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AMR ReValver

AMR ReValver is a free amp simulator VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Audio Media Research. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

ReValver models guitar amplifiers, stompboxes and effects at the component level, resulting in unmatched realism, dynamics and tone.

ReValver’s RIR 2 Cabinet Modeling takes convolution cabinet modeling to another level while ACT (Audio Cloning Technology) allows incredible instrument modeling on the input and tone matching on the output. ReValver can also create and load amp clones in our ACT Combo module, making ReValver virtually unlimited. Expand ReValver even further by hosting 3rd party VST/AU plugins within the software. Take ReValver to the live stage with full MIDI control and GIG Mode for seamless switching between presets.

Download ReValver 4 for free and then browse the Amp Store for a wealth of additional amp/stomp/effects modules, ACT content and bundles.

ReValver is available as a stand alone program or as an AAX, VST or AU plug in.

http://www.audiomediaresearch.com

AmpliTube Custom Shop

AmpliTube Custom Shop is a free amp simulator VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by IK Multimedia. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

AmpliTube Custom Shop is a Guitar Amp & FX modeling plug-in, complete with Custom Shop for à la carte model purchases.

Features / details:

FREE version of AmpliTube 3 with 24 models including 9 stomps, 4 amps, 5 cabs, 3 mics, 2 rack effects + tuner.

More models can be added à la carte with the new online Custom Shop.

Models are priced in Gear Credits ranging from 5 to 20 credits per model.

Credit prices drop down to $0.60 / €0.45 per credit when credits are purchased in bulk.

Includes officially authorized models of legendary guitar and bass gear brands.

Fully functional version of AmpliTube 3 software with complete working feature set.

Mac/Win standalone and plug-in (RTAS, VST and AU) with native compatibility for 64-bit applications and operating systems.

Instant preset switching in standalone for live use.

Ultra-accurate sound emulations with DSM and VRM technologies.

8 double rig configurations with up to 20 chainable effects with 2 amps.

Two movable mics.

Preset database with online preset sharing.

Full integration with IK’s hardware (StealthPlug, SteathPedal, StompIO).

SpeedTrainer to slow-down/speed up backing tracks with no change in pitch.

Built-in 4-track recorder in the standalone version.

A new version of AmpliTube Custom Shop, its full-featured guitar-and-bass multi-FX application and plug-in for Mac/PC is now available. The new release includes new gear models from several of the hottest boutique manufacturers on the market today, including Dr. Z Amplification, Fulltone, and Z.Vex. Effects, which will be available for à la carte purchase from the online store integrated in AmpliTube Custom Shop.

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/

ampLion

ampLion is a free overdrive and amp simulator VST, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by Audified. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Standalone application for guitarist’s live performance and a plug-in module for any DAW.

AmpLion turns your computer into an ultimate guitar stack. Use it in standalone mode for playing live, learning and rehearsing or as a plug-in module to enhance your guitar tracks.

AmpLion features ultra-precise simulation of 9 guitar preamps, 7 power amps, 12 speakers, 8 microphones and 30 effects deliver extra wide variety of unique guitar sounds.

Compatibility:

Standalone application, VST 2.4/ VST 3, RTAS, AU (Mac only), AAX.

Requirements:

PC: CPU with SSE2 support (Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 and newer), Windows Vista, 7, 8 (32-bit/64-bit), ASIO compatible audio interface.

Mac: Intel Core, Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, CoreAudio compatible audio interface.

CPU speed 1.6 GHz (recommended 2 GHz), 300 MB of HDD space.

http://www.audified.com/

Amplifikation Lite

Amplifikation Lite is a free overdrive and saturation VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Kuassa. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Amplifikation Lite is a “lite” version of the forthcoming Kuassa Amplifikation Custom Tube Amplification Software for real-time guitar processing.

Features:

3 channels (clean, rhythm, lead).

9 Parameters: Input, Channel selector, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Volume and Cabinet On/Off.

http://www.kuassa.com/

Alt Resonance

Alt Resonance is a free amp simulator VST plugin developed by RunBeerRun. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Alt Resonance is an amplifier simulator for any instrument (guitar, bass, synth), and uses simple filtered feedback as a resonance source. It has a 3-band crossover with per-band inverting, a bass booster, and optional clipper/limiter output protection.

It was built for hardware guitar effects pedals and amp sims that lose presence when plugged into a computer.

https://runbeerrun.blogspot.com/

ADM CM

ADM CM is a free drum machine VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Computer Music. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

AudioRealism ADM CM is free with Computer Music magazine 178. It’s a special version of AudioRealism’s ADM drum machine plug-in, lacking the full ADM’s TR-808/TR-909 emulations and MIDI out mode, but instead coming with an exclusive built-in bank of 250 CM drum samples.

ADM CM features include:

Synthesised emulation of the classic Roland TR-606 drum machine.

Exclusive built-in bank of 250 CM drum samples.

Roland-style step sequencer (including patterns in various styles).

Global accent per step, four prescales per pattern.

Flam per step and shuffle per pattern.

12dB/octave filter with a pattern-programmable envelope.

“Mangler” effect, also programmable via sequencer.

Two MIDI Modes (Pattern and Note).

Full MIDI CC with learning function.

Import Rebirth patterns and 909 Sysex.

Multi-output (11 individual unprocessed outputs).

Load your own WAV and AIFF samples into the drum parts.

Master output modes: Clean, Old, Older and Louder.

Optional master output limiter with Soft and Hard modes.

32-bit VST/AU plug-in for PC/Mac.

And more.

http://www.computermusic.co.uk/

Ace

Ace free amp-simulator by Shattered Glass Audio

Ace is a free amp simulator VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Shattered Glass Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Ace is a faithful digital emulation of a legendary 1950s, American, all tube, tweed, 5W amp. We have added to the model two of the most common amplifier mods: adjustment of the amount of feedback and addition of grid stopper resistors, both of which can be turned off for the original amp sound.

Simple controls and a conservative CPU usage make ACE easy to use in live settings as well as for re-amping.

Features:

Accurate modeling of the whole circuit to capture dynamic interactions between amp stages.

Authentic 12AX7 and 6V6GT vacuum tube models.

Models of the two most common amp mods.

Adjustable strength of the input signal with up to 12 dB boost.

Cabinet simulation that can be switched on or off.

Selectable 2x, 4x, or 8x oversampling.

http://www.shatteredglassaudio.com

4ormulator Vocoder Extreme

4ormulator Vocoder Extreme is a free vocoder and ring modulator VST, DirectX plugin developed by Richard Wolton. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

4ormulator Vocoder Extreme offers a multitude of different effects: Pitch-Augmentation, Sympathetic Drones, Re-synthesis Effects, Formant Effects, Voice Disguisers, Multi-Band Ring Modulation, Vocoder Effects, Sub-harmonic Bass Generation, Robot Voices, Talking Instruments, Sci-Fi Effects, Ambient Generators… Up to 520 ‘analog’ bandpass filters and a unique architecture that includes stereo harmonic effects in addition to resonance control, spectral envelope generators, internal carrier options, LFO modulators, glide effects, and more.

Features:

Resonance Control.

Harmonic Stereo Effects.

Up to 520 BP Filters.

12 db/oct AND 24 db/oct.

Vocoder Modes.

Glide Control.

Internal Wave Generation.

32 Effects per Bank.

Virtual 6 Octave Keyboard.

Sequencer & LFOs.

The Basic Edition is free and includes 32 fully functional effects.

http://www.vocoder-plugins.com/

2-Band Distortion

2-Band Distortion is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Christian Budde. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

2-Band Distortion is a crossover frequency splitter followed by a distorting waveshaper in each band.

Features:

Customisable linkwitz-riley crossover filter (up to 192 dB/Oct).

Smooth harmonic distortion.

Mathematically optimised (using psychoacoustical evaluated approximation functions).

Open Source (as part of Christian’s Delphi ASIO & VST Project).

Manual.

http://www.pcjv.de/