I've been looking for a plugin with the four women from this video: https://youtu.be/aMnD5Pnwtv0?si=lbxk-gpN4Lxjhzav for about two weeks, please help me , _,

Hey-- I am usually an FL studio user but due to being away from home decided to try out BandLab. I've been looking for a good guitar VST, hopefully on the cheaper side, for a while, and this guitar sounded really nice to me-- the Daylight Guitar in bandlab. Anyone know of a guitar VST that can create a similar vibe that I can use in FL? Most ones I've heard sound too acoustic and folky for my purposes. Any help would be fantastic!

Bandlab Guitar Sample

This is a neat plugin series. Forget the debate & hostility with regard to "THAT'S NOT MASTERING!!!" --- call it "mix finishing" if you want... We all know what it means, and tools like this are designed to address the needs of independent musicians who aren't rolling in money who have to wear a lot of hats.

The plugin starts with a free version (which used to be a commercial plugin, so it's not garbage -- it's just the V1.)

https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_masterdesk_classic.html

It's dead simple. The "volume" is a one knob control for compression & limiting... The "foundation" is a modified tilt EQ to adjust the overall brightness/darkness of your mix -- and then there's a tone control.

The entire design is intended so anyone can use it... And assuming your mix is decent to begin with -- it's a viable solution for putting that final polish on your mix.

This series of plugins is not transparent. It definitely has a color to it. There is harmonic distortion, and it also rolls off your top end a bit. You could argue this leads to a dull mix, but I like the way it handles brittle air frequencies.

This is the free entry to the series of plugins.

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Then there's Masterdesk TruePeak which has a good deal more control but not too much. It's built around the same volume and foundation knobs as being the primary tools -- but you get more EQ controls and also a mix de-esser for reducing harshness. Cool. And it has 4 settings for the compressor. Also cool.

The EQs aren't generic -- they kind of boost one frequency and reduce another, so you have to use your ears... But there's generally just enough control to finish a good mix.

This might be my favorite edition of the product line because it has more control but not so much you get lost in it.

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Lastly there's Masterdesk Pro, and it really is awesome... They basically answered everyone's complaints about the limitations of the first two. They added a LOT of control, but it's still based around being easy to understand. For anyone who thought the first two were overly simple -- this one is perfect. It's really, really good.

But the first two are kind of designed for people who don't know what they're doing, so they can't make too much of a mess. The Pro version gives you enough rope to hang yourself... But with this trio -- it gives people with a range of skill levels the freedom to choose what works for them.

And it's not just skill -- I like the TruePeak version a lot because it just encourages me to work fast --- and you really do need to work quickly these days if you're an independent musician who also has to do all their own promotion, online maintenance, social media, advertising, live shows, merch mailing, etc...

BUT the Pro version is seriously awesome.

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And what I love most about the series is the COLOR. I'm a little bored by generic digital plugins that don't have a sound of their own.

The "color" the Masterdesk series has --- like it or not --- helps to bring all your mixes toward a unified sound. That's helpful when putting together an album.

And unlike Izotopes Mastering Assistant -- it's not harsh or extreme. It tends to result in a master that isn't overcooked in any way. It's also not automatic. It's all based on "use your ears" as it should be!

PS. If you do want automatic, just use any plugin like TEOTE, Gulfoss, Curves Equator, Ozone Clarity/Stabilizer or Curves Equator right before it! I do, just a wee bit.

Anyhow, I'm not affiliated with Brainworx or the product, just a fan of it... It's a great tool to answer the "How do I master my song?!" posts, because it gives people something to at least get close to what they're going for in a tool that's easy to understand and sounds good. And the base version is free -- and it's good enough for a lot of people. (But definitely check out TruePeak or Pro versions if you like the Classic!

Hi everyone!

Today, I'm excited to launch my first plugin — a reverb plugin designed to be as user-friendly as possible, with minimal controls and a high-quality sound. This release is essentially a prototype, and I’m really hoping to get honest feedback from the community to help improve it.

https://preview.redd.it/w21s8nuzeqzd1.png?width=943&format=png&auto=webp&s=1791a39942324b9749d449bbe4b4b1d4a334bce2

The idea behind this plugin is simplicity. It includes only a few core controls: wet level, damping, stereo width, room size, and a knob to activate freeze mode. You can download it for free, and I’d love to hear your sincere opinions on how it performs and where it could improve.

To install, just add it to the VST section of your DAW (I personally use FL Studio). I'm already working on other projects, and I hope this is the first of many plugins I'll bring to the community.

Thank you all very much, and I hope this plugin becomes a helpful tool in your production journey. Happy producing!

Hi Everyone,

Pretty simple request, but might not have an easy answer: I am looking for a piano vst that has a cutoff/ noteoff function (might be "release" within the plugin) so that when the note is no longer sustained it cuts out instantly almost like a chopped sample; anyone familiar with anything like that? I know i could always render and cut the .wav myself but I'm hoping to save the effort as well as maintain the ability to go back and change the MIDI as needed without re-rending, etc.

Hello,

I'm a musician + computer science student and I plan on building a VST as my 3rd year (undergraduate) main project. Does anyone have specific pointers on how achievable that is for a student? I noticed that Steinberg has tutorials and documentation about the VST3 API, should I start there?

Side note, can a VST only output MIDI events or does it have to output audio? Sorry if that's an obvious question.

Hello,

does anyone here happen to have the Elly Minator aka Howly Shit plugin somewhere on your drive? Im desperately looking for it but it seems abandoned and I cant find any trace of it online.

when I connect the keyboard to the computer it detects MIDI but to make sound I have to select it from the appropriate program and add it. Is it possible to simply add sound from the keyboard, if so how?

Hello! I was wondering what plugins by Soundghost are worth the price. I feel like all of them are kinda overpriced for what they do, some of them being possible to recreate with free or stock plugins. I'd still say that ones like Texturize or Shatter might be time savers. The reverbs seem useless for their price and conplexity too. What do.you think?

What are some popular and widely used plugins from the 2000s and early 2010s before the current 2016 and up era of today? looking for some older goodies that may be stuck in 32 bit but if there’s any plugins like Kontakt, Omnisphere and more that are still updated today these I’m not looking at…

Bonus points if they’re free and still available to download!

Does anyone use Piano Racks by Crow Hill Company? If so. What are your thoughts?

https://thecrowhillcompany.com/pianorack/

Hello guys, I'm looking for bass guitar and drum vsts/plugins for deathcore/melodic technical death metal. However, if you can recommend more versatile vst/plugins, i would appreciate it. I don't wanna waste my money on empty softwares, i try to keep it more budget friendly and versatile. You can recommend them for any genre, I'm looking to get quality sounds and kits. Thx.

https://youtu.be/7XQJxVfhEPM?si=-fPzNOCmzUhdGq6e

Hi! I'm planning to start posting my music on commercial sites but recently I realized that the plug-ins I have may not accept commercial use. I've researched about them all, but I couldn't find info on some (I sent emails but no response yet) so I came here to see if I could obtain an answer. I've obtained all of these legally, but some of them are free.

- MT-Power Dumt Kit

- Keyzone Classic

- Edirol Orchestral

- BBC SYmphony Orchestra and other free LABS libraries (but they're both under Spitfire Audio so ig both follow the same rules)

I saw a post on reddit about BBC and Keyzone Classic being okay with commercial use, but I still want to ask. I'm also wondering about Orchestral since it was apparently discontinued a bunch of years ago,,? I'm not really sure where I got my copy, I saw it promoted as a free VST and it's been way too long for me to remember,, thanks!

Im looking for FX plugins similar sounding to those made by aberrant dsp, any recomendations?

Bonus points for cheap plugins

I already own Nada by Best services, all Quiet Music vsts and Papyrus keys by Beatskills. I am looking to stay away from Kontakt, I don't own the player and right now the most my budget is is less than 150. any suggestions on newage, relaxation, meditation, and sound bath vsts out there? I know this is a broad range of instruments in this genre. looking for vocals, wind chimes, drones, Japanese instruments. would like to stay away from synths, looking for more real sounding instruments. Any other newage type VSTs welcome. Really need more Female vocals the most that fit well with Newage, soundbath stuff.

Anyone cop it? If so what are your thoughts?

1. When creating installers, provide me with the option to only install my preferred wrapper. I dont like it when an installer by default installs VST, VST3 and components and whatever else there is.For what logical reason would I need 3 different versions of the same plugin? There is none.

2. Stop messing up my documents folder. There is a hidden user Library folder with an Application Support folder that is specifically made for this on mac. I bet its similar with windows.

3. Use the presets folder in SystemDrive/Library/Audio/Presets. Is such a mess if you all decide that you need a very own presets folder somewhere on my system. This is so messy. Make your plugin create a subfolder with the plugins name and put the presets in there.

STOP CLUTTERING MY FILESYSTEM. This is just poor application development.