Mastering

UltraComp

UltraComp is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Studio Toolz. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

UltraComp is here, this beautiful vintage compressor is for perfect for both audio professionals or the bedroom producer. With its simple control panel it is easy to use and sounds absolutely fantastic. UltraComp can be used on individual instrument tracks or on your master buss.

Features:

Beautiful classic sounding compressor.

Can be used on instrument tracks and the master buss.

Controls for Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Gain, Power.

Professional vintage analogue GUI Design.

Very low CPU usage.

System Requirements

PC running a Windows operating system. VST compatible DAW or VST hosting software.

Host Compatibility

UltraComp has been tested and works in Cubase, Sonar, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reaper, Energy XT and works without issue. It is recommended that you always try out the demo before purchases to ensure that the plugin is compatible with your system.

http://www.studio-toolz.com

TSClip

TSClip is a free limiter and clipper VST plugin developed by Signaldust. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

TSClip is a saturation and clipping plugin. The saturation is designed to subtly warm low-frequencies, while the clipper utilizes some spectral shaping in order to make distortion less obvious.

http://www.signaldust.com

Track Meter

Track Meter is a free vu meter and ppm meter VST plugin developed by rs-met. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Track Meter is a plugin to display the current level of a stereo input signal separately for the left, right, mid and side channels and also to display the cross-correlation between the two channels.

http://www.rs-met.com/

TLs Saturated Driver

TLs Saturated Driver is a free compressor VST plugin developed by TbT. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

TbT describe TLs Saturated Driver as “something in between a Limiter/Compressor to shape them peaks….”.

Features:

Adjustable input gain between -16db to 16db. Input signal should stay below 0db.

Adjustable Attack from 0 to 100%.

Adjustable Release from 0 to 100%.

Adjustable Driver from 0 to 100%.

Boost mode to use a “warmer” algorithm.

2X mode to produce more aggressive results.

10 presets.

Supported samplerates: 44.1khz – 192khz.

http://hem.bredband.net/tbtaudio/

The Seeker

The Seeker is a free spectrum analyzer VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by Himiltungl Labs. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Analog-style Spectrum Analyzer

The Seeker brings you fast, dynamic spectrum analysis that will make your FFT-based analysers look like they’re frozen in time:

Up to insane 1/192-octave spectrum resolution.

10 – 500 ms integration time to match different types of material.

Eigen SSE-optimized core for low CPU-usage.

Dual graph showing amplitude as well as dynamics simultaneously.

Resizeable, minimal user interface.

New features in v1.1.0:

Display graph axis values under cursor.

Hide logo*.

Hide settings*.

Set spectrum scale level to adjust for low or high signals*.

* saved in presets.

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Compatibility:

Requires OpenGL hardware support.

Reportedly broken in Logic Pro X. Update: Please try v1.0.1 and see if it fixes the issue.

[Source code at github].

http://labs.himiltungl.com/

TDR VOS SlickEQ

TDR VOS SlickEQ is a free equalizer VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Tokyo Dawn Labs. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

TDR VOS SlickEQ is a mixing/mastering equalizer designed for ease of use, musical flexibility and impeccable sound.

Three (and a half) filter-bands arranged in a classic Low/Mid/High semi parametric layout offer fast and intuitive access to four distinct EQ modes, each representing a set of distinct EQ curves and behaviors. An elaborate auto gain option automatically compensates for changes of perceived-loudness during EQ operation. Optionally, SlickEQ allows to exclusively process either the stereo sum or stereo difference (i.e. “stereo width”) without additional sum/difference encoding.

In order to warm up the material with additional harmonic content, SlickEQ offers a switchable EQ non-linearity and an output stage with 3 different saturation models. These options are meant to offer subtle and interesting textures, rather than obvious distortion. The effect is made to add the typical “mojo” often associated with classy audio gear.

An advanced 64-bit multirate processing scheme practically eliminates typical problems of digital EQ implementations such as frequency-warping, quantization distortion and aliasing.

Beside the primary controls, the plug-in comes with an array of additional helpers: Advanced preset management, undo/redo, quick A/B comparison, copy & paste, an online help, editable labels, mouse-wheel support and much more.

SlickEQ is a collaborative project by Variety of Sound (Herbert Goldberg) and Tokyo Dawn Labs (Vladislav Goncharov and Fabien Schivre).

Key specs and features:

Intuitive, yet flexible semi parametric EQ layout.

Full featured, modern user interface with outstanding usability and ergonomics.

Carefully designed 64-bit “delta” multi-rate structure.

Three EQ bands with additional 18dB/Oct high-pass filter.

Four distinct EQ models: “American”, “British”, “German” and “Soviet” with optional non-linearity.

Four output stages: “Linear”, “Silky”, “Mellow” and “Deep”.

Advanced saturation algorithms by VoS (“stateful saturation”).

Highly effective and musically pleasing loudness compensated auto gain control.

Oversampled signal path including stateful saturation algorithms.

Stereo and sum/difference processing options.

Tool-bar with undo/redo, A/B, advanced preset management and more.

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http://www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-labs/

TDR Kotelnikov

TDR Kotelnikov is a free compressor VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Tokyo Dawn Labs. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

TDR Kotelnikov is a wideband dynamics processor combining high fidelity dynamic range control with deep musical flexibility. As a descendant of the venerable TDR Feedback Compressor product family, Kotelnikov has directly inherited several unique features such as a proven control scheme, individual release control for peak and RMS content, an intuitive user interface, and powerful, state of the art, high-precision algorithms.

With a sonic signature best described as “stealthy”, Kotelnikov has the ability to manipulate the dynamic range by dramatic amounts, while carefully preserving the original tone, timbre and punch of a musical signal. As such, it is perfectly suited to stereo bus compression as well as other critical applications.

Kotelnikov does not try to emulate any previously available device. The concept is a proud digital processor, it is the original.

Notable features:

64-bit floating point precision for all relevant calculations.

Multi-rate processing structure for highest accuracy.

“Delta” oversampled signal path (bit transparent at 0dB gain reduction).

Super fast, yet natural sounding compression.

Control scheme based on “Crest factor”, offering independent release controls for peak and RMS events.

Flexible sidechain highpass filter.

Advanced stereo linking options optimized for the stereo bus.

Delta preview mode to preview the difference between compressed and original signal.

Latency compensated bypass (processing doesn’t interrupt).

Extensive documentation.

The standard edition is available for free, the improved Gentleman’s Edition can be purchased directly from Tokyo Dawn.

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http://www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-labs/

TDR Feedback Compressor II

TDR Feedback Compressor II is a free compressor VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Tokyo Dawn Labs. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

The TDR Feedback Compressor II is a major design update of its critically acclaimed predecessor. The compressor is dedicated to the highest fidelity stereo program (2-buss) compression, but shines equally in classic mixing tasks.

Most modern compressors analyse the input signal to control gain reduction. This is known as a “feed-forward” topology. The TDR Feedback Compressor II, however, analyses the output. This approach delivers unobtrusive and highly musical compression characteristics which mean the compressor is able to handle complex signals with ease.

The TDR Feedback Compressor II takes this traditional compression topology to new heights as a state of the art dynamics processor combining an unusual and highly flexible, yet intuitive control scheme. The compressor has been carefully tuned for intuitive and musical operation for almost every situation. No compromises have been made in order to achieve the highest possible quality of dynamic control.

We want to emphasize the fact that the processor neither tries to emulate any previously available device, nor does it follow popular trends like “virtual analogue”, “circuit modelling” or similar buzz words. This is a proud digital processor, made with an immense amount of love and care.

http://www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-labs/

TDR Feedback Compressor

TDR Feedback Compressor is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Tokyo Dawn Labs. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Important: Version II is now available!

A carefully designed RMS-based dynamic range compressor. The processor is dedicated to sum/bus compression and is the result of an intensive study about the musical behaviour of “classic” feed-back compressor designs. Most modern compressors analyze the input signal to control gain reduction. The feed-back compressor design however “listens” to its output. This non-intuitive approach delivers an unobtrusive and highly musical compression characteristic that is able to handle complex signals with ease.

We want to emphasize the fact that the processor neither tries to emulate any previously available device, nor does it follow popular trends like “virtual analogue”, “vintage” or similar buzz terms. This is a proud digital processor, made an immense amount of love and care.

Notable features:

Typical “Feed-Back Compression” musicality and behavior.

All relevant calculations are done at 64-bit precision.

Differential oversampling structure (only the “wet” part is oversampled).

Re-sampling via high quality linear phase filters.

Advanced stereo-linking (reduces audible cross-modulation).

Adaptive integration time RMS detector. Optional PEAK and adjustable RMS detection.

Freely adjustable compression knee.

Upward compression mode.

Optional 6dB/oct and 3dB oct HP side-chain filters.

Optional low and high frequency harmonic distortion.

Independent release controls for fast and slow program material.

Delta preview mode. Allows to preview the difference between compressed and original signal.

Latency compensated parallel bypass (i.e. processing not interrupted).

http://www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-labs/

T-RackS CS

T-RackS CS is a free multi fx and overdrive and saturation and bit crusher and crunch and panner and pitch shifter and phaser and flanger and eq and compressor and limiter and amp simulator and filter VST, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by IK Multimedia. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Close your eyes and picture a store full of cool, powerful processing gear including compressors, limiters, reverbs, de-essers, multiband processors, and a shelf full of vintage, legendary gear emulations. In short, a dream store for recording musicians, engineers and producers.

It is not just a fantasy. This store is real and it’s available to you 24/7. In the T-RackS 5 Custom Shop you can browse a huge collection of IK’s high-quality processing plug-ins for mixing and mastering and purchase only the ones you want, when you want them. And the best part is, you can get started for free.

Features

Free version of T-RackS including the Custom Shop, the Classic EQ and basic Metering functionality.

Standalone workstation, plugin suite and single plugins for Audio Units, VST2, VST3 and AAX formats.

Custom Shop functionality lets you purchase additional modules from inside the program.

T-RackS shell allows for chaining of up to 16 processors.

Standalone integration with ARC System 2.5 processing.

All processors available as individual plug-ins.

64-bit native support.

High-fidelity oversampling for high-quality audio processing through the entire signal path.

SCC technology coupled with IK’s unique DSM technology provides the most realistic software emulation of vintage gear to date.

Extremely easy to use, with style-based presets, full chain visualization, one-click single module or chain bypass, “compare” function and more.

What’s new

4 new processors available for separate purchase: Master Match, Dyna-Mu, ONE, EQual.

Resizable*, redesigned interface and plugin GUIs.

Expandable broadcast-ready metering suite*.

Floating meters option*.

Chains of up to 16 processors.

Album Assembly section with waveform editing and metadata*.

Enhanced audio engine.

Up to 192 kHz/32-bit floating point*.

4 dithering algorithms.

Equal gain option*.

Signature presets from the industry’s top engineers*.

* Features available by upgrading to T-RackS 5, T-RackS 5 Deluxe or T-RackS 5 MAX. T-RackS 5 CS supports projects up to 48kHz and features basic metering functions. Presets require specific modules which might not be part of this version of T-RackS 5. You can however download any processor for free and test them for 14 days before purchase.

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/