Thanks for the heads up!rp88.2 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 5:09 pm Free NI Kontakt Instrument from Native Instruments: Twenty-Five
https://www.native-instruments.com/en/p ... enty-five/
Works in Kontakt Player, too.
Enjoy!
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Re: Free NI Kontakt Instrument from Native Instruments: Twenty-Five
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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.
I don't know if this Delay is already known but I find it quite successful:
https://ursadsp.com/#lagrange
https://youtu.be/WNzXdKRa9Ag
https://ursadsp.com/#lagrange
https://youtu.be/WNzXdKRa9Ag
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bx_masterdesk Classic (expires 11/24)
Here's one for ya'.......
Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic
Use code: BX-FOR-FREE
(expires November 24)
https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/prod ... assic.html
I haven't used this yet, myself, but have several other bx plugs, which are all excellent.
Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic
Use code: BX-FOR-FREE
(expires November 24)
https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/prod ... assic.html
I haven't used this yet, myself, but have several other bx plugs, which are all excellent.
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dearVR Micro Spatializer from Sennheiser
Here's some of the description:
Note: they are collecting email addresses in order to get this plug. They download you a link after you sign up and confirm your email address for their list. You CAN unsubscribe immediately thereafter if desired.
Here's the link: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/ambeo-orbitEnter the world of Spatial Audio
dearVR MICRO
(version 1.00)
Create mind-blowing audio productions with the free binaural panner plugin dearVR MICRO and experience being placed directly in the center of a surrounding audio scene. Joining forces with the Dear Reality team, we are proud to present the successor of the successful AMBEO Orbit plugin.
Enjoy new creative mixing possibilities in a full three-dimensional space far beyond the reach of a simple stereo panner. The free full version of dearVR MICRO enables you to position signals in any location left, right, above, below, in front, or behind your head - instead of only left or right.
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Surge Open Source Hybrid Synth (& Effects)
Here's the link:
https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/
Description from page:
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Also has plug that is standalone multi-effects included.A sound designer's dream.
A friendly, open community.
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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.
Surge is really fun. Great community. The UI feels a little cramped, but the feature-set is really impressive.
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Free Drum Replacement Trigger
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I don't think the free version needs iLok, as it never appeared in my account. There always seems to be a demand for this sort of thing, and it might be worth the price of some extra email.
I don't think the free version needs iLok, as it never appeared in my account. There always seems to be a demand for this sort of thing, and it might be worth the price of some extra email.
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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.
There's a new version of Surge, Surge XT. Stands installed along side Surge 1.9. Now with turbo-charged engines and anti-lock brakes.stubbsonic wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:07 am Surge is really fun. Great community. The UI feels a little cramped, but the feature-set is really impressive.
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I see it's a public beta. It's exciting that they are doing some robust development. It's a nice synth. I look forward to the final release. (I'm not in a good headspace to beta test something right now.)
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Is it in beta? I didn’t even realize it. I installed it and loaded a few patches and nothing blew up… so far.stubbsonic wrote:![]()
I see it's a public beta. It's exciting that they are doing some robust development. It's a nice synth. I look forward to the final release. (I'm not in a good headspace to beta test something right now.)

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Re: The free VI's/plugs list.
It's 1.0. The only problem I've run into is that some of the 1.9 skins don't work.James Steele wrote: ↑Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:32 amIs it in beta? I didn’t even realize it. I installed it and loaded a few patches and nothing blew up… so far.stubbsonic wrote:![]()
I see it's a public beta. It's exciting that they are doing some robust development. It's a nice synth. I look forward to the final release. (I'm not in a good headspace to beta test something right now.)![]()
https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/
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My Google search turned up a page for the beta download, but it looks like the 1.0 release is already available as of 1/18/22.
Nice. I'll see if the download shows the features (in addition to anti-lock brakes)
Nice. I'll see if the download shows the features (in addition to anti-lock brakes)

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Softube Dirty Tape
Free from now to January 31, 2022. From the blurb on the webpage linked to below:
https://www.softube.com/products/dirty-tape• A tape dirt machine effect with Softube-quality sound
• Add warm, low fidelity vibes to any sample, instrument, or beat
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Re: Softube Dirty Tape
Sorry--I must be thick. The page mentions an "individual installer" (so you don't have to install via their bloatware), but I'll be damned if I can find it. Has anyone found an installer for Dirty Tape other than Softube Central?James Steele wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:22 am Free from now to January 31, 2022. From the blurb on the webpage linked to below:
https://www.softube.com/products/dirty-tape• A tape dirt machine effect with Softube-quality sound
• Add warm, low fidelity vibes to any sample, instrument, or beat
• From the makers of Tape, Tape Echoes, Harmonics, and Saturation Knob
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