Over 100 free plugins and sample collections at your fingertips. Everything here is 100% free, with no strings attached.
As someone who's kept close track of free plugin releases over the years, I've felt inclined to put together a list of quality FREE plugins and samples for new and experienced producers alike -- so here it is! The list is specifically curated to show the best freebies for each category, and should cover just about everything you could want.
Digital audio workstations. This is the software that will allow you to create and manipulate the music that you want to make.
A free continuation of the SONAR Platinum DAW. Developed by Bandlab. Learn more
A slightly slimmed down and fully functional version of the full Waveform DAW. Developed by Tracktion. Learn more
A plugin is a piece of digital software that allows you to use audio effects and virtual instruments in a DAW.
Samples are segments of audio used as a sound in a track. Samples can be kicks, snares, drum loops, fx, melodic lines, parts a whole other song, etc.
And some FAQ
Yes. Everything on this page is free to use both personally and commercially, no attribution required and no strings attached.
Don't let a pretty GUI get to your head. There are plenty of ugly plugins that sound amazing, as well as eye candy ones that don't.
Just because you downloaded another plugin, your tracks won't automatically become better. An artist needs mediums and paints to do their work with, but at the end of the day, more paintbrushes won't make a better painter.
Read the manual! Seriously, disregarding the complete step-by-step guide that the developer put together doesn't make you cool. If there's no manual available, then Google is your friend.
With the internet, there are now thousands of different resources on how to learn music for free. Some are linked on the footer of this page, and others you'll have to do searches for yourself. It's incredibly easy to find tutorials. Experiment and try new things!
Well first, you have to be skilled enough to make music that people enjoy. This will come to everyone with time and practice. However, there are various marketing strategies (again, Google) that can help your music reach a wider audience.