Best Free Instruments and Synth Plugins/VSTs - 2020

This week I am sharing some more of my favourite plugins /VSTs.
This video includes synths, drums and instruments.
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▶ Time Stamps/Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Helm Synth
2:40 - LABS
6:10 - Addictive Keys Studio Grand
7:55 - Addictive Drums 2 Demo/Free
9:55 - Voxengo MSED
10:18 - Discussion about Free Plugins
Downloads
Helm - bit.ly/hemldownload
New plug from Helm developer: • VITAL Wavetable Synth ...
LABS - bit.ly/LABSDownload
Addictive Keys - bit.ly/AddictiveDemo
Addictive Drums - bit.ly/AddictiveDemo
SSD5 is another great drum kit - bit.ly/SSDFree
Voexengo MSED - bit.ly/VoxMSED
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In this video, I am using Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Headphones

[@re_i_gn]

12:40 Normal person when they're pissed: "Fuck!" Michael: **sips tea** "Thank you."

[@inthemix]

English breakfast Tea makes everything better!

[@hawkins77]

@@inthemix It's the best!

[@eddiebreeg3885]

Me when I'm pissed off: you don't want to hear those words

[@analog_dreamer]

*Sir mode activates*

[@Windklang705]

That's one accurate comment omg XD

[@mill3370]

The last part was just the thing I needed to hear

[@loleklow8322]

so I was to - have the same impression

[@veljkonikolic7788]

Yeah absolutely

[@studiogypsy]

Ditto, wise words

[@emmanuelsimpson1751]

Yeah bro..so many plugins and so many this and that..man, im fed up. They all sound the same. Its how you process them.

[@soundmonkey3903]

Exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been on a spree for awhile and I need to stop. I’m a sucker when it comes to being marketed to. I just bought the Antares Autotune Artists plug-in and Soundtoys Little Alter Boy today literally 30 minutes ago. Reason comes with pitch and formant correction already. I need to give my wallet a break and start just honing my skills as a producer. I’ve heard lots of people say this, but the way he just said it, I actually believe it. Thank You! ... UPDATE : Now I want Melodyne 5 because apparently it’s a “game changer”. What do I do? Something tells me the game is going to stay the same. 🤔 They’re so convincing

[@OpticIlluzhion]

Michael:"I'm gonna start by looking at a free synthesizer" serum just chilling on the other side of the screen: _sad wavetable noises_

[@II_xD_II]

bro don't be sad I also use serum jut go to pirate bay

[@colephillips9866]

The xD just BUY your plugins 😂

[@ramadthithanr667]

You can use surge it is a free wavetable synth

[@owenlee5587]

@@ramadthithanr667 surge is so underrated!

[@josuastangl7140]

Serum is relatively cheap, just buy it. It's an investment worth making.

[@lolrap8355]

I feel like he's the only youtuber that makes me feel like he's actually caring about me and talking to me... Thank you soo much, you helped me a lot

[@IceCream-ey2kg]

Yeah he just feels so kind and wholesome to me

[@teknikvlt]

fr

[@weirdskyreallyweird.5519]

Fr, even down to him telling us to skip if we’ve seen some of the plugins before. He seems genuinely interested in sharing information with less experienced producers and not wasting their time. It’s really nice to see compared to other people on this platform.

[@neptuneseye7832]

Dear In the mix, I hope you never change your style of these videos because with your calm voice and good explanations you help me anytime. Pleae, never be like those WHATS UP ITS YA BOY BACK AT IT AGAIM WITH CRAZZY BEAT with those 😱 in the thumbnail -your fan

[@kedskies]

Lol

[@prodbycxrlos]

Difference between a professional And someone acting like a professional. In the Mix is as pro as it gets. 🥀

[@ZapDon777Tutorials]

@@kedskies lol

[@Humatra]

"I don't want to waste any of your time" Michael, I hang on every word! Heck I've even watched some of your videos more than once. You're awesome. I love your tutorials and all of your videos.

[@Windklang705]

YEah, I also tend to watch the videos multiple times: When they come out, and whenever I stumble over it again during production and remember there was a video on it.

[@paulsaulpaul]

He doesn't just teach the methods and the theory, he teaches the mindset. Even his demeanor is conducive to creativity and focus. Among the most respectful creators I've seen on youtube. What a great gift it is when someone like this provides so much to their audience.

[@inthemix]

Thank you Paul. This was really kind of you to say. I will admit that filming does not come naturally to me so I try to be as gentle and respectful as I can to the audience. Thanks again. Michael

[@weareterminallychill]

That last point in the video hit home for where I am in my music level right now. I really enjoy the stock plugins in my DAW but always have the fear of my music not being good enough because I don't have a plugin that costs $100

[@inthemix]

Schaeel Deolal you’re going to be just fine! I wish we reminded ourselves more often that we are the ones we need to invest in, not just more plugins :)

[@zachary963]

Exactly. When I started out, I was always buying this compressor or that eq. Now, i have one compressor that i use for everything and one eq that I use for everything. Lol

[@zeSpammmmmer]

my 2 cents on this: you don't need top-of-the-line, premium plugins or tools, to make good music. it's the notes, the composition, the arrangements, the production, and more importantly, the emotions you put in it and aim to convey and share that will add magic to your piece. and no plugins will ever do all this for you. exception made maybe for those chord/progression plugins that can come handy for those with ideas but lacking some advance musicianship knowledge.

[@newernewestnew]

and if u think about it ppl back then didn’t have access to all these new things and worked with what they got, ur good

[@quariusmusic]

10:55 My true Man... Thats when you know He cares for his viewers...

[@peterson3]

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[@Nckfallin]

This dude has taught me so much. Thanks man. The “mix with your ears and not your eyes” advise changed my game.

[@etridamusic670]

This guy is definitely not wasting someone else’s time! Always very informative and helpful. Really love your channel, Michael :)

[@hhhhbk7354]

Real talk starts from 11:00, He talking truth✌️

[@ResurrectingJiriki]

That's precisely one of the main reasons in just the first two months of me getting into producing, why I keep coming back to Michael's channel. Getting real advice from real people who really love and care about music and sharing their knowledge with others that share this love. In that regard I can also highly recommend, as does Michael, to subscribe to the "Produce Like A Pro" channel from Warren Huart.

[@ergophonic]

You have one of the best channels on KZbin. Thank you for everything that you share. Especially liked your epilogue of wisdom on this video.

[@tapwaterstudios2559]

Thank you for this video. I especially like the last 2 minutes where you dropped some great advice for us to think over. Awesome channel!

[@annikamartensen5576]

You're the best Michael! Really valueble input at the end! Knowledge is very often the key to success, and this is why I love you and follow you religiously: because you talk to us as a friend, as a mentor, as a fellow musican, you're always honest and I so so so grateful for it! Be well dearest 🙏❤️🙌

[@shanzyan]

my guy... props to you for the discussion in the end. I had these exact same thoughts the other day... "why do I keep looking for new plugins?" and "what am I even looking for?" most of what we're looking for is depth in our skills and abilities, so thank you for touching on that!

[@DrKedarUpadhyay]

There are very few like you who gives honest and apt advise on plugins, companies and their business attitudes... Its always a pleasure to watch your videos... Your honesty and dedication reflects in your speech and body language

[@inthemix]

Thank you Kedar, I appreciate the kind words

[@frostbite07]

Flume said the same thing in one of his interviews, master any one synth/plugin so that you can create any sound you like. Honestly having that kind of power is unbelievable and it really doesn't matter which plugin you use (stock, paid or free) just start with the basics first and slowly build up the skills you might need for whatever specific sound you are looking for.

[@nobody3634]

I really like that you cover all bases with this selection: a synth for sound design, a synth with samples and a drum machine - that's basically all you need! You put effort in keeping the list short and selecting the best! And the part at 10:18 is exactly how I feel)! For me trying new plug-ins or even DAWs is a form of procrastination)

[@JonniStar251]

Good message at the end there man. That's exactly what I tell a few of my producer friends because I believe in tuning a tone to your individual sound preference is the best thing

[@estebanlicea8909]

You're the best in what you're doing, you're amazing, thank you for everything, thank you for opening our eyes and our ears with all of your knowledge! Also, wanted to say thank you for the message in the end, I fell like it is really important to know that stuff!

[@armo5637]

There is an incredible free synth I found the other day called Eclipsis. Visually it is one of the best synths I've ever seen and the presets that come with it are exceptional. Despite being quite confusing, I think that if you spend long enough on it you can easily make sounds that would be impossible to make in expensive synths.

[@davidhenderson819]

thanks Armo, sounds great

[@kalidesu]

It's a shame it's 32bit

[@atomas59]

My big problem is that it only comes as a Windows plugIn, and in 32bits.

[@ISuperI]

What about surge, it's a free wavetable synth that became Open source, it's 64-bits and also on MacOS, so no problem 😎, there's good stuff if you know where to found

[@kaorya17]

Gotta check it out then!... Rapido!

[@JackAllman]

I would like to thank you for taking the time to do these videos. You explain things simply enough, without talking down to us. Mostly, after watching this video, being a beginner, and getting frustrated, to have you encourage us to learn or practice...work on whatever i have difficulties with. Thank you for your encouragement.

[@a1t3rmusic]

you have no idea how many people you've helped (including me) with your tutorials seriously...the work you do is amazing...thank you.

[@CPMusic254]

In my three months journey of learning music production, This is the best Teacher, best channel and the simplest person. you explains the details in and on another level. Much love from KENYA. wish i can email you a piece of what your lessons are transforming my creativity to.

[@jenivaldosilva_]

Glad I'm not the only African here, he really let's you know how to use the plugins

[@rapidspectre7076]

10:58 golden adviceeee

[@peterson3]

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[@manasiangal1405]

This man is such a confidence booster! I cannot thank and admire you enough, Michael! Thank you, really! ❤

[@pulkitgupta4528]

You are an absolute beast for putting out videos like this man. So grateful for people like you

[@jango7357]

Michael constantly dropping gems thanks for helping the community bro :)

[@miqondatrack]

In the mix pretty much taught me how to produce since i was just starting out

[@insightfulridge]

Michael motivated me to learn music production on my own and I can say 7 months down the line I'm sure this is what I want to do in life. Starting out everything looked very complicated but somehow Michael has been breaking down the various aspects of production and making most of them easy for me. I look forward to when I shall create music that will inspire the world. For now, I'm trusting the process of learning and using the tools I have to take steps towards who I want to be and what I want to achieve. We move forward regardless of the limits we face. May good tidings always come your way, Buddy. It's all love from Nairobi, Kenya.

[@JoMama123451234]

Hey Michael, I'm just starting my beat making journey. But I just wanna say thank you for your videos. I've watched a bunch of different KZbinrs but I find your videos to be very informative, to the point, and you make things that seem complex easy to understand. So thanks for all the help! Just subscribed!

[@elijahmounts8095]

Michael: Sets Moon Guitar reverb to 69% Me: Noiceee

[@yuriiudod7289]

So thank you🥳I've always dreamed of creating some melodies and thanks to you it's real! 🥳Thank you very much !!! 🤓

[@syedbukhari6578]

I was not expecting that last part. Lovely video!

[@douglasaraujo9763]

Amazing message at the end! Thanks for the great content, Michael!

[@jammieswitdanny4836]

"I don't want you to waste any of your time" he made it too easy for me to hit that subscribe button

[@rxjxt]

I feel like I wanna thank this guy personally.

[@peterson3]

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[@eternity919]

everytime i watch a video of yours, i learn something new. maybe a strategy, maybe some new ways to think but always i leave with something useful, thank you.

[@antonellomascarello4698]

Thank you very much for your videos. All of them are very professional and straight to the point!! I totally agree on being distracted too much in the research for the next plugin and your words are super helpful. Keep up with the great work 😀 cheers from Italy 🇮🇹

[@filipinoartisthooper]

ive built my career around your tutorials bro you the goat

[@inthemix]

The talent was all there within you, I’m happy to help unlock some of it!

[@DopamineOverload]

Everything you said from 10:27 on is ON POINT, my friend. People have made killer music throughout the 90s with older plugins, computers which were just about starting to support digital audio (not just MIDI)... some great plugins from back in the day, include Reaktor (the original version was really, really powerful), and the Pro-52 by NI which is literally 20 years old now?.... They really do play to your insecurities, indeed (not just the free plugin developers but the paid ones, too). Less is more, I've found, through the years.

[@piktormusic2538]

Yes. In addition to what you and the video host said, I don’t think that there is a plug-in that will fix a boring musical idea, an inappropriate chord voicing, or poorly planned musical arrangement. Maybe we could use a plug-in with a meter that assesses a piece from “awesome” to “sucks”. 😊 I love plug-ins as much as the next guy, but I get more bang for the buck from working out the musical details. Think of those old soulful roots records where an entire band gathered around one or two microphones.

[@soulemnthegreat9557]

The last bit was phenomenal. It's people like you that make the music community the beauty it is. Thanks for the info as always!

[@briankingart]

Enjoyed seeing your again, Michael. Thank you so much.

[@mruk616]

How good a man can be....... A real example in front of us, that is In The Mix

[@Windklang705]

Yes please, come on over to the place where campfires get lit! Also I wasnt even aware that spitfire audio had a free plugin. Imma think about downloading that

[@zachary963]

Spitfire’s Labs is my favorite thing in the world

[@marin.kucina]

Those finishing words are a pure gold man

[@guddy0202]

You are a legend, that last message was phenomenal

[@Slitter_the_Dubstep]

Your videos helped me to master my latest mix to sound as loud and as nicely balanced like i want to, without compensating for punch or dynamic range. So thanks. I hope you bring these plugin videos out, every once in a while because they are awesome

[@inthemix]

That’s so good to hear. Literally! Good luck with releasing your song :)

[@re_i_gn]

LABS looks very interesting, especially the UI. So clean.

[@peterson3]

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[@StupidTuberDude]

What I am always looking for is your new video! You are an amazing teacher and I've learned so much from watching your videos, so Thank You!!

[@1EddieDennis]

Excellent video, thanks for the info. Also the outtake at the end was great :)

[@Sc0tther]

Haha, I have the same trouble with sirens out my window. Firetrucks do not care how good that vocal take might have been.

[@unibeastbeats]

I got addictive keys full version with Focusrite interface for free and still my go-to for pianos

[@artissonbeats3057]

How's the interface? U like it

[@banigrisson]

Did you choose the grand piano? I chose the Mark One and now I can't play the free piano. The mark one does sound great though.

[@unibeastbeats]

@@artissonbeats3057 it sounds great. software for channel routing is a little confusing. right now I would buy the new SSL interface they just relaced a few months ago instead of this. They in the same price range.

[@etridamusic670]

Oh, thank you so much, I completely forgot about this option. Now it remains to decide which one from Addictive keys to choose :)

[@DrRubix]

You are the most decent youtuber I have seen... You think about your viewers and their time..... Love your work man... Thanks a lot 😊.

[@GreenEyesVids]

That last part was heart warming. You're a wonderful person and a great teacher! Keep up the great work

[@EverythingTechHD]

If you know you heard Jon Bellion's Good in me, give me a like 5:22 Heard "pre-occupied" drums at 5:49

[@inthemix]

Woah, you’re extremely tuned it!!!

[@EverythingTechHD]

@@inthemix Thanks Michael, for the awesome content you put out here for us all

[@josephkabi1229]

Yes, I know that Jon Bellion is def is favorite artist After the drums, I almost started rapping "Wutang made me ..." lol

[@lh485208]

Good ear! I never would have picked up on that

[@mikewillmorris]

I immediately recognized it too 😂

[@Danieln17manu]

I think I can cancel my therapy now

[@sgfdancecompany]

Thanks a lot Michael for share this with us! You are totally right about this kind of marathon about the next plugin race.

[@safe_in_sound]

I love the video splits, so nice of you to add that, thank you

[@vasudevmaheshwari1210]

im first, love from india..

[@nomadyogaman3034]

You didn't say "So lets just dive right in" :-( hehe

[@Windklang705]

Oh man he missed to give us a standard intro!

[@EdWard-qp4zc]

Great videos as always. Love the way you finished!

[@RadioactiveHax]

Really liked that last part it's applicable to any creative hobby you picked up. Like, in digital art where everyone just asks about brushes and stuff but really it just boils down back to you and what you can do with what you have

[@rajamandaman]

Thank you Michael, I really like you notes at the end of the clip, it is always the issue between doing the best of what I have and getting something diferent, usually we go for the easy solution which is getting something new and diferent!

[@muntjac80]

What an incredibly efficient teacher. Articulate and insightful. Subscribed.

[@tlawhon]

About your talk at the end... you, sir, are an inspiring, positive human being! Thank you.

[@ChristianYri]

Thank you Michael , for awesome, unbiased, well-presented info. And especially the final comment - all to easy to forget in the pursuit of ‘perfection’ 😄. 🙏🏻

[@jedtran3584]

You offer the most real advice and helpful tutorials. ily

[@wilforce4190]

This guy is the man. Such well good delivery on his explanations for everything.

[@beatsfromyhwh]

thanks fam! the message at the end was inspiring & encouraging. god bless you & your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MeixellMedia]

The message at the end was priceless, thank you

[@bossmanibeatscompozer9206]

brah,thank you so much for the updates everytime.....u inspire me so much much love

[@bobdrake5667]

Great video, especially the last part and wise words. Inspiring for sure. Thank you.

[@Teolo0]

Dude youre legitimately one of the best producing related channels out there! Great work and keep up the amazing videos

[@Stuup1dTheProducer]

Good message at the end, great overall video too! One of my favorite channels.Thanks!!!

[@asimnaveed1877]

The last thing you shared is really a great suggestion,, yes I do same , always looking for plugins, but I took your advice seriously and now just doing it with my own stuff

[@Yaas90]

Loved that ending -- it was a great reminder!

[@mdrms218]

dude i was about to waste my day looking and installing new vst's but your last advise mades me realise that is more importan to brake down that insecurities that we have and practice more our instruments...thanks bro amazing video

[@chuuska1972]

Really enjoyed your video. Thank you my man! Stay blessed!

[@D4majaUK]

Brilliant point made at the end. Very inspiring and encouraging.

[@stavrosfrg19]

You are awesome man! Thanks a lot! btw the LABS plugin is FIRE!!

[@kvnvshimi1678]

man i love your videos, really appreciate your work

[@negvey]

thumbs up on your video for putting time stamps/chapters!

[@massylsow2221]

thanks for the ending word, it takes a lot of space in your mind and often blocks you and gives you excuses to not get out of the comfort zone and just study/practice

[@lakshmanrajagopal6408]

Really appreciate your effort. Loved what you said at the end. Thanks for your service. Learning so much from you. All the best brother!!

[@chicagoturntablism]

Thanks man the last part of your video was so motivating. Love from Chicago

[@dictabeat]

Dare i say it. You're probably the most useful and helpful person I follow on youtube for my music production needs.

[@bigmud4319]

Ahh wow what an uplifting message at the end thank u in the mix for your truthful message . Your hitting the hearts of the many with a much need message people need to hear . Thank u. Work on yourself people you are enough keep on hustling 🙂

[@Pikachulova7]

I love you, such a real talk at the end

[@explodedcoke4872]

Really great video. Thanks! I've been using Labs just for the choir option, but now I'm going to try it for other things too. And Addictive Keys will be great for my singer-songwriter demos.

[@PeterCleff]

Excellent video! Good job. I'm a massive fan of the Spitfire LABS stuff, but I love all of these!

[@torehund3541]

Massive respect for making that point in the end there! ... And right next to your video is an ad for a video called "The Best Way to Become a Better Producer" with a thumbnail where a certain MIDI keyboard is highlighted

[@robertparenton7470]

Excellent video and very good advice you gave us all near the end of the video.!

[@aadilmusic__]

I Was chasing the plugins but those last words were just magical and motivating. Thank you so much. :)

[@peterson3]

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[@jamyburke1783]

Amazing content, all of your videos are really accessible to anybody at any level of music production. This is the main channel I'll always recommend to anyone looking to learn about production, engineering, and all that good stuff

[@paulpmanhowland7818]

Another great video. Thank you In The Mix.

[@PhilippeVaz]

Very good advices! Thx for your work and for sharing your experience!

[@dlxinfinite7098]

Your speech at the end made so much sense. I went thru that "free" stuff phase. Most of it is noisy, low level crap. This is now my FL Studio go-to.

[@TimmyTheSnail]

Great message at the end! Well said