Plugins

In this video, I introduce the latest version (0.8) of Plug Data, a tool for creating VST and CLAP plugins from Pure Data patches. I demonstrate how to export a Pure Data patch as a VST plugin using the new feature in version 0.8. Although GUI elements cannot be exported with the plugin, this method offers a straightforward and free way to create native plugins using Pure Data.

Hey everyone, today I demonstrated what you're missing if you use a lot of VST plugins but don't utilize Bitwig. I showed how Bitwig's modulators can easily control parameters within both native devices and VST plugins, creating complex modulation patterns and saving them as presets. If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, or support me on Patreon, see you next time!

In this video, I introduce the new VST plugin called Live by XLN Audio. It allows users to find slices within audio material and create percussion loops using different patterns. The plugin offers features such as auto slicing, denoise option, pattern variation, and the ability to drag in samples or record directly from the iPhone app.

The video is about a website called Basic Pitch developed by Spotify, which converts audio to MIDI. However, the drawback is that it runs slowly in the browser. The video then introduces Neural Note, a native VST plugin developed by Damien that can be used in any DAW. It shows how to use Neural Note in Bitwig Studio to convert an audio file of a piano sample into MIDI. The video explains the various settings and features of Neural Note, including note sensibility, split sensibility, minimal note duration, scale quantize, pitch bend mode, and time quantize. However, the video mentions a drawback with the recording feature and suggests improvements for future updates. Overall, the video recommends Neural Note as a useful tool for converting audio to MIDI and provides a link for viewers to download it.

In this tutorial, I use a pulley grid in Bitwig Studio to create a growl sound for dubstep without any additional VST plugins. Using a complex waveform in the scroll oscillator, I filter specific vocal noise frequencies using two selling key filters and modulate them with the segments. I add overtones with a sine oscillator before experimenting with a second scroll and a phaser for added texture. I use an EQ plus to amplify these frequencies before using a voice stacking mode to add density and panning the voices. Finally, I use a peak limiter and auto level plugin to balance the levels and give the sound a polished finish. Overall, I hope to provide inspiration for creating unique growl sounds in Bitwig Studio.

In this video, I share my experience with replacing VST plugins and discuss how companies don't actually hate me for it because of the advantages offered by certain plugins. I demonstrate how to replicate the features of a reverb shaper using a chain device, tool device, and convolution reverb in Bitwig Studio. Additionally, I explore the unique effects that can be created using the fade mode in the Delay Plus device.

In this video, I introduce you to the "Rewind" plugin by MonkeyC Audio, which is a rolling sampler similar to one I showcased in a previous video. The plugin costs $50 and can be used in Bitwig as a plugin or as a standalone application. It utilizes iLok, which is a downside. I demonstrate how to use the plugin in Bitwig, where you can load it onto the master track. To hear the recorded audio, you need to enable input monitoring. The plugin continuously records audio, so you don't need to press record. If you accidentally create a great sound while sound designing, you can simply rewind back and select the desired portion to save as a wave file or as a sample within a sampler instrument track. Additionally, the plugin allows you to record MIDI data along with the audio. By switching to the MIDI page and configuring the MIDI settings, you can record MIDI notes and their corresponding audio output simultaneously. The plugin also offers features such as normalizing the exported wave file, changing the output resolution, selecting a different export location, and more. One interesting feature is the gate hold length, which allows you to set a threshold for audio recording. When the audio signal goes below the threshold, recording stops after a set amount of time, creating distinct regions. These regions can be easily selected and exported. Overall, the "Rewind" plugin provides a convenient way to capture and reuse creative moments in your workflow.

Temperance Light is a plugin marketed as a revolutionary musical reverb, but it essentially combines a reverb with a filter, offering a polished look but limited flexibility. In Bitwig Studio, you can easily recreate and expand on its features using onboard devices, allowing for much more customization, like choosing your own reverb, filter types, and even adding delays. By building this effect yourself, you gain deeper creative control and a better understanding of sound design, rather than being restricted to a single, fixed plugin.

In this video, I talk about three new plugins by Sonoble that just came out today: Pure Verb, Pure Comp, and Pure Limit. These are smaller versions of their bigger plugins, which have fewer controls. These plugins are perfect for creative people who want to dial in a few parameters and move on. I demonstrate how to use each plugin and offer some tips along the way. These plugins are a great addition to any mixing or mastering workflow, especially for those who want to simplify the process. If you're interested, check out the links in the description to try them out for yourself.

In this video, I talk about my favorite topic, auto gain staging plugins or functions. I discuss the Hornet LU meter plugin and how it can automatically analyze the loudness of tracks and apply gain until it reaches the desired reference value. I also mention the Hornet normalizer plugin, which continuously analyzes and compensates for changes in real-time. I question why these features are not integrated into every DAW and suggest adding a threshold value to prevent excessive gain during quiet parts. I mention that Hornet plugins are affordable and recommend checking them out. Overall, I express my desire for these features to be integrated into DAWs and emphasize their usefulness in my workflow.

In this video, I introduce Spectrum Thief, a free plugin designed to clone EQ curves from speaker cabinets or amplifiers, which I also creatively use to streamline EQ chains and match sounds like snares and percussion. The plugin allows you to capture and export impulse responses, saving CPU and making it easy to share projects without requiring others to have the same plugins. Its high-resolution matching and flexible features make it a powerful tool for both guitarists and electronic producers looking to replicate or shape unique spectral signatures.

A look at PlugData 0.9.2, an open-source patcher for building plugins, browsing community patches, and creating custom audio tools more easily.

In this video, I bought the VST plugin called Infiltrator and talked about why we need an interface designer in Bitwig Studio. I demonstrated how to use the plugin and showed how it makes creating modulations and sequences easier. I also mentioned the need for modules that can get information back to the front end and the possibility of creating an interface designer in Bitwig Studio. I then showed a track I made with the Infiltrator and concluded by suggesting viewers try the plugin and possibly consider subscribing to my Patreon.

Today I tackled the problem of using multi-out VSTs like XLN Audio XO with Bitwig Studio's drum machine rack. After some trial and error, I found a solution that allows each drum pad to trigger a separate sound in the VST. By setting up audio receivers and note FX devices, I was able to seamlessly integrate the VST drum machine while still maintaining the functionality of the native drum machine in Bitwig Studio.

In this video, I show how to use the Expressions modulator in Bitwig Studio alongside an MPE controller, such as the ROLI Light Block, to create soundscapes. I explain how to set up the controller and the modulator, and then demonstrate how to use it with the Impulse synth and the Zebra 2 VST plugin. I also provide tips on how to use the modulator with a keyboard and the mod wheel. Overall, the Expressions modulator is a great tool for adding movement and depth to your music.

In today's video, I'm introducing the Kick Ninja VST plugin, which stands out from other kick drum synthesizers because it allows you to recreate kick drums from samples using AI and features pitch tracking for customizable 808 and trap sounds. You can drag in samples to analyze and mimic the pitch envelope and attack phase, and there's also a useful export feature to easily drag samples into your DAW. The plugin includes typical oscillator and sampler functions, along with distortion and compression, making it a versatile tool for creating unique kick sounds.

Reev-R is a free, open-source convolution reverb plugin available for Windows, Mac, and Linux that allows detailed envelope shaping, sample stretching, and automated reverb control. It supports custom impulse responses and includes additional features like integrated delay and various envelope curve options, making it highly flexible for sound design. Recommended for users seeking an alternative to paid creative plugins, Reev-R offers professional-grade functionality and is actively developed with community feedback.

In this video, I introduce a new plugin called Bleass Voices. Unlike other plugins on the market that are just repackaged versions of existing features, Bleass Voices offers features that are truly unique and worth looking into. The main interface of the plugin has multiple tabs, including performance, MIDI, voices, modulation, and sequencer.