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So here we are. In the age of coronavirus and Covid-19. Needless to say, it’s having a monumental impact on musicians and creatives everywhere, in all sorts of ways. A lot of us are at home 24/7 right now. To help wile away the days and keep our spirits up, makers of music gear and artists have rolled out free music-making content, including plug-ins, loops and samples. Here’s a list of some tasty freebies and special Corona discounts that have just been announced. Keep happy, keep inspired!
Also: Check out our archive of free effect and instrument plug-ins that won’t cost you a thing!
| Manufacturer | Product | Type | Link |
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| Acustica | Ivory, Gold 3 etc. | Reset of all Trial Versions, 45% off some plug-ins | Link |
| Acustica | Cofee The PUn EQ | Free download | Link |
| Aubit | Chainsmokers style content pack | Free download | Link |
| Apple | Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro X | Free 90-day license | More |
| Arturia | iSpark iOS app | Free Download | Link |
| Audiomodern | Filterstep plug-in | Free download | Link |
| Black Rooster | #StayHome bundle | 90% off all plug-ins | More |
| Bobeat | Sonic Solitude | Free Drum samples | Link |
| Cherry Audio | Voltage Modular | Free Modular plug-in package | More |
| Cockos | Reaper | Free temporary license | More |
| EastWest | All sample packs and content | 60% off | Link |
| EastWest | Composercloud subscription | Free for students for 90 days | Link |
| Fender | Play online learning | 3 months of free access | More |
| Hainbach | Isolation Loops Pack | Free Loops | Link |
| HoRNet | SW34EQ MK2 equalizer plug-in | Free till 3 April | Link |
| IK Multimedia | Sampletank 4 CS | Free Samples | More |
| iOptigan | iOptigan | Free iOS organ app | More |
| iZotope | Most software | Up to 50% off | Link |
| KV331 Audio | SynthMaster One | Free Synth, iOS app
| Link |
| Korg | Kaossilator | Free Synth, iOS and Android app | More |
| Line 6 | Guitar modelling software | All products 30% off till 31 March | Link |
| Mammoth Audio | Density Light | Free download | Link |
| Moog | Minimoog Model D | Free Synth, iOS app | More |
| music2me | Guitar and Piano Lessons | Only GBP 1 for 6 months | More |
| Native Instruments | Analog Dreams | Synth free till 31 March | Link |
| Positive Grid | BIAS FX Mobile | Free download till 8 April | More |
| Producer Spot | The Cure 2GB sample pack for hip hip and trap | Free download | Link |
| Project SAM | The Free Orchestra | >1 GB orchestral samples | Link |
| Roland | Zenbeats | Free on iOS and Android | Link |
| Sampleson | Collab3 Organ plug-in | Free download | Link |
| Sonible | Balancer plug-in | Free download | Link |
| Soundtoys | Effect Rack multi-FX plug-in | Free till 30 June | Link |
| Standalone Music | Stay At Home 1.2 GB Sample Pack | Free to download | Link |
| TiNRS | Happy Sounds
| Free samples | More |
| URRRS | Bass Patches for KORG Monologue | Free to download | Link |
| W.A. Production | Mantra | Free EDM/Orient sample pack | Link |
This week's collection of the best free plug-ins has got you covered in the preamp department with one FET and one tube emulation. We've also got a nifty performance sequencer that's now open source.
This week's collection of the best free plug-ins features four free effects, an emulation of the Synsonics drum synth and a kick drum enhancer. Here's SuperflyDSP, Synsonics-V and Essentials Kick.
This week's collection of free plug-ins features the latest version of a very popular free reverb plug-in. We've also got a drum sampler and an EQ. Here's Dragonfly Reverb 3.2, Yumbu and Freq 2.
This week, check out a free tape simulation plug-in that began as a class project! We've also got distortion and a colourful 4-channel oscilloscope. Here's CHOW Tape Model, 2B Clipped and Psyscope.
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Two unique synths and an 80s-style reverb – that sums up this week's collection of the best free plug-ins. Check out K1v, JP-ME-1 and Universe!
This week's roundup of the best free plug-ins brings us a filter with lots of rhythmic glitching and a FET-based saturator. Also, the wonderful Valhalla Space Modulator is now free for everyone!
This week's collection of free plug-ins includes a drum synthesizer, an EQ analyzer and two synths that sound great despite not being finished. Here's BANG!, EQ Curve Analyzer and Abandoned Synths.
This week's collection of the best free plug-ins features two unconventional reverbs and a transient enhancer based on a famous FET compressor. Check out Sphere, FetSnap and L4Reverb!
It's a great week for free plug-ins! Not only has the wonderfully twisted Ton-Geraet 1 synthesizer just become freeware. We've also got a bundle of no less than free 40 plug-ins.
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This week's collection of free plug-ins features a rare Soviet drum synth, an FM synth and a plug-in that lets you scratch any audio file. Check out Elsita-V, Exakt Lite and Scratchknott!
This week's roundup of the best free plug-ins includes a unique synth, a one-knob compressor and a tube preamp. Stock your plug-in folder with LightPadSynth, TruPressor and TUBA.
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