The Best Free Compressor Plugins for Music Production and Mixing

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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-kotelni...
▶More Tutorials:
Understanding Compression Tutorial: • The RIGHT way to use C...
Sidechain Compression: • How To Sidechain in FL...
Saturation Explained: • Everything you need to...
In this tutorial I am using Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro headphones
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@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

@kamso3553 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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@jayjain3821 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ZapDon777Tutorials 3 жыл бұрын

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

@matthewalkhoury7163 3 жыл бұрын

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

@CasioChaosTheory 3 жыл бұрын

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

@marrello1499 3 жыл бұрын

yes this guy is giving premium info for free

@bigpoppies6199 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@kaybi49 2 жыл бұрын

Very true

@theeouapolal7262 2 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sgfdancecompany 3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

*mixing

@akalyoung620 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@shamprasad9949 3 жыл бұрын

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

@douglasfreeman3229 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@spcraftsman2656 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@yedawg7970 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@FailcoreFW 3 жыл бұрын

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

@50CalBeats 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@BlaCkLaBeL2002 3 жыл бұрын

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

@marshwalker8322 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jayjain3821 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TRVladdy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@cdney8285 3 жыл бұрын

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

@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@thesoundwriter5591 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dimbolt 3 жыл бұрын

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

@producedby3am344 3 жыл бұрын

I love both of these plugins, TDR is amazing!

@chadjeffery2672 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@jahboywizy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@t3ch_n0 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@KAMO99 3 жыл бұрын

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

@anthonyscott16 3 жыл бұрын

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

@djxenynonthesounds 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great video as always!

@alphaohura762 3 жыл бұрын

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

@gaurav1147 3 жыл бұрын

Waiting for this for so long

@NelsenGChess 3 жыл бұрын

been waiting for this one

@scopez-2k712 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Antweezy 3 жыл бұрын

This is some good sauce, thank you!

@jeremiahlyleseditor437 3 жыл бұрын

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

@annalawrence 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing and super helpful videos as always, thank you so much

@Walkerbjj 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Rooflessmula Ай бұрын

appreciate yur vids fr bro💫

@Keroser1983 3 жыл бұрын

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

@vloggingpractice8077 3 жыл бұрын

First!Great video as always! Keep up doing a great work!

@JoannaLero 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant can't wait to check them out. Great video as usual

@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joanna

@deoneilmejia5465 2 жыл бұрын

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

@damonsessions9506 6 ай бұрын

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

@ToT_music 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TheLastMoomin 3 жыл бұрын

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

@broccoli7645 3 жыл бұрын

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 !

@deerstreamstudio 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video mate, thanks for the help 🙏

@alfabm8071 3 жыл бұрын

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

@CasioChaosTheory 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@highlifebeats4943 3 жыл бұрын

amazing content as always!

@Krabin_ 3 ай бұрын

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

@ROUBON 3 жыл бұрын

RUSSIAN NAMES EXISTS TDR: YES

@Nullllus 3 жыл бұрын

One of the developers is Russian. So, yes.

@repomanband Жыл бұрын

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

@mattscott5931 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AliBeats_ 3 жыл бұрын

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

@DarkSideofSynth 3 жыл бұрын

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

@chappedstick6892 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jrod9777 3 жыл бұрын

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

@martin_louis 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bigisland6616 3 жыл бұрын

one of the best videos out there thank you sir

@mwangii8524 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video and the links

@Tonehenge 3 жыл бұрын

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

@marceloribeirosimoes8959 2 жыл бұрын

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

@abrahamt92 Жыл бұрын

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

@zeeksmultimediaconceptz Ай бұрын

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

@loganpittmusic4388 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this :)

@v_shkafu 3 жыл бұрын

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

@pridepride9163 3 жыл бұрын

Dope video!

@myke.p 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the new video!!!

@joeyhabu6226 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MikeH_PR 2 жыл бұрын

Great, clear, helpful - thanks!

@himnosenlanoche7030 3 жыл бұрын

many thanks, great video :)

@fernandobaetajr 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@ChakyAPlus 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Cefshah Жыл бұрын

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

@alanalfonso6620 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@bernieberroa 3 жыл бұрын

LETS GOOOOOOO I LOVE IT

@thewest6128 3 жыл бұрын

They sound pretty good!

@olonoli 2 жыл бұрын

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 !

@wilg8244 3 жыл бұрын

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

@shuvrosarkar9800 3 жыл бұрын

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"

@Space_mathematics 3 жыл бұрын

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

@IsmaelAngelus 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great great great great teaching!

@executionsquad3926 3 жыл бұрын

TDR fan. Crystal clear sound.

@SiddharthaKole 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ottam 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@diptabagchi 3 жыл бұрын

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..

@fridayafternextfamilycook-8155 Жыл бұрын

*2 really great sounding gear🔥👌*

@bossmanvevo2172 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your content bro helped me alot in my produsing jorney

@kshitijbansod Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I respect you the most.

@ihhZ691 3 жыл бұрын

another helpful thing that i found from you

@rajibkhakhlari Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother👏👏👏

@briancase6180 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@iamm3109 2 жыл бұрын

These are so dope

@peternelson4419 10 ай бұрын

Thank you brother!

@frescoakash 3 жыл бұрын

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

@yannlafeu8190 3 жыл бұрын

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

@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I should make a full tutorial for the Molotok?

@yannlafeu8190 3 жыл бұрын

@@inthemix Yeah sure why not !

@j.y.x8970 3 жыл бұрын

yes please

@stefangot7729 3 жыл бұрын

tks a lot! great plug ins

@officialmaar 3 жыл бұрын

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

@BarmizzIe 3 жыл бұрын

Moltok looks great! Gonna go download

@BorisBarroso 3 жыл бұрын

I really loved what Molotok did on the cello.

@Avimilliondollardreams 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much ❤️

@chinesedrugpolice4139 3 жыл бұрын

molotok is awesome for a whole mix! its incredible

@atomas59 3 жыл бұрын

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.