Join me as I tackle the ultimate challenge for any budget-conscious composer: creating a cinematic trailer track using only FREE VSTs and plugins. Dive into the details as I explore and manipulate sounds from some of the best free resources available. A curated epic free template for your next cinematic composition inside!

What to expect:
- 🚀 A full playthrough of an epic trailer track crafted entirely from free instruments.
- 🛠️ Detailed insights into each VST and plugin used, including tips on how to get the most out of them.
- 💥 Techniques for creating signature cinematic effects like "Ping" and "Braaam" using only free tools.
- 🤔 A discussion on the creative challenges and opportunities when working with free VSTs.

Featured Free VSTs and Plugins:

BBCSO Discover: https://www.spitfireaudio.com/virtual...
ProjectSAM The Free Orchestra Vol 1 and 2: https://projectsam.com/series/the-fre...
Heavyocity Foundations Staccato Strings: https://heavyocity.com/product-catego...
Fractured Sounds Blueprints: https://fracturesounds.com/product-ca...
Spitfire Audio LABS: https://labs.spitfireaudio.com
Vital: https://vital.audio/
Jacob Collier Audience Choir: https://www.native-instruments.com/en...
Performance Samples Solo Cello (full Kontakt required): https://www.performancesamples.com/pa...
Evolution: Devastator Warzone Free Edition: https://keep-forest.com/store/free
Ferrum Trailer Percussion Free Edition: https://keep-forest.com/store/free

Featured Free Plugins:

Komplete Start by Native Instruments including:
- Raum (Reverb)
- Trash Lite (Distortion/Saturation)
- Supercharger (Compression)
- Replica (Delay)
Download here: https://www.native-instruments.com/en...

Kilohearts Essentials including:
- Pitch Shifter
- Phase Distortion
- Reverser
- Stereo
Download here: https://kilohearts.com/products/kiloh...

Fresh Air by Slate Digital (High frequency compression/clarity): https://slatedigital.com/fresh-air/

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-- CHAPTERS --
00:00 Introduction
02:59 Free VST Landscape
04:20 The Free Template
12:45 Designing Pings
17:00 Designing BRAAAM
19:46 Epic Choir Treatment
20:59 Epic Strings
22:22 Epic Horns
23:56 Low Brass
24:24 Discussion: Free vs Pro
26:53 Playthrough