10 Plugins EVERY EDM Artist Should Own

[@prashantrishu1]

My production goes up by 30%, my wallet -10000000. :)

[@javanneparchment6432]

With FL studio no need for Sitala

[@jayjain3821]

Yes indeed.

[@vafdaf3744]

* Laughs in FPC

[@number2media554]

Same Goes for ableton 🙏🏻

[@iamerhach]

& Studio One

[@coolscube5062]

Fl Studio Rules Piano Roll Best out there !!!!!!!

[@christianstainazfischer]

0:42 laughs in fl studio

[@noahderr]

Wow! Only 3 minutes in and I've already been blown away by what I've been missing out on! Twice! Thanks Alex!

[@jackhammer8061]

Why echoboy specifically? Unless it’s paid advertisement I don’t really get it, the price point vs what it delivers just makes no sense. Especially with shit like H-delay & dubstation and the million other top notch affordable delay plugins out there. I never really understood the Soundtoys hype, there’s SO much both better & cheaper shit out there.

[@PB72UK]

Almost half the price of the full Ableton lol 😂

[@SkuezTech]

where is The Glue? :D I thought everyone used it lol

[@rowanonx5806]

the glue is seriously one of the best compressors i've ever used. for pure transparent glue it's unmatched

[@jamies1974]

Alex, you are one of the best EDM online tutors around as you are able to not only share the information and skills you have in a simple way but you have the ability to dumb things down! Well done and keep up the good work matey! All the way from New Zealand!

[@temptemp633]

Maximus is severly underrated(probably because of it's marketing as a limiter/'maximizer'). In reality though, it's a multiband upward/downward compressor. You can use it like OTT, but you have way more control. You can even do multiple upward+downward at the same time via one curve. Eg: You can use it to shape kicks. Like, multiband shape the attack/release of the kick sound. So for example... you have a kick that you want to boost the high frequency of... BUT EQ leaves a high frequency tail, you only want the clicky attack.... You can upward compress that freq, everything above -10db... and downward compress everything below -10db. If I have a kick with an unwanted high frequency 'release tail'. Maximus is the tool for it. Same if I want to shape the low end of that kick too. I have both maximus and OTT. I find maximus more useful.

[@AlexRome]

Toxinz Devaux isn’t Maximus for do studio only?

[@BXHR.]

Fl studio

[@temptemp633]

@@AlexRome Made an image to show you some of the stuff it can do: i.imgur.com/UC1EcsX.png Maximus is vst too(no mac installer yet, i think, though). It's quite pricey if seen as a 'limiter'. About £140. In reality, It's probably more comparable to the fabfilter Pro-MB(band can be upward or downward), but the compression curve in maximus is unique: One curve that can make upward/downward based on input level. Controlling bands of volume based on input volume.

[@Mopark25]

Agreed, amazing tool. It's a multiband everything, compressor, sarurator, stereo imager. Adding on to your kick example you can narrow the frequencies below 200hz to mono and keep everything above that to stereo. Super useful.

[@auryle]

@@AlexRome nope, it's available on PluginBoutique

[@rspatel9655]

GENESIS PRO IS COMING FOR 1€ so just dont buy any other instrument plugin, believe Me

This will be an outdated 32bits plugin, so it needs to be cheap

[@HyperNova137]

Its not outdated, and presets prices are totally irrelevant - its a hybrid synth that can make almost any sound out there using pure synthesis. The fact that its 32-bit and apparently Windows-only is a very real disappointment tho, I dont even own a working PC anymore and have no plans to change that.

[@oliverrodin6161]

FL studio no need shaperbox love filter Does the same and ...yes... better then shaperbox

[@AstralBlitzLive]

Shaperbox 2 is out though. 😅 I use Shaperbox 2 on pretty much every single track. Great video overall.

[@KasraKlassics]

Shaperbox is really cool but I think a great free substitute would be the advanced setting of Alchemy It looks super complicated but it may only take 2-3 more seconds than that plugin to do the same exact thing. And a lot more.

[@popr3b3l]

Awesome vlog, mate!! Also a great reminder of plugins I already have but *forgot* I had them 🙈

[@wasax-battlelandsroyale7606]

I wanted to know: Can we get two monthly paiement for your course online?:)

[@rajasandhu2571]

Genesis pro coming this month

[@olle5555]

Raja Sandhu no

[@drlostcause4427]

Raja Sandhu already came

[@olle5555]

Harshith no wtf are you lying

[@thomas-vk4vc]

32bit only...

[@rajasandhu2571]

Its comin in march u can use jbridge to use it in 64 bit

[@maxd6268]

Thanks for the recommendations! I really appreciate your videos :)

[@AlexRome]

yup (:

[@GlaniastyD]

I didn't know Camel Crusher has so much potential, wow!

[@IanSolano]

We've all tried and used cracks but trust me when I say, the money you spend on buying the 'real' version is priceless if you plan on becoming a serious producer. At any time theses cracks can fail and you can lose a lot more than than the money in your wallet especially if you use a moody version of a DAW. By all means use the free versions to try them out so you don't waste money on VST's / plugins that you feel you won't use or need but please invest in this. Why not team up with a friend and spread the cost as most, if not all, plugins allow them to be used on more than one device.

[@da4mula885]

I don't have any friends ;(

[@jibberism9910]

I went legit after I found renewed interest. Much better, and fair price. So what's not to like.

[@halion9]

How to get the discount? Shows same price on pluginboutique?

[@eggtime27]

Same here. Maybe it's only available to people in USA? If so, very disappointing.

[@SujoyXscape]

@Alex Rome can u tell me What was that particular VST when u showing the Camelcrusher after that clap sample????

[@itsjodi9939]

Does anyone know where i can get free plugins😭 also pricey plugins-money isn’t a problem-for Logic ProX

[@PortineYT]

Fact: in an video, composer Martin Garrix used Camel Crusher in his song Animals

[@symph1744]

Do you prefer Nexus 3 over Serum?

[@AlexRome]

I prefer both honestly

[@rizma5432]

Props to you Alex Rome ❄️been watching u for time

[@HiiImChris]

THE OTT PLUGIN *Laughs in Ableton*

[@ExploredPerpsective]

Would you say nexus 3 is the best synth plugin for producing?

[@LetsPlayArcanium]

Literally sounds like deadma5 song you and I with the first plug in

[@soltan_sound]

please don't use taikos showing the plugin, it really scares me.

[@christianstainazfischer]

I had no idea camelcrusher was free 😳. Thank you!

[@ontosori3545]

I used to use sitala too with logic, but then i move to ableton and that makes sitala just worthless. :)

[@josephstalin188]

No need for Shaperbox. Just sidechain

[@AKAtAGG]

no Diva?! WHAT!?

[@dividenddan]

Amazing bro Thankyou! I was wondering. Why do you use Logic Pro Rather than Ableton? Do you feel it has more potential in regard to EDM production? Is the format easier to use in your opinion?

[@nyxmt539]

You look fresh did you just came from barbershop 🤔

[@iaevan]

ok, i'm up. my hard disk needs more illegal stuffs

[@hantaimatyas842]

1:51 I got Matisse and Sadko vibes :)

[@nsiac]

For Nexus3, could you kindly recommend the first expansions that you think are the best for EDM?

[@show_me_lights]

EDM1, or maybe EDM2, no wait EDM3? just get sylenth or serum and an EDM bank, sounds so much better.

[@SirPogsalotCreates]

What if you can’t afford FL studio…? :(

[@aryanagarwal673]

What do I do if I accidentally clicked x and there is just a fruit on the screen

[@shivamgora8488]

You are best online music teacher 🙏

[@tate7908]

i think the first one is just ableton’s drum rack

[@madilingo7774]

is camelcrusher still available anywhere??

[@ryancallahan_]

dropped a sub, mad respect for u getting right into the video

[@CaptainVelveeta]

Surprised Serum didn't make the list.

[@Existence_denied]

VSTs I Use Kairatune (FutuCraft) Elsita (DSE) Synasonics (DSE Drumaxx (FL Studios) Anything from KBplugs PULS (De La Mancha) Camel Crusher (Camel) Eclipsis (VST ZONE) Ragnarok (Full Bucket) Synth1 (Ichiro Toda) Genesis (Ummet Ozcan) Komplete (Native Instruments) Splash + Club Voltage + Bounce (infected sounds) Novakill stuff Helm (Matt Tytel) Darmatrix ( meesha) Tunefish (Braincontrol) MikaMicro (Tesselode) Phutura (Phuturatone) - Reaktor Version anything from Smartelectronix

[@TechLeague_84]

NO LINK IN DESCRIPTION ffs bro

[@slipperyRat-e4q]

Why does it have to sound "expensive" ?

[@just_dimi3]

Avicii have also used Nexus 2 Dance 2k7 piano LD square LD King of buzzer 1 PL Dr Chaotica etc...

[@daan9994]

Alex, I love your videos and wish to try and take your course. How often do you do it? How often can you apply for the class?

[@a3ri6sk9]

My fab is pro L2, The Glue, Pro Q3, and......sylenth. 😎😎

[@no.1studiobox50]

hello brother h r u ?😊😊😊😊

[@coolscube5062]

@Alex Rome .. ive spoken to dinosaurs Sound Engineers WHO go on about analogue as if is still In Vogue !!!!! Digital Rulesssssssssss Nowwwwwwwwwww .

[@migats2160]

I don't think Nexus is a good plugin. It's not worth it. You can make the sounds yourself and also anyone knows nexus. So people will recognize the sounds if you are using it.

[@mitchshobbies9834]

Hey for just starting to get into edm music, would you know what genera would be the best to start with, I assume Techno, "for the weird beats", and for trying to make a song that sounds like a hit song, what kind of a budget would you need for those plug ins and would you quit possibly have to purchase drums or drum packs at that point, thanks!!!! I mean to be reasonable, for all the great sounds besides the pc, I believe it may be close to a 1K budget range!! But if you can make a million bucks out of a 1K budget range, than it's worth it!! ;D

[@maxburrow3263]

cant get camel crusher?

[@420protoman]

omg the entire nexus suite is 7000$ wtf hahahah, must be pretty good,

[@serbadork]

Awesome video! I’m curious though, what’s that sample finder thing you used to find the drum samples for the first plugin on the list?

[@jayjain3821]

Splice

[@Gwyn94]

Not sure if Vital was out when this video released, but that is hands down the number one VST I recommend to anyone serious about sound design. It's a free, very powerful wavetable synth. No bullshit to it, its free version is fully featured right out of the gate. Paid version just gets you more presets and wavetables, but you can already import your own wavetables anyway so you're really not losing out on anything.

[@albeiricex8593]

nice crack i subbed

[@rolisaenz]

dude you are DOPE!!! just found this video !!! you ROCK !!!!

[@DJMontini94music]

😉💙🤟💥💥

[@kylim_music]

Do we need sitala in logic pro x 10.5 version? I think logic's sample sequencer's ability is same as sitala

[@mazaro4986]

How about 2022?

[@cayxine]

208

[@himanshisingh631]

HOW DO YOU MADE THAT MELODY ........FROM SCRATCH????THAT YOU USED FOR CAMELCRUSHER

[@piyushbisht9615]

3:09 2:01

[@BzBlade]

Omnisphere?

[@MrYougoo]

I use Nexus on every track I produce. Amen, brother!

[@Hello-ys9lc]

It took about a year to buy all plugin in this video except for sitera and shaperbox 🙀

[@coolscube5062]

@Alex Rome Gate Free Plugins Info...I have either got the free ones mentioned above or the pay for ones i think are still very expensive !!!!

[@bramovsk]

software.

[@xd_squid7828]

i stopped producing music for a while because it really wasnt working out, but these videos have kind of inspired me to keep going

[@opticalman6417]

try not to over think the process this is where so many people go wrong

[@jibberism9910]

Yeah I started drowing too after taking in enough knowledge to understand how far off I still was. But slowly but surely I'm getting grips on it and hoping that will help me get playful again.@@opticalman6417

[@petergedd9330]

Thanks Alex, very concise and informative. Subbed.

[@a.a.1744]

where do you get the choir presets from, nexus?

[@AlexRome]

yes. there are alot kontakt banks that build choirs as well

[@a.a.1744]

@@AlexRome thx

[@connorhebert6780]

Where has sitala been all my life 😍 Much appreciated !!

[@lukash5681]

c,cc, crack

[@KitKalvert]

Hi im looking for the Camel Crusher link in description? I can't seem to see it?

[@caiorosa2671]

Dear all new producers - don’t give up on that hope of making good soft

[@650mm]

I can't seem to find Camel Crusher as an AU plugin. I downloaded it, and installed it to find that it only installed a VST. Anyone know how to get the AU?

[@TMechMusic]

Can I suggest Elevate limiter as well? If you ever wanted a magic ‘make it as loud as possible’ button, this is IT!

[@ramprasaddas8105]

Oh my god....that sound.....camel crusher is awesome....

[@dashdood]

All of the links you put in your description shows that they all cost money.

[@doniman259]

I love your voice it makes my sphincter relax

[@tb6265]

do u use Omnisphere? which one would u choose, nexus or omnisphere?

[@kartikbaisla4258]

nexus

[@josephstalin188]

Omnisphere for sound design

[@jackhammer8061]

Also for a synth in a list like this, why in the world would you go with something as rigid as Nexus instead Serum or Dune3?

[@louisclausen2414]

Nicky Romero - Kickstart:(

[@elatik8583]

Free plugin sitala Me: no thanks i use Ableton live

[@josephstalin188]

the vengeance avenger synthesizer is right up your street alex

[@independent_angler]

Nothing beats the Hotswap feature in Ableton Live.

[@clintonjamatia3549]

Which free software should I use as a beginner

[@theofficialgwiz]

Where do you go for your plug-ins?

[@kyleholguin0227]

what are the notes for the chords at 1:48? it sounds so huge and powerful but i cant recreate it bc i dont know what the notes are

[@miscellaneous1276]

The cheapest Version of Nexus is 250€

[@djdazza2796]

As always, another straight to the point and short tutorial, keep em coming.

[@LinguaSynergy]

Boy! i just found this channel about two days ago and my gosh, video upon video that i watch makes me feel like i am in a classroom. The explanation and clarity are just top notch. Thanks Alex for these lessons.

[@flickeringscreens]

Thanks. This is great. I will definitely be using Sitala a lot in the future, thanks for showing it.

[@muxima2004]

Great video, although apart from these plugins Serum is a must as well

[@barrycole5930]

Unless you have pigments 3 😉 (i have both but spend less and less time in serum as i learn pigments more), way more to play with.

[@muxima2004]

@@barrycole5930 ☺️☺️ yes indeed

[@valentinomendoza8964]

hi elex great channel , do u have any EDM course?

[@Mopark25]

Don't think Pro-C 2 is specifically a buss compressor? Seems like a general all purpose compressor. Otherwise lovely list!

[@gjcentralradio8813]

I must admit I watched one of his videos before and I was having an issue with reverb on a track. I used every compressor with side-chaining I had to try and limit the amount of front end from the reverb EFX. The track is my next projects title cut so it has to stand out so I used C2 and BAM!!! After a weekend of trial abd error C2 worked the first time.

[@RosevilleValley]

What is the sound being used at 1:40?