As one of the most influential producers in the hip hop industry, Metro Boomin's sound is instantly recognizable and sets the bar high for aspiring producers worldwide. Behind every hit, there's a toolkit of essential plugins that help Metro Boomin craft his signature sound. In a recent podcast he did he was asked about his top 5 favorite plugins. Let's delve into his top 5 that are the foundation for his productions.

1. Spectrasonic Omnisphere

Omnisphere is Metro Boomin's secret weapon for creating lush atmospheres, rich textures, and captivating melodies. With its vast library of sounds ranging from analog synths to organic instruments and cutting-edge digital synthesis capabilities, Omnisphere allows Metro to push the boundaries of sonic innovation and inject his tracks with depth and character. Watch how SweetScaleTV goes over the '25 best sounds' in Omnisphere.

2. Spectrasonic Trilian

Trilian is Metro Boomin's go-to plugin for crafting powerful basslines that drive his tracks forward with depth and impact. With its extensive collection of sampled electric, acoustic, and synth bass sounds, Trilian gives Metro bass tones that come so close to the original analog instruments and synths. Mike Migas created a great in depth video on how he uses Trilian.

3. Spectrasonic Stylus RMX

Stylus RMX is Metro Boomin's secret sauce for adding dynamic rhythm and groove to his productions. With its vast library of loop-based rhythms and intuitive beat manipulation tools, Stylus RMX enables Metro to experiment with complex rhythmic patterns and instantly elevate the groove of his tracks to new heights. KenMusic shows you all the different drum sounds within Stylus RMX.

4. Native Instruments Kontakt

Kontakt is Metro Boomin's go-to sampler for bringing his musical ideas to life with unparalleled realism and expression. With its extensive library of high-quality sampled instruments and powerful scripting capabilities, Kontakt gives Metro the flexibility to sculpt his sounds and create lifelike performances. TRIFREEZE shows you 20-must have Kontakt libraries for Hip Hop production. This is a great video to get to know the power of kontakt.

5. Serato Sample

Serato Sample is Metro Boomin's secret weapon for chopping and manipulating samples with surgical precision. With its intuitive workflow and powerful time-stretching algorithms, Serato Sample empowers Metro to effortlessly chop, pitch, and rearrange samples in real-time, allowing him to explore new creative possibilities and breathe fresh life into classic sounds. Busy Work Beats shows you how to use Serato Sample for you Hip Hop productions.

In conclusion, Metro Boomin's top 5 favorite plugins are essential tools in his arsenal for crafting chart-topping hits and pushing the boundaries of hip hop production. From lush atmospheres and earth-shaking basslines to dynamic rhythms and expressive samples, these plugins empower Metro to realize his creative vision and cement his legacy as one of the most innovative producers of his generation. Below you can checkout the full 3-hour podcast done by ProducerGrind. So much gems in this one, enjoy!