EffectDynamics · Sidechain
SPCE
Sample RollAuto
Kick-only sidechainSidechain that ducks only under the kick
FreeRegular price $39
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
Free AU dynamics plugins
11 free AU dynamics plugins. Added since September 2026, newest first. Formats, OS, price and copy protection for each one.
Plugins
EffectDynamics · Transient
SW Attack
Signalwork AudioAuto
4-band transient shaperFour-band transient shaper
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
EffectDynamics · Loudness
Micro Squeeze
A2D SoundIndie
One-knob loudnessOne-knob loudness from the Squeeze engine
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
EffectDynamics · Expander
23Bloom
23DSPAuto
Harmonic enhancerHarmonic enhancer and loudness expander
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectDynamics · Compressor
DiodeCrush
Analog ObsessionAuto
Diode-bridge compDiode-bridge style compressor
Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
EffectDynamics · Volume shaper
Pulse Ducker
j.mp3 labsAuto
16-curve duckerSidechain-style volume shaper with 16 curves
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectDynamics · Clipper
KrystalClip
Krystal DynamicsIndie
3-mode clipperClipper with three saturation modes
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
EffectDynamics · Compressor
KrystalField
Krystal DynamicsIndie
Up/down mastering compDownward and upward compression for mastering
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
EffectDynamics · Limiter
KrystalPeak
Krystal DynamicsIndie
Adaptive limiterTransparent limiter with auto-adaptive release
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
EffectDynamics · Compressor
KrystalComp
Krystal DynamicsIndie
Comp with sidechain EQPrecision compressor with sidechain EQ
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac
EffectDynamics · Clipper
Regent
AZPEX AudioAuto
3-mode clipperClipper with three clipping modes
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac