Best AI Plugins (VST) For Music Producers in 2024

Artificial Intelligence(AI) is becoming increasingly capable with each passing day. Its impact can be felt across various industries, and the music industry is no exception. These are the best AI plugins to keep an eye on for upgrading your sound in 2024.

iZotope Neoverb

Neoverb, developed by the creators of Ozone and Nectar, and powered by Exponential Audio technology, is a reverb plugin designed to simplify effects for vocals and instruments. The plugin features a real-time Reverb Assistant and an AI-powered EQ section to avoid artifacts and maintain clarity. With presets (100+) for vocals and instruments, Neoverb caters to both new and experienced producers, offering a streamlined path to a great reverb sound. Key features include the Blend Pad, Reverb Assistant, Reverb EQ, Pre EQ, Advanced Panel, Masking Meter, Smooth, Pre-Delay, Mixing Controls, and the Mod Pad for subtle animation.

LANDR AI Mastering Plugin

The LANDR Mastering Plugin is a user-friendly tool for music producers, providing quick and professional AI masters directly within your DAW. Operating in real time on your mix bus, it allows for easy revisions without disrupting your workflow. The AI technology analyzes your track and offers three uniquely tailored professional masters (Warm, Balanced, or Open). Intuitive controls for further customization are included for EQ, Compression, Saturation, Loudness, Presence, and a De-Esser. With over a decade of AI mastering technology refinement, LANDR ensures great audio quality in any listening environment.

VPS Avenger 2 Generative AI Expansion Pack

Generative 1, an expansion pack for VPS Avenger 2, highlights the potential of AI-generated melodies guided by human expertise. Curated by modular-system enthusiasts Manuel Schleis, Mirko Ruta, and Andy Hinz, the pack features self-playing and evolving presets across various genres, allowing you to control scales and parameters through Macro controls while Avenger adds rhythmic patterns and notes. Generative 1 offers a practical expansion that introduces you to the possibilities of AI-driven melodies in a straightforward manner.

DrumNet

DrumNet is a AI-powered drum plugin that features Deep Resampling technology. The built-in 32-step sequencer simplifies pattern creation, offering versatility for both complex beats and simple rhythms. The plugin includes 13 instrument categories, with the ability to import your samples, and fine-tune parameters. The plugin allows user to export personalized samples seamlessly to a DAW or sampler, saving producers time and frustration with drum programming.

RANDOM Artificial Intelligence Synthesizer

RANDOM develops sound design with AI and neural network principles. The RANDOM wheel unlocks Synth and Resonator systems, driven by “Deviance” and “Instability” for controlled randomization and unpredictability. Elevate your music with features like Stress, Spike, Bleed, and Fluid, shaping decay, tonal aggression, and resonator modulation. Explore how Matter pulsates within 2D tables, responding intuitively to your touch.

Neural  Q V2

Neural Q V2 delivers an authentic “analog” top-end sparkle and powerful bottom end. This plugin captures the dynamic behavior and sound of a Vintage German Equalizer and a modern Solid State Pre-Amp. Version 2 introduces a new AI/ML system, significantly lower CPU usage, reworked presets, a retrained preamp model, and a resizing option. The Neural Network, trained with diverse music samples, replicates the authentic “effect” of analog gear on the sound.

Ozone 11 Advanced

Ozone 11 Advanced is a versatile toolkit featuring an innovative Clarity module for adaptive spectral power maximization, enhancing your tracks without compromising clarity. The plugin offers separate transient and sustain control as well as an AI-powered Vocal Checker ensuring balanced vocals, while the transparent compression circuit simplifies boosting quiet sections. Stem Focus modes, Assistive Vocal Balance, and Upward Compression in Maximizer provide precision in mastering.

smart:comp 2

Smart:comp 2 is an AI-powered compressor delivering transparent and precise results effortlessly. The plugin offers automatic compression parametrization, spectral processing, and frequency-dependent ducking for clean and balanced compression on various audio elements. Driven by Sonible’s smart: engine, it analyzes your material, preserving crucial details without compromising integrity. The versatile compressor allows easy shaping of dynamics with style and color dials, ensuring a unique vibe.

InstaChord 2

InstaChord 2 by W.A Production is a user-friendly MIDI processing plugin designed for simplicity and inspiration. This tool serves as a chord creator and mini-sequencer suitable for anyone. With features like an chord, strum, and pattern MIDI processor, advanced pattern editor, AI chord sequence and pattern generation, and various playback modes, InstaChord 2 effortlessly connects to any sequencer. Enjoy easy editing and creation of custom chords, utilize the convenient MIDI drag and drop feature, and explore a variety of chord shapes.

Sistema2

Sistema2 by guk.ai is a synthesizer combining artificial intelligence with sound synthesis for the next level of musical creativity. With AI-driven sound design and real-time learning, Sistema2 generates unique tones based on your text based descriptions and adapts effect chains dynamically. Its intuitive interface caters to both beginners and professionals, offering endless options through cloud-based presets curated by a global community of artists. The synthesizer suggests optimal EQ and dynamic settings, utilizes spectral morphing for evolving sounds, and employs dynamic voice allocation for efficient CPU usage.