Free Audio Softwares Hosting VST 3 Effect Plugins

Keppy’s MIDI Converter

Keppys MIDI Converter is a free audio and studio utility Stand Alone plugin developed by KaleidonKep99. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

A fully functional MIDI to WAV converter, suitable for normal AND heavy MIDIs (Up to 500 million notes for 32-bit version, unlimited [sorta?] for 64-bit version).

Based around the great BASSMIDI libraries from un4seen, this little and simple tool allows you to convert your favorite MIDIs by using soundfonts. (VST support coming soon)

Main features are:

Batch MIDI conversion.

MIDI playback function (Sound effects are disabled).

Support for VST effects.

Vorbis codec support (FLAC coming soon).

BASSMIDI-based, so complete support for common soundfont formats (SF1, SF2, SFZ etc.).

Multiple soundfonts loading system.

https://github.com/KaleidonKep99/

inTone 2

inTone 2 is a free multi fx and mixer and host Stand Alone plugin developed by Audified. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

inTone 2 is a multichannel FX processor, software mixing console, virtual instruments host and a flexible multitrack zonal player.

inTone can be anything. It is a simple jamming tool as well as sophisticated playback machine. It is a live production mixer that processes multiple audio inputs with studio plug-ins.

inTone plays files and allows you to play virtual instruments, with ability to change a track, effect or instrument configuration in no time! It is also a multitrack recorder, but you can make it be something completely different.

Use inTone2 to perform, train, record, play multiple tracks…

It’s a host for amp simulating software, that spares you from lifting heavy gear. It’s a truck loaded with equipment that will meet any band’s raider. inTone 2 is a universal tool, that finds its place on stage, club or pub, in band’s rehearsal rooms, at music schools, in home studios, in a touring bus, at a park bench, at a party… Just about anywhere, where you desire to make music.

inTone for free

Last, but not least – inTone has its free version too. It is called inTone 2 Solo. inTone 2 Solo limits are not in functionality, only in track numbers. inTone 2 Solo features almost 40 FX plugins, one track player, one audio track one instrument track, one AUX and one master chain.

Pedals

Both versions of inTone are equipped with FX bundle called Pedals, which are also sold separately to use with DAW systems.

http://www.audified.com/

Helio Workstation

Helio Workstation is a free arpeggiator Stand Alone plugin developed by Peter Rudenko. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Helio is a lightweight free music sequencer for OS X, Linux, Windows, iOS and Android.

Aimed to be a perfect sketching tool, Helio features high-performance core, linear-based sequencer with clean interface, integrated version control providing intelligent synchronization between devices, saved undo history, translations to many languages and more.

And it’s free and open-source.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wDp6rpRXks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7yEOJAQRdM

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Peter_Rudenko

Element

Element is a free routing and wrapper VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX, Ladspa, LV2 plugin developed by Kushview. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Element is a modular AU/VST/VST3 audio plugin host for live performance and the studio. Chain plugins together into effects racks and instruments.

As an Instrument: Play virtual instruments by loading synth plugins. Use multiple graphs to switch programs instantly.

As an Effects Rack: Chain effect plugins in parallel or series. Route audio from anywhere to anywhere.

Runs in your DAW: Element is a standalone plugin host, but can also run as a plugin in your DAW. Open a new pipeline between you and your tools.

Current Features:

Play virtual instruments and effects live.

Chain Multiple Effects Plugins together.

Create nested sub-graphs.

Run in your DAW as an AU/VST/VST3/AAX Plugin

Function as Plugin Wrapper.

Run VST and AU plugins in Pro Tools.

External Sync w/ MIDI Clock.

Graph Importing and Exporting.

MIDI Mapping.

Flexible connectivity via Patch Bay and Graph Editor.

Internal DSP building blocks.

Loads all major plugin formats AU / VST / VST3.

Placeholder Nodes. When Plugins are missing, this passes the audio through.

Built in Virtual Keyboard.

Route plugins to each other any way you want by enabling points on the grid.

Draw cables between nodes to make connections.

More….

Feedback

Want to report a bug or request a feature? See the Element issue tracker on Github.

Compatibility

Because Element runs on both Mac and PC, and all major plugin formats AU/VST/VST3.

https://kushview.net

Contra (FREE)

Contra (FREE) is a free development tool and wrapper VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Audio Vitamins. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

A free version of the popular mixing comparison tool Contra.

Features:

Automated hands free comparison.

Compare up to 3 different plugins. (8 in paid version).

Audition lengths up to 2 bars (32 in paid version).

Internal delay compensation engine.

Automatic gain matching.

Recallable setups as presets, including 3rd party plugin parameter settings.

Low CPU and memory usage.

Ability to load AU and VST plugins into ProTools 10,11 and 12.

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https://www.audiovitamins.com

Automap

Automap is a free audio and studio utility VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS plugin developed by Novation. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Automap is free software that comes with all Novation controllers. It gives you instant access to your DAW and plug-ins so you can get hands-on control of your music software. It features a software edit page that graphically shows what is assigned to which knob, fader or button on the hardware. Automap 4 has a re-designed GUI and now features a notification system that pops up in the corner of your monitor to tell you what you are controlling when you move a knob, slider or button.

Automap 4 was launched with Novation’s new Impulse controller keyboard range in Summer 2011. The v4.1 update now enables Novation’s top of the range SL MkII controllers to work with Automap 4 for instant assignment and convenient control. Other Novation controllers and keyboards are now also compatible with Automap 4 including: Nocturn, Launchpad, UltraNova, ReMOTE SL, Nocturn Keyboard and the SL Compact.

Automap is the original music software control technology. It was launched in 2006 and has evolved over the years with significant workflow improvements. Automap 4 is simple to set up and start using right away, and gives you unparalleled control over your DAW and plug-in instruments/effects.

http://www.novationmusic.com/