Here is a list of music production sites where you can get tons of free VST’s(Virtual Studio Technology). Even though it may take some time to sort through and choose what you want from these websites, the free sounds and instruments are well worth the effort.
Vst’s are virtual instruments the generally ‘plugin’ to other more powerful music creation software. For example: Synthesizer, drum machine, piano, sequencer, etc. They can be used with and inside production/sequencing software such as Cubase, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Ableton, Sonar, Propellerheads Reason, Logic, and more. For information about Vst’s, visit What is a Vst Instrument on Sound on Sound Magazine.
May I suggest that you come up with a plan right NOW regarding how you will organize these vst’s. So that the best ones don’t get lost in a folder of hundreds of .dll files.
vstplanet.com – Clean site with a good pick of vst’s.
gersic.com – Over 1806 plugins listed.
kvraudio.com – This is probably the best and most well known directory with listings of free and paid vst’s.
gtgsynths.com – Small site, but some great synth vst’s.
amvst.com – Freeware synth.
vst-plugins.homemusician.net/ – Great site with good details.
free-plugin-list.com – Nice searchable directory.
sadglad.com – 670 entries.
freemusicsoftware.org – Select a category on the right.
audiomastermind.com – Clean searchable directory.
rekkerd.org – Small collection, but still nice.
vst4free.com – Get brass, guitar, piano and free synth vst’s.
users.tpg.com.au – Nice synth vst’s.
tweakbench.com – Synthesizer sounds.
delamancha.co.uk – Paid and free vst’s.
shuttlebugrecords.com – Instruments and effects
Enjoy!
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