Abacus is a free software synthesizer developed by Krakli. Available format(s): VST for Windows.
A synth which can make sounds of the 80’s digital synths but can also turn its hand to percussive or plucked tones.
http://www.krakli.com
Abacus
AAS Player
AAS Player is a free sampler VST, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by Applied Acoustics Systems. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.
The AAS Player plug-in is free and comes bundled with its compatible commercial sound banks. It runs on both Windows and Mac OS X and works with a variety of VST and Audio Unit host sequencers. AAS Player focuses on immediacy, ease of use, and sound quality.
AAS Player is also available for free with the Swatches sound bank – a free compilation of high quality sounds carefully picked from the Analog Essentials, Ultra FX, Starlight, Journeys, and Entangled Species sound banks.
http://www.applied-acoustics.com/
A1TriggerGate
A1TriggerGate is a free gate VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Alex Hilton / A1AUDIO. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.
A1TriggerGate is a ‘Sequenced Gate’ plugin to chop up any incoming audio signal. It is a well known effect in electronic music and sometimes also known as ‘Trance Gate’ effect.
Pattern Sequence
This plugin synchronizes to the host sequencer / DAW tempo. Each internal sequencer pattern consists of 4 beats / 16 steps (or 12 steps in Triplet mode). Each step length is eighter a ‘ShortStep’, ‘LongStep’, ‘StepLink’ or ‘NoStep’ and has its own step volume fader. There are 8 independent patterns that can be switched via automation.
Integrated FX
The integrated FX (Lowpass Filter, Drive/Distortion and Echo/Delay) are designed for easy usage. There is only a minimal number of parameters to get the desired effect as fast as possible. Of course there is a ‘Global FX Off’ switch to step through all presets without hearing any of the integrated FX. Professional producers will appreciate that little feature.
Pattern Commands
In Expert Mode there a 4 pattern command tabs featuring ‘shift left/right’, ‘copy & paste, ‘random’ and ‘init’ commands eighter for the step volume values, the step lenght values or all of them. Especially the ‘random’ command on step length values gives interesting results and is a good source for inspiration.
Features:
- FREE.
- VST / AU / AAX for MAC & PC (32 / 64-bit).
- sequenced gate.
- 8 patterns, 4 beats.
- triplet mode.
- additional internal FX (Lowpass Filter, Drive/Distortion, Echo/Delay).
- all parameters automatable.
- all parameters fully undoable (undo / redo).
- no latency.
RESIZABLE GUI (fully vector-based, nice on ‘retina’ displays or even very small ones).
Price: Free at www.AlexHilton.net/A1AUDIO
http://www.alexhilton.net/A1AUDIO
A1StereoControl
A1StereoControl is a free stereo imaging VST, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by Alex Hilton / A1AUDIO. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.
A1StereoControl is a plugin to expand or limit the ‘stereo width’ or your tracks. It can be used on single or group tracks and is also usable in final mastering situations.
The integrated ‘Safe Bass‘ algorithm centers all bass frequencies below a adjustable value right back into the middle of the stereo field. This gives your tracks the solidity and definition you want while preserving maximum transpancy and sharpness. Similar techniques were used by professional studio producers over ages with either expansive hardware devices like elliptical equalizers or even advanced m/s-processors. With this plugin you will be able to manage this complicated task with a minimum effort.
Additionally A1StereoControl brings you the possibility to place your stereo signal inside the stereo field in a very intuitive way. Our expert mode features different ‘pan laws’ (0db, -3db, -6db), different pan curves (linear, logarithmic, sin/cos) as well as classic ‘balance’ mode or ‘dual panning’.
Features:
- FREE.
- VST / AU / RTAS / AAX for MAC & PC (32 / 64-bit).
- Expand or limit stereo wideness (from 0% to 200%).
- ‘SAFE BASS’ algorithm centers all bass frequencies (BASS gets MONO).
- linear phase (important for mastering).
- RESIZABLE GUI (fully vector-based, nice on ‘retina’ displays or even very small ones).
- no latency.
- ‘Phase Flip’ (flips the whole input signal 180°).
- ‘Swap L-R’ (swaps left and right input channel).
- ‘Mono’ turns the input signal to mono, but panning is still possible.
- all parameters automatable.
- all parameters fully undoable (undo / redo).
- /- 12 dB input and output gain.
http://www.alexhilton.net/A1AUDIO
A Window to Europe
A Window to Europe is a free software synthesizer developed by Creatorum Genius Lab. Available format(s): VST for Windows.
“A window to Europe” is a hybrid of two basic models of a family of “color” synthesizers “Green” and “Grey” with the scheme of other synthesizer under the name “Dancing Partner”. In this model soft sounds for music of style of New Age and active rhythms are combined.
Features:
- Bank on 128 presets + additional, all – 146.
- The main modules and elements of management are equipped with the random button.
- Hybrid from oscillators of additive synthesis and FM.
- The user can operate additive synthesis, drawing the cursor the wave line in a program window.
- The filter with ADSRL envelope.
- ADSR envelope for amp.
- Ping-pong delay.
- Three-band equalizer.
- Effect horus-flenzher.
- Rhythm sequencer with speed and smoothing adjustment, 8 levels of cycle city in each step.
- Monitoring of a sound signal with possibility of a freeze frame of the picture.
- Built-in preset manager with ability to patch name editing.
A window to Europe is presented in two versions: the normal size and the reduced NANO version for big monitors.
http://vst.ucoz.ru/
A-Pad
A-Pad is a free software synthesizer developed by Odo Synths. Available format(s): VST for Windows.
An analog pad synth.
Features:
- 2 oscillators (Each with its own ADSR).
- Detune.
- Phase mod.
- low/band/hi pass filter.
- Flanger and Panner, BPM delay (Can run free).
- 2 filter effects BPM synced or free running.
- Glide.
- Retrigger mono mode.
- 83 presets.
https://theodosynthsarchive.wordpress.com/
A-Sine
A-Sine is a free software synthesizer developed by Odo Synths. Available format(s): VST for Windows.
- Uses only sine waves.
- 4 Phase Modulations.
- 4 Oscillators.
- ADSR filter and volume.
- Auto pan mix Osc a/b mix osc c/d.
- 100 presets.
https://theodosynthsarchive.wordpress.com/
8×2 VST mixer
8×2 VST mixer is a free mixer VST plugin developed by audiostrom. Compatible OS(s): Windows.
8×2 VST mixer is a simple 8 in / 2 out mixer plug-in. Each mixer channel has pan and mute controls. Inputs and Outputs can be locked as stereo pairs.
http://audiostrom.com
8kut 2
8kut 2 is a free filter VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by Tekit Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.
8kut, an 8-band frequency cutter, is a stripped down version of Tek’it Audio’s Kutter plug-in, designed with DJs and live performance in mind, allowing you to cut frequencies on eight bands easily.
Feature highlights:
- 8-band frequency cutter.
- Independent left and right channel pass through.
- Phase inverter, Effect Bypass, Gain boost and Dry/Wet Mix.
- ZDF Filter design.
- 64-bit internal processing.
- Full MIDI automation support.
- Works in mono or stereo.
- Undo your changes to initial preset value.
- Integrated Preset manager, rename, copy, save, load…
- Randomize all parameters.
- 40 Factory presets.
- Up to 64 user presets per bank.
https://tekit-audio.com/
8-Bit Shaper
8-Bit Shaper is a free distortion VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Xfer Records. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.
8-Bit Shaper takes your audio single and reduces it to 8-bits for a waveshaper stage. Optional pre and post filtering allow for further coloration of the signal. Wet/Dry control and free-drawing on the graph allow you to control the amount of mangling.
Try it on drumloops, leads, basses and more.
http://www.xferrecords.com/