These five experimental plugins are about shaping the unexpected, twisting textures, and flipping music production on its head.
Ready to unlock new creative doors? Let’s explore
The Five Experimental Plugins You’ll Love
1. SunBurnt
A convolution reverb plugin where you can draw the reverb’s shape—literally crafting a reverse reverb with oscillating filters, panned tails, and even “wub-wub-wub” pitch shifts. Sync it to your BPM by holding ⌃ while adjusting the length. Ideal for evolving ambience and glitchy textures.
2. OScope (by Audija)
A beat-grid-synced oscilloscope that visualizes your waveform with precision. See peaks, freeze live moments, and monitor stereo width—all in real time. Essential for mixing, mastering, and sonic diagnostics.
3. Samplab
An AI-powered tool that gives you deep control over samples—adjust chords, melodies, and pitch with ease. The free version supports up to 10 seconds of mono audio, making it perfect for quick experimentation. (Note: specific download link wasn’t found in our search results; you may source directly from the developer’s site.)
4. NeuralNote
A lightweight audio-to-MIDI plugin that converts tonal audio (like vocals or melodies) directly into MIDI. Instantly remix or transform sounds—whether for beatmaking or creative layering.
5. Komplete Start (by Native Instruments)
A robust free collection featuring synths, drums, and ethnic instruments—like Irish harp and Yangqin. It’s a full creative toolkit that spans genres and styles.
Why These Plugins Matter
- Unconventional FX – SunBurnt reverb and OScope analysis tools redefine traditional sound editing.
- Smart Creativity – AI tools like Samplab and NeuralNote spark innovative workflow tweaks.
- Genre Crossover Ready – Komplete Start offers instrument diversity for evolving styles like Afrobeats, cinematic scoring, and beyond.
This episode is your experiment playground—perfect for crafting otherworldly textures and playful chaos.
What’s Next? Onwards to Inspiration
Fancy a creative boost or struggling with a writer’s block? Episode 3 is the one for you—it’s loaded with plugins that stoke your imagination and get your ideas flowing again.
Keep the creativity rolling—read Episode 3 here when you’re ready to unlock true inspiration.