Free and discounted music content to keep you inspired in isolation
Keep happy and inspired making music with free and discounted products · Source: Shutterstock / Author: PrinceOfLove/ gearnews.com
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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