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DatabaseAudio
http://www.databaseaudio.co.uk/index_plugins.php
- free VST/DX plugin effects and AIs
- vast directory sorted by effect and instrument category
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x, MacOS X)
KVR Audio
http://www.kvraudio.com
- free VST/DX plugin effects and AIs
- vast directory sorted by effect and instrument category
- very clearly structured, plugin and software reviews included
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x, MacOS X)
The Direct X Files
http://www.thedirectxfiles.com/plugins.htm
- plugin directory (both free and commercial software)
Destroy FX
http://destroyfx.smartelectronix.com/
- extremely cool and unconvenional plugins
- free effects: Transverb, BufferOverride, Geometer, Scrubby,
RezSynth, Skidder, Polarizer
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x, MacOS X)
TobyBear
http://www.tobybear.de
- crazy plugins and AIs: Borderliner, Deconstructor, AlliGater,
MorphOne, SilverBox, ShivaShifter, CowDelay, PeakFreak, etc.
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP)
Cockaigne
http://www.funkelectric.com/~cockaigne/
- excellent AIs made with SynthEdit: Oberon Poly 8 (virtual
analog), Satyr-8 (VA), Quantum 64 (inspired from the Commodore
64 SID), Panzertank PM4 (FM), Phibes (electric organ), Morpheus
(FM sampler) - highly recommended!
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP)
Digital Fish Phones
http://www.digitalfishphones.com
- excellent dynamic plugins
- Dominion, Endorphin, The Fish Filetts
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x, MacOS X)
Kjaerhus Audio
http://www.kjaerhusaudio.com
- professional EQ, dynamic and modulation effects
- Classic Series (free): Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay, Reverb,
Wha-Wha Filter, Compressor, Limiter
- Gold Series (commercial): EQ GEQ-7, Modulator GMO-1, Compressor
GCO-1, Peak-Pressor GPP-1
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP)
rgc Audio
http://www.rgcaudio.com
- some of the finest AIs available today (for Win
98/ME/2000/XP)
- free synth: Triangle II (subtractive synth), sfz (basic
sample player)
- commercial synths (demos available): z3ta+ (one of the best
Wavetable synths on the market), Pentagon (absolutely excellent
subtractive synth), sfz+ (sound font sample player), Square
I
SinusWeb
http://www.sinusweb.de
- good shareware plugins
- FreeVerb 1.5, MultiLens, PeakCompressor, TripleComp, GoldenGate
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP)
iZotope
http://www.izotope.com
- DX plugins with unusual interface (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP)
- free LoFi plugin: Vinyl (simulates the sound of an old vinyl
disk)
- demos: Ozone plugin bundle
PSP AudioWare
http://www.pspaudioware.com
- state-of-the-art VST/DX/MAS plugins (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP,
MacOS 9.x)
- free plugins: Vintage Meter, PianoVerb
- demo plugins: PSP Vintage Warmer, PSP Lexicon 42 delay,
PSP 84 delay
reFX
http://www.refx.net
- powerful sounding VST AIs (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS
9.x)
- free synth: Claw
- demo synths: PlastiCZ!, Slayer, Beast, JunoX², QuadraSID,
Trasher II
Magnus
http://magnus.smartelectronix.com/
- high quality free algorithmic reverb: Ambience
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x, MacOS X)
SIR
http://www.knufinke.de/sir
- free impulse response reverb (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP)
- including examples of impulse responses
NoiseVault
http://www.noisevault.com
- an open community for convolution and impulse responses
Elogoxa
http://www.uv.es/~ruizcan/principal.htm
- free plugins and AIs (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP)
- JG-3, The Devil Inside, Elottronix, Cosmogirl II
Big Tick Audio
http://bigtick.pastnotecut.org
- VST plugins and AIs (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x,
BeOS)
- free synth: Cheeze Machine (easy to use e-strings/pad synth)
- free effects: Hexaline, Dual Delay, Nasty Shaper
- demo synths: Rainbow, EP Station, Ticky Clav, Angelina
Digital Musical Instruments
http://dmi.smartelectronix.com/
- physical modelling AIs (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS
9.x, MacOS X)
- free synths: DMI Hammer (percussive synth), DMI Flute (physical
modelling flute)
mdsp @ smartelectronix
http://mdsp.smartelectronix.com/
- some very nice classic effects, FFT analysis tools and unconventional
VST instruments
- free effects: Analog Delay, Duck Delay, mdspFlanger, Compressor
- free synths: Orbits, Color Synths and Cheby, ScanSynth,
Modus
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS X)
Muon Software
http://www.muon-software.com
- very good analogue AIs (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS
9.x)
- free plugins: Tau Bassline, m-drive
- demos: Tau Pro, Electron, Atom Pro synths
Computer Music
http://www.computermusic.co.uk
- every issue of the magazine comes an excellent free plugin
bundle for Windows and Mac, not available anywhere else: the
SR-202 (high quality drum sampler plugin), CM 101 (analog
synth), DS 404 (sampler instrument), Computer Muzys (MIDI/Audio
sequencer)
Koblo
http://www.koblo.com
- stand alone software synthesizers (for MacOS 9.x only)
- free synth: Vibra 1000
- demos: Studio 9000, including Vibra (monophonic synth),
Stella (polyphonic synth) and Gamma (drum machine)
Loft Soft
http://www.loftsoft.co.uk
- VST soft synthesizers
- free synths: cesSynth 1 (analogue), cesSynth 2 (drawbar
organ), cesSynth 5 (drum synth)
- demos: FM Heaven FM synthesizer, DX7 soundbank compatible
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x)
Digidesign - ProTools Free
http://www.digidesign.com/ptfree/
- probably the best free Audio/MIDI sequencer available
- it works with almost every sound card (does not require
TDM hardware)
- limited to 8 tracks of audio and 48 tracks of MIDI
- included RTAS plugins: EQ, Dynamics, DirectConnect, Mod
Delay, Dither
- sessions are fully compatible to "large" Pro Tools
TDM systems
for Windows 98/ME and MacOS 9.x (no Win2000/XP)
FruityLoops
http://www.fruityloops.com
- excellent Loop Creation Tool and Step/Pattern Sequencer
- very good for: Dance, Trance, HipHop, Drum'n Bass, Electronica,
ChillOut, etc.
- matrix editor included in full version
- demo has all features except saving, but it can export the
song as WAV or MP3 files
- comes with a wide range of samples, loops, synths, effects
and demo songs
- very cool interface, but very different from Cubase and
Logic
for all Windows versions (98/ME/2000/XP)
Sony Media Software
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/download/freestuff.asp
- free loop and sample arrange tool: ACID Xpress (with
realtime stretching/pitch shifting)
for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Finale Notepad
http://www.finalemusic.com/downloads
http://www.klemm-music.de/coda/notepad/index.html
(German version)
- many features missing, but compatible with the full version
of Finale
for all Windows versions and MacOS X
ReNoise
http://www.renoise.com
- Audio/MIDI Tracker
for all Windows versions
LAoE
http://www.oli4.ch/laoe/
- free Graphical Audio Sample Editor
for all Windows versions (98/ME/2000/XP)
Prosoniq
http://www.prosoniq.net
- free audio editing and DSP processing: sonicWORX Basic
(for MacOS 9.x)
NoiseVault
http://www.noisevault.com
- an open community for convolution and impulse responses
FindSounds
http://www.findsounds.com
- Audio File Search Engine
LoopGalaxy
http://www.loopgalaxy.com
- the ultimate resource for loops - over 300 free loops
Loopasonic
http://www.loopasonic.com
- over 300 free loops and samples
SampleNet
http://www.samplenet.co.uk
- the ultimate sampling resource
DrumLoop Central
http://www.geocities.com/~junebugtd7/drum_loop_central/
- free drumloops
Free Acid Loops
http://www.freeacidloops.net/sites.html
- the name says it all
SamplePoolz
http://www.samplepoolz.de
- free and commercial samples, loops and soundfonts
ProRec
http://www.prorec.com
- resources for the recording professional
- reviews, articles, links, etc.
recording.org
http://www.recording.org
huge set of online forums about:
- recording, mixing, mastering
- studio gear, DAWs, acoustics and studio design
- pro audio, home recording, etc.
highly recommended!
Acoutsic Forum @ StudioTips.com
http://forum.studiotips.com
- the best resource on the net for studio acoustics, DIY recording
studio and music room constuction
- moderated by Eric Desart (the designer of state-of-the-art
Galaxy
Studios in Belgium) and Scott. R. Foster
- full of vaulable resources (acoustic measurement tools and
software, absorbtion coefficient lists, material descriptions,
etc.)
- includes Paul Woodlocks's amazing Studio Build Diary, with
over 1000 psts and hundreds of pictures: http://forum.studiotips.com/viewtopic.php?t=107
Logic Audio Forum
http://www.logicuser.de
- the largest Logic Audio Forum in German
Logic Pro Files
http://www.logicprofiles.com
- the Largest Online Logic Pro Files Community
- Logic Pro Icons, Channel Strips, Templates, Environments,
optimizations for Windows 9.x systems
Cubase.net Forum
http://www.cubase.net
- the official Steinberg Cubase SX/SL/SE/VST forum
Nuendo.com Forum
http://forum.nuendo.com
- the official Steinberg Nuendo forum
MEMI
http://www.memi.com
- Elektronische Musik und Homerecording
(:wizoo:)
http://www.wizoo.de
- books, sounds, samples, software etc.
SwiftKick
http://www.swiftkick.com
- homepage of Len Sasso, *the* Logic Environment Guru and
electro-jazz artist
MIDIport
http://www.midiport.de
- a portal and forum for keyboards, synthesizer, cubase, logic
and more (in German)
Computer Music
http://www.computermusic.co.uk
- "the complete guide to making music on your PC or Mac"
- free plugin bundle on CD-ROM (for Windows and MacOS
9.x) - see free plugin section
PC Music Guru
http://www.pc-music.com
- how to setup a home recording studio
- many Audio/MIDI links
Windows XP Audio Tips
http://www.musicxp.net/tuning_tips.htm
PSP AudioWare
http://www.pspaudioware.com
- state-of-the-art DX/VST plugins (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP,
MacOS 9.x)
- PSP Vintage Warmer - amazing sounding, analog saturation
compressor/limiter
- PSP Lexicon 42 - exact replica of this great delay
- PSP 84 - an enhanced version of the PSP 42 delay with extra
features
Native Instruments
http://www.nativeinstruments.de
- professional VST/DX virtual Audio Instruments (for Win
98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x)
- future line: Reaktor, Absynth, Dynamo
- vintage line: B4 Organ, Pro53, FM7
- sampling line: Kontakt, Battery
- effects line: Spectral Delay
AntaresTech
http://www.antarestech.com
- high quality VST/DX/TDM/MAS/RTAS tuning plugins (for
Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x)
- software plugins: Autotune, Microphone Modeler, Kantos (synth)
- hardware units: ATR1 (Autotune), AMM (microphone modeler),
AVP (vocal producer)
Sonic Timeworks
http://www.sonictimeworks.com
- high quality VST/DX plugins (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP)
- Reverb 4080L, Compressor X, Delay 6022, Equalizer V1, Phazer
Model 88 ...
Waves
http://www.waves.com
- professional VST/DX/TDM plugins (for Win 98/ME/2000/XP,
MacOS 9.x, soon MacOS X)
- Native Plugin Pack: C1 Compressor, Q1-Q10 Par. EQ, S1 Imager,
L1 UltraMaximizer
- Renaissance plugin bundle: Ren. EQ, Ren. Compressor, Ren.
Reverb ...
- Masters plugin bundle: linear EQ, linear Multiband Compressor,
L2 UltraMaximizer
- Restoration plugin bundle: X-Noise, X-Click, X-Crackle,
X-Hum
- Surround tools: surr. Manager, surr. Panner, surr. Imager,
surr. Reverb, surr. Compressor, surr. Limiter ...
Bomb Factory
http://www.bombfactory.com
- professional TDM/RTAS plugins
- classic compressors/limiters: LA-2A, LA-3A, 1176, Fairchild
660, Jomeek SC2
- classic EQ: Pultec EQP-1A, Jomeek VC5
Audio Ease
http://www.audioease.com
- Altiverb - high end impulse response reverb plugin for G4
Mac (for MacOS 9.x)
Arboretum
http://www.arboretum.com
- professional audio plugins
- Montage, Hyperprism, Ray Gun, Ionizer, Restoration NR, Harmony,
Realizer
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x)
Prosoniq
http://www.prosoniq.net
- professional audio plugins
- Ambisone, Dynasone, Magenta, MixCiter, North Pole, Orange
Vocoder, PiWarp, Roomulator, VoxCiter
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x)
Loft Soft
http://www.loftsoft.co.uk
- VST soft synthesizers:
- free synths: cesSynth 1 (analogue), cesSynth 2 (drawbar
organ), cesSynth 5 (drum synth)
- demos: FM Heaven FM synthesizer, DX7 soundbank compatible
(for Win 98/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.x)
check also the "free plugins"
section: many programmers offer commercial, enhanced versions
of their free plugins and AIs, usually available as demo
for download
Digidesign
http://www.digidesign.com
- HDR software: ProTools HD/Mix/LE - the studio standard
(for Windows 2000/XP, MacOS 9.x and MacOS X)
Steinberg
http://www.steinberg.net
- HDR software: Nuendo 2.x, WaveLab 4.x
- Audio/MIDI sequencer: Cubase SX 1.x
- VST audio instruments: HALion (sampler), LM-4 (drum module),
model E (analog synth), PLEX (restructuring synth), Virtual
Bass, Virtual Guitarist, The Grand, Waldorf PPG Wave 2.V (wavetable
synth)
(for Windows 2000/XP and MacOS X - demos available)
Emagic
http://www.emagic.de
- Audio/MIDI sequencer: Logic Platinum/Gold/Audio 5.x
- CD-R Audio Mastering: WaveBurner Pro 2.x
- MIDI Librarian/Editor: SoundDiver 3.x
- Logic audio instruments: ES1 (analog synth), ES2 (analog/digital
vector synth), EXS24 (sampler), EVP88 (electric piano), EVOC20
(vocoder), EVB3 (electric organ), EVD6 (clavinet)
(for MacOS 9.x and MacOS X - demos of SoundDiver and WaveBurner
available)
Tascam GigaStudio (was: Nemesys)
http://www.tascamgiga.com
- GigaStudio 3 Orchestra, Ensemble and Solo
- the most advanced sampler available today
- professional sample libraries
(for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP)
Sony Media Software (was: Sonic Foundry)
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com
- sample editor: Sound Forge 8
- CD mastering: CD Architect 5
- loop and sample arrange tool: ACID (with realtime stretching/pitch
shifting)
- professional AV editing: Vegas 5
- professional DVD-Authoring: DVD Architect 2
(for Windows 2000/XP)
Cakewalk
http://www.cakewalk.com
- audio/MIDI sequencer: Sonar 2.x
(for Windows 2000/XP)
Magix Samplitude
http://www.samplitude.com
- HDR software / CD-DVD mastering: Samplitude Studio,
Samplitude Producer 2496
(for Windows 2000/XP)
Bias
http://www.bias-inc.com
- Bias Peak 3.x - stereo audio editor
(for MacOS 9.x and MacOS X - demo available)
Prosoniq
http://www.prosoniq.net
- audio editing and DSP processing: sonicWORX Studio
- additional plugins: Pandora RT, TimeDesigner
- standalone apps: Time Factory
(for MacOS 9.x, MacOS X coming soon)
Sadie
http://www.sadie.com
- Sadie 4 - high end HDR system
(for Windows)
Merging Technologies
http://www.merging.com
- Pyramix Virtual Studio 4 - high end HDR system
(for Windows)
Mark Of The Unicorn
http://www.motu.com
- Digital Performer Audio/MIDI sequencer
(for MacOS 9.x)
Digidesign
http://www.digidesign.com
- audio interfaces: 192 I/O & 96 I/O (PT HD), 888 &
822 (PT Mix), Digi001, Digi002, Mbox
- control surfaces: Pro Control, Control 24
Steinberg
http://www.steinberg.net
- audio interfaces: Nuendo 8 I/O 96 kHz (AD|DA), Nuendo 96/52
(PCI card 26 I/O), Nuendo AudioLink 96 PCI, etc.
- control surfaces: Houston
Emagic
http://www.emagic.de
- MIDI interfaces: Unitor 8 (USB 8 MIDI I/O + SMPTE), AMT8
(USB 8 MIDI I/O), MT4 (USB 2 MIDI in, 4 MIDI out)
- audio interfaces: EMI 2|6 (USB 2 in 6 out), EMI 6|2m (USB
6 in 2 out + MIDI)
- control surfaces: Logic Control, Logic Control XT
Mackie Design
http://www.mackie.co
- digital recorders: HDR 24/96, MDR 24/96, SDR 24/96, SoundScape
32 ...
- control surfaces: Mackie HUI, Mackie Control
- DSP cards: UAD 1 (Universal Audio)
RME Audio
http://www.rme-audio.com
- high end audio interfaces
- PCI audio interfaces: digi9652, Hammerfall DSP
- AD|DA units: ADI8-DS (8 Ch. I/O 24-bit 96 kHz), ADI8, ADI8
Pro, DigiFace, MultiFace
EgoSys
http://www.egosys.co.kr
- PCI cards with external AD|DA units: WaMi Rack 192X, WaMi
Rack 192L
- PCI cards with internal AD|DA: Waveterminal 192X, Waveterminal
192L, Waveterminal 192M,
- GSIF interfaces: GIGAPort AG, GIGAPort DG
Mark Of The Unicorn
http://www.motu.com
- PCI audio interfaces with external AD|DA: PCI 424 + 2408
mk III; PCI 424 + HD192
- FireWire audio interfaces with external AD|DA: 828, 896
- MIDI interfaces: MIDI express XT
M-Audio
http://www.m-audio.net
- PCI audio interfaces with external AD|DA: Delta 1010, Delta
44, Delta 66
- PCI audio interfaces with internal AD|DA: Delta 1010 LT,
Delta TDIF, Delta RBUS, AudioPhile 2496
- USB audio interfaces: USB Quattro, USB Duo
- USB MIDI interfaces: USB Midisport 8x8, USB Midisport 4x4,
USB Midisport 2x2, USB Midisport 1x1
ST Audio
http://www.staudio.de
- PCI audio interfaces: DSP 24 II, DSP 24 Value, DSP 24 Media
7.1, DSP 24 ADAT ...
- external AD|DA units: ADC III, DAC III, DM III, DS2000,
ADC&DAC 2000, ADC&DAC 3000
Lexicon
http://www.lexicon.com
- state-of-the-art digital reverb
- Professional line: Lexicon PCM 81, PCM91, 300L, 480L, 960L,
- Home Studio line: MPX 550, MPX 200, MPX 110, MPX1, MPX R1,
MPX G2
- plugins: Lexicon PSP42, Lexiverb TDM
TC Electronic
http://www.tcelectronic.com
StageTec
http://www.stagetec.com/salzbrenner_de/
- Cantus/Nexus - state-of-the-art digital consoles and
audio systems
SSL
http://www.solid-state-logic.com
- professional studio consoles
Soundcraft
http://www.soundcraft.com
- professional studio consoles
AMEK
http://www.amek.com
- professional studio consoles
Euphonix
http://www.euphonix.com
- professional studio consoles
Mackie Design
http://www.mackie.com
- mixers: 16/24/32 8-Bus series, SR series, 1604 VLZ, 1402
VLZ, 1202 VLZ ...
- studio monitors: HR 824, HR 624, HR 626 ...
- control surfaces: Mackie HUI, Mackie Control
Behringer
http://www.behringer.com
Quested
http://www.quested.com
- high end studio monitors
- self powered near-field monitors: VS2108, VS2205, VS3208
- self powered subwoofers: VS1112, VS1115, QSB118
- active mid-field and main monitors: Q210, Q410, Q212, Q412,
HM412, HM415,
Genelec
http://www.genelec.com
- high end studio monitors
- active 2-way monitors: 1029A, 1030A, 1031A, 1032A
- active 3-way monitors: 1037B, 1038A, 1038AC, S30D
- active main monitors: 1034B, 1034BC, 1039A, 1035B, 1036A
- active subwoofers: 7050A, 7060A, 7070A, 7071A, 1091A, 1092A,
1094A
Dynaudio Acoustics
http://www.dynaudioacoustics.com
- high quality studio monitors
- active mid-field and main monitors: MA-1, M3A, M3F, C4,
M4S, M4U, M4+
- active near-field monitors: BM6A, BM15A, AIR6, AIR15
- passive near-field monitors: BM5, BM6, BM15, M1
Neumann
http://www.neumann.com
AKG
http://www.akg-acoustics.com
DPA
http://www.dpamicrophones.com
Brauner
http://www.braunerusa.com
RODE
http://www.rode.com.au
AudioTechnica
http://www.audio-technica.com
Shoeps
http://www.schoeps.de
Sennheiser
http://www.sennheiser.com
Shure
http://www.shure.com
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