5 Weird Free Plugins I Love (And You Should Too) 🤪

[@VenusTheory]

Go get weird this week, y'all 👽 Become a Patron ► venustheory.com/buckaroonie-babez

[@TraxtasyMedia]

heya master, did you ever check Element of Surprise? A masterly well free pluggy, that works like Autogun in FL Studio :)

[@guywithaguitar1827]

Oh my god! Stop feeding my vst addiction, pls venus; I'm dying out here, man.

[@ProfessorSaibertin]

Thx for the cool stuff!

[@DataLux-iq5fl]

Yess Linux, Thanks man. Keep up the Grind (*)the haters.

[@futureeater]

@@TraxtasyMediasounds great!❤

[@ARKAN_Music_]

Did you just credit me?!? That was reeally unexpected ahahah it never happened to me I swear so thanks to you Ven! ❤

[@KOjoeProduction]

He called you a LEGEND bro, must be nice :)

[@ARKAN_Music_]

@@KOjoeProduction ofc it is! Ahahah

[@Puremagnetik]

Thank you for the awesome coverage! 🙏 Driftmaker was due for an update so new versions are now available. This should improve compatibility and performance issues on the latest versions of major DAWs for Windows and OSX. Any problems, definitely get in touch... Enjoy!

[@SirNotAppearing]

glad to hear you're working on performance issues. I've downloaded your plugs in the past and found them neat-sounding, but very unstable.

[@Puremagnetik]

@@SirNotAppearing very sorry to hear that. Indeed some plugins had suboptimal performance issues in the past but we are constantly working to improve the framework. In the past year we’ve optimized a lot of the codebase and - especially on windows - things should perform a lot better. Feel free to write hello at puremagnetik with any specific issues and we will definitely sort them out!

[@tilda140]

He was saying how random it can be, it looks fun but I really need to be able to recall patches and have the effect same the sound way when I open the project again, based on the selected parameters and into future sessions... or would I need to bounce the audio every time just due to the fact if I catch some randomness magic it may not happen again (in precisely the same way)?

[@MrMinimalJunk]

first of all i really like the your driftmaker with its glitchy style! and thanks a lot for the free version:) but my problem is that it produces a loud white noise..am i doing something wrong?

[@soydave1988]

I have FL studio 20, but I can't get Driftmaker to install properly... I keep getting errors when trying to add it as a new plug-in, is there a proper way to install it that I'm unaware of? It looks like it would be a great plug-in, but I can't get it to work

[@croay]

chow is the one guy doing everything right when it comes to plugin development and design, it's amazing,

[@xavierwilliams303]

Chow Tape is the BEST Free Tape plugin in the market rn. It even competes really well with the top paid ones too!

[@robertschulz6558]

Chowdhury deserves way more recognition.

[@Bthelick]

Chow is ace, I pointed out a timing bug in matrix with the fist taps and he implemented an update that corrected it within days

[@bobrobertsNotUrBob]

FREAKSHOW INDUSTRIES free vsts are by far the weirdest vsts I have ever come across and by a long shot the best looking plugins and unexpected sounds.."wtf" comes to mind

[@ernestweber5207]

I second that. Even the interface is surrealism.

[@weareparkerful]

Yes! Dumpster fire on a piano scared everyone in my house! Back mask on guitar is awesome too

[@bobrobertsNotUrBob]

@@ernestweber5207 I love your profile pic, in our country we call them sea swallows. I love finding them at sodwana

[@ernestweber5207]

@@bobrobertsNotUrBob Thanks! Yes, they are so beautiful. Amazing creatures. I would just note that they are also a bit dangerous to handle and can deliver a potentially life threatening sting, as you probably know. Look, but don't touch ;)

[@bobrobertsNotUrBob]

@@ernestweber5207 yh i am aware, and cringe when I see someone who decides to pick one up...humans

[@marcelmiagi4579]

This is quickly becoming my favorite YT channel. So easy to 'zen' out to and learn me something. Thanks for the great content man

[@evans_the_bard9234]

I really don't comment often but I want to express my deep gratitude for your content! It has helped an old composer like me acclimate to this new world of music production (my tools before were pencil, paper and acoustic instruments). Even more importantly your content, along with others, is helping me through some of the worst times of my life through a pleasant educational escape! So THANK YOU!¡!¡!¡!

[@evans_the_bard9234]

As soon as I am financially capable, I will become a patrean

[@divehalfway]

THIS IS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!!! I'll look for whacky new plugins on YT and what I normally get are super boring, generic delays/eq's and such, so this is absolutely fantastic! def getting all of these

[@Skyverb]

That Piano verb one is sick!!

[@joni.sirvio8867]

first two emergence demos got me chills

[@ASTNMusic]

This is some of the most well put together content I've seen in a while, thank you!

[@monsterpopMusicFactory]

first visit here. what a soothing voice this fella has.

[@PeterJaquesMusic]

wow, Emergence and ChowMatrix are both absolutely killin. thanks man

[@peteraymond9968]

Had to watch the intro twice. Too funny. Have not heard of any of these so glad a long weekend is coming up...

[@compucorder64]

Thanks for this. I was aware of Emergence and Pianoverb. But I live Fogpad, Driftmaker and Expanse. My other favourite's recently have been from Freakshow Industries. Mishby is my favourite. It's indescribably strange. The interface is a work of art. I think you'll like it. Audiomodern have some greate free plugins too. Filterstep is a 'motion filter' that's quite creative. Gatelab brings some creative modular-like gate sequencing into the DAW too. Audiothing filterjam is a multiband resonant filter, a few years old now, but I still like it.

Freakshow is amazing... I love their 'steal' option for the plugins too, it's hilarious. Absolutely fascinating stuff.

[@Euthymia]

@ I paid for all of Freakshow's plug-ins despite knowing about the steal option and being very much into free plug-ins. I just had to reward that level of twisted genius! Their marketing videos are works of art unto themselves.

[@woegarden]

oh mishby is amazing! been using it subtly in a lot of my sounds for a couple of years now

[@Euthymia]

@@woegarden One can use MISHBY "subtly??" :-)

[@compucorder64]

@@Euthymia Using Mishby 'subtly' means when your boss isn't looking, or behind your girlfriends back ;)

[@ashleyhefner2721]

I love your peace offering at/ around 0:58! So priceless!! What makes it even funnier is I didn't see it coming! Love your sense of humor bro. You just gained a follower!!

[@DanielGergely]

Really nice list Happy to see my plugin here! Thanks for the shoutout

[@10oclocktic]

Emergence is an absolute beast ! Got it working flawlessly sounds deadly on keys and guitar its a definite keeper cheers to all involved !!!

[@ertybeats]

It's amazing how theres a ton of free plugins that should cost a lot more, but still free

[@naolmstead]

I can see use for every one of these plugins in the way I do my music. These are awesome. Thanks for sharing them. And thanks to the makers of them for creating them.

[@DerekPower]

You really are becoming the Anthony Fantano of music production =D And yeah, I like it when plugins are now, more than ever, going beyond bread and butter type functions by creating some unusual and interesting audio signal manipulation processes. Thank you for sharing as always. Eskitt =D

[@jeffagoddard]

You’re absolutely right! This is the best 😁 There are so many plugins and VSTs out there, but who needs another reverb, compressor or saturation knob. It’s the chaotic and different plugins that get my attention and evidence of a truly creative developer. In fact, I think all the major vendors have similar high quality traditional effects that come with your DAW or bundle. They’ve nailed it. Now if you want a different sound, you need to venture into the unusual. Well done!

[@freshestavacado9195]

Wow, that Fogpad demo was beautiful, I definitely want to use that at some point, I'm really happy I found this channel!

[@SirNotAppearing]

Good to see mention of PianoVerb. I've been enjoying it for years.

[@Viper-dz2kw]

I’ve been wanting something like pianoverb ever since I saw someone use that effect in a studio, it’s such a cool sound

[@RamenLlama]

Ohh baby that PianoVerb really hit the spot. Cheers for shining some light on these; never woulda found them otherwise

[@DSound74]

I must say your channel and your content is amazing. The audio and your voice is perfect for listening for like..forever. No , im not a stalker but..i really like your content and i hope more people find your channel. Thanks and keep it up! :D

[@VenusTheory]

Haha well thank you. Glad you've been enjoying the channel!

[@AKAtAGG]

Wow for the first time ever I've watched a video claiming 'great free plugins' and actually found all of them useful and therefore downloaded each of them. Great stuff thanks so much.

[@twintarotcl]

Oh the demos... Specially the Emergence one. can i loop that for hours? Great video!

[@mikeexits]

Just wanted to throw my experience in here too. I have probably more than half of Puremagnetik's plugins, free and paid - have been collecting them for over a year now - and I've never had a problem getting them to work in Ableton Live 10 Suite. Aside from getting the Github projects, exporting from Cabbage, and not keeping the CSD file and "includes" images folder with the .dll or .vst3 file, which was my own fault. By the way, yes, you can get any of the newest Lore series plugins for free from their Github too! You just need to download Cabbage (an IDE for programming audio software), import the project file of whatever plugin you want, then export it in the format you want. You'll have to be sure whether it's an instrument or effect plugin before doing so, or you could break the plugin that way too.

[@iceprada2]

That pianoverb tho 🔥

[@nevillebossilo7088]

Those plugin are good for sound movies design. 🤔🤔🤔

[@BrofUJu]

How have I never heard of Puremagnetik? Some awesome plugins and sample packs for insanely reasonable prices. Very workflow friendly. Thanks!

[@toddbernstein3407]

It's great to see Puremagnetik getting some attention! I don't know how well known they are, but their plugins are really unique and versatile for the money.

[@RosentwigMusic]

Awesome selection of plugins! Never heared of Puremagnetik before this video, they got some really cool plugins! Also, what piano did you use in the PianoVerb Demo - it has such a nice creamy quality to it.

[@daviHuggMonster]

I have seen hundreds or thousands of videos on audio production and music, yours are always fund and instructional. You are one of a kind

[@64revolt]

I am so getting Emergence. Been looking for something like this without all unnecessary bloat for so long.

[@zachary963]

My dad has an old piano, hundreds of years old, with a crack in the big metal plate in the back (I can’t remember what it’s called atm). Anyway, the result is that its sustain is much longer than any other piano I’ve ever played. The pianoverb reminds me of that.

[@Lol_Pig]

Was skeptical at first, but when you called out the triggered individual, you gained my respect! Here, have a sub!

[@tommythecat4961]

03:43 is an absolutely incredible piece, I might steal it and claim I wrote it!

[@SKIWOK]

This the greatest audio quality I’ve heard on my phone speakers in a minute 😴😂

[@omniburn]

I really don't know why Emergence is free.. IT'S JUST SO GOOD!

[@SixteenVoice]

I like the spicy direction this channel is going in 🐸😁

[@drampadreg1386]

Going by the photo at the be gaining, you must be a pro model too! Heh, anyhow, thank you for these interesting paint brushes for our sound! Eno would be pleased. Imagine if he had access to this in the 70's? Subbed and liked.

[@95yazid]

The fact you referenced Lil Pump's catchphrase as "The thing kids say this days" just made me feel like I have no rights to call myself a boomer and I thank you for it

[@scave8865]

Thank you for the vid, great I ran over and downloaded Emergen, sick plig-in

[@TheTeekayes]

Everything about this video and thread. Thank you!

[@anantwashere]

LOVED EMERGENCE. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@MichaelDowComposer]

Oh wow Piano verb! That's been around for 15 years or more i reckon! Looks like it's finally had a bit of an update! Nice video! Thanks 👍🙏

[@Andrew-kc6om]

Wauw. He is his own sponsor. Awesome.

[@Gnurklesquimp2]

1:27 This straight up sounds like some kind of backwoods New Zealand or Scotland dialect or something As for my suggestion: Surge XT it's pretty unique as such an extensive free synth that also supports different tunings, it's got a crazy load of presets too, it's open-source, even has dark-mode and scaling, seems well optimized CPU and bug-wise in FL, it's generally amazing. (Not necessarily weird btw., just unusual)

[@DSWL_]

yea that Emergence is dope thanks for posting

[@sobble_p]

that was so fun just listening to it. id love to see more videos of some wacky plugins

[@luisbarrera5740]

I actually really like that driftmaker plugin. Sounds haunting

[@kmdaykin]

Try putting a piano through driftmaker, then emergence. So much creepy.

[@GB3770]

@@kmdaykin hmmm i might do that...

[@andrewlkozar]

@@kmdaykin will try this out-thanks.

[@glenesis]

Good morning, Cameron! Nice work! I hadn't heard of the first 3 of these, and all of them are really cool! Thanks for the great demos, too. Have a fantastic new week.

[@jrtech143]

Take a week just learning the basics and you will be good, I been using soft soft since it was Fruity Loops back in 03, and still learn

[@satyabratasatapathy6615]

I m rater mostly waiting for the short-circuit XT to arrive, can't wat more n i m happy the work has begun

[@VirtualModular]

Awesome, a few I haven't tried yet here. TOP TIP: chuck your plugins into VCV (you'll need to buy the Host module but that's very reasonably priced). Now randomly modulate everything using modular tricks. Emergence goes absolutely batshit doing this! My recommendation for a messed up free plugin that nobody has heard of would be R-mem - it's almost unusable on a track but makes really weird noises instantly. 👍

[@jsogman]

Thx so much for putting the timestamp for the pure demos, sooo helpful!!! I ended up watching most of the vid but of course sometimes folks just have time to look for demos etc :)

[@dash3dot]

Thank You so much for this video! Emergence is what I've been looking for without even knowing.

[@thisishiztorybaby]

Made me a fan … from “I went to public school “ classic… Dope vid

[@akagerhard]

the pianoverb sounded very good to my ears, i ll give it a go

[@Hemlock-t3u]

Emergence was exactly what I've been looking for. This is a swift kick in the arse to Ableton and their version of a Granular sampler.

[@huntergalloway3944]

The goats lookin' fresh, Cam. Great stuff. The plugins are ok too, I guess.

[@ebcom3]

Thank you kindly for sharing- i am currently in southern Asia and... i dont have much money currently- i live okay but when i moved, i had to leave my old studio behind, the pandemic hit, and..well i am used to making decent money through live shows...then i learned about VSTs and it must be a bit of a passion project and i certainly respect and applaude the coders - particularly those who release their work as FOSS...(i am a bit of a dinosaur). and give them what i can» not much but at least something.«

[@JimCim]

Thanks. The lighting on your videos is amazing.

[@SIRMusik-gb1xc]

I would pay for you to say a custom affirmation and listen on repeat. your voice is amazing

[@raoulznedle8260]

I liked that Uban and Dez**ts messages.Well done and funny.

[@kavokei1337]

So happy I found your channel last year, I get such a lot out of your videos - thanks, Cameron 👍

[@douglasnewman4163]

Real great review of these awesome plug-ins! Thanks!

[@Melodyweavr1105]

Loving emergence, and renewed interest in ribs. Thanks for a great video!

[@denisherry]

OH WOW! Driftmaker is incredible and Expanse too from same compagnie! Who is also free! Insane! Thanks a lot for this!

[@ADITYA-yh3kg]

it's finally ti. i'm ready to learn.

[@arnobauermeister1167]

As always: Excellent recommendations. Can't wait to fool around with those a great interesting textures and effects. Thank you so much!

[@michaelbrosnanbouault911]

Wow emergence is gnarly. Thank you for the recommendations as always 😁

[@gemmaathinaacuin3836]

Installed, everything works, thanks!

[@AGtheGEEK]

Puremagnetics Mellotron sample go hard! I’ve been following them for years.

[@platinummonster9755]

So...Emergence will make me Radiohead..? Got it. TAKE MY SUB!!!

[@jetlag1488]

I recommend Freakshow Industries' plugins.

[@LaymensLament]

I wanted a grain delay so I remember emergence, picked it up and I ended up using it like 5 times today. It's pretty damn good. Its missing some functionality but its really very good already.

[@troy.schnider]

Fantastic video! Thanks for all your doing.

[@treyhudson73]

Holy shit. I was honestly expecting some sort of quick apology or whatever. And den??? Went back and read the pure poetry you were blessed to receive.

[@izzurumusic]

my god,,, I could made an entire soundtracks with these

[@808_dream]

Piano verb is badass ima definitely have to mess around with that one

[@ag-k]

ok ok im subbing bro these plugins are everything ive been looking for...

[@Brendan-Black]

Chow Matrix looks and sounds awesome. Need to pick that one up ASAP. Thanks, V.T.

[@BurgundyKRO]

Great video! Dope plug ins!

[@zejohn4120]

lovely introduction ! love it

[@KixPanganiban]

Holy crap your voice is so buttery smooth. Would you mind sharing how you mix and master your speaking tracks?

[@animatrix1490]

This is my first video of yours, and if you hadn't brought up the overdubbing thing I wouldn't have noticed. Now I can't stop thinking that you hire a voice actor to dub you and you really sound like Lina Lamont. Thank you, cool vid!

[@The_Sonic_Oasis]

These are really really cool, Driftmaker seems like a great sound design tool.

[@maomallows]

I love Emergence! I have been looking high and low for a good granular effect and this is well withing my comfort zone for sound design! Thanks Cameron.

[@richardbower641]

your melodies are wonderful!

[@deivle]

we thank ya for this vid its so hard to find free plugins that are worthy to download

[@federicobrenna2397]

thanks for the video. if you want to know whats going on with fogpad controls, there is a text file inside the download folder that explains it. anyway i think it's better using it without knowing thks again

[@tillsimmen9699]

Amazing Plugins, thanks for showing them. My personal free favourites so far are: LABS from Spitfire Audio and Pancake 2 from Cableguys. 😉 Nothing new for most of you guys I guess, but if you don't know them, you should definitly check them out. Cheers!

[@andrewlkozar]

Thanks!!

[@lordlucan7348]

Wow, loads of ideas coming from these superb plugins. Great vid, many thanks

[@tkexit]

i vote for more weird plugin videos :D great to put a few companies on my radar, thanks!!

[@WholeCounselRecords]

What microphone/interface are you recording into? This sounds stellar!!