I found the 15 BEST FREE PLUGINS on the internet (and they are soooo good)

I think i've found the best free plugins on the internet. Prove me wrong.
► Best plugin deals: bit.ly/best-holiday-plugin-deals [supports Sol State*]
😍 All FREE plugins linked below...
SYNTHS
Vital - account.vital.audio/basic
U-HE TyrellN6 - www.amazona.de/freeware-synth...
Spitfire labs - labs.spitfireaudio.com/?sortB... (download labs installer, then you can pick your favorite instruments)
WIDENERS
Tal Chorus LX* - www.pluginboutique.com/produc...
Tone Projects Basslane - www.toneprojects.com/basslane...
KILOHEARTS ESSENTIALS BUNDLE
All Plugins In One Download* - www.pluginboutique.com/produc...
KH Bitcrusher
KH Ladder Filter
KH TapeStop
EQ
Analog Obsession RareSE - / rarese-71320561
Acustica Audio Baxter EQ - www.acustica-audio.com/pages/... (You have to download their software Aquarius to install this)
CLIPPERS & LIMITERS
Venn Audio FreeClip - www.vennaudio.com/free-clip/
TDR/VladG Limiter6 - www.tokyodawn.net/vladg-limit...
ANALYSIS
Voxengo Span - www.voxengo.com/product/span/
YouLean Loudness Meter - youlean.co/download-youlean-l...
REVERB/DELAY
Valhalla Supermassive - valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/v...
🎁 SOL STATE’S FREE MASTERING RACK (Ableton)
sendfox.com/solstatemusic
🏷 EARLY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS* (Supports Channel)
All plugin deals - bit.ly/early-bf-deals
Inflator (75% off) - bit.ly/inflator-deal
Melodyne Essential and Assistant (50% off) - bit.ly/melodyne-deal
Soundtoys Decapitator (75% off) - bit.ly/decapitator-deal
Soundtoys Everything Bundle - (55% off) - bit.ly/soundtoys-bundle-deal
Soundtoys Effect Rack (56% off) - bit.ly/soundtoys-effectrack-deal
Soudtoys Little Alter Boy (60% off) - bit.ly/soundtoys-alterboy-deal
TDR Limiter 6 GE (40% off) - bit.ly/limiter6-deal
Moog Plugin Bundle (40% off) - bit.ly/moog-deal
Trackspacer (50% off) - bit.ly/trackspacer-deal
Scaler 2 (33% off) - bit.ly/scaler2-deal
Softube Tape (50% off) - bit.ly/softube-tape-deal
Melda AutoDynamic EQ (60% off) - bit.ly/melda-dyneq-deal
Spire - (47% off) - bit.ly/spire-deal
Phaseplant (50% off) - bit.ly/phaseplant-deal
Arturia Pigments - bit.ly/arturia-pigments-deal
Arturia V Collection (50% off) - bit.ly/arturia-vcollection-deal
Ozone 10 Crossgrade (40% off) - bit.ly/ozone10-crossgrade-deal
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 0:00
Vital - 0:13
Spitfire Labs - 0:54
U-HE TyrellN6 - 1:35
Tal Chorus LX - 2:20
Tone Projects Basslane - 3:00
Bitcrusher - 3:33
Ladder Filter - 3:53
TapeStop - 4:28
Venn Audio FreeClip - 4:59
TDR/VladG Limiter6 - 5:35
Voxengo Span - 6:02
YouLean Loudness Meter - 6:19
Analog Obsession RareSE - 6:52
Acustica Audio Baxter EQ - 7:25
Valhalla Supermassive - 7:56
Sol State’s Free Mastering Rack - 8:22
Video Recommendation (watch before Black Friday) - 8:32
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ABOUT VIDEO
If you've ever wanted to know the best free vst plugins but never had the time to download, install, and test 100+ plugins, then this is your video! Why? Because this video is about the BEST free plugins for any DAW (Logic, Ableton, or FL). These are my top 15 free plugins right now. I would even say they are better than many paid plugins.
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[@winterlogical]

I think of all the free plugins I've ever used, Vital and Valhalla Supermassive are the ones that I'm absolutely floored by. Like, Vital is as functional and as good as Serum, I strongly recommend it for anyone new to learning synthesis. Supermassive is a $50+ value reverb and sounds so good - it's kinda ridiculous that it's free.

[@zugrath16]

The only downside with Vital is that it's a massive CPU hog (unless I'm only one experiencing this issue?)

[@Trickey2413]

@@zugrath16 Only on low spec systems. On my old shitty laptop vital was almost unusable but after i upgraded it uses about the same as serum.

[@rasmus44]

I picked up vital and serum within pretty much the same timeframe, and I much prefer Vital. Still haven't made anything terrible with it lol! Simple and sounds incredible

[@neek01]

@@rasmus44 I personally switch between them constantly, Vital is superior when it comes to modulation and such, but when i create simple Lead or Trance Bass presets i tend to get a good sounding result quicker in Serum.

[@jesperborgstrm3385]

I can run 1 instance of vital with 16 voices 😂

[@Markrspooner]

Most of these plugins were ones I had seen before but I had forgotten about them,so great to have a reminder. The best thing is that you showed these great ways to use them, I love these quick tips for free or paid plugs, would be great to have more of that!

[@stuartclark2665]

my jaw literally dropped at the Tape Stop plugin. been wanting something like this for quite some time. thank you for your work!!

[@notaensilencio]

Exactly what I needed. A video showing a little bit of what the plugin does with a real and brief example. I will always trust free plugins video if Labs, Span and Youlean are mentioned so, fantastic! Thank you for this, worths gold.

[@vuxnut]

The way you structured this video was fantastic.

[@SolStateMusic]

Hopefully this saves you some money on Black Friday :) ► All free plugins linked in description. ► Best plugin deals: bit.ly/best-holiday-plugin-deals [supports Sol State*]

[@theextremeloader1]

hi small critique make your voice louder its quiet compared to the intro or the plugins

[@ConstSyr]

@@theextremeloader1 Double that

[@SolStateMusic]

@@theextremeloader1 You're right. Will fix next video. Thanks for the feedback.

[@yago8672]

Always working to improve. You rock!

[@ProfessorSaibertin]

Cool stuff, thx!

[@purplepeople950]

Free Clip was a game changer, love the kilohearts bundle, definitely need to get into vital and thanks for a great video, keep making more, this channel is dope!

[@MassacreVegan]

Labs is absolutely incredible. The way you select libraries to use in the VST is maybe not my favorite (it's very Kontakty), but it also gives Kontakt a run for its money in terms of raw quality and assortment. Get it.

[@lolly_bread]

Excellent video. THANK YOU for not making your voice louder than the sound content (which is why we're here). Way too many video makers pump their own voice too loud such that one has to ride the video volume.

[@BillyBanter100]

Great straight to the point video. I have a few of these plugins but will certainly check out the rest. I'd like to see more overviews like this. Many music production videos are far too long and convoluted.

[@amaraliem5824]

Thank you so so much for this!! I’m a really new producer who’s having trouble making her sounds feel polished, and i suspect that a big reason for that is having basically no effects lol. Not cause I don’t want them, I just don’t have any! I can’t wait to try all of these out 💖

[@BroadVisionsStudios]

Follow us! We give tips and things for new producers as well! Doing channel giveaways too!

[@l0gaRythm]

Wierd 3rd person flex

[@TheSpacePlaceYT]

@@l0gaRythm How is that a flex...?

[@anyotherdayortime]

nice to see limiter6 get a mention, the molot compressor from the same folk is also worth a look. same deal with the delays, tal-dub and tal-dub2, made by the same folk who did the tal-chorus plugin.

[@tito.tarantula]

The Spitfire Audio (LABS) tip was an absolute gem! Thanks.

[@TheJJ6]

Softube saturation knob and Fresh Air are two really good free plugins. Softubes knob is such a crazy good saturator. Fresh air just adds really good frequencies to whatever you want

[@GabrielXDrums]

Use it on my mix bus a lot

[@DodgaOfficial]

Analog obsession are the best free plugins ever imo, they changed the way I mix. Being able to mix with classic audio mixing gear emulations is amazing, and the fact that it's free is just insane.

[@tontroll8584]

More, I love these videos and all your production videos, they’ve helped so much! Thank you!

[@netherwxrld696]

Great video! Love all these plugins and would love to see more content like this 🖤

[@christiaantinga]

I adore Spitfire's LABS! Some other great stuff I didn't know about are really nice. Thank you!

[@BroadVisionsStudios]

Big fan of the channel! Love people who give back to the producer world!

[@Henle_]

I thought I knew the best free plugins, but you just showed me a a few new ones. You're a true gem fam

[@Bittamin]

I found tyrell by myself and I’m happy to see it getting a shout out!!! I’m loving the presets and interface

[@HotPotatoSKG]

More! I did not think I'd learn about so many new plugins in 8 minutes. Awesome stuff.

[@SolStateMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimmyjazz166]

Amazing. Thank you! Will be using some of them ASAP

[@woegarden]

great presentation on this, everything laid out simple and clean! great job

[@BroadVisionsStudios]

Follow us! We give tips and things for new producers as well! Doing channel giveaways too!

[@xii226a]

More bro love how you built up so nicely and the content is realy HQ clean and useful! Thanks so much! Have a great day! :)

[@conquerncam]

this is the video i needed! i’m trying to get my friend into producing, but her program doesn’t come with many plugins at all lol. hopefully she likes some of these

[@paul_nthny]

Thanks for this video, a lot of cool stuff here, will definitely check out Vital and Basslane

[@rocknrory]

Sol State you're the goat. One of the best music production KZbin channels ez gg. One of the few KZbin channels I actually get hyped for when I see a new upload 🙂

[@melodious2261]

Can't wait to check out some of these plugins. That juno is great I use it all the time 👍 Thx for the video

[@baiijoune]

LOVE THIS! Thanks Sol State🙏

[@googleuser189]

thanks this is so helpful like everything else on your channel!

[@jansenbrown3435]

great video man, got some good new a plugs.. and im the guy with a full banked UAD and all the other top shelf stuff, spectraonics, izotope, Komplete sound toys, arturia waves etc. Keep making stuff like this its useful.

[@gabgabba7961]

Great video! got most of these plugins already but never seen the tal chorus before now I can't wait to try it thanks :)

[@rdean150]

I didn't know they did the chorus standalone, but their Juno vst synth TAL-U-No-X is fantastic.

[@Music-tg5is]

While you're getting u-he's 'Tyrell N6', don't forget to also grab their other great free synths: 'Zebralette', 'Podolski' and 'Triple Cheese' and also 'Protoverb'. You definitely won't regret it! 💯

[@jacksmith4460]

They are all great ad Protoverb is very useful verb

[@prodkashl]

Man this is so helpful. Super great vid, thanks for making it!

[@MichaelTNewell]

Gotta say, that kilohearts package is extraordinarily good. Immediately getting some good use out of it. Try sticking that filter on some guitars, really cleans up top end nicely

[@resonatedvirtue8746]

I was a frequenter of this channel last year with a different account. It's Really great to be back! Keep up the awesome content!

[@SolStateMusic]

Welcome back!

[@CartyCantDance]

more… More… MORE. you’re the king of these. Would love to see you do a break down of all of these in a beat creation video

[@BroadVisionsStudios]

Follow us! We give tips and things for new producers as well! Doing channel giveaways too!

[@burn_after_reading]

Thanks! Some i already use but the bassline, labs pianos, clipper, eq and tape stop will be so fresh to try!

[@SolStateMusic]

Have fun!

[@dayzrustream]

Thanks! This video is helpful. Even though I've been using most of them already, I found some extra plugins for myself. They are really good.

[@CRAETION_]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL thanks for the killer video

[@danbram]

Cheers. Ive been spending while I have the money to spend on stuff I think ill need for the future after my pointblank courses. This is a big help, thanks 👍

[@Rowe4900candymachine]

I've never used serum before but vital is slowly becoming my go to plugin, it does so much.

[@peej9805]

“Like this? “Drop” a like.” At 4:40 I see what you did there. 😂. Amazing video, thank you for practical, real world examples of the plug-ins -definitely makes me want to go get them!

[@therockhour1386]

Thank you. Im actually stopping myself from spending this black friday so this will be my reward haha!

[@BiemexBmXBG]

I've recently found this free delay plugin called 'deelay', made by Sixth sample which is amazing. Found a free bundle of some old vsts from audio damage for sound design too. There's a bunch of awesome free plugins out there to explore.

[@ghostplayermusic]

Yeah it’s amazing!! Rivals crystallizer and other paid granular delays

[@AutPen38]

Delay is a great option if you have been stuck with stock delay plugs. Its interface is as simple to understand as the Valhalla ones and the effects are cool and easy to tweak.

[@3dmonkeybizz]

I cannot say just how refreshing it is to get tope professional advice in a short and clear message! Many thanks for that! Liked and Sub'd

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks, hope you learn a lot here.

[@oouje]

wow these are actually great plugins thanks!!

[@Jamieamusic]

Good to have you back Sol! Hope you've been well 🙌🏼

[@SolStateMusic]

Hey Jamie! You too man!

[@iamgeorgesears]

I am always on a lookout for clippers. Thanks for your tips

[@Nethanieal]

Nice to know what others are using . Although I think most people know. When choosing the best plugins, It really depends on your taste ,style , and what you want to accomplish .

[@cottoo1]

I never knew about those kilohearts plugins, thanks a lot!

[@pandanote7594]

Brooooooooo, the Plugins found here are my new go to!

[@Snax_Musician]

Thanks SO much for this! Great stuff!

[@goldfishyearbook]

as I am broke these are always my favorite vids!! thanks a ton

[@nerdexproject]

Thanks man! Love these videos! :)

[@eternal8lueforever]

This was dope!! Thx

[@BLXOD]

Well that‘s some seriously informative quality shit. Even tho I got almost every plugin you‘ve shown because I‘m in the producer game for many years. But yeah keep this up and thank you!

[@Nirossen]

Wow previewing automation is amazing... did not know that. Definitely gonna be trying it out now and saving a ton of time hopefully. I know it's only 2 clicks but with sound design that is significant

[@SolStateMusic]

Enjoy ;)

[@J_Zeus_XXVII]

I picked up the Kilohearts Essentials 32 plugin bundle and it is excellent. Many thanks. Highly recommended :D

[@judef]

I really liked how you used the same song for all the examples. Also please do more videos on free plugins

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@michalmiszczobrocki9045]

Awesome video, some great plugns. Cheers!!

[@jamesw5185]

Awesome stuff thanks I’ve just downloaded it :)

[@Globock]

Best plugin compilation I've found yet, thank you so much for doing this!

[@SolStateMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@BroadVisionsStudios]

Follow us! We give tips and things for new producers as well! Doing channel giveaways too!

[@ApoloOfficial.]

Thank you!!! We need more videos please!!!!

[@HapsMbambs]

Eyow! That Basslane is exactly what I needed! 😮

[@207HappyToBeHere]

This is sick! Thank you dude

[@zeetstweets]

Keep going man! Your channel is one of the best. Condensed important information. Exactly what one wants. Seems like the kilohearts bundle is only for mac doe. That's a bummer .

[@BroadVisionsStudios]

Follow us! We give tips and things for new producers as well! Doing channel giveaways too!

[@cyrusrichard8935]

I'd overall recommend all the kilohearts products, but the distortion and the reverb are truly dope

[@SolStateMusic]

What do you like about those ones?

[@zajaguy]

This video is awesome, because these look great plugins. I also like how you explain these with examples.

[@BroadVisionsStudios]

Follow us! We give tips and things for new producers as well! Doing channel giveaways too!

[@elliottjamesdj]

Just halfway through the video so don't know if it's mentioned already but soundtoys little radiator is currently free!! It adds incredible colour and character to any sound or mix!

[@lionheartglass]

I totally agree with you.

[@agapeleone5847]

Just got it based on this. Thanks so much!!!

[@elliottjamesdj]

@@agapeleone5847 No problem!! I'm happy to help! It's worth checking their black friday sales as there are some great plugins for just 29.99

[@Bthelick]

Time limited offer. So probably why not in the vid.

[@elliottjamesdj]

@Bthelick Ahh that could be it!!

[@suedas8690]

That TAL chorus sounds SO GOOD WTF

[@woodybob01]

I'm glad I stumbled upon this! I always love free plugins! And you had some damn good ones man! Nice work! You know what, I'll sub

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks. Hope you learn a lot here :)

[@lucayaki]

I have been talking about FreeClip to everyone for years. I'm so happy someone else is spreading the word. If I were to recommend something else, it would be TDR Nova, which is probably the best visual EQ I've ever used. Granted, I haven't used the Fabfilter one, but TDR Nova does the job so well, I don't feel like I need it

[@josephpbrown]

+1 on the TDR stuff. I'm a bit so-so on supporting a Russian company, but Nova is irreplaceable to me and Molotok finds its way into all the vocal chains I do.

[@Sawer]

This is sick, thanks for uploading :)

[@1gnore_me.]

I know everyone who's into electronic production already knows this one, but synth1 is an amazing free synth with literally thousands of presets. if you don't have it you should def get it.

[@howtomusictutorials]

Great video. Essential watching!!

[@mr.f_dnb]

My favourite free plugin has to be kilohearts transient shaper. Easily the best transient shaper I've ever used, especially for drums👍

[@jesperborgstrm3385]

Omg dude great tip on the kilohearts plug!!! Thank you! I own ds-10 but i know someone that needs this. Awesome!

[@movement6514]

I paid for its amazing

[@agapeleone5847]

It is amazing and what is SUPER GREAT is that it also has a sidechain option!!!!!

[@LaymensLament]

you called analog obsession analog audio :> i usually tell new producers just get vital + surge xt + labs + pianobook and youre good. i feel like surge xt and airwindows definitely need a mention, you can just get stuff like tape saturation from airwindows and i think the combo of analog obession + airwindows is really worth for your mixing needs. now you can add khs free plugs and you basically got anything youd ever need for a year *imho*. (i guess you need some drum samples)

[@PabloCastilloE]

Bro, like... I see a lot of Free Plugins You Should Have type of videos... But the way you show some cool ass tricks it´s actually fucking awesome. First video seen, already subscribed. Hope to see more! :)

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks! Hope your learn a lot here ;)

[@balobeats8115]

Big thankyou for this video!!!

[@eddietibert]

Love it! But would love it if the dialog and music was at equal levels, for me where you use the plugins are wayy louder

[@SolStateMusic]

Will fix next video. Thanks for feedback.

[@eddietibert]

@@SolStateMusic ❤️❤️

[@ghostware6057]

more please! my favorite free plugins recently have been the collection from Analog Obsession. They made some cool analog style plugins. idk if they're accurate, cause I have no frame of reference, but they sound fantastic

[@Bthelick]

Analog "style" in terms of looks. Not behaviours. I don't like the way any of them sound. And it makes sense given that he makes more than 1 every month. I recommend when your ears start to learn the subtleties of good analog gear check out the free plugins by variety of sound, they are much closer to real analog gear. That guy doesn't get enough love.

[@BroadVisionsStudios]

Follow us! We give tips and things for new producers as well! Doing channel giveaways too!

[@andersgullander8503]

Great vid. Thanking you 🙌

[@saltydog9914]

Bigseq2, HY-ESG, and labgate 64 are great free gate programs. Synth1 is a classic.

[@Kaotonix]

fabulous videos as always - happy thanksgiving Sol State!

[@SolStateMusic]

Hey bud! You too :)

[@jon00200]

Thanks for the content :)

[@officiallukeforester]

Loved this one!

[@ughattavequiden3741]

Thx, these look good. More!

[@jasonhermes0303]

This is AWESOME! 😊

[@secovamusic]

Thanks for this :) Downloaded a few last night. First time using Vital and the Squarepusher preset came up...couldn't resist...changed it up a bit and made a track. Was trying to sound like Legowelt but it turned out rather different. Stuck a video of it on my channel. Magic video (this one). Cheers ✌

[@BroadVisionsStudios]

Follow us! We give tips and things for new producers as well! Doing channel giveaways too!

[@eddidog7023]

This video makes wanna use analog EQ's so bad. Ty men

[@kos256]

Thank you SO MUCH!

[@visual_chris]

actually really nice selection

[@GlitchmanVGM]

Awesome video! Very useful!

[@GregLassalle2015]

Appreciate this man. Thank you so much

[@yungdoge8846]

Thank you!!! Subbed

[@belectronix]

Great vid!

[@fredericcheung-kin7379]

There is also surge, which is totally free and sound very sharp.. I love it

[@I_Get_Around]

exellent list man