
Free VST Instruments Explained® - Vol 1
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13:19
Drum Pro
Learn how to take advantage of this simple yet powerful drum machine called "Drum Pro". Kenny takes you through the ins and the outs of setting this up in your project, including separating each sound onto different tracks.
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15:26
Sitala
In this video, Kenny shows you Sitala, which is another FREE VST drum machine that allows custom configuring along with using your own custom sounds. This is a great drum product that can be sent to one track per pad in any DAW.
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12:27
MT Power Drumkit
Next we get to realistic sounding drum software. MT Power Drumkit is a free, powerful piece of kit that offers flexibility, and a ton of grooves that are pre-programmed to work in your songs.
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14:07
Steven Slate Drums 5.5 Free
Similar to other Slate drum software, Steven Slate Drums 5.5 Free offers a similar type product that is 100% free. It comes with one very usable kit and all of the realism you would expect from a commercially available product.
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14:19
Ample Bass P Lite II
Next we jump into some musical instruments, starting with a real Bass Guitar software plug-in. Not only does this thing use a ton of samples, but it?s filled with noises, slaps, FX and whatever sound a bass guitar could dream of making, making your bass part sound incredibly real.
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11:11
Ample Guitar M Lite
Similar to the Bass software, Ample Guitar M Lite is an incredibly powerful acoustic guitar simulator. Not only can we play it from a MIDI controller, but it has a whole strumming feature that allows you to create realistic acoustic guitar parts right in your DAW.
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11:00
Piano One
Piano One has been the most popular FREE Piano software for many years and it's quality shows in its sound, and is on par with some of the best paid products out there. Kenny shows you the ins and outs of this great sounding, useful plug-in.
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12:30
Tyrell N6
As we jump head first into synths, the Tyrell N6 is clearly one of the best virtual analog synth plug-ins available. And, it's also FREE. In this video, Kenny goes thru a few of the best presets and how to tweak them to create your own. Based on the Juno synths of the 80s, this software will be a staple in your DAW for years to come.
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16:13
Tunefish 4
Next we check out a great virtual digital synth plug-in, Tunefish 4. While Tunefish 4 might not be the most powerful virtual digital synth you can find, it is incredibly usable nonetheless. Featuring a very simple one page design that will have you tweaking and creating lush synths in minutes. And did we mention it's FREE?
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7:42
Plogue Alter Ego
Last but not least, Kenny shows you the great, free vocal synth called Alter Ego. Finally we have a vocal synth for people who can't sing or just want that digital vocal sound. Kenny takes you thru how this plug-in works and shows you a great example of how to use it in your songs.
Product Overview
Kenny Gioia brings you detailed virtual instrument video tutorials on some of the best FREE VST instrument plug-ins, all for absolutely nothing! See some of Kenny's favorites with an in-depth tutorial for each virtual instrument showing you all of it's features and functions, plus how to use it. These videos are for those looking for high quality, free VST/AU/AAX virtual instruments, with free instruction on using them.
Are you looking for some great virtual instrument plug-ins but don't have any cash to invest right now? Well Kenny Gioia has you covered. Discover 10 of Kenny's favorite free VST/AU/AAX instruments and learn how to use them on your next production or song, all for free.
The free virtual instruments featured in the videos cover all of your basics such as drums, bass, guitar, piano, synths and even vocals, and can certainly be used to make a complete, professional sounding song from scratch. They also have AU versions, and some even have AAX versions.
The featured free virtual instruments are:
Drum Pro
Sitala
MT Power Drumkit
Steven Slate Drums 5.5 Free
Ample Bass P Lite II
Ample Guitar M Lite
Piano One (Neo Piano)
Tyrell N6
Tunefish 4
Alter Ego
*Links to the plug-in downloads from their respective sites are included in a document downloadable from the Course Extras download link.
Explore these great free virtual instruments today!
To see what these in-depth free VST instrument tutorials show you, and how they'll help you to understand and use them quickly, see the individual free VST plug-in video tutorial descriptions on this page. Find new sonic inspiration and add these free virtual instruments to your DAW, and get free training on them too. After all, you have nothing to loose! Watch "Free VST Instruments Explained® - Vol 1" today.
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Reviews
Submitted 5 months ago
Excellent
Very useful plugins and tutorials
I am a: Professional, Producer, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 6 months ago
What a great idea!
What a super idea. To explore a range of free plugins available and to take a viewer below the surface of them all. Very much enjoying this series.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 8 months ago
Greatly
easy to used
I am a: Beginner
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 8 months ago
Ok info, annoying? voice? on the instructor?
I don't know? why? the instructor? feels? that every? word or phrase? needs to end? with a rise in tone? like he's? asking? a question? I could only make it through one video here, because I just couldn't get past the vocal delivery. The info was good although pretty basic, but for someone new to production it's cool that this goes over so many good free options. Why they left out Dexed, OBxd is beyond me, those are far more popular and better known and respected than Tunefish. I guess maybe it's easier?
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 10 months ago
Masterful
Kenny Gioia's tutorials always provide more than I expect. I already had most of these plugins installed but, except for SSD5.5, had only scratched the surface. Now I can feel comfortable using all of them as serious tools.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 10 months ago
Well worth the time spent.
Wow the free stuff in this video is really good. I just saved the price of my yearly subscription to Groove3.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 10 months ago
Very helpful!
Thanks!
I am a: Musician, Producer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 5 months ago
Excellent
Very useful plugins and tutorials
I am a: Professional, Producer, Ableton Live
Submitted 6 months ago
What a great idea!
What a super idea. To explore a range of free plugins available and to take a viewer below the surface of them all. Very much enjoying this series.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Logic Pro
Submitted 8 months ago
Greatly
easy to used
I am a: Beginner
Submitted 8 months ago
Ok info, annoying? voice? on the instructor?
I don't know? why? the instructor? feels? that every? word or phrase? needs to end? with a rise in tone? like he's? asking? a question? I could only make it through one video here, because I just couldn't get past the vocal delivery. The info was good although pretty basic, but for someone new to production it's cool that this goes over so many good free options. Why they left out Dexed, OBxd is beyond me, those are far more popular and better known and respected than Tunefish. I guess maybe it's easier?
Submitted 10 months ago
Masterful
Kenny Gioia's tutorials always provide more than I expect. I already had most of these plugins installed but, except for SSD5.5, had only scratched the surface. Now I can feel comfortable using all of them as serious tools.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer, Reaper
Submitted 10 months ago
Well worth the time spent.
Wow the free stuff in this video is really good. I just saved the price of my yearly subscription to Groove3.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Studio One
Submitted 10 months ago
Very helpful!
Thanks!
I am a: Musician, Producer