Free VST 3 Plugins & Softwares

Real Sitar Player

Real Sitar Player is a free rompler VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by RDGAudio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Real Sitar

Real Sitar is a sample based Instruments. It has been sampled from Asian and many types of real Sitar Instruments. Sampled with 4 Mic Position.It is velocity sensitive instrument with built in Round Robin Presets. It comes with Win 32-64-bit VST, VST3, AU and Mac VST plugins. Real Sitar comes with free Player, however you can purchase the factory expansion to Up and Run the full instrument. Now just play real Sitar right inside your host DAW.

What is New in version 2.0

New Browse Expansion

New Browse expansion feature will help you to load quickly your Downloaded Real Sitar Expansions.

Change log:

Added Velocity Curve.

Attack, Release are now linear.

Removed DC Offset in Harmony Srtings.

New Satcked .wav samples.

Features:

New Browse Expansion.

Real Sitar is free .

Factory Expansion Presets (purchase separately).

Sampled from real Sitar.

Different Strings are mapped.

Jhankar, Tremolo, Harmony & Main Strings.

Stack upto 5 layers string.

Layers have Gain and Pan pots.

New VST3 formats.

Tunning.

New Low pass Filter.

New Presets Browser.

Round Robin and Velocity sensitive.

ADSR with Volume & Pan control.

Algorithmic reverb.

Level meter.

All major DAWs supported.

VST3, AU, Win 32-64-bit & Mac VST.

System Requirements:

Graphics Card 1GB (2 GB recommended).

RAM 1 GB (2 GB recommended).

Intel or AMD CPU.

ASIO driver and audio interface.

VST3, VST 32-bit, 64-bit, AU & Mac VST.

Windows 7,8,10 (64-bit).

Latest Mac OS X.

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https://rdgaudio.com

Raijin

Raijin is a free drum machine and rompler VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by Minimal Instruments. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Raijin is an EDM oriented drum pad rompler plugin. It is simple yet useful drum tool for music producers.

What is “Raijin” anyway?
Well, it is name of god. There is a Japanese myth that there is a god of lightening or thunder called “Raijin”, who rides on cloud carrying his own drum pads on his back to make a sound of lightening. For more detailed info, please Google it.

Highlights:

Semi real futuristic neon UI.

12 individual drum pads with Volume, Pan and Attack control.

4 built in master knobs (Volume, Reverb, Pitch, ?).

7 drum kits are included (6 EDM oriented kits, 1 Acoustic kit).

Touch panel control capable (win 10).

WIN VST (32-bit/64-bit), MAC VST, MAC AU support.

Future expansion kits will be expected for more superior drum sounds.

https://tsubasai56.wixsite.com/minimal-instruments

QRange

QRange is a free equalizer VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by lkjb. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

lkjb QRange is a IIR linear phase EQ with the following features:

12 bands (sortable by frequency).

Each band can be used as peak, shelf and cut filter.

Cut filters are available with 12, 24 and 48 dB/oct steepness.

Stereo/Left/Right/Mid/Side routing per band.

Global gain for loudness adjustments.

Resizable user interface.

Gain Match (new in version 1.0.1).

Latency-free minimal phase mode (new in version 1.1.0).

The analyser can be set to analyse pre-EQ and post-EQ signal applying the same routings that are available per band. It is possible to adjust the analyser minimum/maximum magnitude by dragging the scale on the right (visible only if the analyser is active).

A menu which is available via the gearwheel provides:

Adjusting Analyser Range.

Adjusting frequency display magnitude.

Adjusting the plugin latency.

Setting a default EQ state and/or user interface size for new instances.

QRange uses IPlug-Youlean as plugin framework. From JUCE juce_core and juce_audio_basics modules are used.

Changelog:

1.1.3:

Added option to draw the EQ curve a bit thicker.

Added option for band color hints to assign bands more easily to handles.

1.1.2:

fixed vst3 crashing Cubase 10 when changing latency setting.

hopefully fixed tail playing when turning plugin off and on again in Logic.

1.1.1:

once again fixed default settings not working properly (latency & filter type was not saved).

added option to run analyser only while user interface is showing.

1.1.0:

fixed default settings not working correctly in case of overwriting old defaults.

fixed latency setting not being loaded with projects.

added added non Linear Phase but latency free mode.

1.0.3:

fixed crash in Ableton Live when changing latency.

fixed QRange AU not validating (silent update without new version for macOS; reinstall plugin if this is encountered).

1.0.2:

show whether gain match is possible.

change Q-factor in frequency view by ctrl-dragging the handle.

added presets.

1.0.1:

user interface updat: filled analyser curve.

user interface udate: band color according to routing.

user interface update: rearranged buttons & different button style.

added gain match.

added band solo (right click on band number or via band handle context menu).

1.0.0: First release.

https://lkjbdsp.wordpress.com/

Qontrolr

Qontrolr is a free bit crusher VST, VST3 plugin developed by Sound-Base Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b.

Qontrolr is a quality control plug-in for Windows as both a 64 and 32-bit VST/VST3 technology. It features clipping distortion, decimation, fuzz, and static effects. It is intended to be used to create a lo-fi effect on either an entire track or a single instrument.

https://sbaud.io

Punish

Punish is a free multi fx VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Heavyocity. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

From subtle warmth to extreme drive and compression, PUNISH injects character and edge into any mix or instrument track. It’s the same PUNISH effect that you know and love, as featured in Heavyocity’s award-winning line of virtual instruments, now in VST/AU/AAX plugin format. Modeled after Heavyocity’s custom analog signal chains, PUNISH gives you control over Compression, Saturation, Transients, EQ, and Limiting. Chain the modules together to get that signature PUNISH sound, or isolate them to experience each dynamic effect on its own.

And at the heart of it all is the global PUNISH Knob. Simply set your ranges, and use the one knob to dial in the devastation.

Compression / Saturation

With three distinct compression models, the PUNISH Compressor offers a wide dynamic range, topped off with that classic analog warmth. The plugin features a smooth Class A-style Buss Compressor (Console), an aggressive, fat sound with a classic “knee” (Modern), and a warm vintage limiting amplifier-style (Classic).

The PUNISH Saturation module also features three different models, all with their own unique brand of warmth, drive, and character. With a classic broadcast mic-pre (Vintage), a chunky harmonic saturation (Modern), and a fat tube saturation (Tube), the PUNISH Saturation module can add a bit of grit to a track, or drive the whole thing into overload.

Transients / EQ / Limiting

Providing control over the attack, sustain, and output gain, PUNISH‘s Transient shaping module brings stronger transients back into the signal after saturating the sound. The module also features Hold control to determine length of the attack.

The EQ module is basic but powerful, offering lift of the high and low frequencies. Set the EQ to Pre or Post to affect highs and lows before the Comp, Sat, and Transient…or after.

To prevent clipping, PUNISH also features a Limiter at the end of the chain. Soft clip amount and release time controls are key, when that Saturation starts to get things truly hairy.

Watch: {See video at top of page}

Listen: SoundCloud.com/heavyocitymedia/sets/punish

Tech Specs:

Plug-in formats (both 32 and 64-bit):

AAX, VST, and Audio Units (AU).

System requirements:

Mac OS X 10.8 or later, Windows 7 or later.

Internet connection is required to activate.

Supported host applications:

Pro Tools 10+, Live 9+, Cubase 8+, Logic Pro X+.

Other requirements:

iLok.com account (USB dongle not required).

http://www.heavyocity.com/

PTEq-X

PTEq-X is a free overdrive and saturation and eq VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by Ignite Amps. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

PTEq-X is a digital emulation of 3 famous vintage passive program equalizers.

It has been developed to have all the characteristics of the original hardware, plus some circuit improvements and additional features to increase its versatility.
Every single component on the signal path of the real analog circuit has been taken into account and modeled in the best possible way to match the original sound, keeping an eye on CPU performance and real-time playability at the same time.
PTEq-X is meant to be used as a studio equalizer for tracking, mixing and mastering inside hosts capable of VST or AU Plug-Ins support.

Main Features:

Three different equalization modules with perfectly analog curve response even at highest frequencies.

Ignite Amps 3rd generation triode stage analog modeling for 4 different tube types.

Additional selectable frequencies for the PEQ1A model, compared to the original design.

Refined filters frequency precision for the MQ5 and HL3C models, compared to the original design.

Switchable equalizers and tube stage modeling for better CPU usage management.

Switchable linear phase oversampling for aliasing reduction.

Global input / output level controls.

Mono / Stereo processing support.

Double precision (64-bit) floating point processing.

Fully automatable controls.

Ignite Amps proprietary preset management system with bank file import/export functions.

http://www.igniteamps.com/

ProMeter

ProMeter is a free metering VST, VST3 plugin developed by Bakuage. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b.

ProMeter is a VST Analyzer plug-in that measures “professionality”. “Professionality” is an index that shows how close it is to professional sound (sound of commercially CD). It is calculated based on the learning result of the actual commercial CD. Originally it was an indicator that can be measured with AI Mastering an automated online mastering service. In order to approach professional sound in the mixing stage, we made it possible to measure “professionality” in real time with VST.

Pricing

Currently, the use of this plugin is limited to those who have registered the premium plan of AI Mastering. Those who have registered in the premium plan in the past can use it even if they canceled afterwards.

AI Mastering Premium Plan: $29.99/month.

Evaluation

No license registration is necessary to use this plugin. Please feel free to evaluate it.

https://aimastering.com/

Powershaper

Powershaper is a free overdrive and saturation VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Voxengo. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Powershaper is a saturation, distortion and overdrive effect plugin for professional music production applications. Powershaper’s approach to saturation is unique as it works in multi-stage manner utilizing dozens of saturation stages in a specified variation. While Powershaper was designed to apply extreme saturation, it can be also used to boost presence of audio tracks subtly.

The flexibility of this saturation plug-in is most apparent when applying saturation to the drums: it is possible to dial settings that retain or even extend the punch while applying strong pleasant coloration and presence effect.

Powershaper can be used to apply saturation with good results to various sounds: vocals, drums, bass, guitars, synths, mixes:

Powershaper features:

Multi-stage algorithm.

Algorithm variations.

Stereo processing.

Preset manager.

Undo/redo history.

A/B comparisons.

Contextual hint messages.

All sample rates support.

Zero processing latency.

User interface color schemes.

Resizable interface.

Retina and HighDPI support.

https://www.voxengo.com/

POP Sound Shaper

POP Sound Shaper is a free compressor VST, VST3, Audio Unit, LV2 plugin developed by Cut Through Recordings. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Introducing POP, the all new dynamics Plug-in from Cut Through Recordings. POP is designed with one goal in mind: give your tracks the pop that they have been missing. POP Sound Shaper is a compressor/clipper combo. It is also great for getting more control over the dynamic range of your track without losing its transients. The compressor is designed to bring out the transients of the signal. It does this by having attack and release times set to let the transients pass and then immediately clamp down on the signal. These times are locked in to make using POP as simple as possible. Set the Amount of compression and set the threshold and you’re done. The compressor is followed by a soft clipper just incase you want to trim some of the higher peaks. POP also features two tone controls “Thump” and “Air” which are also dialed in to help make your tracks pop.

Features:

Input/output gain adjustment.

Unique display to visualize dynamics in real-time.

Compressor fine-tuned to bring out the “pop” in your tracks.

Controls to increase “Thump” and “Air”.

Mix control to allow parallel compression.

POP Sound Shaper is available in VST format for Windows (32-bit and 64-bit), VST & AU for Mac OS X (32-bit and 64-bit), and VST for Linux (64-bit).

https://www.cutthroughrecordings.com

Podolski

Podolski is a free software synthesizer developed by u-he. Available format(s): VST, VST3, Audio Unit for Windows 64b, macOS.

Podolski is a simple, CPU-efficient virtual analogue synth. A cut down version of FilterscapeVA with just one oscillator, one filter, one envelope and two LFOs, it also features a Zebra-style arpeggiator/sequencer and chorus/delay effects.

Podolski’s specialities are the Click parameter (emphasizes the filter attack) and its ability to seamlessly morph between three waveforms (WaveWarp).

Version 1.0 was released as a free gift for visitors to the u-he booth during Musikmesse 2005. Right after Musikmesse it went on the cover mount CD of the German KEYBOARDS magazine (later Sound & Recording). Podolski was u-he’s first “magware” offering, and was distributed with each issue until about 2009.

In December 2012 Podolski has been refurbished with new presets by Howard Scarr, has undergone a GUI makeover and supports a wider range of plug-in formats. It has become regular freeware since then, freely available for download from u-he’s website.

https://www.u-he.com/