IDM

IDM free software-synthesizer by Softrave

IDM is a free software synthesizer developed by Softrave. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

This experimental synthesizer is tempo-synced and suited for creation of IDM style rhythmic patterns and sequences. Some sounds can be harsh for ears and studio monitors so its recommended to use limiter.

Made with SynthEdit

http://www.tikov.com/softrave/softrave.htm

iDkILLER

iDkILLER free software-synthesizer by NOVAkILL

iDkILLER is a free software synthesizer developed by NOVAkILL. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

iDkILLER is a 16-note polyphonic synth that uses a single Phase Distortion Oscillator in place of the standard oscillator/filter, coupled to a powerful mono/poly UNISON set-up. It is designed for EBM/Industrial music but is versatile enough to be used anywhere.

Features:

  • 1 x Casio-style Phase Distortion Oscillator [2 simultaneous waveforms].
  • UNISON mode allows stacking of up to 16 voices with detune/depan [mono/poly operation].
  • 6 stage Modulation Envelope with invert switch.
  • BPM-synced LFO with 6 waveforms, including Sample & Hold, and 2 simultaneous destinations.
  • Monophonic/Polyphonic operation.
  • Portamento [mono only].
  • Miniature keyboard with toggle mode.
Made with SynthEdit

http://www.novakill.com/

iChorder

iChorder free chorder | studio-tool by JoBroMedia

iChorder is a free chorder and studio tools plugin developed by JoBroMedia. Compatible OS(s): Android.

So you spend days upon days in the studio, writing song after song. However the more you write the harder your brain has to bring out new ideas. Make no mistake, this will happen sooner or later. And when that happens, and you’re on a tight deadline, what do you do? Writing music like nothing happens might get the juices flowing a bit more, but what you need is more inspiration. Open your ears and eyes to other genres around the world. Think outside the box for a change.

iChorder is the tool to let you do this. It gives you 5 tools at your disposal to open your minds to new influences:

* Song ideas: This picks genres at random, giving you an idea on your next song, and it lets you search on youtube, soundcloud or google for the different genres so you can hear them out.

* 5th circle: This tool gives you access to an easily overview of the circle of 5ths. It showcases the prime and alternative scale, and also gives you the prime tone, subdominant and dominant for each scale.

* Timeline: This tool helps you create a visual list of your song. What part goes where. Length and other important stuff.

* Rhythms: This tool lets you generate a 4 bar long rhythm. It can be done randomly, and in a set of different complexities from simple to wild, and the rhythm can also be altered should the need ever arise.

iChorder’s task is not to write music for you, that is your own responsibility. This is just a tool to help you out with new ideas and inflictions on music. In short: iChorder is writer’s block’s worst enemy.

http://www.m4um.net/jbmvst/

Ice9 Automute

Ice9 Automute free other-utility by Cerberus Audio

Ice9 Automute is a free audio and studio utility VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Cerberus Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Cerberus Audio Ice9 Automute is a free utility which protects your speakers, your ears, and your nerves from dangerously loud output levels.

Ice9 Automute’s soft-muting function will begin to attenuate the gain before a single sample over the threshold has passed. Instantaneous radical attenuation will occur if the threshold is exceeded by a severe and potentially dangerous amount.

Ice9’s soft muting uses Volt’s technology to let you know you’re over the limit in a gentle, pleasant manner, without the rude click which a hard mute-unmute would cause.

Best of all, Ice9 Automute is free.

Features:

  • Automatic Reset.
  • Adjustable Threshold.
  • Double Precision Internal Processing.
  • Soft or Instant Attenuation (depending on the severity of the overload) to mute using our Volt Technology.

http://cerberusaudio.com/

Icarus Wings

Icarus Wings free softsynth-skin by MMS

Finger Bass is a free software synthesizer developed by Lee Scott. Available format(s): stand alone application for Android.

Icarus’ Wings is a free skin for the softsynth Icarus.

https://stefken.wixsite.com/skins

https://stefken.wixsite.com/skins

iBX Tonewheel Organ

iBX Tonewheel Organ free software-synthesizer by Iliadis Instruments

iBX Tonewheel Organ is a free software synthesizer developed by Iliadis Instruments. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

iBX is a single manual virtual Tonewheel Organ that Iliadis says has a “rich and authentic sound very close to the good-old-days Electromagnetic Organs”. It also features a Rotary Speaker Simulation.

General Features:

  • 73 Notes Polyphony.
  • 9 “Standard 9 steps” Drawbars with a clean Sine Sound.
  • Percussion Osc. Adjustable Decay and Volume. An On/Off Switch and a Switch for the Harmonic Selection (2nd and 3rd).
  • Key Click Imitation. Adjustable Attack/Release and Volume.
  • Classical Vibrato/Chorus Virtual Scanner with an On/Off Switch.
  • Stereo Rotary Speaker Simulation. Adjustable Speed, Depth and Spread. An On/Off and a Fast/Slow Switch.
  • Tube Overdrive Simulation.
  • Adjustable Global Tone and Volume.
  • 32 Programs available.
  • LCD Screen.
  • GUI Selector. 2 GUIs available.
  • Low CPU consumption.
Made with SynthMaker

http://iliadis-instruments.orgfree.com

HyperSID

HyperSID free midi-controller by HyperSynth

HyperSID is a free midi controller VST plugin developed by HyperSynth. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

HyperSID is a realtime MIDI synth editor that allows you full control of every sound shaping parameter found on a HyperSID hardware unit. This hardware unit is based on the old C64 synthesizer Chip (SID) and It is a kind of “DIY” project. Real time integration between software and hardware makes HyperSID act like the other VST instruments in your host application. Because its sounds are fully generated by the hardware unit the VSTi Software has a very low CPU usage than the other VST instruments.

Made with SynthMaker

http://www.hypersynth.com/

Hyperion

Hyperion free studio-tool by xoxos

Hyperion is a free studio tools VST plugin developed by xoxos. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Hyperion is a semi-modular scaled algorithmic MIDI note generator suitable for a wide range of applications from live performance to automated composition.

LFOs, sequencers and counters are used to easily create dynamic MIDI sequences and change them on the fly, or to modulate other components of the architecture.

Hyperion produces glissandos or subtly varying sequences for up to three parts on three separate MIDI channels using a simple chord function. It can also be used as a phrase arpeggiator to make sure that you never play out of key or out of sequence.

Hyperion’s architecture is semi-modular, meaning that each component can be driven by a selection of other components precedent to it in the modulation hierarchy. Each component has a source that it counts, and a source that resets it, for instance a sequencer might count measures and be reset by MIDI NoteOn (‘gate’) events. The output is recallable, and translates between scales and tempos.

Made with SynthEdit

https://www.kvraudio.com/developer/xoxos

hypercyclic

hypercyclic free studio-tool by mucoder

hypercyclic is a free studio tools VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by mucoder. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

What is hypercyclic?:

  • an LFO-driven MIDI arpeggiator, gate effect and step sequencer.
  • for mangling sustained MIDI input chords.
  • the output of which can then drive other MIDI instruments.
  • acts either as a VST or Audio Unit plugin for your DAW, or as a standalone application.
  • the original hypercyclic won 2nd place in the KVRAudio.com Developer Challenge ’07.
  • the sweetspot for hypercyclic is the narrow border between chaos and regularity. Or, in other words, how to induce a certain pleasant randomness and syncopation, yet forcing everything to align again on the bar or beat boundaries.

How do you use it?:

  • the main use for hypercyclic is to generate MIDI that can be recorded and/or sent to other plugins. However it also features a simple built-in synth for testing purposes.
  • you can use two tempo-synced LFOs to modulate various parameters for creating interesting rhythmic effects and chord variations.
  • a unique feature is the possiblity to modulate the sequencer step size itself, which is useful for creating glitchy stuttering effects.
  • another thing you can use is a groove function for playing slightly off the beat. The groove parameters can also be modulated over time by the LFOs, adding to the rhythmic variation.

Now with 64-bit support.

KVRDC07

http://www.mucoder.net/

Hydra PL

Hydra PL free software-synthesizer by Petrol Limiter

Hydra PL is a free software synthesizer developed by Petrol Limiter. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Hydra PL is a digital/analog hybrid style polyphonic synthesizer. Hydra was made to be versatile, but with a focus on gritty pads and other polyphonic patches. It presents a vintage “knob-per-function” style GUI.

Features:

  • Three digitally sampled oscillators per voice.
  • Three routable ADSR envelopes.
  • Two multimode resonant filters (lowpass, bandpass, notch, highpass).
  • 8 note polyphony.
  • Two fully routed LFOs with delay.
  • 4.1 megabytes of sample data.

KVRDC12

Made with SynthEdit

https://sites.google.com/site/petrollimiterplugins/