Free Software
Fretted Synth Audio has released SafFron SE, an updated version of their SafFron SoundFont Synthesizer in VSTi plugin format for Windows.
Johan Brodd has released JBM Klumpeduns, a free VSTi synthesizer emulating a circuit bent punk console.
Native Intruments has released SKANNER, a free synthesizer/sampler ensemble for Reaktor 5 (or Reaktor 5 Player, which is also free).
Bitsonic has released Waspy 2 Mini, a free version of Waspy 2 (pictured above), their hybrid analog synthesizer in VSTi plugin format for Windows.
Photosounder has released SplineEQ, a linear phase equalizer in VST plugin format for Windows and Mac. The free version is limited to 4 bands…
Aly James has released a beta version of Bite Crusha, a freeware guitar multieffect in VST plugin format for Windows (made with SynthEdit).
Oceanturtle has released Fnequalizer, a freeware 7-band parametric equalizer in VST plugin format for Windows.
jof has released Transposer, an advanced free MIDI transpose utility in VST plugin format for Windows.
Bluenoise has re-released MyDrumset, a freeware acoustic drum module in VSTi plugin format for Windows.
Steinberg has re-released VB-1 and Model E, two of their classic VSTi plugins which are now available as freeware.
Igor Nembrini has released Crunck, a freeware Marshall JCM 2210 guitar amp emulation in VST plugin format for Windows.
Sleepy-Time Records has recently released an updated version of dbVU, a free VU meter in VST plugin format available for Windows.
psycledelics has released a new version of Psycle, a freeware VST host application with a classic tracker interface, available for Windows.
More awesomeness from H.G. Fortune – his LaserBlade Pro synthesizer in VSTi plugin format is now also available as freeware.
jsAudio has released an updated version of jsCompShaper, a freeware compressor VST with a built-in limiter and waveshaper.
u-he has released a free public beta version of their brand new virtual analog VSTi synthesizer called DIVA (fully functional until December 31st).
Kong Audio has re-relased their ChineeGuZheng Classic VSTi plugin (featuring the sounds of a Guzheng, a Chinese plucked instrument) as freeware.
Continuing the bpb Freeware Studio series after a bit of pause, here’s a list of the best freeware VST/AU plugins designed for stereo enhancement…
Marvin Pavilion has released reTromine v0.1, a freeware Roland CR-78 drum synthesizer emulation in VSTi plugin format for Windows.
Summasound has released Welcome2Mac, a free sound bank for the Synth1 virtual synthesizer.
Music Unfolding has re-released their Twister Series AU plugin bundle as freeware (Mac only).
Sonigen has released an updated beta version of Sonigen Modular, a modular synthesizer in VST plugin format for Windows.
Variety Of Sound has released BaxterEQ, a transparent mastering and mix buss shelving EQ in VST plugin format for Windows (compiled with SynthMaker).
IK Multimedia has announced that the American Vintage D guitar amp sim will be available for free in the AmpliTube Custom Shop until September…