Free AAX Plugins & Softwares

HOFA SYSTEM basic

HOFA SYSTEM basic is a free multi fx and eq and compressor and limiter VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by HOFA-Plugins. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

HOFA SYSTEM basic is the freeware version of the popular EQ, dynamic & effect toolbox HOFA SYSTEM.
High quality channel strip and flexible effect kit as true freeware:

30 modules with flexible routing and processing options.

All 300+ presets of the full version can be loaded.

AlgoVerb Plate algorithm for more spatial depth in your productions.

Altogether this provides you with incredible possibilities in creating custom effect chains – for mixing, mastering and sounddesign.

30 modules are available, while some have a limited range of functions.

https://www.hofa-plugins.de

HOFA 4U ProjectTime

HOFA 4U ProjectTime is a free audio and studio utility VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by HOFA-Plugins. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Features:

shows the time which has passed during a DAW project.

time measurement in hours, minutes, seconds.

pause function.

write log to see when you worked on the project.

every log entry can be commented.

works on Windows and Mac with any DAW.

HOFA 4U ProjectTime is a tool to keep an eye on the time you spent with your projects. It runs as long as the project is loaded but of course can be paused when needed. Also, if you load it some time after you started a project or forgot to pause during a break you can enter an offset.

https://www.hofa-plugins.de

HATEFISh RhyGenerator One

HATEFISh RhyGenerator One is a free sequencer VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX developed by HoRNet. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

RhyGenerator One is the simplified version of RhyGenerator, an Euclidean step sequencer made by HoRNet Plugins together with the electronic music artist HATEFISh. The sequencer is designed to distribute as evenly as possible a certain number of “beats” in given number of “steps”.

Simply put, with RhyGenerator One you can create a rhythm, consisting of up to 32 steps, it comes in the standard VSTi for VST and VST3, as an instrument for AAX and a MIDI effect for the AU version.

RhyGenerator One outputs the specified note following the rhythm generated by the Euclidean algorithm and allows you to control the number of steps and beats separately, the velocity and the length of the note. You can also shift the sequence of any number of steps to create upbeats and movement, every parameter in the sequencer can be automated for a more interesting effect.

Features:

Euclidean step sequencer.

Up to 32 step.

Shift option.

Automatic euclidean rhythm generation.

Midi effect in Logic ProX.

Resizable vector GUI.

Mac OS X (>=10.7) and Windows support.

64-bit compatibility both on Mac and Windows.

Audio Units VST2.4, VST3 and AAX format.

http://www.hornetplugins.com

Harpex-B

Harpex-B is a free stereo imaging VST, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by Harpex. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Harpex-B is a high-resolution surround processor for soundfield recordings. Available both as a plug-in and a stand-alone player, these tools make an already versatile surround and stereo recording technique even more interesting.

Soundfield microphones have gained a faithful following since their introduction thirty years ago and are today offered by several manufacturers. They are commonly used both as compact stereo microphones and surround microphones. They already provide more post-production possibilities than any other portable recording technique.

With the introduction of Harpex-B, several new and useful possibilities become available:

Precise rendering of the frontal stage in 5.1 surround with good channel separation.

Emulating non-coincident microphone techniques like ORTF or AB with a single, compact microphone unit.

Adjusting the ratio between reverberant and direct sound.

Emulating high-resolution 3D dummy head recordings.

Isolating sound sources through sharp spatial filtering.

B-format is the standard surround format for soundfield microphones. While conversion between B-format and other formats has always been possible, the spatial resolution has been limited to that of first-order microphones. This is insufficient for the frontal stage of 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 speaker layouts. High-resolution processors make use of advanced signal processing that mimics the kind of spatial analysis that a human listener uses to separate and localize the many sound sources in a complex sound scene. This results in a level of channel separation and spatial definition that has never been possible before.

http://harpex.net/

HappyPlacer

HappyPlacer is a free audio and studio utility VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by accusonus. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

HappyPlacer : The world’s first plugin that sends you to your Happy Place.

Are you stuck in a recording studio, having to record crappy music for the rest of your day? Are you on take 1533 of a guitar solo that was never rehearsed? Have you had it with that wanna-be-MC trying to rhyme “money” and “honey” for the last 12 hours?

After years of copious R&D, accusonus now releases a plugin that actually helps you relieve the stress of recording and sends you directly to your happy place! When there’s nothing else you can do, just open the HappyPlacer in your DAW! HappyPlacer is zero-latency so you can also use it while tracking! Use our patent-pending single-knob technology, and laugh at the expense of the musician ruining your day.

Video Demo:

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https://www.accusonus.com

HappyPlacer 2.0: The MEME Generator

HappyPlacer 2.0: The MEME Generator is a free audio and studio utility VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by accusonus. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Sit back and take a break from making music without leaving your DAW. HappyPlacer 2.0 is a free audio effect plug-in that tells music jokes and transforms them into amazing memes. Let the world know about your Happy Place.

The backstory

We released the original HappyPlacer on April Fool’s Day 2017.

People have been asking for the plug-in installers throughout the whole year. We were thrilled and have developed HappyPlacer 2.0, adding new jokes, comics and a meme generator.

Enjoy.

Video:
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https://www.accusonus.com

Halls of Fame 3 – Free

Halls of Fame 3 – Free is a free reverb VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Best Service. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

13 legendary hardware reverbs combined in one plugin – Free Edition

Halls Of Fame 3 by Best Service combines the authentic sound of vintage reverbs with modern editing possibilities. Whether you are looking for spring, plate or algorithmic reverbs, Hall Of Fame 3 got you covered.

The library contains two presets of the following devices:

Digital Legends:

Lex 96L (2002).

Lex 96 (2007).

T600C (1998).

Bric M7 (2007).

R 880 (1988).

QRS 2496 (1997).

Even T 2016 (1983 / 2006) Reverb.

Vintage Legends:

EMT 240 (1974).

EMT 250 (1976).

Lex 224 (1978).

Lex 300 (1998).

Lex 480 (1987).

AKG BX 20 (1965).

Features Overview:

13 legendary hardware reverbs, each including two presets (short and long).

Produced in stereo with premium recorders.

Authentic sound due to high quality impulse responses.

Intuitive GUI with direct access to all important parameters.

Audio resolution up to 32-bit and 96kHz.

http://www.bestservice.com

HALion Sonic SE

HALion Sonic SE is a free sampler VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Steinberg. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

HALion Sonic SE 3 is a stripped-down version of HALion Sonic 3 without giving up on sound quality and accessibility. The streamlined VST workstation lets you load and play a plethora of sound content: the SE libraries shipping with Steinberg’s digital audio workstations, VST Sound Instrument Sets for HALion and the custom user libraries created within the HALion 6 sampler and sound creation system.

HALion Sonic SE 3 is available for free as a plug-in for any VST3, VST2, AU and AAX compatible host and as a stand-alone application for macOS and Windows.

Inside Steinberg’s DAW

HALion Sonic SE 3 can be used in all of Steinberg’s DAWs and loads and plays the dedicated libraries that are included in Cubase and Nuendo.

VST Sound Instrument Sets

Load and play the HALion expansion libraries like Dark Planet, Hypnotic Dance and Triebwerk in HALion Sonic SE 3.

HALion 6 user content

Create your own libraries in HALion 6 and make it accessible to your friends and collaborators who use HALion Sonic SE 3.

http://www.steinberg.net/

Greed Smasher

Greed Smasher is a free saturation and overdrive VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Mercuriall Audio Software. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Greed Smasher free plugin for Mac OS X and Windows in AU, VST and AAX plugin formats.

Features/details:

• The modeled circuit is based on the MESA/Boogie GRID
SLAMMER Overdrive
• Low CPU usage
• Stereo and Mono modes
• Low (2x oversampling) and High (4x oversampling) Quality switch.

http://mercuriall.com

Graillon

Graillon is a free pitch corrector VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX, LV2 plugin developed by Auburn Sounds. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Graillon is a Vocal Live Changer that brings a world of possibilities right into your DAW, with carefully designed features:

The Pitch-Tracking Modulation, unique to Graillon, changes the type of speakers, generates throat sounds, creates choruses, make octaver sounds, enriches a voice to make it more masculine.

The Pitch Shifter cleanly transpose a voice up and down, and has been optimized for voice.

The Pitch Correction module brings an immediate robotic sound, while the Bitcrusher addition softly add sparkles to the mix.

http://www.auburnsounds.com