Any Good VSTs?
So - I’ve recently discovered that my VST list is under 10 strong SO I need to go shopping FAST.
So I searched around on DJTT for a bit, but this was pretty damn hard. I couldn’t find any topic on this - So I thought I’d make one.
Do you guys know of any good ones?
I have Massive, FM8, Ozone, the Sonnox VSTs - and thats about it.
i think you have more that enough vsts to pump some great tracks out.
I agree with JesC, I only have a handfull of VST’s I use, but I know them inside and out and can get the most of them. Just from Massive and FM8 alone you should be able to create a wide range of sounds.
With that being said, the Kore player from NI is really solid and different and I use it on just about every track. Should really look into it, they even have a free demo that is pretty solid in it’s own right.
I’m gonna be checking out ‘The Mouth’ from NI and Tim Exile over the next week, interested to see how I can run my crappy singing through a vocoder, add harmony, and spit out synth or MIDI notes afterwards. Should be fun!
Try out Minimogue VST and the schwazonator. Both free and sweet little buggers
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other than Native Instruments gear, i’d recommend stuff by Rob Papen, Uberschall, Camel Audio and Antares as well… but take a look at KVR website for sure, the amount of software out there is too vast to list.
i’m super stoked about that thing, have a “demo” copy to test drive soon as i get a minute.
there was a similar piece of gear called Kantos by Antares that came out years ago that offered similar features, but it’s sketchiness overshadowed it’s cool concept unfortunately.
Depends on what software you want to use. My main would have to be Nexus in FL Studio. Also Google KVR Plugin for some great free plugins
Also look in to making your own if you think you will have the time, Max/msp or pure data.
Thanks for the list guys! 
Yes I can make some pretty decent tracks with the plugins I already have, but there are so many VSTs out there that help artists give their songs that extra little “shine”, And I feel my tracks lack that right now.
I’ve fiddled abit with Max/msp while doing my Arduinome 256 project which I feel i’ll never get done with. Goddamn macs and their lack of flashing abilities
One of my personal favorites is a virtual instrument called Omnisphere.
It is a Spectrsonics product from Eric Persing. If you are not already familiar with Eric Persing’s work in sound, it is (to say the least) very interesting. I always liked Eric’s work even when I didn’t realize it was him… (He was the Lead Sound Engineer for all the Roland sounds I fell in love with).
The company Spectrasonics puts out some remarkable products.
Here is also a link to some artists that use Eric’s sounds… you may want to view the list to see if you like any of their music as some of it was made with Spectrasonic instruments… http://www.spectrasonics.net/companyinfo/users.php
Maybe this is more towards the production end of things, but there are no rules in this place is there? =)
roughly speaking, they all do more or less the same function just different ways and come with different preset patches.
best thing is to do get a good understanding of how to program synthesizers yourself to create your own patches, instead of relying on synth+preset collecting. making your own patches is what’ll really give your music it’s own characteristic.
Main ones I use are Sylenth1 and Massive.
One more to add…
I don’t know if this counts, but my top-pick at the moment will have to be the Virus TI. It acts and functions exactly as a software virtual instrument and can be used in any VST, AU, or RTAS host… it only requires the hardware though. All processing is done off the Virus TI hardware vs. using your CPU power… made by Access in Germany.
Can say enough good things about this device and their software/upgrade support policy is A+.
But most importantly, it’s pure sonic bliss! =)
Blah! 1k+ doesn’t sound good to my wallet 
+1 for Sylenth1
The Rob Papen stuff is mint. I have Predator & Albino.