Classic VST Plugins For Home Recording
Since I am a guitarist and love computer technology, it would not be right if I did not include some articles on home recording. I am by no means an expert in this area. Music is a hobby for me and I learn from others experiences and good old fashion trial and error.
Some home recording software suites can be quite expensive depending on how in depth you want the production to be. Having a rack mount of hardware effects can also add up to much money. These software effects do a solid job of mimicking their hardware counterparts.
Today I would like to show you some of my favorite VST plugins which are completely free and work very well. Usually when I am recording my guitar and bass I mic the amp to try and get the best possible "real hardware" tone that I can, then use VST plugins to mix the different tracks. All of the following can be downloaded from Kjaerhus Audio. You can get them here:
http://www.acoustica.com/plugins/vst-directx.htm
Classic Chorus
Classic Flanger
Classic Compressor - (This is probably my favorite VST plugin)
Classic Reverb
Classic Delay
Once you download these programs you simply add them to the VST folder of your home recording program. These effects can be used on any sounds you record including guitar, bass, drums, vocals … etc. The main thing I have learned is to experiment like a mad scientist! It's a lot of fun and you never know you might become the next Rick Rubin!
This article was originally written on 08/21/07Some home recording software suites can be quite expensive depending on how in depth you want the production to be. Having a rack mount of hardware effects can also add up to much money. These software effects do a solid job of mimicking their hardware counterparts.
Today I would like to show you some of my favorite VST plugins which are completely free and work very well. Usually when I am recording my guitar and bass I mic the amp to try and get the best possible "real hardware" tone that I can, then use VST plugins to mix the different tracks. All of the following can be downloaded from Kjaerhus Audio. You can get them here:
http://www.acoustica.com/plugins/vst-directx.htm
Classic Chorus
Classic Flanger
Classic Compressor - (This is probably my favorite VST plugin)
Classic Reverb
Classic Delay
Once you download these programs you simply add them to the VST folder of your home recording program. These effects can be used on any sounds you record including guitar, bass, drums, vocals … etc. The main thing I have learned is to experiment like a mad scientist! It's a lot of fun and you never know you might become the next Rick Rubin!
Source: http://blogs.howtogeek.com/mysticgeek/2007/08/21/classic-vst-plugins-for-home-recording/
Other sources of free VST Plugins:
http://freevstplugins.blogspot.com/
http://www.sadglad.com/freevstplugins6.html
http://www.vstplanet.com/
http://free-plugin-list.com/
http://www.vst4free.com/
http://www.audiomastermind.com/browse-free_vst_plugins-5886988-1.html
http://free-loops.com/free-vst-plugins.php
http://www.computermusictutorials.com/index.php?topic=VSt
http://www.vstcafe.com/
http://www.kvraudio.com/get.php
