Nanotron

Nanotron free rompler by Dream Vortex Studio

Nanotron is a free rompler VST plugin developed by Dream Vortex Studio. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Nanotron is a recreation of a Novatron/Mellotron. The voices were recorded using a Studer A80 in 1979, the Ampex 406 tape developed oxide failure in 1990 and was transferred to DAT, the DAT was lost and later found in 2002.

The three voice tracks are Male/Female Choir, String Orchestra, and Flute.

Made with SynthEdit

http://www.dream.vortex.btinternet.co.uk/

NanoMod 7: 8-bit synths

NanoMod 7: 8-bit synths free soundbank by Rhythmic Robot

NanoMod 7: 8-bit synths virtual instrument is a free sound bank for Kontakt, by Rhythmic Robot.

NanoMod 8-bit is a simple but versatile Kontakt synthesiser based on vintage 8-bit polysynths, featuring an “intelligent” interface that allows the user to adjust multiple parameters with single controls. It is offered as part of the KVR Developers’ Challenge 2014.

NanoMod 8-bit brings the simplicity of Rhythmic Robot‘s NanoMod interface to bear on the crusty, gritty, aliased sounds of classic 8-bit synthesisers of the early to mid 80s. Using source waves taken from vintage Ensoniq hardware and a front-end incorporating convolved Wasp and MS20 filters, this NanoMod is aimed squarely at big, powerful polysynth sounds – everything from warm and evolving pads to screaming leads.

The wave blend dial to the left of the panel shifts between the two raw waveforms at the heart of the NanoMod, both of which were sampled from vintage 8-bit Ensoniq synths. One is a rough, aggressive sawtooth-based tone, with two detuned saws added to a pulse-width modulated pulse wave for a shifting and thick sound with a lot of harmonics for the filters to bite into. This is intended as a very versatile “classic” synth sound, though with the inevitable artefacts and distortions of the 8-bit resolution clearly evident. The second wave is a shiny, breathy, noise-rich digital wave very typical of early 80s digital synthesisers, which lends sheen and aliasing noise to the mix. Intermediate positions on the dial blend these two waves, yielding a wide range of starting points for all kinds of synth tones.

These starting points can then be sculpted with the set of “intelligent” controls, which adjust multiple parameters behind the scenes. The Grit Filter pushes the raw sound through convolved vintage filters sampled from Wasp and MS20 circuitry, while the Smooth Filter allows for sweeps and more precise adjustments. Glow and Shimmer add movement to the sound, while Warmth adds analogue-style instability. The Glitch button musically randomises all the controls for instant inspiration and patch generation, with its intelligent algorithm biasing it towards musically useful results. Any patch you create can of course be saved.

NanoMods are all about simplicity and fun, and NanoMod 8-bit continues the tradition. It is capable of generating thousands of unique patches with a handful of intelligent controls, and best of all, it’s absolutely free.

NanoMod 8-bit requires Kontakt v4.2.3 or later to run. It’s compatible with all versions of Kontakt 5. More information is at Rhythmic Robot.

KVRDC14

http://www.rhythmicrobot.com

MyKazoo

MyKazoo free rompler by g200kg

MyKazoo is a free rompler VST plugin developed by g200kg. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

MyKazoo is a ‘Kazoo’ simulator in the form of a ‘VST-Effect Plug-in’. Insert to a vocal track.

Controls:

  • Sensitivity: the threshold level activating the kazoo sound.
  • Color: kazoo sound color.
  • Mix: mix original vocal sound and kazoo sound.

http://www.g200kg.com/index_e.html

Mutant Koto

Mutant Koto free rompler by Mutagene

Mutant Koto is a free rompler VST plugin developed by Mutagene. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Mutant Koto is a simple VSTi that implements a plucked string model using two strings that can be detuned and coupled, first-order loop filters on each, controllable quantization of the coupled signal (called ‘leakage’ in the synthesizer) and a warped IIR lattice filter applied either to the leakage or to the output stage.

The maximum order of the warped lattice is 30 and the preset filters were derived to very roughly model some of the body resonances of the named instruments, along with a formant filter and some random filter choices.

Other features:

  • Microtuning support.
  • MIDI CC control of some key parameters.

http://dsp.mutagene.net/

Music Maker

Music Maker free soundbank by Bolder Sounds

Music Maker virtual instrument is a free dulcimer sound bank for Kontakt, by Bolder Sounds.

This free sample library was originally created in April of 2004 in conjunction with the release of the Hammered Dulcimer Trilogy. Since then – Bo Clausen has updated this instrument with Kontakt scripting which takes this instrument to a whole new level yet again in Version 4. Make sure Kontakt 4 is updated at least to version 4.2.4 or higher. If you already have a previous version, you still should download the entire V4 package.

The Music Maker is a dulcimer designed as a child’s toy musical instrument. It is supplied with a guitar pick and some sheets that slide underneath the string telling you which strings to pluck from left to right. Featuring such hits as Darling Clementine and Aura Lee, etc.

Music Maker V4 features:

  • 5 x round-robins per key, and an expanded key range.
  • Various Filters, that can be controlled by Velocity, Envelope, Key Tracking and LFO.
  • Two LFOs – a Main LFO and a Sub LFO, with six different modulation destinations.
  • A total of 11 different Preset menus, so you can save and recall all the various parameters.
  • A very advanced Pitch Bend control.
  • Freely assignable Key-Switches.
  • Eight different Effects.
  • And much more.

http://www.boldersounds.com/

Music Box

Music Box free soundbank by Wavesfactory

Music Box virtual instrument is a free music box and toy sound bank for Kontakt, by Wavesfactory.

Beautiful sounding old music box recorded in stereo.

http://www.wavesfactory.com/

MrTramp

MrTramp free rompler by GSi

MrTramp is a free rompler VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by GSi. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

MrTramp is a physical modeling simulation of the soulful Wurlitzer 200A Electric Piano.

Panel Controls:

  • Velocity: adjusts the velocity response, use this in accordance to your MIDI controller’s settings to find the best action response.
  • Hardness: adjusts the hardness of the virtual “reeds”.
  • Tremolo: turns on/off and adjusts the amount of tremolo, with a fixed frequency of 6 Hz, triangle waveform.
  • Tone: a low pass filter, use this to brighten or darken the sound.
  • Volume.

http://www.genuinesoundware.com/

moovmi

moovmi free soundbank by K-Devices

moovmi virtual instrument is a free sound bank for Max, by K-Devices.

moovmi is a free Max For Live MIDI effect that produces MIDInote sequences from video data analysis. It works with both video files and webcam as sources.

moovmi reduces the video source to a low-res grid, where each cell generates MIDInotes in a predefined interval and pitch, and velocity is determined by the luminance of the cell.

moovmi can be used for :

  • semi-random drum pattern generation.
  • experimental melodies and chords.
  • sonification of video installations (using the fullscreen feature).

moovmi is very easy to use: just select a video source and MIDInote sequences will start immediately.

The user can influence the MIDI sequences by processing the source with video parameters such as brightness, contrast, saturation, threshold, colors feedback, etc.

No external objects are used in moovmi.

Features:

  • Classical movie controls to edit MIDI notes: brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.
  • Ready for Ableton Drumrack Device.
  • Tolerance parameter for luminance threshold.
  • Fully automatable.
  • Optional external window, useful for audio-visual installations.

The file includes Live 8 and Live 9 packs.

http://www.k-devices.com

Monthly Sound Club Free Plan

ZynAddSubFX free software-synthesizer by paulnasca 2

Monthly Sound Club Free Plan virtual instrument is a free sound bank for Kontakt, by Fume Music.

Fume Sound Club free plan offers free sounds every month as well as access to music contests and deals. Compared to 500 MB of sound libraries in paid plan, free plan gives access to 50 MB of free sounds:

  • 50 MB Sound Bag Every Month.
  • Music Contests & Deals.
  • Monthly Production Feedback (Paid Only).
  • Music Business & Marketing Guidance (Paid Only).

https://www.fumemusic.com/

ModulARPS 2 [LE]

ModulARPS 2 [LE] free soundbank by Audiomodern

ModulARPS 2 [LE] virtual instrument is a free sound bank for Kontakt, by Audiomodern.

We are proud to announce that there is a new, free for download, demo available on site.

The Lite Edition of Modularps 2 is now available for free, Please note that this version contains only a small amount of loops for demo purposes.

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http://audiomodern.com/