Free plugins for Windows

151 free plugins for Windows. Added since August 2023, newest first. Formats, OS, price and copy protection for each one.

Plugins

ForgeEFX DL-1 Free by ForgeEFX
Effect

ForgeEFX DL-1 Free

ForgeEFXIndie

Free NAM guitar rigNAM rack with 19 free guitar effects

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Probe by SnowTec
Utility

Probe

SnowTecIndieAuto

Free plugin analyzerFree analyzer that measures your plugins

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Rice Cake Delay by George Ergemlidze
Effect

Rice Cake Delay

George ErgemlidzeIndie

Stereo delay, tape gritStereo delay with tape, tube and fuzz

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Effect

BAT Transpose

YusufmollaIndieAuto

Guitar pitch shifterOne-knob guitar pitch shifter, ±12 st

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Instrument

Meerum

maliceatthepalaceIndieAuto

Serum-table synthFree wavetable synth for Serum tables

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Utility

PHASMORA

scryingorbIndieAuto

Spectral ghost voicesSpectral memory effect with ghost voices

Free
VST3Runs on Win
Effect

QQ Super Compression

Ziqing-GuIndieAuto

Comp, clip, limitFree compressor, clipper and limiter

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Utility

Triceratops Music Agent

Aolin-MIRIndieAuto

REAPER MIDI agentChat agent that writes MIDI in REAPER

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac
Effect

YOUR HALO

scryingorbIndieAuto

One-knob vocal shineFree one-knob vocal enhancer

Free
VST3Runs on Win
Aetheriae by Morphor
Instrument

Aetheriae

MorphorAuto

Hybrid texture synthFree hybrid texture synthesizer

Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac
Audiobook Checker by 23audio
Effect

Audiobook Checker

23audioAuto

ACX audiobook checkerChecks audiobook files against ACX specs

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Busker by Odd Duck Audio
Effect

Busker

Odd Duck AudioIndieAuto

Free distance effectFree street-distance reverb with one knob

Free
VST3AU+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffeTune by Frieve-A
Effect

EffeTune

Frieve-AIndieAuto

Open-source FX suiteOpen-source suite of audio effects

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Grind Room 13 by RiffedGuitars
Effect

Grind Room 13

RiffedGuitarsIndieAuto

Guitar grind roomGuitar grind and saturation room

Free
AppRuns on Win · Linux
MICRONIX by Push and Groove
Instrument

MICRONIX

Push and GrooveIndieAuto

Free Plaits mono synthFree mono synth with all 24 Plaits models

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
New Orleans by M III D O
Effect

New Orleans

M III D OAuto

Free stereo reverbFree stereo algorithmic reverb

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win
PloseAssist by NoiseWorks
Effect

PloseAssist

NoiseWorksAuto

Free de-plosiveFree de-plosive for speech and vocals

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Instrument

Rackforge

kalexis1994IndieAuto

Effect rack builderOpen-source effect rack builder

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Linux
Synpathy by Quantastical Sound
Instrument

Synpathy

Quantastical SoundIndieAuto

Sympathetic stringsFree sympathetic string machine

Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac
VinylNoize by Noizefield
Effect

VinylNoize

NoizefieldAuto

Real-LP vinyl modelVinyl emulation measured from a real LP

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
YeetzClarity by VNL Works
Effect

YeetzClarity

VNL WorksIndieAuto

Harshness removerFree one-knob harsh resonance remover

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
YeetzSaturator by VNL Works
Effect

YeetzSaturator

VNL WorksIndieAuto

4-mode saturatorTube, tape, desk and fold in one knob

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Best Trigger 3 by SSM-AUDIO
EffectDrums · Trigger

Best Trigger 3

SSM-AUDIOIndieAuto

Drum triggerReplaces or layers drum hits with samples

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac
Colony by 13x Audio
EffectMulti-FX

Colony

13x AudioAuto

One-knob 6 effectsSix effects on one Energy knob

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
DAW Audio Streamer by yoruhinot
UtilityStreaming

DAW Audio Streamer

yoruhinotIndie

DAW audio to OBSStreams DAW audio to OBS

Free
VST3Runs on Win
dm-Shredmaster by davemollen
EffectDistortion

dm-Shredmaster

davemollenIndieAuto

British pedal driveDistortion modeled on a British pedal

Free
VST3CLAP+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Golpe (Free edition) by Low Frequency Gallery
InstrumentDrums · Kick

Golpe (Free edition)

Low Frequency GalleryIndie

3-layer kick designerThree-layer synthesized kick drum designer

Free
VST3Runs on Win
livelooper by thegroovex
EffectLooper

livelooper

thegroovexIndieAuto

Live looperLive looper as a plugin or standalone app

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac
Purrenator by Leit Audio
EffectCreative · Growl

Purrenator

Leit AudioAuto

Growling purr effectGives held notes a warm, growling purr

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
SPCE by Sample Roll
EffectDynamics · Sidechain

SPCE

Sample RollAuto

Kick-only sidechainSidechain that ducks only under the kick

FreeRegular price $39
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
SubForge by travisdk
InstrumentSynth · Bass

SubForge

travisdkIndieAuto

Mono bass and sequencerMono bass synth with a 16-step sequencer

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Linux
SW Attack by Signalwork Audio
EffectDynamics · Transient

SW Attack

Signalwork AudioAuto

4-band transient shaperFour-band transient shaper

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
UVI Player by UVI
InstrumentPlayer · Sample host

UVI Player

UVIAuto

UVI instrument playerFree player engine for UVI instruments

Free
AppRuns on Win · Mac
VDO.Ninja VST3 Plugin by steveseguin
UtilityStreaming

VDO.Ninja VST3 Plugin

steveseguinIndie

DAW audio to VDO.NinjaSends DAW audio to VDO.Ninja streams

Free
VST3Runs on Win
WetCompressor by yonie
EffectDynamics · Compressor

WetCompressor

yonieIndieAuto

CompressorCompressor with gain-reduction display

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
WetDelay by yonie
EffectDelay · Tape-style

WetDelay

yonieIndieAuto

Tape-style delayTape-style delay with tap tempo

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
WetReverb by yonie
EffectReverb · Algorithmic

WetReverb

yonieIndieAuto

Algorithmic reverbAlgorithmic reverb

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Bagels V2 by Dropshot Audio
InstrumentSynth · Filter bank

Bagels V2

Dropshot AudioAuto

Filter-bank synthResonant filter-bank synthesizer

Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
BRAUN RB-26 by sneed-and-feed
EffectReverb · Algorithmic

BRAUN RB-26

sneed-and-feedIndie

Algorithmic reverbOpen-source algorithmic reverb

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
CStrip2 Visual by halverto78
EffectChannel strip

CStrip2 Visual

halverto78IndieAuto

CStrip2 with visualsAirwindows CStrip2 with a visual interface

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac
Utility

Hardwave Analyser

DishairanoIndieAuto

Spectrum analyzerOpen-source spectrum analyzer

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Effect

Hardwave Wettboi

DishairanoIndieAuto

Wet effectOpen-source wet effect from Hardwave

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Kickforge (limited-time free) by Drumforge
InstrumentDrums · Kick

Kickforge (limited-time free)

DrumforgeIndie

Kick drum designerKick drum designer with tone-shaping controls

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Micro Squeeze by A2D Sound
EffectDynamics · Loudness

Micro Squeeze

A2D SoundIndie

One-knob loudnessOne-knob loudness from the Squeeze engine

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Mr.Warmer by MrMoustache
EffectSaturation · Tube

Mr.Warmer

MrMoustacheIndie

12AX7 tube saturator12AX7 triode saturator with tilt EQ

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
NeuralNote by DamRsn
UtilityAudio to MIDI

NeuralNote

DamRsnIndie

Audio to MIDIOpen-source audio-to-MIDI transcription

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Overtonium by Benjamin Dehli
InstrumentSynth · Additive

Overtonium

Benjamin DehliIndie

32-partial additive32-partial additive synth laid out like a mixer

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
PHOQER by lew0nn
InstrumentVocal · Novelty

PHOQER

lew0nnIndieAuto

Playable seal voicesPlayable seal voices: three seals, five moods

Free
VST3Runs on Win
Slam2 by BeatSkillz
Effect

Slam2

BeatSkillzAuto

Track thickenerAll-in-one track thickener

FreeRegular price $79
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Softbox by Styley
EffectCreative · Glitch

Softbox

StyleyIndie

Win98 glitch slicerTempo-synced glitch slicer, Windows 98 look

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
UN/T-01 by All The Machines
InstrumentDrums · Drum machine

UN/T-01

All The MachinesIndie

6-track drum machineSix-track drum machine: 808 synthesis or samples

Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac
VelCal by SH4DOWSIX
UtilityMIDI · Velocity

VelCal

SH4DOWSIXIndieAuto

Velocity calibrationPer-key velocity calibration for MIDI keyboards

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Vivid Fever Dreams Suite by Vivid Fever Dreams
EffectBundle · Bass music FX

Vivid Fever Dreams Suite

Vivid Fever DreamsIndie

6 bass-music effectsSix open-source effects for bass music

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Abalone W5 by Sakdinat2548
EffectPreamp · DI

Abalone W5

Sakdinat2548Indie

Clean DI preampOpen-source clean DI preamp with six voicings

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
ChipTune by Morphoice
InstrumentSynth · Chiptune

ChipTune

MorphoiceAuto

C64 SID synthC64 SID chip synth, beta

Free
Runs on Win · Mac
FSVR by Musica Studio
InstrumentSynth · FM

FSVR

Musica StudioIndie

FS1R recreationOpen-source recreation of the Yamaha FS1R

Free
VST3AU+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
magic.METER by Music By Mattie
UtilityMetering · Vocal

magic.METER

Music By MattieAuto

Vocal vs hit songsCompares your vocal with 3,054 hit songs

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
SafetyPin by CursedPrograms
Utility

SafetyPin

CursedProgramsIndieAuto

Output safety limiterOpen-source output safety limiter

Free
VST3Runs on Win
Mega Triad by RiffedGuitars
EffectGuitar · Amp sim

Mega Triad

RiffedGuitarsIndie

Metal guitar rigsExtreme-metal rigs for guitar, bass and vocals

Free
VST3AppRuns on Win
PortaTwin by Pointless Audio
EffectSaturation · Cassette

PortaTwin

Pointless AudioAuto

Porta Two cassette stripTascam Porta Two-inspired cassette channel strip

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac
SQ8L by SQ8L Revival
InstrumentSynth · Hybrid

SQ8L

SQ8L RevivalAuto

SQ-80 emulation64-bit port of the Ensoniq SQ-80 emulation

Free
VSTVST3+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Compact Acoustic Piano by SampleScience
Instrument

Compact Acoustic Piano

SampleScienceAuto

Free acoustic pianoFree lightweight acoustic piano

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
VOIDWORM by lew0nn
EffectDistortion

VOIDWORM

lew0nnIndie

Distortion with appOpen-source distortion with standalone app

Free
VST3AppRuns on Win
edgeRunner retrograde by Variety Of Sound
EffectSaturation · Color

edgeRunner retrograde

Variety Of SoundIndie

Analog color gradingTube, transformer, vari-mu and tape color

Free
VSTVST3Runs on Win
NopeScope by NopeAudio
UtilityMetering · Oscilloscope

NopeScope

NopeAudioIndie

Zero-latency scopeZero-latency three-band oscilloscope

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Prisma by UVI
InstrumentSynth · Creative lab

Prisma

UVIAuto

Synths, strings, drumsSynths, strings and drums in one lab

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Effect

Split EQ

ondinhaIndieAuto

Band-split EQOpen-source EQ that splits bands

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Barometer by Bellweather Studios
UtilityMetering · Loudness

Barometer

Bellweather StudiosAuto

Gain and loudness meterGain staging and loudness metering

Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
bubblegum by Your Smile is Art
EffectVocal · Pitch editing

bubblegum

Your Smile is ArtAuto

Pitch editorPitch editing effect

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
gary4juce by betweentwomidnights
EffectAI · Generative

gary4juce

betweentwomidnightsIndie

AI music continuationAI music continuation inside your DAW

Free
VST3AppRuns on Win
Orbit & Pulsar by Goeran Meyer
EffectReverb & Delay

Orbit & Pulsar

Goeran MeyerAuto

Reverb and delay pairOrbit reverb and Pulsar delay

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Robbie by MEY Audio Engineering
InstrumentSynth · Analog VA

Robbie

MEY Audio EngineeringIndieAuto

16-voice analog synth16-voice virtual analog synth you play

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
TapeEngine by PhotonDSP
EffectSaturation · Tape

TapeEngine

PhotonDSPAuto

Modular tape simTape simulator with 20+ modules

Free
VST3Runs on Win
Tonefold by vkfolio
InstrumentComposer · Sketchpad

Tonefold

vkfolioIndieAuto

Composer app pluginComposer app with a CLAP and VST3 plugin

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac
23Bloom by 23DSP
EffectDynamics · Expander

23Bloom

23DSPAuto

Harmonic enhancerHarmonic enhancer and loudness expander

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Geonkick by Quamplex
Instrument

Geonkick

QuamplexIndieAuto

Free drum synthOpen-source synth for kicks and drum hits

Free
VST3LV2+1Runs on Win · Linux
Key by Orra Audio
MIDIMIDI · Key detection

Key

Orra AudioIndieAuto

Key finder, chord playerHears the key of any loop, plays its chords

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Nibbi by Temecula DSP
InstrumentSampler · Looper

Nibbi

Temecula DSPAuto

Sampler and looperCHOMPI-based sampler and tape looper

Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac
TENANT RS-92 by claudehenchoz
Utility

TENANT RS-92

claudehenchozIndieAuto

Open-source pluginOpen-source plugin by Claude Henchoz

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
CA-72 by Idle Foundry
InstrumentSynth · Analog

CA-72

Idle FoundryAuto

Analog circuit synthSynth modeled from vintage analog circuits

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
DiodeCrush by Analog Obsession
EffectDynamics · Compressor

DiodeCrush

Analog ObsessionAuto

Diode-bridge compDiode-bridge style compressor

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
GOLDSMELT by MFKNE
EffectMulti-FX

GOLDSMELT

MFKNEAuto

7 effects in oneSeven effects melted into one device

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac
GRNi Lite by FRCTL Audio
InstrumentSynth · Granular

GRNi Lite

FRCTL AudioAuto

Granular samplerGranular sampler: load a sample, play grains

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Lega Effect by Luxora Audio
EffectLo-fi · Voice FX

Lega Effect

Luxora AudioAuto

Phone and radio FX100 telephone, radio and old-recording presets

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Nyx by Arswerk
EffectReverb · Harmonic

Nyx

ArswerkAuto

Drawn harmonic reverbHarmonic reverb where you draw the room

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
True AB Referencing by Rapid Flow
UtilityReference · A/B

True AB Referencing

Rapid FlowAuto

A/B referencingLoudness-matched A/B with up to five references

FreeRegular price $39
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
GainStageFx by BurningTreeC
UtilityGain staging

GainStageFx

BurningTreeCIndie

Gain staging utilityOpen-source gain staging utility

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
math-sonify by Mattbusel
Instrument

math-sonify

MattbuselIndieAuto

Math as soundTurns math functions into sound

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
ViGAPhone by ViGAWorld-FR
Instrument

ViGAPhone

ViGAWorld-FRIndieAuto

Open-source instrumentOpen-source instrument from VigaWorld

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Linux
MEQ by Polarity
EffectEQ · Match

MEQ

PolarityAuto

Dynamic match EQMatch EQ with dynamic processing

Free
VST3CLAP+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
PhaXer by Soundins
EffectStereo · Phase

PhaXer

SoundinsAuto

Phase fixer by bandFixes stereo phase correlation by frequency

Free
VSTVST3+2Runs on Win · Mac
AkiFX by AkiroMusic
Effect

AkiFX

AkiroMusicIndieAuto

Open-source effectsOpen-source effects plugin by AkiFX

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac
AkiTilt by AkiroMusic
EffectVocal · Formant

AkiTilt

AkiroMusicIndie

Formant and tilt EQFormant shift, granular pitch and tilt EQ

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
DeepStereo Reverb LE by Music Unit
EffectReverb · 3D

DeepStereo Reverb LE

Music UnitAuto

3D reverb LE3D reverb, LE edition

FreeRegular price $19.99
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
ENS-86 by Hivetune
EffectModulation · Chorus

ENS-86

HivetuneAuto

Ensemble chorusVintage ensemble chorus

FreeRegular price $4.99
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
KS Ghostform by Kreativ Sound
InstrumentSynth · Drone

KS Ghostform

Kreativ SoundIndieAuto

Drone and string synthEvolving drone and string synth, 144 presets

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Pulse Ducker by j.mp3 labs
EffectDynamics · Volume shaper

Pulse Ducker

j.mp3 labsAuto

16-curve duckerSidechain-style volume shaper with 16 curves

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Relic (12 free plugins) by RiverFlux Audio
EffectBundle · Analog

Relic (12 free plugins)

RiverFlux AudioAuto

12 comps, EQs, tapes12 compressors, EQs and tape machines

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
SLB Key by Salonebeats
UtilityKey & tempo detection

SLB Key

SalonebeatsAuto

Key and tempo finderDetects key and tempo while you play

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Kubbe & Kaset by SubverseLab
EffectReverb & Tape

Kubbe & Kaset

SubverseLabAuto

Reverb and tape pairKubbe reverb and Kaset tape effect

FreeRegular price $9
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Wave Emulation by Dave Whiting
InstrumentSynth · Wavetable

Wave Emulation

Dave WhitingAuto

Waldorf Wave modelOpen-source Waldorf Wave recreation

Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac
AAS Player by Applied Acoustics Systems
InstrumentPlayer · Sound banks

AAS Player

Applied Acoustics SystemsAuto

AAS sound bank playerFree player for AAS sound banks

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Atmospheres 2 by ZAK Sound
EffectReverb · AI

Atmospheres 2

ZAK SoundAuto

Reverb from a promptCreates reverb spaces from text prompts

Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
FantaDrop Free by granvia
InstrumentGroovebox · Sequencer

FantaDrop Free

granviaIndie

Drop builder with bassDrop-building sample sequencer with bass synth

Free
Runs on Win · Mac
Jerrican by Alban Bailly
InstrumentSynth · Granular

Jerrican

Alban BaillyAuto

Self-composing grainsGranular instrument that composes itself

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
OScope 2 by Audija
UtilityMetering · Oscilloscope

OScope 2

AudijaAuto

Synced scope, loudnessBeat-synced scope, spectrogram, loudness

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Schmear by Pizza Bagel Plugins
EffectVocal · Widener

Schmear

Pizza Bagel PluginsAuto

Micro-pitch widenerMicro-pitch vocal widener: 3, 6 or 9 cents

FreeRegular price $19
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
KrystalClip by Krystal Dynamics
EffectDynamics · Clipper

KrystalClip

Krystal DynamicsIndie

3-mode clipperClipper with three saturation modes

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
KrystalField by Krystal Dynamics
EffectDynamics · Compressor

KrystalField

Krystal DynamicsIndie

Up/down mastering compDownward and upward compression for mastering

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
KrystalPeak by Krystal Dynamics
EffectDynamics · Limiter

KrystalPeak

Krystal DynamicsIndie

Adaptive limiterTransparent limiter with auto-adaptive release

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Pigments Play by Arturia
InstrumentSynth · Polyphonic

Pigments Play

ArturiaAuto

Free Pigments editionFree play edition of the Pigments synth

Free
VST3AU+3Runs on Win · Mac
Effect

Pumpit

remiblazeIndieAuto

Pumping effectOpen-source pumping effect from RemiBlaze

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac
Effect

PurixRaw

remiblazeIndieAuto

Raw effectOpen-source effect from RemiBlaze

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac
Effect

ReactixRaw

remiblazeIndieAuto

Raw effectOpen-source effect from RemiBlaze

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac
ScorchitRaw by remiblaze
Effect

ScorchitRaw

remiblazeIndieAuto

Raw distortionOpen-source distortion from RemiBlaze

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac
SearexRaw by remiblaze
Effect

SearexRaw

remiblazeIndieAuto

Raw effectOpen-source effect from RemiBlaze

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac
SparkitRaw by remiblaze
Utility

SparkitRaw

remiblazeIndieAuto

Raw effectOpen-source effect from RemiBlaze

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac
Effect

SubzixRaw

remiblazeIndieAuto

Sub effectOpen-source sub effect from RemiBlaze

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac
Effect

TorchitRaw

remiblazeIndieAuto

Raw driveOpen-source drive from RemiBlaze

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac
UnClip by Leit Audio
EffectRestoration · Declipper

UnClip

Leit AudioAuto

Clipping repairRepairs hard digital clipping

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Effect

VortixRaw

remiblazeIndieAuto

Raw effectOpen-source effect from RemiBlaze

Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac
KrystalComp by Krystal Dynamics
EffectDynamics · Compressor

KrystalComp

Krystal DynamicsIndie

Comp with sidechain EQPrecision compressor with sidechain EQ

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
ZL Compressor by ZL Audio
Effect

ZL Compressor

ZL AudioIndieAuto

Free compressorFree compressor with upward modes

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
ZL Equalizer 2 by ZL Audio
Effect

ZL Equalizer 2

ZL AudioIndieAuto

Free dynamic EQFree 24-band dynamic EQ with EQ match

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
4000 Console by AI DTM LAB
EffectSaturation · Console

4000 Console

AI DTM LABIndie

Console preamp driveOne-knob console preamp: harmonics and density

Free
VST3Runs on Win
76 Tube by AI DTM LAB
EffectSaturation · Tube

76 Tube

AI DTM LABIndie

Tube preamp driveTube preamp drive with input and output trim

Free
VST3Runs on Win
Earware by AilaScott
Effect

Earware

AilaScottIndieAuto

Open-source pluginOpen-source plugin by Aila Scott

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Bit Layer by Riverflux Audio
EffectLo-fi · Bitcrusher

Bit Layer

Riverflux AudioAuto

8-band bitcrusherEight-band bitcrusher with jitter

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Neodym Punch Clipper by Neodym
EffectDynamics · Clipper

Neodym Punch Clipper

NeodymAuto

Punchy clipperPunchy clipper

FreeRegular price $49
VST3Runs on Win · Mac
Chordalys Mood by Artlace
MIDIMIDI · Chord generator

Chordalys Mood

ArtlaceIndie

Mood chord generatorMood-based MIDI chord and phrase generator

Free
Runs on Win · Mac
Danaides 2.0 by Inear Display
EffectCreative · Sequenced

Danaides 2.0

Inear DisplayAuto

Sequenced manglerSequenced sound-mangling effect

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
DNA Track Purifier by Mike Sorrentino
EffectEQ · Unmasking

DNA Track Purifier

Mike SorrentinoAuto

Unmasking sidechainDynamic sidechain plugin that removes masking

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Firefly Synth 2 by Sjoerd van Kreel
InstrumentSynth · Modular

Firefly Synth 2

Sjoerd van KreelIndie

Semi-modular synthOpen-source semi-modular synthesizer

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Grisey by ZhiyuAlexZhang
UtilityMetering · Multimeter

Grisey

ZhiyuAlexZhangIndieAuto

Loudness metersLoudness, stereo and spectrum meters

Free
CLAPRuns on Win · Mac
Kirin Hypha by heyalohaloha
Effect

Kirin Hypha

heyalohalohaIndieAuto

Experimental effectOpen-source experimental effect

Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac
Punch Monkey & Width Monkey by Knobmonkey
EffectDynamics · Transient

Punch Monkey & Width Monkey

KnobmonkeyAuto

Punch and width pairPunch shaper and stereo widener pair

Free
VST3Runs on Win
QUASAR by SignalLab
InstrumentSynth · Analog VA

QUASAR

SignalLabAuto

Windows VA synthVirtual analog synth for Windows

Free
VST3Runs on Win
XF Comp by Sintelab
EffectDynamics · Compressor

XF Comp

SintelabAuto

Auto-analyzing compCompressor that analyzes incoming audio

Free
VST3Runs on Win
Classic Reverb RE02 by AnClark
EffectReverb · Algorithmic

Classic Reverb RE02

AnClarkIndie

Classic reverbOpen-source classic algorithmic reverb

Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac
fBox Console by fBox Audio
EffectConsole · Tape

fBox Console

fBox AudioAuto

32-channel desk32-channel desk with 16-track tape

Free
VST3AppRuns on Win
MS Widener by ModulTone
EffectStereo · Mid/side

MS Widener

ModulToneAuto

Mid/side widenerMid/side stereo widener

Deal ended
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Echo Layer by Riverflux Audio
EffectDelay · Multi-layer

Echo Layer

Riverflux AudioAuto

4-layer delayFour independent delay layers

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
Klangorbit by jan-glueck
Effect

Klangorbit

jan-glueckIndieAuto

Open-source pluginOpen-source plugin by Jan Glueck

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Regent by AZPEX Audio
EffectDynamics · Clipper

Regent

AZPEX AudioAuto

3-mode clipperClipper with three clipping modes

Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Mango, Bloom & ModalDish by FX-Mechanics
EffectBundle · Open-source

Mango, Bloom & ModalDish

FX-MechanicsAuto

Open-source FX setOpen-source effects, synths and tools

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Telescope by OVNI Audio
UtilityMetering · Analyzer

Telescope

OVNI AudioAuto

13-view analyzerAnalyzer with 13 views and a rules engine

Ends 11-23
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
ToneShaper by Analog Obsession
Effect

ToneShaper

Analog ObsessionIndieAuto

Passive tone controlFree passive tone and body control

Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
RC909 Pro by SampleScience
Instrument

RC909 Pro

SampleScienceIndieAuto

909-style drums909-style drums with 19 processed kits

Ends 10-31
FreeRegular price $30
VSTVST3+1Runs on Win · Mac

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