Know what you need, before you buy it.
Free guides, real comparisons, and a curated map of VST plugins, sample libraries and production tools - so you always pick the right one for the track, not just another purchase.
Producer knowledge
The heart of VSTShop: free, in-depth guides across mixing, sound design, genres and gear - written for producers, not to sell you something.
Why You Should Never Set Your Computer to Vietnamese (Or Any Non-English Language)
Setting Windows or macOS display language to Vietnamese silently breaks file paths, plugin scanners, installers, and terminal tools built around ASCII. Here is the full technical case for keeping your OS in English with unaccented Latin characters — and why it protects your ability to think like a computer.
GuidesREAPER vs Studio One 7: which DAW is right for you?
REAPER is a lean, endlessly customizable one-time purchase. Studio One 7 is a polished, single-window production suite. Here is how to choose.
GuidesLogic Pro vs Studio One 7: a producer comparison
Logic Pro is a Mac-only powerhouse with a huge stock library. Studio One 7 is cross-platform with a fast single-window workflow. Here is how they compare.
GuidesThe best DAW for beginners in 2026
There is no single best DAW, only the one that fits your music, your computer, and your brain. Here is an honest 2026 breakdown to help you decide.
ProductionHow to make a beat in Studio One 7: drums, chords, and arrangement
A practical, step-by-step walkthrough for building your first beat in Studio One 7 using Impact XT, Pattern mode, and the arrangement view.
GuidesOptimize CPU and RAM for big sample libraries like Kontakt 8
Large orchestral and cinematic libraries can crush your system. Use purge, buffer size, freezing, and an SSD to keep Kontakt 8 running smoothly.
Everything in your signal chain
From a single one-shot to a full orchestral library. Find the right sound for your track.
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Built by producers, for producers
VST Shop (VSTShop) helps music producers find the resources, technology and knowledge they need for digital music production, and gives creators a fair, transparent way to sell their work. It is part of the AkiNet ecosystem, alongside LamNhac.net and AkiWorkflow, founded by Lạc Việt Anh in 2018.
- Curated virtual instruments, libraries, sample packs, audio effects, presets and project files
- A community marketplace where creators keep 90% of every sale
- Free, bilingual knowledge so anyone can grow their craft
Built to fit the sounds and tools producers already use.
- Native Instruments
- Splice
- Arturia
- iZotope
- Output
- FabFilter
- ujam
A real marketplace is coming
Knowledge and pack pages are live today. Buying, selling, and creator accounts open once the official marketplace launches. Leave your email and we'll notify you.
Get notifiedFrequently asked questions
What is a Pack?
A Pack is the unit we sell. It can be an app, a VST instrument, an audio effect, a sample library, samples, a sample pack, presets, or a project file. Each one is downloadable after purchase.
How does payment work?
Purchases use 'stars', the reward currency shared across the AkiNet ecosystem. The marketplace fee is a low 10% on each successful sale.
How many devices can I use a pack on?
Each purchase can be activated on up to 2 devices. You can buy extra device slots or swap an old device for a new one for a small fee.
Can I sell my own packs?
Yes. Creators can publish libraries, sample packs, and presets after a quick review, and keep 90% of every sale.
Is the Knowledge section really free?
Yes. Every article in the Knowledge section is free to read, in both English and Vietnamese.