InstrumentSynth · Bass
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travisdkIndieAuto
Mono bass and sequencerMono bass synth with a 16-step sequencer
Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Linux
Free CLAP synth plugins
7 free CLAP synth plugins. Added since September 2026, newest first. Formats, OS, price and copy protection for each one.
Plugins
InstrumentSynth · Filter bank
Bagels V2
Dropshot AudioAuto
Filter-bank synthResonant filter-bank synthesizer
Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · FM
FSVR
Musica StudioIndie
FS1R recreationOpen-source recreation of the Yamaha FS1R
Free
VST3AU+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Hybrid
SQ8L
SQ8L RevivalAuto
SQ-80 emulation64-bit port of the Ensoniq SQ-80 emulation
Free
VSTVST3+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Analog
CA-72
Idle FoundryAuto
Analog circuit synthSynth modeled from vintage analog circuits
Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Granular
GRNi Lite
FRCTL AudioAuto
Granular samplerGranular sampler: load a sample, play grains
Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Modular
Firefly Synth 2
Sjoerd van KreelIndie
Semi-modular synthOpen-source semi-modular synthesizer
Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux