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You don't have to spend a fortune to get top-quality music production results - here are 27 reasons why
The MusicRadar Team, Wed 20 Feb 2008, 11:24 am UTC
7. DSK Brass
VST – PC
Brass instruments are arguably among the hardest things to emulate in software. Freeware brass software instruments are incredibly rare, so we were surprised when we came across DSK Brass, and even more surprised when we found out it does a decent job. In fact, there are plenty more free VSTi’s on DSK’s site, so check them out.
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Website: http://dskmusic.com/blog/?page_id=3
8. MrRay 2.2 – Authentic Rhodes
VST – PC
MrRay is a fabulous emulation of the Rhodes electric piano. Not only is the sound strikingly accurate, complete with the imperfections and warmth of the real thing, but the level of control offered over the modelling parameters means that a broad range of sounds can be created.
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Website: http://www.soundfonts.it/?a=read&b=16
9. Organ One – Authentic organ
VST – PC
Bojo Software’s Organ One offers a realistic virtual organ, complete with drawbars. There’s also an LFO section with several different waveform shapes for vibrato and tremolo, and 32 presets to get you started.
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Website: http://www.bojo-software.com/?Software:VST_plugins:Organ_One
10. String Theory – String emulator
PC – VST
Ugo Audio’s String Theory is quite simply one of the best free applications out there. It uses physical modelling to create sounds along with arpeggiations, delays, filters, a metal module, tremolo and more. In fact, it can turn its hand to almost any string sound, real or imaginary.
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Website: http://www.ugoaudio.com/
User comments (12)
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i read that MAGIX just released a free version of the MusicMaker called MusicMaker for MySpace...sounds great...as the MAGIX MusicMake is great and powerful music tool.
http://www.magix.com/us/music-maker/ -
For Guitar effects, the DEMO of guitar rig is very usable, all the effects are in there, the limits are on session time (it stops after 30 minutes, BUT, it only closes the program, it can be used for an infinite number of thirty - minuteses) and loading and saving of your own sounds, these, i have found, can be worked around very easily. it's a really great bit of standalone guitar and bass software, and can be worked around.
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Anyone know of a good free Mac software sampler? Hopefully that supports Logics AU?
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re: ACID XPress, I don't think there are any restrictions regarding commercial use, but I think you'd have to D/L and install it to be sure -- they don't show you an EULA before the download. I've made good use of ACID Pro 4 in the past, but haven't upgraded to any newer versions. In particular I find a great way to build up a drum track quickly.
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Kristal audio is pretty nifty for direct guitar recording and multi-tracking in general. Just plug in a Line6 POD or equivalent via a USB socket and away you go...
http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/ -
which one is the best for guitar recording??
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You need to get Helix by Audjoo into the synths section.
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More free soft can be found on kvraudio.com. You'll have to register first though....
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Dan the man is right to shout about Shortcircuit - it blimming great for nowt - check it out at http://vemberaudio.se/shortcircuit.php
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There's no trackers here? And I also miss CM's own DS404 (free?), which I love.
J.
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