These are the plug-ins I reach for when I'm producing, from Kontakt and Omnisphere to the string and piano libraries I use for cinematic moods. I've split them into generators, effects and bundles so it's easy to find what fits your workflow. Nothing...
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Bundles
Generators
Turn sampling into a video game. A playground for loops.
Arcade
The virtual instrument platform reinvented. Imagine any sound – Kontakt lets you find it, create it, and transform it.
Samplers : Kontakt 8 | Komplete
If you’re serious about quality this is a must have.
Omnisphere 2
This will give your music that cinematic feeling.
Augmented Strings
Sounds amazing with the right chords.
Augmented Grand Piano
Clean & great for sound design + built in chord generator.
ANA 2.5 Synthesizer
Endless possibilities, great for adding that signature melody to your track.
Phase Plant Modular Synthesis Engine
These sounds are bright and rich. You can add a lot of movement with modulations.
ARP2600 Analog Synthesizer Software
I used to use this on all my beats, its has great sounds of all types and lot of hidden features.
Nexus
Bright, punchy synths that are great for EDM and pop leads. Easy to get a big sound quickly.
Massive
For synthesists who love to go deep into sound design. A stellar soft synth that taps into the incredible sounds and powerful patch-building, an expansive one stop shop for sonic creation, featuring over 3,500 patches and drum kits.
Roland ZENOLOGY Pro
Comprehensive, detailed, and inspiring.1,500 presets run the gauntlet of 23 oscillator types, like phase- and frequency-modulated synthesis, additive, physical modeling, virtual analog, granular, wavetable, and more.
UVI Falcon 3.1 Hybrid Synthesizer
Over 2,000 pro-level presets and patches. You also get intelligent browsing, dead-simple mixing and layering, and a redesigned, easy-to-navigate interface.
Analog Lab Pro
Bring your compositional dreams to life.
Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional Library
With 246 articulations, 26 mic signals, and countless combinations of instruments and spatial controls, designing and implementing your own cinematic orchestra can seamlessly be done with exceptionally professional results.
Spitfire Audio Hans Zimmer Strings
Effects
Perfect for adding uniqueness to you music
Cableguys | ShaperBox 3
Adds depth to a track fast. I use it for slowdown and tape-stop moments before a drop.
Cableguys | HalfTime
Each stand alone component is very effective when mixing and mastering
Ozone 11 | iZotope Audio Mastering Software
Works wonders on the master channel. A small move adds glue and loudness without much effort.
One
One of the cleanest equalizers known to man
EQual
Almost invisible. It catches peaks on the master without squashing the life out of the mix.
IK Multimedia - Stealth Limiter
I usually put this on before the stealth limiter
IK Multimedia - Bus Compressor
I love using this in parallel
T-RackS Comprexxor - The Swiss Army knife of compressors
Align your tracks to be perfectly in sync
VocAlign Pro & Standard - Vocal Alignment Plugins
The standard for vocal tuning. I keep it subtle for pitch correction and push it harder when I want that modern, robotic sound.
AutoTune - The Best Vocal Plug-Ins Available
Add saturation to specific frequencies, make your sounds fuller.
FabFilter Saturn 2 - Saturation and Distortion Plug-In
Clean reverb with sufficient parameters to create curious spaces.
FabFilter Pro-R 2 - Reverb Plug-In
Take your sounds to another dimension. Easily alter any audio input.
Portal - Granular Synthesis Engine
Makes it easy to experiment and dial in new distortion sounds. A user-friendly experience is key to controlling the deeply powerful, multi-stage engine.
Output Thermal Distortion Engine
Add extreme effects to any input in real time, in the studio or on the stage.
Output Movement - Powerful Rhythm Engine
Bundles
Over 100 world-class UAD plug-ins. This is basically an entire studio inside your computer, with faithful emulations of SSL, Neve, Manley, and more.
Universal Audio UAD Ultimate 13 Plug-in Bundle
Every mixing tool you’ll ever need. EQs, compressors, reverbs, and effects that power studios worldwide.
Waves Horizon Plug-in Bundle
Take your sound to another dimension or create insane rhythms.
Output Fx Bundle
Synths, instruments, effects, and orchestral libraries. Designed for composers, sound designers, and producers.
Komplete 15 Collector's Edition
From the vintage sounds of Oberheim's most effective modular units to modern-era software synthesizers.
GForce Everything Plug-in Bundle
Analog-modeled effects that add instant vibe.
Soundtoys 5.5 Plug-in Bundle
Whether you’re a seasoned production professional seeking a suite that's certified to take your digital library to new heights or an advancing artist looking for an extraordinary high-quality plug-in arsenal.
