Free AAX Plugins & Softwares

Cloudrum

Cloudrum is a free rompler VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Ample Sound. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Just in time for Christmas, Ample Sound is proud to release a new VI, Cloudrum, from its new series: Ample Percussion.

Cloudrum is a unique and relaxing Steel Tongue Drum with a range of 3 octaves. It produces wonderful tones, add color and a unique moderation to your music no matter the genre.

Specifications:

Size: 760 MB, 24-bit 44.1kHz.

DFD (Direct from disk).

Two mic positions with stereo and mono modes.

Open, Mute, Opened Release, Muted Release 4 articulations.

A synth from vintage synth.

Features:

CPC (Customized Parameters Control) – any controller can be controlled by MIDI CC or Automation.

Double – different samples at L & R channel.

Each Cycle – Separate sample cycle for each note and velocity layer to improve humanization and sample utilization efficiency.

Cycle * 3 Simulation – When toggled on, sample cycles can reach up to 12 (default is 4), which significantly enhances repetitive notes. No more robotic and machine-like sound.

https://www.amplesound.net/

ClipShifter 2

ClipShifter 2 is a free limiter and clipper VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by LVC-Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

ClipShifter is a wave-shaping clipping-style limiter that provides enough user controls to be useful in all mixing stages. ClipShifter uses a unique threshold control to change the clipping threshold dynamically based on the transient characteristics of the incoming audio. The sonic characteristics of the clipping distortion can be altered from hard, brickwall-style clipping, to softer saturation with compression. Additional parameters allow the user to control the even- and odd-order components of the saturation.

ClipShifter is released as a free and paid plugin. The paid plugin adds oversampling (2, 4, and 8 times) with selectable double processing, mid/side processing, and a 3-way multiband frequency control. The multiband frequency control can be used to apply clipping to certain frequency bands independently, while the free version applies the audio clipping to the entire frequency spectrum.

Major features

Plugin Features::

Clipping style limiter: from transparent sounding compression to hard clipping distortion.

Initial and End thresholds controls that can dynamically change the clipping level based on the incoming signal.

Controls for Clip Shape (hard to soft) and harmonics (even- and odd-order).

Visual display of signals using VU-style, PPM-style, and loudness/RMS meters to monitor input and output levels.

Scalable waveform history view with click-and-drag editing of clipping thresholds.

Paid Features::

Multiband EQ controls: 3-band EQ crossover, with independent processing of each band through the clipping algorithm.

Oversamping: 2X, 4X, and 8X internal oversampling to reduce aliasing.

Double processing: additional option to process audio an additional time through the clipping algorithm when oversampling is engaged.

Mid/Side processing: Selectable control for processing Mid/Side signals independently.

System Requirements and Specifications:

Windows: VST, VST3, RTAS, and AAX plugin formats. Limited-MAX requires Windows XP SP 3 or newer with a processor that supports SSE2 (AMD or Intel processor from around 2004 or later). An iLok device is required to use the AAX format.

OS X: AU, VST, VST3, RTAS, and AAX plugin formats. Limited-MAX requires OS X 10.5 or later, and an Intel processor. An iLok device is required to use the AAX format.

ClipShifter can be purchased for $24.95 USD. For more information or to download the free/demo version, visit LVC-Audio.

http://www.lvcaudio.com

Classic Equalizer

Classic Equalizer is a free equalizer VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by IK Multimedia. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

T-RackS Classic Equalizer consists of a high quality six-band parametric EQ, specially designed to achieve high-end performance in a mastering environment. The T-RackS Classic Equalizer consists of a high quality six-band parametric EQ, specially designed to achieve high-end performance in a mastering environment. The design of this parametric EQ filter bands allows to perform broad EQing such as giving “air” to the high end, “fullness” to the low end or “focus” to the midrange of a mix with a nice and smooth result for creative and musical applications; when needed though, given its flexibility, this processor can be used very effectively to perform very precise interventions; considering the sharpness its peaking bands can reach, it makes it easy to remove a troublesome frequency without touching the rest of the spectrum.

Classic T-RackS Equalizer can now be used in Stereo or MS modes.

The equalizer comprises the following bands:

4th order High-pass filter, from 16 Hz to 5.3 kHz.

Low shelving type filter, from 30 Hz to 200 Hz.

Low-mid peaking type filter, from 33 Hz to 5.4 kHz, variable Q.

High-mid peaking type filter, from 200 Hz to 17.5 kHz, variable Q.

High shelving type filter, from 750 Hz to 8.5 kHz.

4th order Low-pass filter, from 200 Hz to 18 kHz.

The Custom Shop

This audio processor module is part of T-RackS CS “Custom Shop” Mixing and Mastering Plug-In Collection. With T-RackS CS you can:

install all of the available modules at once.

directly access Custom Shop online store from the module for immediate trial or purchase.

try out any processor for a full 14 day trial period.

purchase any module with credits (via Custom Shop) or currency (via Custom Shop or IK online store).

Read more about T-RackS CS

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/

Clarity M Plug-In

Clarity M Plug-In is a free metering VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by TC Electronic. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Bridging the gap between the hardware and software worlds

Clarity M Plug-in is a free native plug-in, that lets you enjoy the pristine metering readout on your Clarity M Desktop Loudness Meter.

This unique feature gives you hassle-free integration with your workflow in ProTools or any other DAW – for both stereo and 5.1 projects.

http://www.tcelectronic.com/

Chorus

Chorus is a free chorus VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by kiloHearts. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Chorus enhances the stereo effect and presence of a sound by mixing it with delayed versions of itself:

Delay knob – The average delay for the delayed voices.

Rate knob – The frequency of how fast to vary the delay.

Depth knob – How much to vary the delay.

Spread knob – Stereo width of the effect. A lower value will go towards a mono output.

Taps – The number of chorus voices.

Mix knob – The dry/wet mix of this effect. A lower value will let some of the unmodified signal through.

Settings panel – Whenever you have your mouse cursor over a snapin theree is a small arrow at the top right corner (not visible in screenshot). It opens a settings panel where you handle presets.

Enabled checkbox – The small checkbox to the left of the plugin name is a checkbox that bypasses the effect when disabled.

Resize handle – The bottom right corner of all Kilohearts plugins is a resize handle for scaling the UI to any size. This allows you to get a good view of the controls whatever the screen resolution, and also comes in handy if you need big controls, e.g. when using Chorus as a real-time effect on a touchscreen monitor during a live set. (This is not available when the snapin is used inside a snapin host.).

Chorus shines on it’s own, but it was primarily created to power up the different “Snapin Hosts” Kilohearts offer. These are bigger effects units that utilize all the available snapins and give you a really fun and creative workflow for combining them in any way you can think of. So have a look at Snap Heap and Multipass right now.

Chorus is also available as a Rack Extension for Reason over at the Propellerhead shop.

http://kilohearts.com/

Cheeze Machine 2

Cheeze Machine 2 is a free software synthesizer developed by 2getheraudio. Available format(s): VST, Audio Unit, AAX for Windows, macOS.

FREE String Machine virtual instrument.

Back by popular demand comes a remastered version of the extremely popular Cheeze Machine virtual instrument byBig Tick Audio. Cheeze Machine 2, from 2getheraudio, bring you an extra cheesy, extra saucy string box in the style of the original vintage string machines.

Over 60 patches of synth string ensembles, pads, leads, brass, basses, effects and more.

Cheeze Machine 2 includes an expanded oscillator section, convolution reverb, a vintage ensemble chorus, and 64-bit compatibility for VST, AU, AAX and Standalone applications.

Also included, bonus preview presets for Cheeze Machine Pro, an upcoming release with additional filters, pitch envelopes and performance controls.

https://www.2getheraudio.com

Brainworx bx_subfilter

Brainworx bx_subfilter is a free filter VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Plugin Alliance. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Polishing your mix’s low end can be tricky. Bass DI tracks can sound mushy, and kick tracks can lose their “pop.” Sometimes everything below 100Hz can become such an undifferentiated soup of noise that you just don’t know where to start. Start here: The bx_subfilter is just the ticket for adding clarity and definition to tracks that have troublesome low frequencies. There are lots of expensive and complicated EQ plugins out there, but when it comes to shaping your low end, the bx_subfilter is unique for its ease and simplicity. With just a few quick adjustments to its four-knob interface, you can breathe new life into those 808s that have been muddying your mix.

The bx_subfilter is a free plugin that borrows from the “Filter” section of its larger counterpart, the bx_subsynth. It’s the perfect plugin for anyone who loves the bx_subsynth’s unique approach to low-end filtering, but doesn’t need the subharmonic synthesis. If you think that cleaning up your low end shouldn’t break the bank or require twenty knobs, we’ve got a plugin for you.

Sign up at Plugin Alliance today and you’ll get instant access to the bx_subfilter, along with our five other free plugins. No dongles, no hassles, and no payment required.

This free plugin will be added to your account automatically when you join Plugin Alliance. If you already have an account you can download and start using this plugin today.

Features:

Tight Punch knob implements a resonant high pass filter that’s especially formulated for cutting problem frequencies in bass-heavy tracks.

Resonance selector applies three peak settings to the filter – Low, High and Extreme – for accentuating punch while taming low-end rumble.

Low End control applies a post-Tight Punch fixed bandpass filter, to achieve that perfect frequency balance.

Input/output gain controls for level matching and preventing clipping.

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http://www.plugin-alliance.com/

Brainworx bx_solo

Brainworx bx_solo is a free stereo imaging and signal monitoring VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by Plugin Alliance. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

M & S solo knobs. free! Just grab it.

bx_solo is a nice little tool that we have designed to get you started with and used to the way we approach the M/S technique – be it for recording-, mixing- or mastering purposes.

Description

L (LEFT channel), R (RIGHT channel), M (MONO sum, mid signal) & S (STEREO-Difference, side signal) – and all this phase-corrected (when needed) and mono-ed out on both speakers of your system. This is very helpful when working in M/S modes (because especially listening to only the S-signal of a stereo mix is not so easy to do with modern DAW stations) and to check your signals / mixes for errors, noises, clicks, whatever…

bx_solo also contains a stepped M/S Stereo Width Control, so you can get an impression about what you can actually do with it. Do try it out on subgroups (makes rock guitar subgroups jump out of your speakers at about 150%!), FX returns, keyboards / samplers, etc.

Using the Stereo Width Control too heavily may lead to phase problems. bx_control & bx_digital both have the Mono Maker on board – this tool will be able to get rid off these phase problems with its unique way of mono-ing out your stereo signals / mixes only in the bass frequencies – Mono Maker is the solution – unless you really over-do the settings…

To be able to fine-adjust the Stereo Width Control (and use Mono Maker at the same time for best results!) please try bx_control.

Features:

Fully automatable.

“Mouse Over” feature: adjust the parameters by holding the mouse over any knob and simply turn your mouse wheel.

Direct access: just type in any valid number into the text fields for direct access to the exact value.

http://www.plugin-alliance.com/

Brainworx bx_rockrack V3 Player

Brainworx bx_rockrack V3 Player is a free amp simulator VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Plugin Alliance. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

OVERVIEW.

The bx_rockrack V3 Player is your ticket to getting stellar guitar tones for absolutely free! By including the same eight immaculate guitar amp simulations as the fully-featured bx_rockrack V3 implemented across 26 professionally designed presets, bx_rockrack V3 Player gives you access to some of the best tones Brainworx has to offer.

The straightforward interface of bx_rockrack V3 Player makes it easy to select between the included presets while seeing which settings are being used. Although this preset only Player version doesn’t allow you to modify those settings, it’s still packed with versatile and useful tones.

Sample clean tones from Brainworx’s Marshall JCM-800 emulation, or grind out with some metal mayhem from overdriven ENGL preamps. Included in the amp selection from bx_rockrack V3 is an original design by Brainworx, the bx_metal 666, conceived by founder and CEO Dirk Ulrich and Senior DSP Engineer Igor Nembrini.

With bx_rockrack V3 Player you can get tone for days. Stack some distortion pedals before the clean Pedalboard Haven preset for a customized grunge feel, or squeeze your DI signal with a bx_opto Pedal going into the lead ENGL Rock Hard preset. With the free preset Player from bx_rockrack V3, you have a whole slew of sounds straight from the Brainworx guitar lab to use any way you please.

All you need to do in order to sample the awesome amp sim power of bx_rockrack V3 is download and install bx_rockrack Player, then activate with your Plugin Alliance account login information; no dongles, and no serial numbers. You’ll be rocking with Brainworx amp power in no time.

Legal Disclaimer: JCM 800 is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification plc. The bx_rockrack V3 ‘Clean 800’ and ‘Crunch 800’ amps were developed by Brainworx Music & Media GMBH based on its own modeling techniques. Marshall Amplification has not endorsed nor sponsored the bx_rockrack V3 in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.

FEATURES:

26 presets featuring eight powerful guitar amp models in one plugin:

Clean 800: Clean channel from the Marshall JCM 800 2210.

Crunch 800: Lead channel from the Marshall JCM 800 2210.

Clean ENGL 530: Clean channel from the ENGL 530 Tube Preamp.

Lead ENGL 530: Lead channel from the ENGL 530 Tube Preamp.

Jazz Clean: Based on the ENGL 530 preamp clean channel.

Jazz Crunch: Based on the ENGL 530 preamp lead channel.

Modern Rock: Mesa Boogie Rect-O-Verb 50W.

Metal BX 666: Brainworx amp design by Igor Nembrini and Dirk Ulrich.

Easy to use preset toolbar is fully automatable, allowing on-the-fly tone changes while tracking or mixing DI guitar tracks.

Master Output control allows you to adjust volume to taste.

Use sounds from growling metal mayhem to soaring ballad leads to crisp and clean Jazz riffs all in one amp plugin.

Select predesigned tones from a wide array of professionally recorded cabinet responses from famous studios around the world.

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http://www.plugin-alliance.com/

Brainworx bx_cleansweep V2

Brainworx bx_cleansweep V2 is a free filter VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by Plugin Alliance. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

FREE!

bx_cleansweep is a new Hi-Pass and Lo-Pass filter plug-in, introducing the new “Anti Crush Technology” (originally developed by Brainworx).

Analog style filter curves without the typical Nyquist problems, in a new great sounding filter design (taken from our pro mastering EQ bx_digital V2). First order filters (6 dB per octave) guarantee an extremely musically sounding filter set, and unique joystick control (taken from bx_hybrid) gives you fast and intuitive control.

Description

bx_cleansweep is the plugin that should go into every mix channel as the first plugin. This way you can filter out any unwanted hi-end and lo-end, and the result is a clean and tight mix.

Ever thought about why there are Hi-Pass and Lo-Pass filter in every channel of the most expensive analog consoles (SSL, NEVE, etc.), but why most EQs are missing this feature?

Clever shortcuts (Alt/Shift/Ctrl) allow for detailed control over the X-axis and Y-axis of the joystick, and the EQ knobs can be set to precision mode by shift-click as well.

Features:

BRAINWORX’ critically acclaimed filter.

Fully automatable.

Dedicated BYPASS switch in the plug-in GUI.

“Mouse Over” feature: adjust the parameters by holding the mouse over any knob and simply turn your mouse wheel.

Direct access: just type in any valid number into the text fields for direct access to the exact value.

http://www.plugin-alliance.com/