ASynth

ASynth free software-synthesizer by Smart Electronix

ASynth is a free software synthesizer developed by Smart Electronix. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

by Antti of Smart Electronix

ASynth is a six voice virtual analog synthesizer featuring two oscillators and three circuit modelled filters.

Features:

  • 6 Voice polyphony.
  • 2x/4x/8x selectable oversampling.
  • MIDI CC automation.
  • Two oscillators:
    • Osc 1 with sawtooth and square waveforms.
    • Osc 2 with sawtooth and pulse waveforms.
  • Three circuit modelled filters:
    • MS20: 12 dB/oct lowpass filter with signal level dependent resonance.
    • Mini: 24 dB/oct lowpass filter from the 60’s.
    • XPander: Multimode 24 dB/oct filter with 16 different responses.
  • Two ADSR envelopes (VCF and VCA).
  • One LFO with 6 waveforms.

http://www.smartelectronix.com/

Astronomy TI

Astronomy TI free soundbank by Homegrown Sounds

Astronomy TI virtual instrument is a free bass sound bank for Virus TI, by Homegrown Sounds.

This is a free collection of 64 Presets for the Virus TI (OS5). They are all ARP based patches covering a full range of styles from grinding Bass riffs to ethereal sequences using the full potential of the Virus TI. Each preset makes use of the 3 Assignable Knobs for transforming the patches in real-time as well as channel pressure (Aftertouch) and Mod Wheel. Knob 2 is always assigned to the Delay Amount.

http://www.hgsounds.com/

Astralis Orgone / Astralis Orgone Lite

Astralis Orgone / Astralis Orgone Lite free software-synthesizer by Homegrown Sounds

Astralis Orgone / Astralis Orgone Lite is a free software synthesizer developed by Homegrown Sounds. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Astralis Orgone is a “Dual Sample” based Synthesizer. It is the next generation of the Astralis Range and is highly optimized with great improvements in CPU use and especially load times. It is a rounded synth capable of sounds ranging from Trance Style Rhythms to Hard Leads and excels at Pads, Atmospheres and FX. Great care has been taken into developing a logical layout and many useful control features, such as double click resets and CTRL fine control adjustments. It comes with 128 presets and 150 samples, though you can add your own samples very easily.

Astralis Orgone Lite is the free version of Astralis Orgone with a reduced feature set. It is free, fully functional and a feature packed synth in its own right. It includes 128 presets and the diversity of sound created from 25 samples demonstrates the power of the Astralis System. Great for creating atmospheric Pads/Ambience/FX as well as Trancegate, Modulated and Arpeggiated Rhythms. The synth is free to use but donations are always appreciated to support future developments. More details here.

Astralis Orgone Main Features:

  • 2 Independent Synthesizer sections, each having:
    • A Sampler which uses 16/24/32bit WAVS.
    • 150 wavs included.
    • Filter with Low Pass, Hi Pass, Notch, Band Pass, Peak A and Peak B modes cascadable up to 8 times.
    • Volume, Pan, Octave, Semi and Fine Tune controls.
    • Auto Leveling Drive.
    • White Noise.
    • FX Send.
    • Lofi.
    • Normalize.
    • Velocity Sensitivity.
    • GUI Volume Envelope with up to 32 stages and repeating range.
    • Zone – Limit to a range of the keyboard.
    • Pitch Bend Enable.
    • Microtuner Enable.
    • Glide.
    • Filter Range Limit.
    • Sample Reverse.
    • Sample Loop Alternate Mode.
    • Sample Loop Zero Crossing.
    • GUI Wave Display and Overlay for visually editing Loop Points and Start Position.
    • Unique Bank System for handling samples – Emulates a hardware Synth with Bank dropdown menu and a dropdown to select the sample from this bank. banks are simply folders of WAVs in the user selectable sample store location. Creating a bank is simply a case of creating a folder and putting some samples inside.
  • Refresh Files
    • Rescans the hard drive to find newly added files without restarting the Synth.
  • Polyphonic Gate Sequencer / Trancegate
    • 32 Note Sequencer with GUI buttons.
    • 4 Modes – Forward, Reverse, Random and Alternate.
    • Polarity mode for Synth 2’s gate can play All Off Notes, or First Off Note following an On Note.
    • Shift pattern left Right.
    • Flip Pattern.
  • Modulation Matrix:
    • 12 Possible Sources that can be mapped to 5 destinations from a choice of 31.
  • Gapper
    • Up to 32 Step sequencer to control the Gapper Pattern.
    • 4 Modes – Forward, Reverse, Random and Alternate.
    • Release Time.
    • Pulse Width.
    • Attack Time.
    • Mix Level.
    • Shift pattern left or Right.
    • Flip Pattern.
  • Low Frequency Oscillator
    • 17 waveforms used through the Modulation Matrix.
    • BPM or Free Mode.
  • Fully Featured Arpeggiator/ Note Sequencer:
    • 17 Different Modes (more to come).
    • Latch Mode.
    • Pulse Width.
    • Note Sequencer Mode with up to 32 steps.
    • Note Enabler for skipping steps in any ARP Mode.
    • Range – Limit to a section of the Keyboard.
  • FX section:
    • Parallel Routing Mode and all possible combinations of chained effects (127 modes).
    • Reverb.
    • Echo.
    • Ring Modulator.
    • Stereo BPM/Freeform Delay.
    • Flanger.
    • LFO based Filter with Low Pass, Hi Pass, Notch, Band Pass, Peak A and Peak B modes.
    • Organic – Unique Delay Based effect.
    • Compressor.
    • 8 Band Graphic Equalizer.
  • Polyphonic BPM based Modulation Sequencer:
    • Can be used via the Modulation Matrix.
    • Has direct Pitch sends to each synth with many modes plus ability to send through the current Microtuner Patch.
    • Keyboard Range – can be limited to a section of the Keyboard.
    • Smooth Mode for creating legato or using as a virtual LFO.
    • Secondary Raw Output via the Modulation Matrix.
    • Shift pattern left or Right.
    • Flip Pattern.
    • GUI Slider Bars lockable to notes depending on selected mode.
  • Monophonic Modulation Sequencer:
    • As above but mono and without the Pitch Sends.
  • 32 Stage General Purpose Envelope
    • Used via the Modulation Matrix.
  • Spread:
    • Automatic Stereo randomization, switchable per Synth.
  • 4 Octave Preview Keyboard:
    • Can use Sticky Keys for easy hands free editing of patches.
    • Can behave as a normal Keyboard.
    • Animates all incoming MIDI data.
    • Scroll Mode can be switched off in which case mouse left/right operates pitch bend, up/down the Mod Wheel.
    • MIDI Reset (Panic).
    • MIDI Retrigger – Retriggers any incoming MIDI notes.
  • Sophisticated Randomization System:
    • A single Random Button is used to randomize all sections selected in the Randomization mixer.
    • 30 Sections are selectable.
    • FX has its own Randomize Button, will randomize only the selected Effects.
    • Randomization has been carefully limited to the most useful setting to ensure more chance of a usable patch.
    • Every control has its own min/max set to ensure a useful outcome.
    • Additionally Local Randomizers are everywhere throughout the synth for each section.
  • Microtonal Tuner:
    • Directly uses Scala Files.
    • Uses the same bank/patch system as the Sample System, folders can simply be added to the user selected MT Patch location.
    • Up to 127 Note Scales supported.
    • Does not use MIDI to retune like many other systems which means that Pitch Bend can be used with MT patches.
    • Octave Stretch for Acoustic Instrument Simulation.
    • Root Offset Tuning.
    • Hz Based Tuning.
    • Has 4 Note Layout Modes to provide flexibility on how patches are used.
    • Unused notes switchable between last note or Octave note.
    • Switchable per Synth so for example Pythagorean tuning can be overlaid on the Equal Temperament for a harmonically interesting sound.
  • Default Settings:
    • Most controls have an in built default setting, generally double clicking will reset to this value.
    • Also each section has a Default Button.
    • There is a Master Default Button which will set Most setting to the default patch. as a simple starting point.
  • Information Display:
    • All controls display their current value when manually tweaked, usually in percentages.
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http://www.hgsounds.com/

Astralis Baby Bion

Astralis Baby Bion free software-synthesizer by Homegrown Sounds

Astralis Baby Bion is a free software synthesizer developed by Homegrown Sounds. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Astralis Baby Bion is a free lightweight synth using the oscillator from the forthcoming Astralis Bion. It was designed primarily with SoundScaper in mind, the free FX plugin from Homegrown Sounds, which can create complex undulating collages. Baby Bion adds a synth to create the sound source, as well as flanger/filter, a complex LFO and a couple of 32-stage envelopes. Although it specializes in soundscapes and atmospheres it can also be used as a general lightweight synth. The uniquely developed dual oscillator provides over 3,500 different waveforms which can be mixed in many flexible ways including FM.

Features:

  • Dual Oscillator – The Oscillator provides 2 waveforms which can be mixed using one of the many modes which includes A+B, A-B, Various FM Modes, Dual Pitch, Split and Distorted.
  • Filter – Cascadable up to 8 times and includes Low Passes, Hi Passes, Band Passes, Comb, Low Shelf, Hi Shelf and Peak.
  • 32 Stage Envelopes – Capable of repeating sections; one envelope is for volume and the second is for the filter and general purpose, assigned via the modulation routing.
  • Drive – Auto Volume Distortion
  • LFO – Uniquely developed LFO with standard shapes, plus custom shapes with smooth control.
  • SoundScaper – Comb / delay / reverb effect for creating interesting soundscapes.
  • Flanger/Filter – Switchable between flanger and filter effect, LFO has over 300 predefined shapes with smooth control as well as standard shapes.
  • FX Routing – 3 different paths available.
  • Modulation Routing – Multiple options for assigning modulators to destinations.
  • Stereo Spread – Allows setting a random value to the pan of each voice.
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http://www.hgsounds.com/

ASlicer

ASlicer free slicer by DNBAPP

ASlicer is a free slicer stand alone application developed by DNBAPP. Compatible OS(s): iOS.

ASlicer is a flexible granular synthesis based audio manipulation tool. Part sampler, part sequencer, part remix tool.

The app records to a sound buffer through the internal microphone (or via Audiobus), from an audio file or both simultaneously. During the recording process the application detects hit points, which after the recording process has completed it uses to assign a series of slices to each of the apps 16 Tiles. Slice assignment can be changed manually afterwards if so desired. Each of the sixteen tiles is a playback machine in its own right with it’s own set of assignable playback parameters and Fx settings, which can be mixed and adjusted within each of the Tiles “Pad” mode. Patterns of tiles can be recorded and played back using the tile sequencer panel.

Specifications:

  • Playback slices, forward and reverse at different speeds.
  • Extreme pitch shifting independent of playback speed.
  • Window Adjustment.
  • Modulated Feedback Delay.
  • Filter and BitCrush Effects.
  • Multiple playback modes.
  • Pattern sequencer with 8 preset banks.
  • Fx Preset Save and Recall.
  • Project Save and Recall.
  • Audio Export (With In-App Purchase).
  • Share recorded tracks with AudioShare, AudioCopy2, Email, SoundCloud.
  • Import and export via iTunes.
  • Import with AudioShare and AudioCopy2.
  • Audiobus Support, In/Out/Filter.
  • Purchase sample packs with a wide varied of studio produced sounds to remix.

http://dnbapp.com

Arsenal Compressor LE

Arsenal Compressor LE free compressor by Ourafilmes

Arsenal Compressor LE is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Ourafilmes. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

This plugin is a complete vintage compressor with internal side-chain filters and M/S (Mid/Side) processing. This free LE version does not feature the Threshold and Mix knobs or their functions: it has a fixed threshold (-25 dB) and its set as 100% wet effect (you can’t blend it with the original signal). Use it to process any sound that needs dynamic processing. Use the side-chain feature to process only certain frequencies, leaving the other frequencies unprocessed. And last but not least, with the M/S feature, you can process dynamically only the Mid, the Sides or even achieve parallel compression (50/50) but in M/S.

This is a 32-bit VST plugin and it is a limited version of the Arsenal Compressor plugin, only available in our FX and Total Packs.

Full automation, MIDI learn (right-click knobs), zero latency.

Check the video to see how it works.

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http://www.ourafilmes.com/

as_fbComp

as_fbComp free compressor by Anton Savov

as_fbComp is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Anton Savov. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

as_fbComp is a Feedback Compressor/Limiter.

The plug-in uses 2 input and 2 output channels.

There are two modes of operation:

  • Mono – the detector uses L and R input channels, but only the L channel is sent out as audio (R input is used as side-chain input).
  • Stereo – the detector uses L and R input channels, and they are both processed with gain reduction and sent out (gain reduction is the same for both).

This compressor is not transparent. It has DC-removing filters on the inputs and outputs, and the outputs pass through a slightly non-symmetrical soft-shaper, which also hard-clips to 0dB.

Main controls:

  • Threshold.
  • Input (pre-amplification).
  • Attack.
  • Release.
  • Output (post-amplification).
  • Dry.

Side-chain controls:

  • Source (balance between L and R for the detector, only works in Mono mode).
  • Low shelf Gain.
  • Low shelf Cutoff.

The compressor works at 4x oversampling. There is a latency of 2 or 3 samples which is not reported to the Host.

http://antonsavov.net

Arppe2600va

Arppe2600va free software-synthesizer by Voltkitchen

Arppe2600va is a free software synthesizer developed by Voltkitchen. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Based on ARP’s legendary semi-modular analog monosynth, Arp2600va aims to emulate the original Arp2600.

Like the original, it’s a monosynth, but also like the original, it has many Frequency Modulation options which enable it to create some truly weird sound effects. PWM, Sample & Hold, virtual Spring Reverb, Ring Modulation, and a dedicated Noise Generator are all there.

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http://glenstegner.com/softsynths.html

ARPocalypse

ARPocalypse free studio-tool by Wiz

ARPocalypse is a free studio tools VST plugin developed by Wiz. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b.

ARPocalypse is a 6 note, 8 step matrix pattern generator. Taking a MIDI input it outputs the notes of the chord in a rhythmic sequence defined by the user – with the output notes, velocity, gate time, swing and legato programmable for each step.

http://www.wiz.nildram.co.uk/ARPocalypse/

Arpecyza!

Arpecyza! free software-synthesizer by Sonic Assault

Arpecyza! is a free software synthesizer developed by Sonic Assault. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Arpecyza!1 is a 16 Step Arpeggiator Synth with a built in loop recorder.

Features:

  • Dual Single Oscillator Synths with HADSR Envelopes.
  • 24db LP Filters.
  • 16 Note Host Synced Arp Sequencer with Note Slide.
  • 6 Patchable Host Synced Parameter Sequencers (3 per Synth).
  • 3 Patchable Host Synced LFOs.
  • MIDI Note Message Transpose.
  • Shuffle Control.
  • Auto Start/Stop Stereo Wave Recorder with Peak Meters.
  • Manual Recording Level and Balance Controls.
  • Manual BPM Override.
  • Partial Automation.
  • User Assignable Automation Capability.
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