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Pluginboutique is the place where the best music software companies come to sell their VST Plugins, Virtual Instruments, Synth Presets and Music Plugins to Producers, Musicians and DJs worldwide. Customers can browse Best Selling and Top Rated plugins and can download Free VST Plugins. These will be grouped by plug-in format: Ableton Live supports Audio Units and VST on Mac systems, but only VST on Windows systems. Click the triangle next to the plug-in format you wish to use to display the available plug-ins. Locate the plug-in you want to use in the list. Here, we want to insert FM8 as an instrument plug-in. VST plugins are virtual instruments and effects that you can use in productions. They can recreate classic synth designs, or represent completely new ways of making sound. VST plugins are easy to use; download them, install, and your DAW will pick them up and let you use them in the workstation. These will be grouped by plug-in format: Ableton Live supports Audio Units and VST on Mac systems, but only VST on Windows systems. Click the triangle next to the plug-in format you wish to use to display the available plug-ins. Locate the plug-in you want to use in the list. Here, we want to insert FM8 as an instrument plug-in. On Windows, Native Instruments products are loaded in Ableton Live as VST plug-ins. On Mac computers, they can be loaded either as VST or AU plug-ins. Once the products are installed, Ableton Live must scan your plug-in directories in order to make them available in the Third Party Plug-Ins section of the Browser. Ableton Orchestral Strings offers a comprehensive selection of naturally rich and dynamic stringed instruments. Features solo and ensemble violin, viola, cello and double bass, all recorded in their natural positions within the orchestra, complete with a number of articulations.
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As a producer, audio engineer, or musician, hardware, software, and equipment can get expensive. Having a stack of strong plugins and instruments is imperative – every sound engineer knows the importance of mixing and mastering.
However, there are thousands of plugins to choose from, and many are as or more expensive than the digital audio workstation (DAW) or the equipment you use. With experience engineering audio for over a decade, we’ve collected 5 of our favorite free plugins, VSTs, and instruments. This plugin selection was made with the assumption of the engineer being a MacOS user. If you use an alternative OS, check out the website of each plugin to see if there is a version available for your operating system
1. Audio Damage Rough Rider
Rough Rider is an impressive compressor with a modern sound. This VST delivers a crunchy and warm sounds best for rhythmic tracks.

Download Rough Rider for free from Audio Damage.
2. Melda Production Mequalizer
Melda is known for releasing high quality, free plugins, as well as a number of equally quality paid plugins. Mequalizer is a fantastic EQ VST compatible with Ableton Live 10 on Windows and MAC.
Visit Melda’s website to download the Mequalizer and a host of other great plugins from Melda.
3. GVST GChorus
Adding a chorus effect can add depth to a vocal layer and improve the overall sound of the track. It can turn boring vocals exciting, or turn average vocals interesting. The chorus effect emulates the sound of multiple voices.
Download GChorus on the GVST website here.
4. LoudMax
For a top-notch master, a limiter is often necessary to get the master’s volume to the perfect level. The plugin was designed to retain as much of the original sound as possible even at high compression levels. LoudMax is a fantastic plugin to add to your repertoire.
Download here.
5. Native Instruments Komplete Start
While Native Instruments is known for their Maschine and other pricy hardware and software, they do offer excellent freeware tools for musicians and engineers. Native Instruments’ free production suite includes synthesizers, custom sounds, effects, loops, and samples for both beginner and experienced producers and engineers. The suite includes 18 instruments and effects and 2,000 sounds.
Download Komplete Start from Native Instruments’ website.

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These 5 free VST plugins are essential to have for any audio engineer or producer. These cover EQing, Compression, Limiting, Vocal Effects, and Production. While we are big fans of Ableton Live 10 on MacOS, these VSTs may also be compatible with other digital audio workstations and operating systems. Want to learn more Ableton tips? Check out our tutorial on engineering a tape stop effect and our favorite 5 key commands and shortcuts in Ableton.