Get a FREE Krotos Simple Concept (£24 value) plugin license (via Plugin Boutique) when you take a Loopcloud free 30-day trial.
Simple Concept from Krotos is an intuitive soft-synth that crams a big sound into a little box with very few controls. It’s available for macOS and windows in 64-bit AU, VST, VST3, and AAX Native formats.
See also: Best FREE Synthesizer VST PluginsBefore I get into Simple Concept, I’ll start with Loopcloud because I’m already a fan.
I’ve been a Loopcloud user from day 1, or at least very close to it. Over that time, it’s seen some massive improvements and new additions like Loopcloud Drum and Play. There are other platforms available for sample content, but I’ve never found any reason to use them. Loopcloud has over 4 million sounds, seamless DAW integration, and it’s always looking to innovate.
As much as I like new additions like Loopcloud Drum with its MPC pad-style step sequencer, the thing I like most is the convenience. Being able to open it in my DAW and not just hear the sounds but throw them into loop editors to test sequences before purchasing a sample or pack saves a lot of time.
It comes with a bunch of pattern presets that are good for chopping a sample into something unexpected. It even has a pretty comprehensive effects rack; you can do so much right inside Loopcloud. It’s got me out of a creative block enough times, and I’m sure it will again.
Now, the free gift, finally. Krotos has taken its Concept synth engine and jammed it into a streamlined, easy-to-use plugin. Simple Concept can be used to shape basses, leads, pads, and FX. The GUI has four sections; the oscilloscope, the macros, the ADSR envelope, and Tweak It.
The macros control pre-selected parameters that change depending on the selected preset. What you get is what Krotos consider to be the most important parameters for any given sound to help you create something unique quickly. So that’s how you shape the basic sound, and the envelope shapes the response of the sound.
There are 80 presets in total, but clicking the Tweak It dice adjusts the synth engine, creating infinite variations.
I think Simple Concept is an excellent synth for beginners, and at any level, it’s often good to have a synth that will throw up useable sounds quickly. I won’t tell you it’s a powerhouse, monster synth because it’s not; but, it’s not meant to be, either.
It’s free; the Loopcloud trial is free; it’s a win-win.
More info: Loopcloud (get Krotos Simple Concept for free with Loopcloud trial)
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17 Comments
Krotos
onHasnt this been free befor just recently?
Wolfy
onYes, just like Riot audio bionic plucks..
In A Week
onHey, if I am a free loopcloud user, will this plugin be available for me??
Jamie M.
onno, but all you have to do is start a free trial. you can even cancel immediately
In A Week
onYeah, the thing is I am actually 16 yrs old, and I don’t have my own account and my parents are not exactly keen on providing their card for these things, so I am on my own. ok, forget it. Maybe I will get it later, when I actually have my own account :):)
Anurag Verma
onSame problem
Jamie M.
oni can give you codes if you want, just email me
starstrvckmusic @gmail.com
Anurag Verma
onDone I email you I hope u will reply
Tomislav Zlatic
onI’m already a Loopcloud user and I received an email from them one day ago, containing the free code for Krotos Simple Concept. Check your spam folder, maybe it went there.
In A Week
onChecked it. I am a free Loopcloud user, just started using it a few weeks ago actually. I don’t think they will just give the code to free users, that would too generous of them.
Tactile_coast
onYou are not missing out on anything. Its really just a player, not a synth and only comes with a tiny amount of average at best presets.
Michael
onAffiliate advertising… agreed, you’re not missing much
Rox Roll
onI already have this with the CM magazine,and I’m not really like this synth,there is no much you can do with the sounds.
ambedo
onMaybe this isnt a topic fitting for this website, but Audius is really making some waves recently. Audius is a crypto based/artist owned platform that is positioning itself to be a spotify and soundcloud competitor. Imo it would be cool to see an article talking about it here, it seems relevant enough. I got in early and luckily got an $AUDIO drop as an early adopter, and i believe they are planning on fleshing out how they distribute more $audio in the future. Oh and $AUDIO was about 36 cents when it first dropped, and is now on its way to $5. Seems like an exciting new platform that creators can get paid for their music on. I guess they also started supporting NFT’s as well (i have no idea how that works though haha)
Numanoid
onThere is a new Stay Creative bundle now which also includes Simple Concept
Numanoid
onLInk:
https://www.loopcloud.com/cloud/blog/4767–StayCreative-Get-free-tools-and-knowledge-that-will-fuel-your-imagination
Tomislav Zlatic
onPosted a second ago! :) https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2021/03/30/staycreative/