Must have vst plugins

[mindsetpony]

NI released a free synth over the holidays called Skanner. It's sample-based and it seems to be pretty optimized for dubstep production. I've gotten some pretty cool basses and soundscapes from it so far

http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/ ... r/skanner/

[Navron]

Thanks for the link. Look forward to checking it out!

[cyrricky]

I'd recommend Sugarbytes 'WOW' (not free, $99) for filtering if you're going for a dubsteppy synth - I find it really awesome to route Massive through it, specifically for vowel basses.

[mindsetpony]

I'd recommend Sugarbytes 'WOW' (not free, $99) for filtering if you're going for a dubsteppy synth - I find it really awesome to route Massive through it, specifically for vowel basses.

I'm going to go ahead and 1-up this. EXTREMELY versatile filter, the vowel filter is the best I've heard so far. Great for talking bass as well as general processing/resampling. I use it on almost every track.

[CGEyeGuy]

Found a pretty nice orchestra soundfont collection

Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra

http://sso.mattiaswestlund.net/

however you will need a sfz player

http://www.cakewalk.com/Download/sfz.aspx

found out about it through this video

[CGEyeGuy]

however you will need a sfz player

http://www.cakewalk.com/Download/sfz.aspx

^not that good of a program, can't run multiple instances. I will look for another.

[Versilaryan]

I posted a download link somewhere here. They made an updated version where you can run multiple instances, but for some reason, it's not in the official website.

If you can't find it, I'll upload it when I get home tomorrow.

[CGEyeGuy]

I can't seem to find it

[CGEyeGuy]

Found it! Thanks Versilaryan!
http://forum.cockos.com/showpost.php?p= ... stcount=10 <-SFZ

EDIT:
found another vst
Serenity:heavenly choir and string sythesizer

Been testing it out, it creates some good atmospheric sounds

http://www.hgf-synthesizer.de/se/dl/prdl.html

[Sgt-Whip (DJQ)]

NI released a free synth over the holidays called Skanner. It's sample-based and it seems to be pretty optimized for dubstep production. I've gotten some pretty cool basses and soundscapes from it so far

Skanner is really impressive, and if you have a recording plug-in like Edison, then you can use the live modulation to create some absolutely crazy sfx. It works great for those unimaginable high tone sounds and also for low bass melodies. Its unbelievably versatile.

Also, I would like to recommend Kairatune for the list. It's by far my favorite VSTi. It's great for melodies, and despite it being a primarily treble instrument, you can get a surprisingly large range from it. I recommend using it for pads, lead synths, and ambient sounds. It also has a very easy to use LFO feature, for volume and for cuts, so you can get a nice wobble.

Kairatune: http://www.futucraft.com/kairatune/
(Page has a demo of a track made using entirely Kairatune for just about every sound. Gives you a good idea of its power.)

[senntenial]

Oh skanner. I've been looking for that for the longest tIme. I can find the serial code page, but not the dl. Anybody have a mirror?

[Freewave]

Oh skanner. I've been looking for that for the longest tIme. I can find the serial code page, but not the dl. Anybody have a mirror?

dude viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2382

google is your friend but mlr can't host such questions,

[senntenial]

Uh... Dude?
Skanner is free!
I was referring to the fact that I can find the serial off of NI's webpage - I just need the download.
It ain't pirating.
( NI's Serial - http://co.native-instruments.com/index. ... nerdlmacpc )
They just don't have the DL anymore.

[PrincessAddictia]

http://www.artsacoustic.com/artsacoustic_reverb.php
Can't live without it anymore.

[Navron]

Uh... Dude?
Skanner is free!
I was referring to the fact that I can find the serial off of NI's webpage - I just need the download.
It ain't pirating.
( NI's Serial - http://co.native-instruments.com/index. ... nerdlmacpc )
They just don't have the DL anymore.

Did you check your email? I think when I got my copy of Skanner, NI sent the download link to my email address.

[the4thImpulse]

Uh... Dude?
Skanner is free!
I was referring to the fact that I can find the serial off of NI's webpage - I just need the download.
It ain't pirating.
( NI's Serial - http://co.native-instruments.com/index. ... nerdlmacpc )
They just don't have the DL anymore.

Did you check your email? I think when I got my copy of Skanner, NI sent the download link to my email address.

This is what happened for me.

[Legion]

They give you a serial key, but no download link. I can confirm that. I'm pretty sure there's no legitimate way to get it right now.

[Navron]

Yeah they sent me the serial and download link when I registered for it, although it seems now you can't even find traces of Skanner on their website.

Either they plan to sell it (likely with some added bonuses those with the free version won't get), or they scrapped it completely (for some odd reason).

[the4thImpulse]

Yeah they sent me the serial and download link when I registered for it, although it seems now you can't even find traces of Skanner on their website.

Either they plan to sell it (likely with some added bonuses those with the free version won't get), or they scrapped it completely (for some odd reason).

I believe I remeber it being a promotional kind of event, even the software its self was not a full version and merely an extended demo. Your right I can't find any trace of it on their website, too bad.

For the sake of adding to the op a vst I am using a lot on my basslines is called CM Waveshaper, it basically raises or lowers chosen Db points on a graph which can make the harmonics come out louder then the fundemental or just added plain noise/ distortion. It really brings out basslines and strong leads.

[Whitetail]

Also I have the installer for Skannar if anyone needs it, since you need a serial key to use it anyways I doubt it'd be illegal to pass that around since it's just the installation.

Just message me on skype or send me a PM and I can pass it your way

Note you can only use the built in sound samples in the free version of Reaktor, you can still make some pretty surreal tones with it regardless though.

[Random111223]

video

Best. Synth. Ever.

[XXDarkShadow79XX]

This was most likely said already, but the itchy synth freeware pack is nuts. There's some great lead bass synths, huge wobble synths, one... weird synth, and one HUGE EPIC AMAZING SUB SYNTH. For Vstis there's tweak bench,as said many times before, (Cairo and grumble bum to be exact) tridirt, which is great for kick drums and will DEVOUR YOUR FREQUENCIES. I might edit to add more later.

[JayB]

I've searched the whole thread and didn't find a hint to Lennar Digital Sylenth 1.www.lennardigital.com
It's like Access Virus in plugin shape. It's not free though.

Other than that: EastWest Quantum Leap Orchestra Free Edition. Great source for strings. Unfortunately no more available it seems...

Korg Legacy Analog Edition. Because you can never have enough virtual analog synths.

[BeaM]

Not free but as a tip, Massive, FM8 and Razor are all half off right now: http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/ ... newsletter

[CGEyeGuy]

FNEqualizer is pretty awesome
http://myvst.com/vst-effects/filters/17 ... r-freeware

and
I made a custom skin for it
Version1


Version2


FNEqualizer-
http://myvst.com/vst-effects/filters/17 ... r-freeware

v1 skin-
http://www.mediafire.com/?xrczh7s1365xbju

v2 skin-
http://www.mediafire.com/?bpl8d4el79pco7p