u/Various-Appeal-2530

Hey guys, I stumbled across a lot of posts here on Reddit and in other forums where people always seem to have the same questions about the best free plugins. Ofc there aren’t plugins especially for techno production ( honestly just use what you like) but it motivated me to go through my plugin library and sort out my most used free plugins an share them. Many of these are well known but maybe somebody stumbles across a plugin which they didn’t know.

Feel free to add your own free gems.

My list, not in particular order:

• TDR Kotelnikov - honestly my most used compressor. It almost never distorts and in my opinion is goated for beefing up kick drums and just throwing it on the master bus with a slow attack and fast release.

• D16 Frontier - I rarely see people talking about this free limiter and I don’t know why. I only use this limiter and it’s easy to use and has the well known quality of the d16 group.

• Flux mini 2 - just a free and well designed volume shaping tool. Why paying for kick 2 and other plugins when you get the same thing for free?

• soundtoys Little radiator - just a phenomenal distortion by soundtoys. Nothing more to add

• glitchmachines fracture - very versitale plugin and my go to for „f*** around and find out“ sessions. Just go crazy with the knobs and record the output. Then resemble it and voilá. Instant dark vibes

These are my go to free plugins. Ofc there are a lot more but I don’t want to talk about something I don’t fully understand or have used for a longer period of time ✌️✌️

Hey, I want to expand my hardware synth setup. I already own a minilogue xD and a Behringer neutron. I’m very happy with these synths however i want to expand my setup and learn something fresh. I don’t have any specific sounds in mind I just want a synth which is capable growing with my needs and keeps me entertained. My budget is also very limited ( about 300€).
I was thinking about a Behringer pro 1 as many producers recommended it for its hidden fm capabilities and potential for atmospheric and hypnotic techno.
However the Behringer edge also seems pretty interesting. However I don’t really like its „messy“ percussive sounds. Im vastly interested in the classic bleepy techno stuff so maybe there are a few options which I forgot?

I’m open for any suggestions, critique on my GAS Syndrome and anything else 😅

Hey, ive been struggling a lot lately when it comes to finishing tracks more quickly. I’m not talking about speedrunning productions, i just have great difficulties finishing a track in under 2 weeks. When I see people online making their tracks within an hour I’m just baffled. What are your tips and tricks to keep yourself on track and motivated?