Free Software
Sound-Base Audio has released Retro Boy, a lightweight freeware chiptune synthesizer in VSTi plugin format for Windows.
SonicXTC has released Ring Modulator 101, a freeware ring modulation effect (with several add-ons) in VST plugin format for Windows.
Image Line has released a public beta version of Minihost Modular, a forthcoming freeware modular VST/AU plugin host for Windows and Mac.
Variety Of Sound has released SlickHDR, the long awaited free “psychoacoustic dynamic processor” effect in VST plugin format for Windows.
Glitchmachines has released Fracture, a free buffer effect designed for achieving glitchy robotic effects in VST/AU plugin compatible hosts on Windows and Mac.
Mildon Studios has announced that all of their previously commercial plugins including SLVR Spreader and Provoc Grader are being re-released as freeware!
DCSI has released V-Koder, the second release in their series of free sample based virtual instruments in NI Kontakt and VSTi plugin formats.
Wejaam has released Wejaam Designer, a free pattern based drum machine instrument in VSTi plugin and standalone format for Windows and Mac.
2DaT has released OBXD, a freeware virtual instrument for Windows which emulates the legendary Oberheim OB-X analogue polyphonic synthesizer.
Need a Name has released Aria, a freeware experimental virtual synthesizer ensemble for Native Instruments Reaktor.
Sonic Charge has released Cyclone, a free VST/AU instrument plugin which emulates the Yamaha TX16W hardware sampler in amazing detail.
Teragon Audio audio has released ChaosChimp, a freeware VST/AU plugin tool which simulates errors and performance issues in a Digital Audio Workstation.
Brain Control has released a public Beta version of their forthcoming Tunefish 4 freeware virtual analogue synthesizer in VST/AU plugin format for Windows and Mac…
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Cableguys have released a public Beta version of FilterShaper 3, the forthcoming update to their fantastic filter effect VST/AU plugin for Windows and Mac.
Klanghelm has released DC1A 2 and DC8C 2, updated versions of two popular freeware and commercial compressor effects for Windows and Mac.
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Ourafilmes has released Facebook Free Pack, a collection of 28 free VST plugins and 2 free NI Reaktor ensembles for their Facebook followers.
Pianovintage has released a free plugin bundle featuring a collection of 5 freeware drum machines and samplers in VSTi plugin format for Windows.
Google is giving away the latest editions of several magazines for free via their Google Play Newsstand app and this includes Computer Music #198.
Ignite Amps has released NadIR, a free zero latency guitar cabinet impulse response loader in VST and AU plugin formats. It is available for use…
Mastrcode Music has released DB-Force The Amen, a freeware virtual instrument based on the legendary “Amen break”.