The Best Free Compressor Plugins for Music Production and Mixing

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024

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  • @inthemix
    @inthemix  3 года назад +106

    When TDR announced their new free plugin, Molotok, I was excited to see how it would sound. After beta testing it for many weeks, I am so happy to share it with you and recommend it! TDR have made another instant classic with this and I know you'll get amazing results with it. See below for free download links and more information.
    0:00 - Intro
    0:35 - How to download for free
    1:40 - Why not use 10 free compressor plugins?
    2:00 - Kotelnikov vs Molotok (Digital vs Analog Compression)
    3:00 - Example (Harmonic distortion)
    4:40 - Features
    5:35 - Example (Cello)
    8:10 - Example (Drum bus distorted compression)
    9:25 - Example (before and after)
    10:00 - Sidechain function
    10:50 - Final thoughts
    ▶Download them here:
    TDR Moltok: www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-molotok/
    TDR Kotelnikov: www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-kotelnikov/

    • @kamso3553
      @kamso3553 3 года назад +4

      you've been a huge part of my production journey. thanks for not holding back! i have a request to make: please could you make a video on how to use a vu meter. pretty please!!!!!!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 года назад +6

      @@kamso3553 Thank you for the kind words, I'm happy to have helped! That's a good idea, is there anything in particular that you find challenging about using a VU meter?

    • @douzlstudbybbg7508
      @douzlstudbybbg7508 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/channel/UCNyMNwnL8wIsmIwk1KtuyJw

    • @jayjain3821
      @jayjain3821 3 года назад +1

      MJUC Klanghelm Jr. is also a good free alternative. I will be glab if you check it out.

    • @ZapDon777Tutorials
      @ZapDon777Tutorials 3 года назад +1

      Everybody gangsta until In The Mix starts putting two unskippable ads 😂. But no problem, you deserve it all!

  • @matthewalkhoury7163
    @matthewalkhoury7163 3 года назад +296

    I swear 60% of my knowledge in music production out of hundreds of sources comes from In The Mix, Thank you

    • @CasioChaosTheory
      @CasioChaosTheory 3 года назад +2

      I concur! I'd say mine is maybe even higher - 75% even.

    • @marrello1499
      @marrello1499 3 года назад +4

      yes this guy is giving premium info for free

    • @bigpoppies6199
      @bigpoppies6199 3 года назад

      Same here

    • @kaybi49
      @kaybi49 3 года назад

      Very true

    • @theeouapolal7262
      @theeouapolal7262 3 года назад

      He's straight forward, no nonsense. Like he says on this video, "let's waste no time." He obviously plans and edits his productions, and REALLY wastes no time!

  • @sgfdancecompany
    @sgfdancecompany 3 года назад +105

    TDR are excelent tools for mixing and mastering, plus super responsive to the community

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 года назад +32

      Honestly there are only a few developers who seem to care so much about the community! Youlean is another great example :)

    • @sgfdancecompany
      @sgfdancecompany 3 года назад +8

      ​@@inthemix you are right!! and they deserve our support back

    •  3 года назад +1

      *mixing

    • @akalyoung620
      @akalyoung620 3 года назад +2

      i have a huge respect for them as am student and i cant afford all this expensive plugins but they changed the game for me.

  • @yedawg7970
    @yedawg7970 3 года назад +9

    these companies that are providing these free amazing plugins deserve so much more credit!! I've used/been using TDR Nova for more than a year before I got Ozone 9 but I totally slept on these compressors, after 5 minutes of watching I immediately downloaded them. superb video as always!

  • @spcraftsman2656
    @spcraftsman2656 3 года назад +8

    I love the fact that the interface of Kotelnikov is the simplest it can be without making it frustrating for more advanced users. It is like Harmless but easier to grasp.

  • @FailcoreFW
    @FailcoreFW 3 года назад +50

    Looove these "here's a few amazing plugins" instead of a list of 20 :D Great videos, dude.

    • @50CalBeats
      @50CalBeats 3 года назад +1

      Too true, too many people are just in it for clicks and will say "Here's a list of my favorite 'x' plugins!" then go on to list almost every single plugin in that category...

  • @marshwalker8322
    @marshwalker8322 2 года назад +4

    So many people making music production tutorials, you're easily the best I've found..

  • @douglasfreeman3229
    @douglasfreeman3229 2 года назад +6

    Good video. Nicely presented. Very clear. Well spoken and good enunciation. The lack of gimmicks, background noises (continuous music, sfx etc) and no hyper fast cutting make this a joy to watch. Nice for an "oldie" like me! Thank you, good sir.

  • @GingerDrums
    @GingerDrums 2 года назад +2

    Full TDL Bundle owner here. I find the Fab Filter products superior in all cases except compression, where I use primarily TDL. These are not only my fav free compressors, but they are my fav compressors full stop.

  • @Tonehenge
    @Tonehenge 3 года назад +3

    I purchased both GE (paid) editions. They are in my top 5. I was happy to support these developers....

  • @abrahamt92
    @abrahamt92 Год назад +2

    You have explained so well in a very simple way. Thanks. I love to hear more from you. God bless. (Abraham) 🇮🇳

  • @ottam
    @ottam 3 года назад +3

    These guys are amazing devs who are exactly the kinds of people producers and engineers should want to support. They have reasonable prices, they work hard for the community, they make amazing plugins, and they give so much away for free.
    If you like their free stuff, try to buy at least one of their paid plugins, if only to support their amazing business model and ethic.

  • @LaureanoMuller
    @LaureanoMuller 3 года назад +10

    10:00 you can also do that with Nova! TDR really does know what they're doing, I think I'm in love with molotok, and I haven't even tried it yet!

    • @RutgerS.
      @RutgerS. 3 года назад

      You're right! Started using that a week ago. So easy to set up!

  • @Krabin_
    @Krabin_ 5 месяцев назад

    One of my favorite channels because of how real, honest, and down to earth you are. Instead of begging for subscribers, you tell us to go make music and get familiar with what we have because it's way more fun and useful than trying to find the best (or every) plugin in existence. Instead of naming off all of the plugins you can find online, you give us a few SOLID recommendations that you're familiar with. Thanks

  • @broccoli7645
    @broccoli7645 3 года назад +3

    I was about to ask a video that explains what are the differences between some compressors. But no need to ask, In The Mix already knew I needed this video. Thx !

  • @AutPen38
    @AutPen38 2 года назад +7

    A feature I really like on Molotok (I somehow failed to pick up Kotelnikov when I visited the TDR site, so I'll revisit tomorrow) is the Delta button. It's a very useful feature that helps a newbie work out how the compressor is working, since it reveals what is being "subtracted" and I think it's quite rare to see a Delta button on a freebie.

    • @Triumphinchrist1
      @Triumphinchrist1 Год назад

      Can it be used like a de esser to filter out unwanted frequencies?

  • @thedutchdjentleman
    @thedutchdjentleman 3 года назад +5

    Honestly, my favourite free plugins are the Analog Obsession stuff. So incredibly good!

    • @simonj.1812
      @simonj.1812 2 года назад

      I just discovered these this week, love them for sure

    • @douglasfreeman3229
      @douglasfreeman3229 2 года назад

      I've got a couple of these. They are very good, I agree.

  • @jrod9777
    @jrod9777 3 года назад +1

    you know what I appreciate the most about In The Mix? He ALWAYS shows off the free/stock stuff, unlike other RUclips producers who are always using some paid VST or plugin that they made or were sponsored by.

  • @rodrigosallesguitar
    @rodrigosallesguitar 3 года назад +3

    All of their free plugins are so impressive! Awesome features, great sound, beautiful and useful interface... Gotta love Tokyo Dawn!

  • @MrFree-vj8qj
    @MrFree-vj8qj 3 года назад +1

    "It is much more valuable to know 1 or 2 good plugins in and out" well said. All music is made by setting limitations then slightly bending the rules sometimes. 2 of every effect is a good number.

    • @ottam
      @ottam 3 года назад

      Tell that to my 10 delays. They won't listen to me.

  • @shamprasad9949
    @shamprasad9949 3 года назад +7

    Bro i was really waiting for your new video while watching your another one now when I get this notification... 😁😁🙂✌️🙏

  • @zeeksmultimediaconceptz
    @zeeksmultimediaconceptz 3 месяца назад

    I love what you do and how you do it. when I search a topic, I go for in the mix kos I know I'm getting great value

  • @jayjain3821
    @jayjain3821 3 года назад +2

    Yes, I tried it instantly after it's release. Very nice character and tone. Really like it. Thanks for sharing, stay safe and healthy !!

  • @TheLastMoomin
    @TheLastMoomin 3 года назад +2

    Love the TDR compressor, the drum smasher pre set is great for parallel bus compression. Big fan.

  • @KAMO99
    @KAMO99 3 года назад +1

    I was looking for a free alternative plugin to a compresor/saturator. Thanks for showing these AWESOME plugins

  • @ROUBON
    @ROUBON 3 года назад +34

    RUSSIAN NAMES EXISTS
    TDR: YES

    • @Nullllus
      @Nullllus 3 года назад

      One of the developers is Russian. So, yes.

  • @diptabagchi
    @diptabagchi 3 года назад

    So happy to see you...
    I used TDR Kotelnikov as you have taught us before.
    Now, I have come to know about Monotok.
    It's 12:08 am in India.
    I will install Monotok after a nap..
    Thank you..
    Good night..

  • @HuttyTheKid
    @HuttyTheKid 2 года назад

    IN THE MIX FINALLY PLAYING A RIPPER OF A DRUM BEAT!! NEED A IN THE MIX TRAP BANGER!

  • @briancase6180
    @briancase6180 3 года назад +1

    Wow! Thanks so much for the pointer! The new compressor with saturation will be great for getting that last bit of loudness in a final mix. I can't believe how useful three molotok will be. Can't wait to learn it. Awesome! EDIT: you didn't even cover one of the best features:. The delta button. Try enabling this: you can use that as a staccato effect for really cool additions to your sound. Lots of possibilities. Very, very cool. Thanks again!

  • @AliBeats_
    @AliBeats_ 3 года назад

    acctually the molotok compressor is a monster !!!! thank u brother ,

  • @dimbolt
    @dimbolt 3 года назад +2

    I wanted to master Kotelnikov for a long time, this video will help a lot, thanks !

  • @Walkerbjj
    @Walkerbjj 2 года назад

    Coincdentally, these are the 2 compressors I use. I really like them. Seeing that you use them make me feel even better about them. I never paid any attention to the side chain stuff you mentioned. I will begin to play around with that next. Your videos are extremely helpful

  • @aboliguu1168
    @aboliguu1168 2 года назад

    Kotelnikov is my new favourite mastering compressor! It’s a great ”clutter remover” and it also adds clarity.

  • @damonsessions9506
    @damonsessions9506 8 месяцев назад

    Dude you are the absolute best!!! I've learned so much from you.

  • @manygames4you531
    @manygames4you531 3 года назад +4

    Could you make another mix and mastering tutorial using free plugins like these? I found your last video really helpful!

  • @rafaelzengo5534
    @rafaelzengo5534 2 года назад

    Too good to be true... Some people never have problems with these things, but lately nothing works in my computer

  • @repomanband
    @repomanband Год назад +1

    Thanks for another great video! I was looking for something beyond the FLS standards.

  • @mattscott5931
    @mattscott5931 2 года назад

    Was looking for something to help drive a di bass track and the Molotok works absolutely PERFECT. Thank you for this recommendation!

  • @chadjeffery2672
    @chadjeffery2672 3 года назад

    I was just on my way to watch your video about "Free Plugins" you mentioned in another video about compression for this exact reason. The timing of this video was eerie! Thanks for your tutorials!

  • @shalinigupta9325
    @shalinigupta9325 3 года назад

    Hey bro i am watching from India 🇮🇳 and i started watching your videos from last two year regularly

  • @cdney8285
    @cdney8285 3 года назад +2

    Yeeesss, already love this one, I've actually been requesting something like this on the discord server, thank you Mike

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 года назад +2

      You're welcome!

  • @atomas59
    @atomas59 3 года назад +1

    I totally agree, so much that I've got all of their gentlemen edition, except for their new Molotok, which I plan on getting their GE pretty soon...)) I do use them...all the time. I also own most of FabFilter plugIns.....but Tokyo Dawn are certainly a game changer.

  • @officialmaar
    @officialmaar 3 года назад +1

    What would we do without In The Mix, fav channel for sure!!

  • @marceloribeirosimoes8959
    @marceloribeirosimoes8959 2 года назад

    These compressores are REALLY good.
    Thank you very much!!!!!

  • @moerahman6749
    @moerahman6749 3 года назад

    Michael is better than some of the university professors I had when I was enrolled in a sound course.

  • @efraimk1673
    @efraimk1673 3 года назад

    Forgot about the total gain function on the molotok! Coming back to this video was the right choice :D

  • @ToT_music
    @ToT_music 3 года назад +3

    Thanks Michael. Your videos are very helpful. Спасибо🙏✨

  • @DrGlu
    @DrGlu 2 года назад

    Wow handsome guy talking about great mixing stuff, what a channel

  • @rajobratadas8799
    @rajobratadas8799 3 года назад +6

    Are we not gonna talk about how beautiful that cello was? If possible could you please tell us where it's from Michael 🙂

  • @producedby3am344
    @producedby3am344 3 года назад +1

    I love both of these plugins, TDR is amazing!

  • @BorisBarroso
    @BorisBarroso 3 года назад

    I really loved what Molotok did on the cello.

  • @DarkSideofSynth
    @DarkSideofSynth 3 года назад

    TDR rock! I love their Kotelnikov and Nova EQ, and now I'll welcome this new Molotok. Great!

  • @AKAtAGG
    @AKAtAGG 3 года назад

    I've been using Kotelnikov for as long as it's existed, alongside more premium plugins like Pro-C. Definitely trying the new one.

  • @yannlafeu8190
    @yannlafeu8190 3 года назад +1

    WAW I just downloaded the TDR compressor couple days ago and didn't know how to use it thank you so much !!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 года назад +5

      Maybe I should make a full tutorial for the Molotok?

    • @yannlafeu8190
      @yannlafeu8190 3 года назад +2

      @@inthemix Yeah sure why not !

    • @j.y.x8970
      @j.y.x8970 3 года назад +1

      yes please

  • @t3ch_n0
    @t3ch_n0 3 года назад +3

    Great video, as Always. Thanks for doing all of these videos, Some of the best recommendations ive gotten have been from you (beyerdynamic dt 770s, Ozone , Tdr nova etc.) I cant wait to try out molotok, it looks sick. keep making great content!
    Edit: Kotelnikov ended up being the more useful. such a clean sound!

  • @chappedstick6892
    @chappedstick6892 3 года назад

    My new primary source of plugin and mix knowledge, thank you sir.

  • @valkyrierecording641
    @valkyrierecording641 3 года назад

    Michael, Thanks a Million! The Molotok is the Best Free Plug-In I ever Got! Super Transparent Sound my Drums Came Alive From the Dead!

  • @anthonyscott16
    @anthonyscott16 3 года назад

    Thanks for letting us know about these Michael. I appreciate it.

  • @3star2nr
    @3star2nr 2 года назад +1

    Molotok sounds awesome

  • @SiddharthaKole
    @SiddharthaKole 3 года назад

    Want to see u as the most popular artist, best of luck, your tutorials are just too easy to understand great to have your contents so easily available

  • @alphaohura762
    @alphaohura762 3 года назад +1

    Great video. Short and informative and very helpful. Thanks!

  • @joeyhabu6226
    @joeyhabu6226 3 года назад

    we love from nigeria. pls dont stop the good work,,
    you keep making life so easy for us here. thankyou!!

  • @EduRGB
    @EduRGB 2 года назад

    TDR such and amazing company!!!!

  • @shuvrosarkar9800
    @shuvrosarkar9800 3 года назад

    What I love about your tutorials is they are not random memes that teaches nothing. Keep it up man!❤️
    However, It will be great if you can make a tutorial about "Vallhallaroom, Valhalla Vintage verb, Valhalla shimmer and Valhalla Supermassive"

  • @jaisibisivakumar3157
    @jaisibisivakumar3157 3 года назад +2

    Hi sir it would be really helpful if you make a new playlist for only plugins in which you explain about different plugins because after know almost every basic I think it is good to look around for plugins and work with them. So making a separate playlist would be good for beginners like me

  • @CasioChaosTheory
    @CasioChaosTheory 3 года назад +1

    Michael, great advice and recommendations as always. I've already been using Kotelnikov thanks to your recommendation in a previous video and can confirm that it is a superb compressor. After I tried it in some of my tracks, it instantly became my go to compressor. It is very well designed, easy and slick to use, plus looks as great as it sounds. I've already been recommending it to other musicians. I'm looking forward to trying the Molotok compressor also, and no doubt it too will sound good for two reasons - 1. You recommend it and 2. It's from Tokyo Dawn Labs!

  • @olonoli
    @olonoli 2 года назад

    Thanks ! You make it so understandable ! In the mix is my go to youtube channel when i want to know how to do something when a mix !

  • @hereonmars
    @hereonmars Год назад

    subscribed, and thank you for the recommendation. I'm looking into getting rid of waves and finding open source/smaller developer options. Probably the only big company thing I'm staying with is Ableton and Soundtoys.

  • @briankingart
    @briankingart 3 года назад

    Again, great advice: learn 1-3 compressors WELL. Advice taken! TYVM Michael.

  • @wilg8244
    @wilg8244 3 года назад

    Thanks man, you're simply put A BLESSING TO OUR GENERATION, love you man

  • @jeremiahlyleseditor437
    @jeremiahlyleseditor437 3 года назад

    Great Video Mike.
    The example with the sine wave helped a great deal.
    Thanks

  • @user-lf9vs2fc1n
    @user-lf9vs2fc1n 3 года назад

    Хорошие названия для хороших плагинов
    Good names for good plugins

  • @bigisland6616
    @bigisland6616 3 года назад

    one of the best videos out there thank you sir

  • @TRVladdy
    @TRVladdy 3 года назад +2

    I have been waiting for this video :) compressors are my passion owo

  • @Rooflessmula
    @Rooflessmula 3 месяца назад

    appreciate yur vids fr bro💫

  • @Cefshah
    @Cefshah Год назад

    Great video!! Peace/blessings to you!! 👍✌

  • @executionsquad3926
    @executionsquad3926 3 года назад

    TDR fan. Crystal clear sound.

  • @jahboywizy
    @jahboywizy 3 года назад +1

    Mike is a genius, thanks bro 💪 been waiting for this

  • @chinesedrugpolice4139
    @chinesedrugpolice4139 3 года назад

    molotok is awesome for a whole mix! its incredible

  • @thesoundwriter5591
    @thesoundwriter5591 3 года назад +1

    This is absolutely awesome. Thanks so much for sharing it!!

  • @fridayafternextfamilycook-8155
    @fridayafternextfamilycook-8155 2 года назад

    *2 really great sounding gear🔥👌*

  • @Antweezy
    @Antweezy 3 года назад +1

    This is some good sauce, thank you!

  • @yeoldfart8762
    @yeoldfart8762 3 года назад

    I tried the TDR Kotelnikov last night. I like what it did for my guitar. It compressed nicely and the sound was less muddy. I don't have the

  • @alanalfonso6620
    @alanalfonso6620 3 года назад

    This is amazing Michael, I've learnt so many thing from you. You should a video about mixing in mono, it's something that I've been struggling with:( thank you Michael!

  • @kinalberttecuari7812
    @kinalberttecuari7812 3 года назад

    I used molotok and it make your kick and bass sounds really smooth....

  • @EzyoMusic
    @EzyoMusic Год назад

    I got the paid versions of both because I think they’re just that cool.

  • @frescoakash
    @frescoakash 3 года назад +2

    *Michael uploads new video*
    My brain: Is for me ? 😂🤗
    Thank you!!

  • @deoneilmejia5465
    @deoneilmejia5465 2 года назад

    Thank you for a great video and the free plugins sir. More power!

  • @alfabm8071
    @alfabm8071 3 года назад

    Daam looks nice, can’t wait to try this plug in out 🙏🙏

  • @THERRIEN_MUSIC
    @THERRIEN_MUSIC 3 года назад +53

    "There's no product codes, there's no mailing lists sign up [...]"
    ME: EPIC!!

  •  3 года назад +1

    Best channel about music production 😎

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 года назад +1

      That's so kind of you! I'd highly recommend checking out Asher Postman and Synth Hacker if you want to learn more - they are amazing!

    •  3 года назад

      @@inthemix Thanks for suggestions. I will definetly check them and I am sure they are good too. But for me your channel is important because I have learned manything from you. Thanks 😎

  • @mwangii8524
    @mwangii8524 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video and the links

  • @kshitijbansod
    @kshitijbansod Год назад

    Thanks a lot. I respect you the most.

  • @scopez-2k712
    @scopez-2k712 3 года назад

    You’re really amazing brother keep bringing fire content!!

  • @martin_louis
    @martin_louis 3 года назад

    Hey dude thanks a LOT for this new video it will help me to improve the music I put on RUclips so thank you !! Keep going 💪🏻

  • @Space_mathematics
    @Space_mathematics 3 года назад

    Your all videos are too much helpful for me. Tganks for making videos lake that. Have a great day

  • @v_shkafu
    @v_shkafu 3 года назад

    Thanks a lot! Very interesting and seemingly great plug-ins.

  • @MrFree-vj8qj
    @MrFree-vj8qj 3 года назад

    They even offer a no install version. They are the best in the game, no doubt.
    The difference between molotok and just a saturation plugin is that it saturates only when it compresses. Behaving like analog gear circuits would

  • @ChakyAPlus
    @ChakyAPlus 3 года назад

    I used those in my latest song thank you for all the content you provide🙏

  • @Keroser1983
    @Keroser1983 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video as always. Totally clear!!! TDR is wonderful...