The BEST Free Plugins and VSTs - Mixing and Production

In this video, I share my favourite free plugins/vsts for Mixing, Mastering and Music Production. There are EQ's, Compressors, Saturators, Dynamic EQ and more. They come in a variety of formats, including VST2, VST3 and AAX for all daws and are compatible with both Mac and PC.
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▶ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Acustica Audio
1:20 - Coral Mastering EQ
2:12 - Titanium 3 - Low-End Magic
2:46 - Coffee EQ - Mixing EQ
4:06 - Youlean Loudness Meter
5:00 - Kotelnikov Compressor
5:45 - Nova Dynamic EQ
6:10 - Slick EQ
7:25 - Voxengo Span and bx_solo
▶ Downloads:
Coral, Coffee, Titanium - Download the "Aquarius" app and install the plugins from there:
bit.ly/Aquariusvst
Kotelnikov: bit.ly/Kotelnikov
Nova: bit.ly/Novavst
Slick EQ : bit.ly/SlickEQplugin
Youlean Loudness Meter: bit.ly/youlean
Voxengo Span: bit.ly/VoxengoSpan
bx solo: bit.ly/bxsoloplugin
Song - "The Wonder of You and I" by Clo Sur
You can download and remix the stems here: bit.ly/2XM5y6y
I am using Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Headphones in this video
#freeplugins #FreePlugins #freevsts

[@inthemix]

Download links and Time Stamps are in the description 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Acustica Audio 1:20 - Coral Mastering EQ 2:12 - Titanium 3 - Low-End Magic 2:46 - Coffee EQ - Mixing EQ 4:06 - Youlean Loudness Meter 5:00 - Kotelnikov Compressor 5:45 - Nova Dynamic EQ 6:10 - Slick EQ 7:25 - Voxengo Span and bx_solo ▶ Downloads: Coral, Coffee, Titanium - Download the "Aquarius" app and install the plugins from there: bit.ly/Aquariusvst Kotelnikov: bit.ly/Kotelnikov Nova: bit.ly/Novavst Slick EQ : bit.ly/SlickEQplugin Youlean Loudness Meter: bit.ly/youlean Voxengo Span: bit.ly/VoxengoSpan bx solo: bit.ly/bxsoloplugin

[@overbe]

FYI here you can find list of hardware AA used to create their emulations. Coral Baxter is a sampled version of Dangerous Music BAX EQ. justpaste.it/AcusticaAudioAcquaMasterList

[@sarthakrajan2387]

Michael all your vidroh are amazing but can you please make an advanced video on all synth parameters using serum. With that I think many of us will able to choose and more importantly decide what sounds are we looking for

[@Shelestial]

Thank you so much ☆＼(^ω^＼)

[@zaneleafellowgirl5701]

You Are The King

[@tejasratnaparkhi6589]

Pin this up man

[@DcJay85]

Your passion for the analogue styled EQ is beautiful! Thank you kind sir 👨🏼‍🎓

[@nahush8090]

The Tone of the Acoustica EQs is whole new mood!!🔥💓

[@hiveofficial9855]

Love your channel so much! Extremely informative but straight to the point and ever so helpful!

[@GreenEyesVids]

Every single video since I have discovered this channel is mind blowing for how professionally it is made. Clear, structured explanations, great editing, and most importantly a visible passion and dedication for this craft, which is so encouraging for us viewers to give these things a try and learn music production. I can't thank you enough for all the work you put in 🙏🏼

[@linuxuser2142]

Gotta love SPAN, it literally changed the way I produce my music. Thank you Michael for all the amazing content you make😁

[@yony_music]

I didn't know a lot of those plugins so far. Really great stuff!

[@inthemix]

I haven't seen some of them shown before and those are the best ones in my opinion! The EQs from Acustica are incredible :)

[@neptuneseye7832]

A free plugin: *exists* Me: aight lets see- Site: Please register to download this plugin Me: *Michael Jackson Moonwalk*

[@re_i_gn]

Just a protip, you could use a throwaway email by searching 10minutemail. It literally takes less than a minute to use, you get an anonymous email that lasts for 10 minutes. Unlimited signups on all free things from now on! 😉

[@madduxwiersma1018]

@@re_i_gn Wow I have always used a random junk email that I never use for anything important but this is much easier

[@inthemix]

The TDR plugins dont't require an email or mailing list, some of the other plugins are very powerful and might benefit from maintenance through an app (like aquarius)

[@neptuneseye7832]

@@inthemix I was talking about free plugins from big companies but yea im glad 60% of free plugins dont need to register to get

[@eraldlesi]

I don't understand why not registering. I know it's a free plugin but even by giving the company your email, it will help them for the future either on promoting new stuff, for feedback on their plugins or getting notified for future free plugins. Also if u change computer in the future or reinstall your OS you have to do the same procedure again. So why not have an account.

[@Figah]

And I was actually downloading plug-ins yesterday for mixing and mastering. What a great timing! Been following your channel for a month now and I only see good videos :D

[@theiriscen]

To the young mixing engineers who feel overwhelm bout the number of plugins out there, just remember you can do a perfectly fine mix with 2 plugins that are already in your DAW. An EQ and a compressor. Matter of fact, sometimes you dont even need those plugins if your signal was recorded in a great studio/room. You can EQ without a plugin simply by using microphone techniques like, stepping away from the mic during a loud section... You can compress without a compressor using volume automation. Your mix quality is dependent on - The artist recording skills and performance 50% - Instrument arrangement. Panning, volume, cut edit 40% - Your plugins 10% Try do most things manually so you dont use too many plugins that will take away processing power. Cheers.

[@hovc8302]

This is true but it comes down to your frequency for vocals and the beat.

[@MIxstarsOnline]

Young engineers don't listen to this dude he's absolutely WRONG!

[@modestexcuse]

So true in many ways... don't overlook this!

[@Apollo93]

The music industry would like to have a word with you

[@GodSpeed1105]

Yea makes sense true.

[@UnbendingPuppetsMusic]

Man, this Coral Plugin is a real gamechanger! No matter on which of my songs i put this it sounds instantly more interesting. Thank you so much for these tips. If you have more of them pleace share with us 🙏

[@lowellmason4562]

Currently no PC, can't work on my projects but I still manage to be here for your cool tutorials and videos, I learn alot from you, thanks Michael.

[@ehkekana]

As a beginner in producing music and sound engendering I've always found your tutorials very informative and helpful to my work. I'm using cubase currently but you just make all DAWs to be so easy to use. Thank you very much. From South Africa

[@mparkerdrums]

Thank you for this... very kind you have put all links in description. Helping a lot of us producers out here get inspired with new tools. Thanks again.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Kotelikov has become my favorite all around compressor. Slick EQ GE and Slick EQ M blow me away. The output gain compensation is priceless.

[@aerius4479]

hey sorry for irrelevance but do you know how to recreate a sound similiar to the one at 0:09 in this song - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4e7epadm52Vn7c&ab_channel=IDJVideos.TV thankss

[@lijitheproducer5003]

@@aerius4479 compression, autotune, reverb, and some saturation

[@josephkabi1229]

Hey Michael, I'm pretty sure most people didn't catch it but DOPE new LOGO intro u got there. It's short and sweet and PERFECT! Good job to whoever created it - the animation was wise, creative and fits the channel.

[@inthemix]

My good friend Matheus Costa made the intro! He's incredible with animations and made it so much better than I could have hoped for. I added the music and then it was done :)

[@josephkabi1229]

@@inthemix Nicely done! Look at u go, Michael - Super glad and proud of u

[@chancepaxson99]

Can’t wait to try out that slick EQ thanks for the continued amazing content friend.

[@curiousaboutrecovery7137]

So stoked for this! your tutorials have inspired me to get FL!! Great when working on a budget, and these plugins will be amazing as well thank you!

[@LeiB]

Michael your videos are the best on youtube. undisputed, you tell all the information we need, you talk with calm and clarity, its all good. Congrats :)

[@danielvelasquez5379]

I just want to thank you for all the hard work you put on your channel! I'll definitely give a good try on those acustica eqs :)

[@andrewreeds1524]

I downloaded NOVA and Kotelnikov after seeing Michael's videos even before this. i am extremely impressed with them. Thank You Michael:)

[@HerbertNicolass]

man... your videos helps us a lot... you don't have idea. Thank u so much and keep it up

[@TheRealestIdealist]

One of the best wholesome channels along with Reid Stefan…You guys are amazing!! Thanks for all your honest effort!

[@sebastianstieber9457]

Span and Youlean are in every single one of my master chains. Incredible plugins

[@heavymetalmixer91]

Same, they're a must for me.

[@seraph8293]

Soft clipper

[@davejblair]

Too true

[@vortexsupernovapersonal7801]

Me too!! And before youlean, i would put a true peak limiter to prevent everything going beyond 1 db

[@dhillonprav1676]

You helped with every problem i faced in fl studio

[@DanDDirges]

You sir are absolutely the best at what you do here in explaining things! Glad I found your channel!

[@cameronheyward2362]

Hey Micheal, congratulations on having the best channel on youtube!

[@DrigordYT]

Man your video really helps all kind producer from any genre, including me. Keep it coming!

[@revilomichaels9347]

I love how you make good videos. I’m subscribing!

[@cameronthornber5103]

Great Video. I always struggle getting me music to sound as good as tutorials that I watch. These plugins will help, massively!!! Thank you

[@itikutok6568]

Your videos are immensely helpful! I'd love to see something about live drums and rhythm section in general. Thank you for work and this awesome list of free magic!

[@BennettCoast]

you are easily my favorite mixing channel

[@christianbridges4233]

This man is so professional and precise👌🏿 subed with quickness

[@sam24bit]

Thank you very much for this video. These plugins have become my holy grail for voice over

[@stewardlyngdoh784]

I love this guy .... He's very calm and gentle and every word is clear and easy to understand..... The best teacher .....thankyou man :)

[@paulwatuwa539]

To be honest your a guy who understands his stuff. God bless

[@Shepard7]

God bless you too

[@samuelstephen3416]

You're*

[@merakislick1198]

Instantly subbed. Great video‼️‼️

[@tigerr5825]

Thank you! The videos you make are always so helpful!

[@CloSur]

Heyyyy, thanks for using my new song Michael! Just so everyone knows, you can download the stems to this song for free. There's a link in the description of this video. Enjoy!

[@inthemix]

It was a pleasure to Master!

[@its_ars_3]

❤️❤️😍🙂🙏

[@chuuska1972]

Really enjoying your channel and the information you share. Thank you!

[@chrisibbetson]

Thanks for compiling this great list! Great stuff!

[@asimnaveed1877]

Good to see you again michael

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Such a super channel. Top work Michael.

[@frankoespinoza1411]

Its impossible to understand how helpful and knowledgable u are,

[@jojenkins4207]

Thanks a lot! Great content and so concise in your delivery! Much appreciated :)

[@devingobind]

There are a lot of good channels with some pretty good content out here. But whenever you recommend some software or... anything actually.. there is no further research needed. Thanks Michael 🤘

[@violqz3720]

immediately installed all of them after the video. Thx Michael! :D

[@thelasttimeishoweredwas4367]

We've been blessed .thank you man

[@mole1596]

That's some great timing! I just watched your 2018 VST recommendations. I'm genuinely grateful for the free knowledge you put out there. I am creative when it comes to writing and producing. However, mixing is not as enjoyable for me. I'm pushing myself, and you've helped a lot. :)

[@emiel333]

Great recommendations, Michael! The Acoustica plugins sounds very nice. Thanks for sharing this info to all of us.

[@ahmedfarazmusic1919]

Always wait for your quality content 😍👍

[@yiqwaba3833]

Thanks so much I've been looking for a cleaner EQ for post production.

[@tejasratnaparkhi6589]

Really love your tutorials Michael... I started producing music watching your and @asherpostman tutorials.. you both perfectly contradict each other and complete the knowledge needed to be a successful producer..♥️ Big fan.♥️

[@bombdroppah]

Excellent tut once again!!!

[@soulplugrecords8474]

please note that am a very huge fan of your channel iv learned a lot and i really appreciate a lot although i have a very low cpu computer with 2gig ram but as soon as i afford a good one ill buy all essential vst and plugins keep up the good work and keep the videos coming

[@franckydookie]

Thanks for sharing ! Didin't know this plugins and they looks all amazing !

[@prod.dienvsty]

Amazing video, super nice insights and not too long to get boring and turn into a str8 up tutorial. Not gonna lie, some of these plugins and companies I've never even heard of so props for shining light on them !!

[@Andydemelo]

Man I love you! You make me grow in this Field ❤️

[@djdani890]

Learning lot from you. Many thanks for your work

[@captvo]

Very useful video .... you sure know the works Michael ! 🙏

[@eviloutionise]

Always posting good stuff.

[@rajeshjayann]

I'm following you from India..thanks for your tutorials.. now I wish to purchase FL studio producer edition.. really inspiring..

[@officialmaar]

Every video is just amazing, keep it up!!!

[@csati]

Just want to tell that your videos are perfect!

[@shoulderemotional1477]

You just saved a serious ton of time and money of someone 😉 Thanks !! Your videos have always helped me

[@caseygoldstein9833]

This is unbelievably helpful. Thank you.

[@ScottKroekerArtographer]

Excellent video. Look forward to checking out these plugins! Thank you!

[@RoshansundasOfficial]

Your such a humble man thank you for everything you been doing for all thee beginner like us

[@ImMrAnixon]

I appreciate this video, your help and knowledge are game changers!

[@DicksonTWY]

Wow, thanks for this Michael!

[@BinhNam1]

Thank you for showcasing these plugins! My personal favorite free plugins are BBS Symphony Orchestra and Labs from Spitfire. They have some really high quality instruments.

[@floatngoats860]

Always coming through with the helpful videos appreciate you man. Also for the span to those whom may not know, if you click the down routing arrow and select "mid-side" it'll also show the side information just change the "underlay color" so it shows up! I just figured this out but unfortunately FL doesn't offer a mid side eq so be careful with how you're eq out low side information.

[@andrewezuma961]

i will forever be grateful to you boss, lots of love from Nigeria

[@nottheonewhoknocks]

I'm loving the new IN THE MIX intro. Pretty cool.

[@redwolf3802]

always very helpful. thank you so much michael (:

[@jonarhanak8221]

Hey Michael! Your videos are Amazing. Please make a video on Phase-issues: Sometimes you say that things can sound "phasey". I would be nice if you could elaborate on that, show some examples etc. All the best

[@ezolpa18]

Thank you for the video by the way your voice is so relaxing

[@phyrexd4365]

Those EQs look great. Thanks for the info!

[@princesho]

thanks for this man. Very helpful

[@fernandobaetajr]

Very good video! Thanks man

[@edoardocoppola1180]

Im shoked you can literally reach a pro level with just good ideas and free high quality plugins

[@11echoos]

Thank you so much. Your video are very helpful

[@ryde2012]

Brilliant going to try the first three plug-ins out 👍🏾

[@thecannyking8906]

I really need the last 2 from Acustica audio THANK YOU AGAIN MICHAEL

[@mixbygygyondbeat1295]

Micheal(In The Mix) you guys are real genius,you have inspired me so much and because of that i even went as far as creating my own KZbin Channel all because i was inspired by you. Thanks for being a huge source of inspiration.

[@moosey62]

Great work. Thank you!

[@omarali6474]

awesome vid man :)

[@AvtarZ]

This is the best video of it the mix I've ever watched...i suggest everyone this channel...❤️ Hey Michael please reply I'm your big fan😍💕

[@Smoo-tm9nc]

I've been looking for a thunderous eq to go on the drum bus. Been using slick and it's really done the job, Never quite been satisfied with the kick. Coffee that's all I'm saying. Excellent recommendation thanks Sir👌

[@vidars1062]

Thank you so much man! This will help me for sure get better with fl studio👍🏻

[@finaxx1261]

always useful!

[@hovc8302]

This guy is a legend! I too use those plug ins and are very useful. Id reccomend all to get these plug ins and start training your ears and not your eyes. Good luck.

[@anattaevergreen4115]

I usually never comment but just wanted to express my appreciation of who you are and what you do. Great person = great content ! Lots of love to you my man and keep this thing going for us all to grow and learn

[@inthemix]

Thanks Christian!

[@migats2160]

I was listening to my own songs in background volume and discovered some issues with my tracks. Thanks Mic. I don't remember what video you explained not to listen to your tracks too loud but it is very helpful.

[@tanzhexuan6539]

Thanks for making this 🙏

[@PncK64]

Great video idea, thanks!

[@cyanide1128]

Thank you so much Mike I'll try it😤😤

[@prodbymxnety]

dis was much needed

[@RotoGluOn]

Hi, Once again, great vid, full of value =) I already purchased the pro version of Youlean Loudness Meter using your code from a previous video. I'm eager to try the newer plugins you showed us there. Thanks for this again, cheers!

[@heavysha1886]

I started using fl studio since i saw your videos thanks a lot!!!