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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.

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Sheesh. I never thought a link would result in such OT controversy. I fastidiously try to avoid such drama, as I avert social media as much as possible. I really hope that context plays a much more important role than gut impressions. I recall a post to the long dead "National Geographic Magazine" that asked the question "What is the difference between grave robbing and archeology?". The simple answer was "intent".

I figured, if there was anything controversial I posted, it was the reference to a Rudyard Kipling book a couple of days ago. One never knows when one stumbles backwards into dog $h!t.
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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.

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cuttime wrote:Sheesh. I never thought a link would result in such OT controversy.
The only controversy it caused for me is whether or not to submit my email address to yet another on-line entity.

The recorder won. Thanks for the link!
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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.

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HCMarkus wrote:
The recorder won. Thanks for the link!
Amen!
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cuttime wrote:Sheesh. I never thought a link would result in such OT controversy.
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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.

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cuttime wrote:Sheesh. I never thought a link would result in such OT controversy.
Yea, I didn't think my comment was that controversial or would send the thread off the rails. But I stand by it.

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5 free vocal libraries for KONTAKT incl. 1 for KONTAKT Playe

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Moving on…

4 of the 5 require a paid version of Kontakt but, if all you want is to get your inner 10cc on, Soniccouture’s Tape Choir works with the free Kontakt Player.

https://blog.native-instruments.com/5-f ... r-kontakt/

As someone making part of my living working with real choirs and vocal groups, I don't have much interest in these but I'd hate to deprive anyone of the opportunity, right?
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All Airwindows are available for free now

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You can join Patreon to provide regular financial support, or PayPal Chris for a one-time payment at a price of your choosing.

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Pendulate from Newfangled Audio

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Unleash Chaos

Bored of the same old synth sounds? Newfangled Audio's Pendulate is refreshingly different. Pendulate is a chaotic monosynth that uses a brand new double-pendulum-oscillator to create previously unheard sounds - biting basses, searing leads, and gritty textures. It can smoothly fade from a sine wave to total chaos, with an expanse of territory to explore in between.

Pendulate from Newfangled Audio is free—no license required. A few sites have this. As I am already an Eventide customer, might as well download it from them.

https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/ ... /pendulate

I can't imagine I'll have a use but one never knows and the price is right.
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Free Waves Plugin

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A rare freebie from Waves. You'll need an active Waves account to get it. Also need to download/install by 9/15.

https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2020/0 ... aper-free/
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Cherry Audio Voltage Modular Nucleus 2 - Free

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Normally $49 US, free for an unspecified period of time.

If you want to experiment with virtual-modular synthesis, it doesn't come any better than this for the price:

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/ ... -Nucleus-2

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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.

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monkey man wrote:Normally $49 US, free for an unspecified period of time.

If you want to experiment with virtual-modular synthesis, it doesn't come any better than this for the price:

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/ ... -Nucleus-2
Um...:
https://vcvrack.com/
and (windows only):
https://github.com/bsp2/VeeSeeVSTRack
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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.

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I stand corrected then mate; it does come better at the same price of $0. :shock:

Couple o' things 'though:
1) The one I linked to includes presets and this one doesn't AFAICT.
2) The VCV Rack requires that you download modules, which, with a current choice of 2,277, could involve a lot of research and head-scratchin'.
3) It's an application; I see no AU / VST-style plugin version.

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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.

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monkey man wrote: Couple o' things 'though:
1) The one I linked to includes presets and this one doesn't AFAICT.
2) The VCV Rack requires that you download modules, which, with a current choice of 2,277, could involve a lot of research and head-scratchin'.
3) It's an application; I see no AU / VST-style plugin version.
Same observations here. You'd have be an "enthusiast".
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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.

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Rick, for the Manny Marroquin Tone Shaper Free (till Sept. 15th) this link takes you directly to the offer at Waves. You need to log in or create an account at Waves.
https://www.waves.com/account/tone-shaper-free

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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.

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bayswater wrote:Same observations here. You'd have be an "enthusiast".
Indeed, Stoivo, and as per our recent discussion I've thrown my propellerhead cap into the bin. :lol:

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