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Drum sampler
Sitala
by Decomposer · 16-pad drum sampler
Program sliding hats, snares and percussion patterns.
VST2VST3AUAAXStandalonemacOSWindowsLinux
Drill · 9 plugins · total $0The $0 Drill Producer Setup
Sliding 808s, skippy hi-hats, dark strings and piano. This rack covers UK and NY drill with free tools, from the first 808 glide to the final clip.
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02
Sliding 808
Vital (Basic)
by Matt Tytel / Vital Audio · Spectral wavetable synth
Glide and pitch-bend 808s, the heart of a drill beat.
VST2VST3AUCLAPLV2StandalonemacOSWindowsLinuxNeeds free Vital account
03
Dark strings
BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover
by Spitfire Audio · Orchestral library (34 instruments)
Minor-key strings and choirs for the classic drill mood.
VST2VST3AUAAXmacOSWindowsNeeds free Spitfire account
04
Piano & bells
Decent Sampler
by Decent Samples · Sample player with a big free library scene
Free piano, bell and choir libraries made for this player.
VST2VST3AUAAXStandalonemacOSWindowsLinux
05
Vocal tuning
MAutoPitch
by MeldaProduction · Automatic pitch correction (in MFreeFXBundle)
Automatic tuning for hooks and ad-libs.
VST2VST3AUAAXmacOSWindows
06
808 distortion
IVGI
by Klanghelm · Saturation / distortion
Push 808s from warm to gritty.
VST2VST3AUAAXmacOSWindows
07
Delay throws
TAL-Dub-X
by TAL Software · Analog-style delay
Warm delay throws on vocals and melodies.
VST2VST3AUAAXCLAPmacOSWindowsLinux
08
Clipper
Free Clip
by Venn Audio · Multi-curve clipper
Clip drums and 808s for loudness and punch.
VST2AUmacOSWindows
09
Master limiter
TDR Limiter 6 GE
by Tokyo Dawn Labs · Multi-stage limiter
Final loudness with clipper and peak stages.
VST2VST3AUAAXmacOSWindowsLinux
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