Free Plugins for your DAW
Most companies have some version of free plugins that can be used in many of the mainstream DAWs. However, this time of year, there are some hidden gems that pop up for you to score. Here are a few I’ve found for you to enjoy.
This is one of my favorite plugins for grit and distortion. Works well for almost any audio signal. With built in filters and delay, you’ll soon see why this plugin winds up on so many mixes.
The Frontier limiter is a simple plugin that gets a lot done. Placing this on individual tracks can allow you to trim peaks and even out a track that is too dynamic. It also works really well as the last plugin on your master buss.
Tape MELLO-FI is an easy-to-use effect plugin that brings instant chill atmosphere and vintage tape-aged warmth in a few clicks. Kick back and sprinkle sublime lo-fi vibes over your drum loops, vocals, mix bus, and anything in between. It’s free until 12/31/21, so go pick it up ASAP.
A creative filter plugin that can give your mix a unique edge. It’s not always the clarity that makes a mix interesting. Sometimes you need to chop it up and give it some movement. Check out this little fellow and experiment with your mixing.