Free Software
Signal Perspective released the free Trailbender delay-based multi-effects plugin for Windows and Mac. Trailbender is a versatile plugin that can be set to act…
UVI and Venus Theory released Noctua, a freeware sample-based virtual instrument for the UVI Workstation plugin. We’re getting closer to the holidays, my dear…
Cradle’s new State Machine BitFlip plugin is a FREE retro-gaming-inspired instrument for macOS and Windows. If you miss the days of the 8-bit Sega…
Steinberg released the free Taped Vibes electric piano virtual instrument for Windows and Mac. To run the instrument, you’ll need either Steinberg’s HALion 7…
SampleScience released VHS Noise Generator, a freeware lo-fi plugin that recreates the noise of old video tape recorders. It’s a good time for lo-fi…
Amalgamated Signals released the free Nepenthe reverb plugin for Windows and Mac. The open-source Nepenthe verb is designed to be “smooth, transparent, and easy…
Psycho Circuitry has just released the MiniFET+ compressor, plus its free little brother – the MiniFET. The + version is available at an introductory…
Output released Pack Generator, a free AI-based sound generator that lets users create royalty-free sample packs using text prompts. It’s no secret that AI…
XiiixxiQ is a FREE non-linear polyrhythmic step sequencer plugin for macOS. After much fiddling with VCV Rack and my own hardware, I have something…
Japanese developer Suzumushi released SpeakerObjects, a freeware plugin for emulating a pair of stereo speakers while using headphones. If you’re looking to replicate the…
One of the best free synthesizer plugins, the open-source Surge XT, recently received a 1.3 update with new effects, Open Sound Control (OSC) support,…
KitiK just dropped DistorK, which is a free multi-effect distortion plugin for VST3 on Windows. The developer says the plugin is designed to “get…
W. A. Production’s Imprint multiband transient designer is now free, thanks to a promotion at Audio Plugin Deals. The full RRP for the plugin…
D16’s popular Repeater (€89 value) delay plugin is now free with a subscription to Loopcloud until January 7. The Repeater Vintage Modelled Delay features 23…
Boz Digital Labs offers the New York L 1926 Lite piano plugin as a free download this month. If, like me, all you ever…
Wildergarden Audio releases MAIM, a FREE glitchy Lo-Fi plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Usually, at least in recent articles, when we talk about…
Cymatics has just released Memory, a freeware vintage chorus plugin for Mac and Windows users. The inspiration for the plugin comes from the renowned…
Modalics offers the BitFuzzer ($29 value) distortion plugin as a FREE download for a limited time. Since we’re almost halfway through December, it’s safe…
For a limited time, you can get the Lite version of the flagship Halo 2 softsynth (usually £19) by DHPlugins for free. This isn’t…
HeadRush, part of inMusic Brands, has launched ReValver 5, the latest version of the trademark amp modeling series. It comes with a FREE version…
The Department Of Sound has released EcoSlap, a free slap delay plugin that is available for both Windows and Mac systems. EcoSlap is derived…
Psycho Circuitry releases Big Bad Tube, a FREE tube drive and distortion plugin for macOS and Windows. Big Bad Tube is available in one…
Dixon Beats releases DB1, a FREE Casio SK-1 emulation for macOS and Windows, Casio’s SK-1 sampling keyboard first appeared in 1985, and I think…
MicroMusic is a new AI sound reconstruction tool for Vital, and it is free to download for Windows users. The tool, developed by a…