive Limiter plugin.

 

Very interesting Plugin's (their 64bit too) :wink: but like the developer said, you have to take care in gain staging: to an average signal level of 0 dBVU for effective and uniform headroom 8)

 

Also downloaded the Stillwell's 'Bombardier Buss Compressor' and 'The Rocket compressor'; The Bomb was sweet on a Vox Sub, but sadly these are both 32bit plugs :cry:

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Tried it yet?

 

Yes, I tried it briefly last night on guitar and drums...after tweaking a bit I got nice results.

 

J.

 

I'm wondering if I'm missing something vital in making this one work right.... if I reduce the output gain by exactly the same amount as the drive is increased, (to avoid loudness bias) I can hear no difference between bypassed and not bypassed, no "tubeness" is evident.

 

This is without any of the plug's EQ engaged.....

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I'm wondering if I'm missing something vital in making this one work right.... if I reduce the output gain by exactly the same amount as the drive is increased, (to avoid loudness bias) I can hear no difference between bypassed and not bypassed, no "tubeness" is evident.

 

This is without any of the plug's EQ engaged.....

Yeah, it's not super in your face (unless you hit the boost button).

But, when I crank the Drive knob to full, I can definitely hear it "toobing".

 

If you feed it a 1 kHz tone and follow it with an analyzer, you can see the added harmonics changing with the Drive knob.

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Also downloaded the Stillwell's 'Bombardier Buss Compressor' and 'The Rocket compressor'; The Bomb was sweet on a Vox Sub, but sadly these are both 32bit plugs :cry:

 

There's some 64bit betas...and they've been working on version 3 of their plug-ins (for like 3 years already) which are coming out sometime this year, they promise.

 

J.

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Wagner Sharp tube guitar preamp emulation - http://nickcrowlab.blogspot.com/2013/04/wagner-sharp-for-windows-vst-and-mac-os.html It's both 32/64bit compatible VST/AU.

 

Expert Sleepers have updated their classic Ping-Pong Delay to 64bit - http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/pingpong.html

 

CIS DSP Factory presents Betty Middle V2 center bass and width plugin with M/S functions - http://www.chrisivanschrago.at/wordpress/?p=554 (requires Mac OS 10.7+)

 

The makers of Proximity have completed beta testing and bring you TDR Feedback Compressor II - http://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-feedback-compressor-2/ I'm just now beginning to experiment with this and am already quite impressed considering it's freeware.

 

SicknDstroy multimode lo-fi AU has been updated to version 1.2 - http://www.ineardisplay.com/freebies/ It's also 32/64bit compatible.

 

- xpander

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XLN Audio has a free four octave version (2 octaves either side of middle C) of their Addictive Keys sampled piano. Lots of options even with the free version, including some different mic positions and you can save your presets.

 

Not bad, and easier on the CPU than Truepianos!

 

J.

Yep, pretty decent for sure although I think Truepianos still reigns with an evener tone. But - very cool what XLN did for creating pianos with completely different vibe via mic positions, sample shifting and so on. I came this close to buying their keys bundle and then I went and listened to the latest Pianoteq demos - I think they've finally got it way more than right with version 4. Will be trying that one soon!

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Nick Crow Lab's 7170 Lead v.1.2 is a free tube guitar amplifier plugin - http://nickcrowlab.blogspot.com/2009/05/nick-crow-7170-lead-tube-guitar-amp-vst.html

 

Giada's Loop Machine has been updated to v.0.7.0 and now includes hosting both VST effects and VSTi instruments - http://www.giadamusic.com

 

Cinematique Instruments has provided some free libraries for NI's Kontakt 4 and higher - http://www.cinematique-instruments.com/free_stuff_query/index.php

 

Reaktor Tips has released Frame 3, a free creative sampler for Reaktor + a tutorial series - http://www.reaktortips.com/2013/05/frame-3-free-creative-sampler-for.html

 

Sonic Visualizer is an application for viewing and analyzing the content of audio files - http://www.sonicvisualiser.org/index.html

 

WaveShaperCM is a free waveshaping distortion effect designed exclusively for readers of Computer Music magazine by Cableguys - http://www.musicradar.com/computermusic/waveshaper-cm-free-waveshaping-distortion-vst-au-effect-from-cableguys-575381

 

Have a great day...

 

- xpander

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Here's another free offering from Nick Crow Labs - http://nickcrowlab.blogspot.com/2009/05/nick-crow-8505-lead-tube-guitar-amp-vst.html It's a 64bit compatible AU/VST tube guitar amplifier plugin.

 

Go to http://www.tx16wx.com to checkout a fully featured sampler based on classic hardware, but with modern functionality. This looks impressive for a freeware plugin. And if you like it's features and workflow, you can purchase a 'professional' edition with more features not included in the free version.

 

- xpander

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