{"id":85131,"date":"2021-04-29T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=85131"},"modified":"2022-07-18T16:04:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T15:04:01","slug":"the-top-free-vst-plugins-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-top-free-vst-plugins-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The top free VST plugins in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span style=\"color:#3366FF\"> What are the best free VST plugins out there right now? Everyone has a favourite. We\u2019ve found 6 top free plugins to bring something new to your music producing.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/5-mistakes-new-music-producers-make\/\">Producers<\/a> of all kinds are lucky to be living at a time when there\u2019s so many delicious free <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-vst-getting-started-with-plugins-2021\/\">plugins<\/a> available to download, ripe for stuffing any <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-free-daws-available-in-2021\/\">DAW<\/a> fill to the brim. Falling into a rabbit hole hunting out <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/top-10-free-vst-plugins\/\">free VSTs<\/a> can get overwhelming, fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s sometimes hard to separate the good from the bad and the ugly \u2013 while there\u2019s thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/bandlab-free-music-software\/\">free music software<\/a> plugins out there for producers and musicians, they need to be stable and from a reliable source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a taster, here are six of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/top-5-free-vst-plugins\/\">free VST plugins <\/a>available now, from great virtual instruments to stunning effect plugins. Let&#8217;s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Tape Cassette 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tape-cassette-2-700x393.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85135 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tape-cassette-2-700x393.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tape-cassette-2-577x324.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tape-cassette-2.png 712w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caelumaudio.com\/CaelumAudio\/\">Caelum Audio<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lo-fi hip-hop and <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/10-bedroom-pop-artists-on-our-new-music-radar-in-2021\/\">bedroom pop<\/a> sounds are still all the rage. Luckily you can get the perfect vintage dreaminess and add a warm classic sound with the Tape Cassette 2 <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/14590-2\/\">free plugin. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An update on Tape Cassette 1, Caelum Audio&#8217;s free VST can be used on your entire track or on individual channels for a hit of nostalgia. Mess around with your synths for added experimental textures and create cosmic soundscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FREE DOWNLOAD Tape Cassette 2 Plugin - Video Demo [AU, VST3 &amp; iOS] (Link in Description)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MCEdEFmqcdw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Selectable Type 1 Cassette Impulse Response (IR)<\/li><li>Dynamic saturation curve algorithm implementing hysteresis and including oversampling<\/li><li>Wow &amp; Flutter engines rebuilt to focus on smoother emulation<\/li><li>Real sampled noise from a Type 1 Cassette<\/li><li>Low Pass range increased down to 5kHz<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caelumaudio.com\/CaelumAudio\/?Page=TapeCassette2\"><strong>Get the Tape Cassette 2<\/strong> <strong>free plugin and find out more here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/spitfire-bbc-700x447.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85136 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/spitfire-bbc-700x447.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/spitfire-bbc-577x368.jpeg 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/spitfire-bbc-768x490.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/spitfire-bbc-1536x980.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/spitfire-bbc-1280x817.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/spitfire-bbc-1000x638.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/spitfire-bbc-800x510.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/spitfire-bbc.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spitfireaudio.com\/\">Spitfire Audio<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Get every exquisite sound of the BBC Symphony Orchestra within a simple free plugin from Spitfire Audio that\u2019s compatible with all major <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/which-daw-is-the-best-for-electronic-music-producers\/\">DAWs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No more tinny, fake-sounding virtual <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-distribute-classical-music\/\">orchestral instruments<\/a>. Get a huge 33-strong <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/classical-musicians-on-the-rise-in-2021\/\">orchestral instrument<\/a> library completely for free. The sounds work as individual instruments in your <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-daws-for-recording-a-rock-band\/\">DAW.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wondered how to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-daws-for-classical-musicians-in-2021\/\">classical music producer?<\/a> Now\u2019s your chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Walkthrough: BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pwiLvezaWWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spitfireaudio.com\/shop\/a-z\/bbc-symphony-orchestra-discover\/\">Get the BBC Symphony Orchestral library free from Spitfire Audio here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>DearVR Micro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dearvrmicro-700x489.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85137 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dearvrmicro-700x489.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dearvrmicro-577x403.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dearvrmicro-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dearvrmicro-1280x894.png 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dearvrmicro-1000x698.png 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dearvrmicro-800x559.png 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dearvrmicro.png 1512w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whack your headphones on to experience the 3D capabilities of the DearVR Micro free plugin. A collaboration between <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/sennheiser-and-formlabs-collaborate-to-3d-print-custom-earbuds\/\">Sennheiser<\/a> and DearVR, the Micro is the redesigned successor to the previous AMBEO Orbit plugin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The updated plugin has got full 360\u00b0 panning, immersing you directly in the middle of your track. Put your sounds anywhere in the stereo field \u2013 not just left and right but above your head and behind you. Freaky and completely free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FREE PLUGIN ALERT - Dear Reality dearVR MICRO 3D Panner\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bP8-EbShd9o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Full 360\u00b0 panner<\/li><li>Highest audio quality using Dear Reality\u2019s advanced HRTF filters<\/li><li>Azimuth and Elevation control<\/li><li>Width control <\/li><li>Adding spatial accuracy by defining shoebox-shaped binaural room reflections<\/li><li>Five different wall materials to control the reflection timbre<\/li><li>Focus parameter using the patented AMBEO Clarity algorithm for a maximum spectral balance<\/li><li>HRTF selection to choose Sennheiser AMBEO Orbit HRTFs<\/li><li>Support for mono and stereo input signals<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dearvr.com\/products\/dearvr-micro\">Download DearVR Micro VST free here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Diablo Lite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/diablo-gif-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85134 lazyload\"\/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/cymatics.fm\/pages\/diablo-lite\"><em>Cymatic<\/em>s<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cymatic\u2019s Diablo Lite free plugin beefs up your <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/rolands-808-reaches-its-natural-conclusion-and-becomes-a-beer\/\">808s<\/a>, enhancing drums to cut through your mix. The Punch transient shaper and clipper features make the loudness of sounds hit so much harder, making your kicks smack just as powerfully as you dreamt they would, without affecting the .dB. Get your teeth into that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Diablo Lite Free Plugin (overview)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FaFR0uLadHc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cymatics.fm\/pages\/diablo-lite\">Find out more and get the Diablo Lite plugin free here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Satellite Plugins 2.0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Satellite-Basic-Collab1-700x394.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85138 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Satellite-Basic-Collab1-700x394.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Satellite-Basic-Collab1-577x325.jpeg 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Satellite-Basic-Collab1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Satellite-Basic-Collab1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Satellite-Basic-Collab1-1280x720.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Satellite-Basic-Collab1-1000x563.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Satellite-Basic-Collab1-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Satellite-Basic-Collab1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-power-of-music-collaboration\/\">collaboration<\/a> plugin lets you work with anyone in any DAW at any time, so you can work together without bouncing tracks. The audio or MIDI recorded into the Satellite Plugins 2.0 plugin automatically syncs between producers working within major <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/which-daw-is-the-best-for-mixing-in-music-production\/\">DAWs.<\/a> You can work together in real time and easily export audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially valuable at the moment, when remote working is the norm for so many musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Satellite Plugins 2.0 - Cross-platform Collaboration plugin within your DAW - FREE DOWNLOAD\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Z1gpszolOU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Collaborate with anyone, anywhere, within your own DAW<\/li><li>Connect <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-best-new-things-in-ableton-live-11\/\">Ableton,<\/a>&nbsp;Logic Pro X, <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/keyboard-shortcuts-for-fl-studio\/\">FL Studio,<\/a>&nbsp;Cubase, Studio One,&nbsp;Bitwig, Pro Tools, Reason, Reaper,&nbsp;GarageBand and Digital Performer DAWs through Satellite Plugins 2.0<\/li><li>Invite collaborators to your session, record and export audio and MIDI<\/li><li>Assign Host, Co-Host, VIP+, VIP and Viewer permissions to determine who can upload\/download tracks and invite others to the session<\/li><li>Use Satellite Plugins 2.0 in your streams on Twitch and YouTube and invite your audience to collaborate<\/li><li>Back-up your sessions seamlessly to the cloud<\/li><li>Perfect for remote session work, bands, and mixing\/mastering engineers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mixedinkey.com\/satellite\/\"><strong>Satellite Plugins 2.0 is free for a limited time so grab it quick here<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 apologies if you&#8217;ve missed the boat!<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>TAL-Chorus-LX<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"342\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tal-chorus-lx.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85149 lazyload\"\/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/tal-software.com\/products\/tal-chorus-lx\">TAL Software<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A cheeky little <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/get-your-hands-on-bpbs-free-vst-plugin-dirty-filter\/\">free VST.<\/a> Small, simple but effective \u2013 turn the stereo width and wet\/dry knobs and press the two buttons to recreate the chorus from the classic Roland Juno-60 synth. Two settings, one to add a subtler texture and the other a richer sound, together faithfully recreating the much-loved <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/get-all-ocean-swift-synthesis-plugins-for-free\/\">synth.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TAL-Chorus-LX Review [Tutorial + Demo]\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZQ456UUkapA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tal-software.com\/products\/tal-chorus-lx\"><strong>Get the TAL-Chorus-LX plugin free here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Hungry for <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spacelifter-reverb-free-plugin\/\">more free plugins?<\/a> Of course you are. Check out these great <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-5-best-free-plugin-synths-available-now\/\">free synth<\/a> plugins, top <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-5-best-free-guitar-and-bass-vst-plugins\/\">free guitar and bass<\/a> VSTs, best <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-5-best-free-vst-mixing-and-mastering-plugins\/\">free mixing and mastering<\/a> plugins and best <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-5-best-free-interesting-vst-effects-plugins\/\">free effects<\/a> plugins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there&#8217;s far more besides&#8230; what&#8217;s your favourite free plugin? Show off your knowledge in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routenote.com\/\">Want everyone to hear how incredible those VSTs sound in your finished tracks? RouteNote can get your songs onto all the major streaming services and stores. Before you know it you\u2019ll be earning money from your music \u2013 and the best part is, it\u2019s free. Find out more here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the best free VST plugins out there right now? Everyone has a favourite. 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