Free Software
IK Multimedia is offering Pianoverse Black Pearl B200 as a free download for users who subscribe to the IK newsletter. The offer runs through…
fedDSP has released RAIJU, a zero-latency saturator plugin for macOS and Windows, and you can get it for free until August 20th, 2026. RAIJU…
You can now access and test the Alpha version of Zrythm v2, a free and open-source DAW. When it comes to digital audio workstations,…
Steve Mitchell has released MIDIpad, a free macOS app that turns a game controller into a musical instrument and MIDI controller. I used an…
Developer Nathaniel Wing’s N-Stereo for macOS, Windows, and Linux is now available for free for a limited time. Stereo enhancers and effects plugins have…
Line 6 has launched Helix Stadium Native Intro, a free amp and effects plugin for macOS and Windows. Helix Stadium Native launched on August…
noshigeSound is offering noshige76, a new FET-style compressor plugin for macOS and Windows, as a free download until August 19th, 2026. The plugin launched…
Choosing a DAW is a weirdly personal thing. Most of us end up with one of the familiar names, learn its shortcuts, build our…
Arturia has released Pigments Play, a free software synthesizer powered by its flagship Pigments instrument. Pigments Play is not the full version of Pigments,…
Analog Obsession has released THEDI, a free coloration plugin inspired by a famous colored DI box. The developer describes THEDI as a “colored DI…
Jesus Oyola has released The Bass Particle, a free bass saturation and sub-resonator plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This is a cool little…
Steinberg has re-released five of its classic VST plugins in the free Steinberg Classic Collection, available now at Plugin Boutique. The bundle includes Neon,…
JADE from The Usual Suspects is a Roland JD-990 simulator currently in alpha, still in development. We’ve covered similar projects from The Usual Suspects,…
From developer Tomasz Głuc comes the alpha version OMNi, a free Rust-based DAW. While our favourite plugins may change over time, it’s not uncommon…
Shadaloo Audio DSP has released APD Compressor, a free/pay-what-you-want vocal compressor plugin for macOS and Windows. We recently covered several plugins from Fabio “Shadaloo”…
ZL Audio has released ZL Spectrum Equalizer, a free and open-source dynamic spectrum equalizer plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. I already expected something…
Auburn Sounds has released Psypan 2 Free Edition, a free stereo multi-effect plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. We have covered several Auburn Sounds…
Nakst has made Altitude, an advanced hybrid synthesis workstation for Windows, macOS, and Linux, available as freeware. We have covered several nakst instruments on…
Ample Sound has released Ample Guitar M Lite 4, a free acoustic guitar virtual instrument for macOS and Windows. Free acoustic guitar plugins are…
When it comes to free orchestral libraries, we are spoiled for choice. The latest on offer is the free Pocket Strings by The Crow…
FRCTL Audio has released AURA Lite, a free ducking reverb plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. FRCTL has been on a nice run of…
Drift Ritual is a new synth plugin from Manu Riga, and you can download it for free now. The plugin is available in AU…
The latest release from the Crow Hill Company is the Harmonic Piano, a free experimental piano instrument that is a part of their Vaults…
ArnieWaves has released AudioTeleporter, a DAW plugin for streaming your mix to a remote listener through a browser link. We have covered a few…