Meet Vital: The INCREDIBLE New Free Synth Plugin 🔥 | 10 Ways To Use Vital

[@VenusTheory]

🔥 Vital is almost here! Sign up for updates, and grab some saucy presets🔥 vital.audio venustheory.com/samples

[@NeonPLotus]

I ordered the early release from vital/In the mix Will start playing with it when I get home, tonight

[@albertodonadoni7504]

Hi Cameron, any chance you might post a video demonstrating briefly all of the presets in your exclusive pack?

[@VenusTheory]

The presets are actually the sounds used in the video here! Any time there is a preset name, that's one that is included. There is also the free pack to try a few of them out. If there are more requests though maybe I'll put together a quick demo track on my website.

[@albertodonadoni7504]

@@VenusTheory thank you, Cameron!

[@Paradroidx]

I hope the catch phrase saucey doesn't catch on..

[@Gnurklesquimp2]

Downloaded it, loaded 2 wavetables based on sounds in my folder, put some unison on one of them, and instantly got amazing sounds without even trying to look at any other part of the synth. I loaded a vocal chop loop in there and automated it to basically write a melodic part, sounds great. Such an easy way to get variety across your notes and write stuff you otherwise wouldn't! Didn't have to fiddle with the sound to make it interesting, just made it a plucky low pass 8th note pulse for some house and put some reverb to get this beautifully hazy sound

[@DataBroth]

For anyone planning on using drag and drop for wavetables: the three modes all work a little different, if it's your first time I'd use either pitch slice or vocode. Pitch slice will detect the pitch of your source and slice the table up accordingly. Vocode will set every frame of your table to the same phase (from a random seed), if you're getting a nasty table from pitch slice, vocode should smooth it out a lot. Wavetable import slices by a ratio of sample import, and unless your table is perfectly tuned, it will sound like a mess. Anything that is already a table, like from serum, should work fine, but you should copy these into your folder anyways to save time. tldr: use pitch slice or vocode mode for loading samples as tables

[@VenusTheory]

Real MVP comment

[@crotanlardo2981]

Dang, that makes total sense good job

[@unfa00]

I've been a proud first beta-tester of this synthesizer and I'm so happy to see it finally being released. Also: great demo of the sounds Vital makes in the intro!

[@VenusTheory]

Super hyped that it's out in the wild for sure. Can't wait to see what people start making with it once it releases! And thanks haha, I've had a lot of fun making a bunch of sounds for it!

[@yunusakgun7013]

could you help me out with the presets. I downloaded Vital but for a reason my presets seem to be empty....????

[@unfa00]

@@yunusakgun7013 Have you made a Vital account and logged in? IT should automatically download the presets for you after that.

[@yunusakgun7013]

@@unfa00 yes I did since I was able to download and install Vital. I even opened within my DAW and have been using the INIT preset... But when I try to open other presets it seems to be uploading or downloading something... Furthermore I cannot see any option to choose or select a preset ... What do I miss?

[@unfa00]

@@yunusakgun7013 Have you looked at the vital forums for answers? I think others have had similar issues, and I guess you should find answers there.

[@jameshutchins7042]

Matt needs some serious help. Why anyone would give this away free is nuts. I bought the 20 dollar early special yesterday. I feel guilty even getting this for 20 dollars. Matt will win 2 awards this year. Best plugin for 2020. Also craziest man alive. Absolutely crazy giving away for free.

[@laurenpinschannels]

some people just want open source to exist

[@TheBigLou13]

I want the unlimited TTS - well worth 80 bucks even while owning FL Studio with all native plugins, the kilohearts Toolbox and uvi falcon with some other uvi plugins and sound banks. It seems very similar to PhasePlant but in a different flavor

[@jameshutchins7042]

Ive been using it for a day now. Its very very similar to phase plant, serum, and pigments. The text speech wavetables I quickly learned you must be connected to the internet to work. If your not online it shows error plz make sure you have internet connection in the oscillator. Its a very easy synth if you know serum, phase plant , icarus or pigments. If your new to synthesis this will be like flying the space shuttle.

[@arrtemfly]

this is what making a piece of FOSS does to you. huge respect to people actually willing to give up the source code.

[@VenusTheory]

$20 is an absolute steal haha, I'd have to buy it twice to feel it was even fair.

[@electropunkzero]

I am not able to utilize all the features Vital has, but what I really love is the visual aspect. Being able to see the filters move and where the sound is in the envelope is so helpful!!

[@electropunkzero]

Checking in again in 2024. Vital is one of my primary synths and I think it has the best interface. I’m trying to learn it inside and out.

[@disturbeddemons1]

I absolutely adore this synth and still cannot believe it's essentially free. I've only had 4 or 5 days now and I'm already making crazy basses and pads with it. It's perfect

[@collizma]

Definitely gonna purchase the pro version. Something like this should be paid for and it's amazing to see it as freeware.

[@dominiquecamus8488]

Pro version (in order to support Matt) is under consideration, as soon as I'll have budget. Another synth under consideration is Phase Plant (kiloHearts).

[@TheDesperateArtist]

Was producing some cool stuff the other day, and my wife asked me 'what are you doing?' so I told her: 'Oh, I'm simply modulating the modulators modulating the modulators'. The doctor said I'll be fine in few weeks...

[@nathanlacis]

Of course I find out about this 3 days after I buy serum

[@kaafaa5944]

serum, sylenth its for life

[@evergreatest7644]

F

[@Vegan_Kebab_In_My_Hand]

@@kaafaa5944 Exactly

[@thirstytroops3365]

You could've bought phaseplant

[@ryothergy3102]

@@thirstytroops3365 true... I'll get it cause it's insanely good and much cheaper

[@Bongonzo]

Every producer: Serum is the best synth ever. Nothing will ever beat it. Matt T: Hold my synth plucks

[@lukestaa1082]

Lul

[@Bongonzo]

@@lukestaa1082 haha

[@jonathanstark5541]

totally agree about that synth, seems like before Serum no sound design was possible... I also hate the convenient (for him) 'philosophy' of the creator, a very greedy sad moron. Serum is NEVER (BUT REALLY N-E-V-E-R) discounted because once interviewed about this, Duda said 'making sales is not right relatively to all the people who bought Serum till the previous day at full price''... maauhauhauhuahahu oh yes, but the ones that paid more, also used the vst BEFORE the ones buying now discounted. Not a case ALL THE REST OF THE WORLD makes sales. Further, I'd like to ask Duda if he has never bought a discounted thing... But actually I already know it. Imagine him stopped in a store by a vendor proposing a new product at launch price: What would Duda reply? ''No thanx sir but I buy only full-priced things, so I'll wait till back to its retail price'' ...muauhauhauhahu I'm sure u understand what I mean... He is a sad hypocritical dickhead, so even if serum would be the best synth ever, I'll never give my money to false people like him. I hate Hypocracy

[@HoldMyBeerFam]

Go away Bongonzo!

[@Bongonzo]

@@HoldMyBeerFam hahaha

[@rayderrich]

I played around with Vital for a week before I found your video, and now I love it even more. Also you have a fantastic voice to do this line of work.

[@randytellez2451]

That's quite a comprehensive showing and referencing of how deep one can manipulate a sound envelope in Vital. Liked and certainly saved vid.

[@aniruddh_d16]

It's been 3 months since it came out and Vital has indeed become 'VITAL' to my production setup. It can almost do anything I want it to. Bass, Sub-Bass, Pads, Plucks, Leads. SO much can be done in just 3 minutes if you know your way around it.

[@VenusTheory]

It's a beast for sure. Still can't believe this kind of quality is available for free. Amazing time to get into music production!

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Great walkthrough of the Vital Synth Cameron! Cheers from Sweden! 🌞

[@acelyhightower7645]

This has become my favorite synth. Sound designing is so easy to do on Vital. Before Vital my to-go synth was the default Reaper synth for sound designing.

[@ahom_ahom_ahom]

Vital has changed my life! I bought the Pro pack and it is AWESOME

[@SpeccyMan]

Took advantage of the "In The Mix" offer and got this beast early. Already made some presets with it. It is that easily accessible you can just dive in and get creating sounds without having to thumb through a massive manual to see how to make it work - unlike some very expensive soft synths I could mention, but won't. Best money I've ever spent on a plugin. I could probably have waited for the free version but I'm not known to be a patient person (I actually really really really hate being kept waiting) and also I believe that Matt deserves to make a shedload of money out of this amazing creation.

[@VenusTheory]

For sure - the UI is one of the best things about it I think, super easy to follow and figure out without needing a 500 page manual or a doctorate in sound design haha. Definitely hoping for a huge success for Matt as well, this thing is worth it!

[@Maniclout]

This will become the most used synth in the industry soon I think, I already have it and I love it!

[@VenusTheory]

Certainly hope to see that, Matt has worked so hard on this thing and it really shows.

[@unknown-vy7ei]

Can you make 808s and kicks on vital?

[@archologyzero]

@@unknown-vy7ei yes

[@prismix5515]

@@unknown-vy7ei bruh, haven't you watched the video?? that's like the least it can do

[@SuperFata]

This one is a no-brainer, buying on launch day. Cannot wait to create patches on this synth...

[@VenusTheory]

It's a really fun time - lots to explore and mess with!

[@unknown-vy7ei]

Can you make 808s and kicks on vital?

[@taineshwty]

@@unknown-vy7ei download and try it

[@darrend7386]

I'm just an average bedroom producer who tried to find his sound on a cracked version of sylenth1 I've since deleted all those cracked vsts and started using vital I love it, for someone as dumb as me to be making synths like I am lately its really really fun I upgraded me laptop and I can now use it all without cracks and pops so so so much fun and I thank the creators myself for the free side of things absolute legends, there's some cool plugins to be grabbed up watch venus theory's playlists keep eyes out for TAL bassline this combined with ableton amp produces some serious thor hammers haha

[@scott3709]

Attention other content creators: THIS is how you do good video! Great job, subscribed!

[@beatsinabar]

Juist downloaded it/installed/tried it in Reaper - everything works straight out. Abolutely bril (and I'm nor really a synth user - well not up 'til now).Thanks to all for this Bril plugin!

[@Hajjmat]

DAMN! I started looking on ur videos for maybe 3 years ago. Havent seen so man videos of you since but the difference is HUGE. Back ten u had almost 50-400 veiws now u have upp tp 200k, congrats man! 🍻

[@WarpedBlinds]

Holy smokes i cant believe this is free!!! Makes me really want to support the creator down the line. This is insanely good!

[@Sea-Of-Sin]

Do you know how much your walkthroughs and tips make me smile? of course you don't but they do! Thank you. I bow to thee!

[@VenusTheory]

So happy to hear you're digging the channel so much! Cheers!

[@jeffevansmusic]

These sounds are magnificent. Well worth the addition to the existing content. Actually different in many ways. Love the analog bank too. Its deep and warm and amazing. Highly recommended!!!

[@thelanavishnuorchestra]

I downloaded a copy of this last night because my DAW was a little light on synths and wow! I upgraded to the full boat and your vid helped unlock a lot of how it works. Thanks.

[@J.M.81]

You seriously have the BEST Voice for Tutorials 😁👌🏻 - discovered Vital through one of your clips, downloaded it today and used it straight in some Music for a exquisite German Car manufacturer ... will definitely buy the bigger packs

[@michaeldelacruz6370]

I'm so exited to get this synth! I'm very certain that when I'm able to have money I will donate to Matt. This stuff is gold.

[@maomallows]

same fam!! im saving up to buy a daw.. then next ill buy this one too. keep ya head up!

[@michaeldelacruz6370]

@@maomallows Which daw are you planning to get? I'm asking because if you get a Alesis V49 keyboard you get ableton lite for free and the license to save and everything. You know, knocking two birds with one stone, the midi keyboard and the daw. The keyboard is really good and also ableton is known to be a good daw.

[@maomallows]

@@michaeldelacruz6370 hey man! yeah.. i know of that.. i practiced a few years on fl studio demo.. and i haven't seen a keyboard that offers fl studio producer edition... so imma save up for that before i buy a vst.. i was thinking serum.. but i think vital is more suitable to my workflow.

[@kaafaa5944]

@@maomallows sonar3 is free

[@maomallows]

@@kaafaa5944 yeah.. but i really want Vital.. free plugins are also cool. i use a dozen of them. but i have my own preferences. thanks for the info tho. ill check that out too.

[@scarletdawnmusic]

"Anime body pillows" Ah Cameron, I see you're a person of culture.

[@xponentsudan]

I like your videos and you’re one of the best learners in music stuff, so we need more playlists in your channel for every type of whatever to get into easily

[@elProdigio]

I absolutly in love with this synth. This synth will be the most popular and powerful synth ever... and I hope so. And... i'ts free. What else?! THANKS MATT.

[@MatthewChristianMurray]

This instrument seems incredibly deep, and the video is incredibly helpful and well-laid-out. Wonderful job.

[@jeygraf7218]

Great Video, very gentle explained! Have now the early versions, bought your presets, and Wow, really awesome work, man!! On first view I like your cinematic styles, mesmerizing detailed, work! And how deep goes the bass of the noisy rhodes, fine :) Midnight at the Arcade reminds me very clearly on Tron, excellent, thx so much!!

[@VenusTheory]

Glad you enjoyed it! And awesome, glad you're digging the presets! Depending on how they sell, I'll likely look into making some more Vital banks in the future. Cheers!

[@PatrickSchoutenMusicArtist]

Love the synth and love your patches man! great job.

[@TheBigLou13]

* Mortal combat voice * *_V I T A L I T Y_*

[@bigpluck51]

Bro I just love the way you present this product! You've definitely got a future in radio with that voice or whatever you want to do. I'm now a subscriber.

[@heathbrady8510]

Cameron, this is just what I needed today. Late to the party, but the party is still kickin’ 🙏

[@khadesru]

that synth just on spot made every synth i bought previously obsolete on spot. FFFFGreat job.

[@funkyfinn1]

We gotta pay our respects for matt, the true god of free synths

[@ZachlyS]

I watched 20 minutes of something I have NO idea about. This was 100% pure dark magic and spells to me. Have no idea what was happening. It was GREAT!

[@dR0L0b]

i do be like that sometimes xD

[@jordanrattanavong2655]

You can import serum wavetables too. This thing is sick. I’ve been using it for one day and I’m hooked

[@thisistheslam]

I’m super new to music production but Vital is a name I keep seeing around. It’s a hobby for now but I have no problem paying for products that are good and can make me better at what I want to do, faster. Super cool plugin that I intend to invest in. The free version is cool but I like more options from veteran sound designers to get me up and running - I can always iterate from there.

[@kirbymia6209]

Looks like I found the only synth I'm ever gonna need thanks!

[@thegamingzone5963]

lol i thought heat up 3 was the only 1 i need but am beeing greedy

[@stu4116]

CPU efficiency. ..An update on my comment a day ago. In haste when I 1st got Vital I ran a few chord loops through it, using some of it's presets. Some of these presets use 100's of modulations and all the unisons, and use the sampler, so a certainty to make it very CPU hungry, especially if playing chords... some of the presets have gone OTT with trying to use all it's features resulting in overkill (they probably have a use somewhere, but not for me). In all honesty and fairness, it's a brilliant synth and CPU friendly (unless using a zillion modulations and unison) I'm making this my go to synth from this day on, it's easy to use and get results fast, plus sounds amazing. Go get it. A big thank you to Matt great job...

[@badbehavior2201]

Great video! I've got the pro version and even the subscription as he said more cool vsts are coming

[@robertgoldbornatyout]

From the FUTURE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Really nice and inspiring video! Truly enjoyed and look forward to seeing your next video. Take care and have a lovely day!!!

[@slowbrain8869]

been waiting for this synth for a looooong time, 7 more days to go!!!! lets go

[@2mftoomanyflowz953]

Early access on inthemix s channel for $20 worth supporting Matt if u can

[@slowbrain8869]

@@2mftoomanyflowz953 I'm totally broke this month, had to pass the other offer,but definitely buying pro plan or the subscription , if I dont support a fellow musician, who will? Lol 🤩

[@Zodliness]

@Venus Theory - I enjoyed playing with their free demo and in my opinion, paying $80 for Vital Audio's top offer is a great deal, considering you get 400+ presets and 150 wavetables, if only it wasn't for the fact I recently discovered Surge XT and Dexed, both fantastic free open source synthesisers. Thanks for the informative review.

[@howser1961]

Outstanding - thank you - greetings from Iceland

[@VenusTheory]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers friend!

[@Muthanwe]

Brilliantly helpful video pal, thanks!

[@NexxuSix]

Sold! You have convinced me to add this very powerful synth to my arsenal. Well done!

[@Dettol68]

Great tutorial - will purchase the subscriptions to support and a great synth!

[@ssojyeti2]

learned a lot of cool new ways to play with vital even though I don't understand much about synths yet. Thanks

[@psyvera225]

Wow! The sounds from this synth are just incredible.

[@torchbearer3784]

I haven't tried it yet but still amazed that it is free. Yeah Matt is truly a nice guy!! Going to pay for it anyway.

[@XS10SEALS]

I'm definitely getting the 80 dollar version to support Matt.

[@Kris_jellybeard]

Got Vital a few weeks back, I'm impressed and love it.

[@o.p.f.7668]

I can't believe that I'm just hearing about this synth right now; the capabilities are off the charts. That screechy neruo bass sold it for me. In three days my bank account is going to be 80 dollars lighter.

[@danieldemayo6209]

This thing is dope. Looks amazing too. Downloaded after watching and don’t regret.

[@johncannon9607]

I spent all day on just the first patch. Man this is going to take some time to explore if I get side tracked like that just turning it on for first time

[@LogicControl]

Thanks for the video, this was cool!

[@DavidCobb2011]

You are the first tester to at least make an attempt at something musical - albeit briefly. So far all I’ve heard from everyone of the “special beta testers” is modulated farts, randomised arpeggiated screeching and 6 modulation layers of tuneless noise. I gather there must be lots of sci-fi movies out there waiting to be scored. Blade Runner 2049, 2050... and Dune 7 ‘The shifting sands’ TV series... On the 24th I’ll grab the free copy and see if I can make something musical (let me think... er, I know - a ‘Song’) (maybe a complex one). If it seem to be Vital (or even Useful) for making music, I’ll buy it. :-) Happy noise making everyone! :-)

[@MrMikomi]

My guess is 95% of the people interested in this synth are knob twiddlers.

[@DavidCobb2011]

@@MrMikomi The best I’ve seen is Michael at ‘In the Mix’ channel.

[@PauperPeccator]

$80 is absolutely PERFECT pricing, I’m getting the Pro tier of this puppy.

[@otabekurazniyazov9145]

Awesome review 👍👍👍

[@adk_studios]

Alrighty.! I only use free plugins in my production videos. With this one, I don't think I will need to combine a lot of plugins to get what I want (especially those bass sounds). Edit - Thanks for the video, Cameron. Also, I'll definitely be paying for this beast when I start earning money with my music. Think I might feel guilty by using it for free. Also, gonna do the same for Helm. Huge respect for Tytel !

[@techtonex5680]

Agree with you mate. Love the music you make with Freeware, especially the trailer Music. You killed that one, keep slaying🔥

[@jameshutchins7042]

You should feel guilty. You can get this for 20 dollars. Dont tell me everyone doesnt have 20 dollars. Matt spent 3 yrs putting this together. 95 percent will take his work and see ya. And yes i bought the 20 dollar early special yesterday.

[@techtonex5680]

@@jameshutchins7042 Not everyone is as lucky as you my homie

[@adk_studios]

@@jameshutchins7042 Dude, did you read the full comment. I did write I will be paying. Things like these definitely need the encouragement and support they deserve. It's just that, I can't do it now. & yes, I can't spare anything at the moment. I'm in a very tight situation after quitting my day job. Don't assume things, bro.

[@adk_studios]

@@techtonex5680 Thanks man

[@thehypnotist9750]

Im surprised this is free, amazing!

[@pongtrometer]

Superb mini overview

[@realjero]

Very great Video as always! May i ask you what Microphone you're using for this video? Is this the akg c214? Thanks for your answer bro, much bless!

[@VenusTheory]

Yep C214!

[@sophiao4580]

Great video, thank you!

[@ycedi]

This looks so beautiful

[@frankfrank7921]

Starting with WW I it was said that the loud sub-bass throbs of the large guns could make people involuntarily "evacuate". I think your voice has the same effect.

[@olymoon2008]

Alright, now I'm buying this.

[@Drfresh1402]

Been using this. It really is an incredible synth.

[@VenusTheory]

It really is. The fact that it's free too is just 🤯

[@jeffsternon5062]

You know, you have pretty much the exact same voice than the youtuber/guitarist Pete thorn, and an alike looking haircut! but different eyes...Great tutorial !

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

That was fun! 😁

[@cmd_f5]

Matt is a true hero haha grabbing the pro version soon. I am trying not to hype myself too much, everything these days is too hyped. But this should be a heap of fun.

[@shq1723]

Awesome plugin, been using it a little while now and I find it much easier, and better overall, when comparing to Serum. Of course this is just personal taste ( producing hard dance/big room ), but works very well with my workflow

[@osovitor28]

🤯This man is a Vital master, woow. A question, How did you learn this VST?, self-taught or video tutorials?. Thanks for the deep review and the answer back.

[@VenusTheory]

Thanks haha. I work as a sound designer, so I'm pretty versed in synths and such so it's fairly easy for me to just pick up a synth and start making stuff with it. However, I'll be looking to create some 'Vital for beginners' content soon! If you are on Discord, feel free to join my chatroom (link in description) - there's tons of producers and sound designers (myself included) who are happy to answer questions and help you get started with synths and sound design!

[@kritozone2172]

Can't wait to try it out

[@JamesAllenDjMadlogik]

hold my coffee, vital subscription, downloading, setting up, carry on, ready to cook up some waves

[@Grutbrushes]

Great synth, great video. I'm off to buy it now

[@peterlyons3643]

This synth is Crazzy good and easy to use! Thanks making me aware about and for the fire presets DAWg!

[@starrybook]

I swear every time I see this synth i want the 24th to come faster

[@Missing_Lynx]

you can already get it. account.vital.audio/inthemix

[@jameshutchins7042]

When u see someone say I cant wait until the 24th what they are saying. I CANT WAIT TO GET THIS FREE. 20 dollars is to much. I got yhe early special for 20 dollars yesterday.

[@seangarland]

Looks like that option has ended, and we must wait until November 24th.

[@unknown-vy7ei]

@@jameshutchins7042 Can you make 808s and kicks on vital?

[@dayzrustream]

Thank you for the video. Was waiting for Vital since I played with Helm.

[@johncitizen8828]

Great intro to a great synth, really clearly explained. 👍

[@VenusTheory]

Glad it was helpful!

[@雪鷹魚英語培訓的領航]

Very cool software. Very nice video. Thanks.

[@BenJoel2007]

Great videos and very well presented.

[@CounternoiseMusic]

Serum Killer!!!11! Muaha, that's right, I said it! Seriously though, pretty neat considering this is for free with almost 100% functionality. Thanks VT for demoing it for us.

[@VenusTheory]

Glad you liked the video!

[@mark35mi]

Wow. Brilliant vid on a seemingly amazing synth plugin.

[@matrixate]

Great presentation. I'm actually interested in your vocal chain.

[@phaseblaze]

Finally something vital in 2020 !

[@DeinonychusD]

At first I thought "not another free synth", and then I saw it was by Matt Tytel, and got very excited. And that was before I even started watching the video

[@Tini.F.]

Thank you! It's a beast!!

[@hotdogmans]

16:50 it’s not a whole note a whole note has four beats that’s a quarter note that has one beat but when you add the dot on the side it adds 1.5x to the beats so that would make the quarter note have 1.5 beats out of four which is why it slightly sounds out of time

[@VenusTheory]

This is a whole note as the division value is 1/1 relative to the tempo - the quarter note is not related at all to the timing factor of the LFO, that's just the UI element to indicate tempo relative values. The dotted note means it's the dotted note version of the set value, so in this case that would be dotted whole notes. The 'out of time part' is just creating a sort of polyrhythmic feel combining dotted and regular values - Deadmau5 would be a great example of this technique.

[@Gusrikh1]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@rainieralbertsz4165]

Reminds me a lot of Serum, which is really nice. Serum made creating patches very straightforward for me. I''ll definitly try vital, has a lot of potential!

[@VenusTheory]

Enjoy!

[@TheGhostRecordsChannel]

Oh man I can't wait to download Vital in November 24..it's simply perfect for everything and this video shows exactly why

[@clarkflavor]

Holy crap that Nasty Boi patch is disgustingly dope!!