Favorite VST effects/ instruments?

[Sunset Shalom]

I downloaded a few random VST synths long ago that I didn't use much as I got a hardware synth not long after. But recently I realized there are hundreds of really cool VST effects for free!

So far I have downloaded like 100+ random cool ones, won't get around to trying them all out right away but I am pretty excited! I also got a few cool new VST instruments.

Here is one of the more recent sites I found with a lot of cool VST effects and synths: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

I downloaded almost all of them, over half at least, and they all seem pretty interesting. Even got a sampler though I have yet to mess with samples really.

Once I get my audio rig set up better I am excited to try playing guitar and bass through some! I even got some free VST guitar/bass amps with good reviews

 

[Nephilymbass]

I use virtual instruments for non bass stuff. East west quantum leap symphonic orchestra for orchestra stuff. I have slate drums also and like the deftones and cracky metal kits. I never really got into playing bass with virtual instruments and mainly use it to gear realistic sounds for instruments I can't play lol.

 

[FaithNoMan]

PG8X - awesome VST of an old Roland analog/digitally controlled synth. It got 100 times better when I found a guy on youtube that had programmed new midi patches to work with for his original synth and also works with the VST I have. Yay!

Also, Arturia's CS80V. And Memorymoon's ME80.

And a compressor called CLA76.(1176 modeler)

EDIT: Here is the Roland JX-8P of the guy who uses those presets he made.


And here was me doing a quick sample of three of his patches on my PG8X VST:
Playing: PG8X.mp3 - picosong

Here is the free VST DL:
PG8X - Free Roland JX-8P Emulation VST/AU Plugin!

 

[Sunset Shalom]

I use virtual instruments for non bass stuff. East west quantum leap symphonic orchestra for orchestra stuff. I have slate drums also and like the deftones and cracky metal kits. I never really got into playing bass with virtual instruments and mainly use it to gear realistic sounds for instruments I can't play lol.

I will probably mostly end up doing that but I want to get a set up where I can play guitar/ bass through my VST effects in real time if possible. Would be really cool.

With the amps I am more just curious as to how they sound, mainly been getting filters/ delays and other effects + some cool synths and other instruments.

 

[Sunset Shalom]

Lot of good stuff here: VST 4 FREE - Free Audio Plug-ins Archives

I got a ton off there, some really cool effects and instruments.

Also this site as well though some are links to the first one: Invalid Link Removed

 

[Meric Ozadak]

Just check out the popular free vst section on KVR. Invalid Link Removed

I use them time to time. There are too many awesome VST's on that list. Worth to try.

There are also very good bass amp sims for free. Check links below.
Fretted Synth Audio, freeware VST effect and instrument plug-ins
Free VST effect plug-ins by Ronald Passion, dual guitar preamp, tube bass preamp, virtual analog equalizer, digital parametric equalizer, mastering equalizer
1st Studio: Free VST - Next Level
Nick Crow Lab
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