5 FREE PLUG-IN INSTRUMENTS TO GET IN 2021.
Always on the look out for new plug-ins. Instrument that are both high-quality and free seem to be rare, but it turns out: that’s not always the case nowadays.
In this article we’ll run you through the 5 best free plug-ins available right now, and the best part is, you can download (most of them) right now. We hope you can make some cool stuff with these little gems.
1. BBC Orchestra (and LABS) by Spitfire Audio
First up on the list is BBC Symphony Orchestra: Discover. It normally costs $49, but is absolutely free if you fill out some info on their website. You then wait 14-days, and get the plug-in in your inbox for free! This is an essential toolkit for anyone who likes to work with orchestral sounds. It has 33 instruments in total, including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.
Also, a fair addition to mention is ‘LABS’, which covers some great additional instruments. Also from Spitfire.
Download Spitfire Audio’s BBC Orchestra here, and learn more about LABS here.
2. MonasteryGrand by MeldaProduction
Who doesn’t love a great sounding piano? MeldaProduction did a great job emulating this piano sound. Dozens of microphones were used to capture this instrument – it feels perfect for pop, but with a little processing this can be used in a wide variety of applications.
3. Zebralette by u-he
Zebralette is a stripped down version of u-he’s flagship synth: Zebra2. U-he is on of our favourite plugin developers, they never seem to disappoint. While this synth only has one oscillator, it’s polyphonic (up to 16 voices) and has plenty of sound design options with its 24 (!) built-in effects.
4. KOMPLETE START by Native Instruments
Native Instruments is one of the leading companies when it comes to making plug-ins. As it says in the name, Komplete Start is the perfect way to go if you don’t want to spend your money. It includes seven synths, nine sampled instruments, two effects, and the KONTAKT PLAYER and REAKTOR PLAYER. The broad range of instruments definitely makes this one worth picking up.
5. Vital by Vital Audio
Last but certainly not least, Vital is a spectral shaping wavetable synth that has a sleek UI and is a delight to create sounds from scratch with. It has garnered a lot of attention recently, and lives up to the buzz.
Which of these free plugins are your favorites? Are there any hidden gems out there that we missed? Let us know!
