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Top Notch, Cost-Free Add-Ons of 2021

Essential Free Plugins for Your Toolkit in 2021

Top Notch Free Plugins for 2021
Top Notch Free Plugins for 2021

Top Notch, Cost-Free Add-Ons of 2021

In the ever-evolving world of music production, a host of new and exciting audio plugins have recently been introduced. These tools, designed to enhance and elevate your audio signals, offer a wide range of features to help you create the perfect sound.

First up is Softube's Saturation Knob, a free plugin that adds a touch of color and analog warmth to your audio signals. Whether you're working on bass, drums, or other sounds, this plugin is the perfect solution for adding warmth and character to your tracks.

For those seeking precision in their mixing and mastering, FLUX StereoTool V3 is a 100% freeware that provides ultra-precise control of input gain and individual pan for left and right channels. This powerful tool comes equipped with a vector scope, PPM meters, a phase correlation meter, and a polarity reversal feature, making it an essential addition to any producer's toolkit.

CamelAudio's Camelcrusher is another fantastic tool for beefing up your bass, drums, and other sounds. Equipped with two different distortions, a randomize feature for inspiration, and a number of handy presets, this plugin is a must-have for producers looking to add some grit and attitude to their tracks.

ValhallaDSP's Supermassive is a free plugin that combines delays and reverb, offering atmospheric, rich, and warm sounds. Perfect for adding depth and dimension to your mix, this plugin is a great choice for producers looking to create immersive and captivating soundscapes.

Spitfire Audio's LABS series offers a variety of natural-sounding instruments, with a new instrument released every month. Whether you're a fan of strings, brass, or woodwinds, this series is sure to have something to suit your needs.

Voxengo's SPAN is a real-time spectrum analyzer that offers a visually engaging way to mix and master your sounds. With the ability to display more than one channel or channel groups at the same time, this free plugin makes it easy to fine-tune your mix and ensure that every element is sitting perfectly in the mix.

Audio Damage's RoughRider 3 is a popular free dynamics processor that features an external sidechain input, the ability to turn off the built-in "warming" filter, and much more accurate metering. With its sleek interface and powerful features, this plugin is a great choice for producers looking to add punch and dynamics to their tracks.

Mixed In Key's Satellite Plugins 2.0 enables cross-platform collaboration within various DAWs, allowing for the exchange of ideas without bouncing stems or dealing with file-sharing websites. This plugin is a game-changer for producers who work with collaborators, making it easier than ever to collaborate and create music together.

Finally, Paul's Extreme Sound Stretch and Granulator II are two plugins that offer unique and innovative ways to manipulate audio. Paul's Extreme Sound Stretch allows for extreme audio manipulation, letting you transform sounds into otherworldly textures and apply filters and pitch/frequency shifters. Granulator II, available only for Ableton users, utilizes granular synthesis to create glitchy, atmospheric textures and pads.

With so many new and exciting plugins available, there has never been a better time to be a music producer. Whether you're looking to add warmth, precision, or innovation to your tracks, there's a plugin out there that's perfect for you. Happy producing!

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