D2

D2 free compressor by de la Mancha

D2 is a free compressor VST plugin developed by de la Mancha. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

D2 is an all-rounder compressor with an easy to use interface. It demonstrates the compressor algorithms of its big brothers, bathtub and sidearm while keeping the interface simple for quickly dialing in some common settings. D2 can be heavy or subtle, razor quick or gentle, clean or dirty and is happy as an insert or buss compressor.

Features:

  • Stereo compressor with gain reduction meter.
  • True stereo – each channel is compressed independently.
  • Threshold down to -40dB.
  • Ratio 1.5:1 to infinity.
  • Attack from 0-30 ms.
  • Release from 5ms to 2.4s.
  • Make-up gain to 20dB.
  • VU meter shows actual and peak levels of gain reduction.
  • Dirt option gives added distortion and enhancement.
  • All control parameters named and mapped to MIDI CC.
Made with SynthEdit

https://delamanchavst.wordpress.com

Courvoisier

Courvoisier free compressor by Weldroid

Courvoisier is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Weldroid. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Courvoisier is a single-band universal dynamics processor with adaptive attack and release algorithms optimized for complex program material (mixes and submixes). Courvoisier uses free-form curves drawn over the histogram of incoming audio material (as opposed to traditional ratio and threshold parameters) to determine the transfer function of the processing.

Features:

  • Histogram representation (sliding-window statistics) of incoming program material and gain change.
  • Free-form dynamics processing defined by curves.
  • All performance-critical code optimized in assembly (utilizing SSE2 flow instructions).
  • Very low harmonic distortion (THD during normal operation is below -105 dB FS).
  • Two different program dependent attack algorithms.
  • Two release algorithms (program dependent and user defined).
  • Side chain filtering (low and high pass filters).
  • M/S operation with optional side channel transfer function.
  • Stereo operation with adjustable stereo link.
  • Dry mix option for parallel processing.
  • Peak, RMS and Hybrid level detection options.
  • Look-ahead processing for minimizing distortion with extremely fast attack settings.
  • Complex mode (oversampling with a twist).
Made with SynthMaker

http://www.weldroid.net/

Correlometer

Correlometer free correlation-meter by Voxengo

Correlometer is a free correlation meter VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Voxengo. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Correlometer is an analog-style stereo multi-band correlation meter plug-in based on the correlation meter found in the PHA-979 phase-alignment plugin.

Multi-band correlation meter is an advanced way to check for presence of out-of-phase elements in the mix. Broadband correlation metering reports overall phase issues and may misrepresent problems present in select spectral bands, while multi-band correlation meter easily highlights problems present in mid to high frequencies that are not easily heard by ear, but may still reduce clarity of the mix. Another application of multi-band correlation metering is phase- and time-aligning of channels and tracks, especially bass and bass-drum pairs, guitar mic and D.I. source pairs, two-microphone stereo recordings, etc.

Correlometer can display 4 to 64 individual spectral bands, with adjustable band quality factor that controls the degree of band’s selectivity. Averaging time of correlation estimator can be adjusted. Correlometer supports side-chain inputs for easy correlation estimation between separate audio tracks.

Correlometer features:

  • 4 to 64 band correlation meter.
  • Adjustable band quality factor.
  • Adjustable averaging time.
  • Side-chain input.
  • Resizable user interface.
  • All sample rates support.
  • Zero processing latency.
  • User interface color schemes.
  • Retina and HighDPI support.

https://www.voxengo.com/

Compressor Box

Compressor Box free compressor by Synthescience

Compressor Box is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Synthescience. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

The Compressor Box from Synthescience is our personal approach towards a fundamental studio tool. Our aim when designing it was to deliver an effective box for the duties rather than diving into obscure esoteric audiophile features.

So the path to straightforwardness is imprinted in each knob and switch in a clear and visual way to help you going without having to think too much. And to really help in your mixing/mastering duties we wrapped it with a fair set of presets tuned for diverse purposes.

The Compressor Box is fully automatable and has the ability to store 64 presets.

Installation procedure: Unzip the file, then copy the DLLs into your VstPlugins folder.

Made with SynthEdit

Compressor AC1

Compressor AC1 free compressor by Audiocation

Compressor AC1 is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Audiocation. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Compressor AC1 is a dynamic processor plug-in optimized for low CPU usage whilst maintaining the highest precision in signal processing. It features a free adjustable knee and an input transformer simulation to add some harmonic distortion and character to your signal.

https://www.audiocation.de/

Compressive

Compressive free compressor by Martin Eastwood Audio

Compressive is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Martin Eastwood Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Compressive consists of two audio compressors written in a combination of C++ and assembly for maximum CPU efficiency.

  1. Compressive Pro is an external side chain vintage analogue modeled RMS compressor. The external side contains a 3-band EQ and mid/side controls to allow complete control of audio dynamics.
  2. Compressive Lite uses the same algorithms as Compressive Pro but has a reduced feature for minimum CPU usage.

KVRDC07

http://rekkerd.org/martin-eastwood-audio-free-plugins/

comPANION

comPANION free compressor by whiteLABEL

comPANION is a free compressor VST plugin developed by whiteLABEL. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

comPANION is a compressor / expander / dynamics tool with graphic envelopes. You can redraw the dynamic of your source by dragging on the screens to create the desired shape.

Features:

  • 4 inputs, 2 outputs.
  • Dual Envelopes.
  • Stereo, Dual Mono and Mid/Side operation.
  • 8 sidechain sources.
  • Output Mix control.
  • Input and Output Gain controls.
  • Attack and Release controls.
  • Input, Output and Gain meters.
  • Switchable mouse-hints.
  • User-defined Envelope colour.

A free version that stops working for 5 seconds every 5 minutes is also available (the full version doesn’t do this, obviously).

Made with SynthEdit

http://dazdisley.co.uk/whiteLABEL/

Comp4

Comp4 free compressor by Plektron

Comp4 is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Plektron. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Comp4 is a 4-band compressor. It can work traditionally or in side-chaining mode to boost or suppress specific frequencies. This tool allows you to manipulate the dynamics of sound on individual tracks and / or on the master channel without causing loss of quality due to the parallel compression technique.

Features:

  • 4-band compression.
  • Adjustable band frequency.
  • Internal side-chain system.
  • Soft clipping limiter.
  • Ahead delay for fast attack.
  • Pre-gain/Gain control for each band.
  • Mix control for parallel compression.
  • Analog-style meter for each band.
Made with SynthMaker

http://www.plektronfx.com/

ComBear

ComBear free compressor by W. A. Production

ComBear is a free compressor VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by W. A. Production. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

What is ComBear?

ComBear is an EXTREMELY powerful and incredibly dynamic Parallel Compression effect plugin that brings an amazing sound and feel to Drums, Synth, Vocals and anything else you can thank of! This plugin is going to change the game and sound the EDM Industry.

ComBear is packed full with incredible features like; Compress, Mix, Input Gain, Make-Up Gain and Bypass. By adjusting the Compress knob, you increase the Parallel Compression that ComBear adds the the element from value 0 to 100, Bypass ComBear’s effects on an element by flipping the Bypass switch, correct the Make-Up Gain that is altered based on how much Compress you add the the element by adjusting the Make-Up Gain, adjust how much gain comes in from the element by adjusting the Input Gain and finally adjust how much of ComBear you hear on the element with the Mix knob. The Idea behind this plugin was of course Parallel Compression.

The main way ComBear can be used is add the plugin to a certain element then have the ability to compress that element pretty hard, and then mix this harshly compressed element with a duplicate of the element that is not compressed. This tactic brings a bold, delightful and intense sound to any and all elements of the production. ComBear is a must have tool in the production world, and is something any and all producers should look into investing in.

What is Parallel Compression?

In the simplest way, Parallel Compression, also called New York Compression, is a very dynamic range compression technique that is used in sound recording and mixing. Basically, Parallel Compression is a big form of upward compression and is achieved by mixing an unprocessed “dry”, or lightly compressed signal with a heavily compressed version of the same signal. The Compress knob is what will add the Parallel Compression to the element from the value 0 to 100.

Make-Up Gain

Make-Up Gain as a whole is a make up for the gain reduction due to compression. Making sure to adjust the Make-Up Gain will bring the fullness of the compression to the sound. Do be careful not to over use the Make-Up Gain, as you can cause the plugin and the element to clip. Make-Up Gain is an amazing and useful tool inside of ComBear that we know will bring the effected element more power.

Input Gain

Input Gain is a setting that usually allows users to control the gain coming from the original element. Adjusting the Input Gain in ComBear will increase or decrease the amount of gain that comes from the original element into ComBear. If you decrease the amount of gain, then you may need to compensate this with the Make-Up Gain.

Mix

On most if not all plugins in the world, the Mix knob is a very basic feature that allows the user to judge exactly how much of the effect they want to actually be heard. ComBear’s Mix knob does the same thing, but you can also automate it to add some dynamics to the track, like bringing the effected element into the track slowly to bring in intensity.

ComBear is a plugin that will change the EDM scene forever. If you want to jump the to the top of the game, you need to get your hands on this beast. Be like the professionals and make your tracks sound top tier! W. A. Production has strived to make some of the industries highest quality sample packs as well as some of the most amazing and hard hitting plugins. We believe that ComBear is a game changer and can not WAIT for all of you to get your eager hands on this beast.

https://waproduction.com/

Code Red Free

Code Red Free free channel-strip | console-emulator by Shattered Glass Audio

Code Red Free is a free channel strip and console emulator VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Shattered Glass Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Code Red Free is inspired by a classic, all tube, British console form the late 60s. The original console was known for its EQ, bold and punchy character, and the warmth it imparted. The Beatles recorded most of their material using this, and other versions of this console. Easily recognized overdriven sound of the Beatles’ Revolution was created by chaining two preamps from this console.

Features:

  • Accurately modeled original EQ with “Classic” and “Pop” modes.
  • Additional EQ options in addition to the original EQ.
  • High fidelity model of the original preamp based on the full circuit simulation.
  • Automatic 4x oversampling.
  • Stereo processing mode with linked as well as separate Left and Right channel EQ and controls.
  • Selectable Mono processing mode for increased efficiency when processing mono signal.
  • Mid-Side processing mode.
  • Dry-Wet mixing.

http://www.shatteredglassaudio.com