Winkl

Winkl free distortion by Tek'it Audio

Winkl is a free distortion VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by Tekit Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Winkl is a free foldback distortion for VST2, VST3 and Audio Unit plug-in formats.

Winkl is not a subtle distortion, this is well suited for bass and leads, made to make scream your sounds.

Feature highlights:

  • 2 types of Foldback distortion.
  • Drive and Output Gain controls.
  • Bypass switch.
  • x16 Oversampling.
  • 64-bit internal processing.
  • Full MIDI automation support.
  • Works in mono or stereo.
  • Zero-latency.

https://tekit-audio.com/

Wider

Wider free stereo-imaging by Polyverse Music

Wider is a free stereo imaging VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Polyverse Music. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

World Famous electronic duo Infected Mushroom and Polyverse are proud to announce Wider, a unique stereo effect for free.

Wider takes the massively popular pseudo stereo section from its sibling, Manipulator, and gives any user the ability to create the illusion of an expanded stereo image of any mono signal to an awe-inspiring degree. However, Wider is a unique stereo plugin in the sense that it is completely “mono-compatible”, meaning that any signal that has been extended will always remain in phase with itself, even if summed to mono.

Many pseudo stereo effects currently in use have the nasty habit of knocking signals out of phase, which can quickly make tracks sound muddy and unbalanced, or make sounds seem flat and lacking dynamics if one isn’t mindful of the effect. Thanks to Wider’s one-of-a-kind all pass and comb filtering algorithm, a natural sounding stereo image is created from a mono channel, without compromising the phase between the sides. Instead, Wider cancels itself out when summed to mono, so the original signal is left intact.

Wider can be used to increase the stereo image of any signal up to 200% of full stereo for an extra wide, exaggerated effect.

Wider is available in VST, AU, and AAX formats, making it compatible with a variety of host applications, including Ableton Live, Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Studio One. It can be used in 32 or 64-bit instances with Windows XP and later and with Mac OS X 10.6 and later.

Wider is available immediately from Polyverse Music for free at polyversemusic.com/products/wider.

Introducing Wider: {See video at top of page}

Wider Promo: YouTube/ByOP3-29lEc

Wider Tutorial: YouTube/mdIx6pT55os

http://www.polyversemusic.com

WaveCymbal

WaveCymbal free software-synthesizer by Uhhyou

WaveCymbal is a free software synthesizer developed by Uhhyou. Available format(s): VST3 for Windows 64b, macOS, Linux.

Note: Currently Linux build doesn’t display GUI due to some problem related to VSTGUI. For Linux, LV2 version is available at https://github.com/ryukau/LV2Plugins.

Note: I don’t have mac so macOS build is not tested. If you find bug, please report it to https://github.com/ryukau/VSTPlugins.

WaveCymbal is an attempt to make cymbal sound with banded wave-guide model. The result is more like dragging bunch of empty cans or thin metal plate on asphalt rather than cymbal.

Output may be very loud. It is recommended to always insert limiter after WaveCymbal:

  • Can be used as both synth/FX.
  • Monophonic. One instance represents one physical object.

JavaScript version is available. Requires browser that supports Web Worker and Web Audio.

https://ryukau.github.io/WaveCymbal/

{See video at top of page}

https://ryukau.github.io/VSTPlugins/

WAV3S

WAV3S free monitoring | studio-tool by BlueLab | Audio Plugins

WAV3S is a free monitoring and studio tools VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by BlueLab | Audio Plugins. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

BlueLab WAV3S is a plug-in that simply displays the sound in 3D. Several display modes are available, as well as parameters to adjust the display. The view can be easily manipulated using the mouse or the trackpad.

https://bluelab-plugs.com

WallsOfSound

WallsOfSound free reverb by Fractone

WallsOfSound is a free reverb VST, VST3 plugin developed by Fractone. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b.

The idea with the WallsOfSound plug-in is to emulate, in a way most general as possible, the reverberant effects of sound traveling from sources to receivers in a three-dimensional space – bounded, fully or partially, by walls of specified sonic reflectivity coefficients. Rather than control reverb and echo with the conventional knob or slider-driven, single-dimensional delay parameters and the like, reverberant effects would be created by actually creating a virtual room and laying out sources and receivers in the three dimensions – a more intuitive approach.

WallsOfSound is compatible with these 3D room/floor planning/editing packages: Sweet Home 3D, Google Sketchup 8.

http://fractone.com/

W1 Limiter

W1 Limiter free limiter by 4Front Technologies

W1 Limiter is a free limiter VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS plugin developed by 4Front Technologies. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

W1 Limiter is a “brickwall limiter” that is a clone of Waves L1-Ultramaximizer, with “identical output” and an approximation of Waves L2.

Waves’ L1 (and thus W1 – for compatibility reasons) uses three times longer actual release time than the standard RT60 metric. This means that if you set 50ms release in the limiter, it will actually yield with 150ms standard RT60 release time, but users of L1 should be familiar with it.

Starting from version 2.0 W1 Limiter also contains adaptive release logic. The author tried to emulate Waves L2, however could only do this approximately. Also, unlike Waves, W1 allows changing release time while in adaptive mode.

Waves IDR dithering is not emulated.

http://www.4front-tech.com/

VST Audio Plug-ins SDK (C++)

VST Audio Plug-ins SDK (C++) free development-tool | wrapper by Steinberg

VST Audio Plug-ins SDK (C++) is a free development tool and wrapper VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Steinberg. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Virtual Studio Technology (VST) is developed by Steinberg and first launched in 1996. The SDK/API is freely available to all.

VST creates a full, professional studio environment on your PC or Mac. VST allows the integration of virtual effect processors and instruments into your digital audio environment. These can be software recreations of hardware effect units and instruments or new creative effect components in your VST system. All are integrated seamlessly into VST compatible host applications. These VST modules have the sound quality of the best hardware units, yet are far more flexible. All functions of a VST effect processor or instrument are directly controllable and automatable; either with a mouse or with an external hardware controller. VST also allows easy integration of external equipment, allowing you to put together a system tailor-made to your needs.

Being an open standard, the possibilities offered by VST have steadily been growing over the past decade. New virtual effect processors and virtual instruments are constantly being developed.


VST 3 is a general rework of the long-serving VST Plug-in interface. It is not compatible with the older VST versions, but it includes some new features and possibilities. We have redesigned the API to make it not only far easier and more reliable for developers to work with, but have also provided completely new possibilities for Plug-ins. These include:

  • Improved Performance with the Silence Flag

Processing can optionally be applied to Plug-ins only when audio signals are present on their respective inputs, so VST 3 Plug-ins can apply their processing economically and only when it is needed:

  • Multiple Dynamic I/Os

VST 3 Plug-ins are no longer limited to a fixed number of inputs and outputs, and their I/O configuration can dynamically adapt to the channel configuration. Side-chains are also very easily realizable. This includes the possibility to deactivate unused buses after loading and even reactivate those when needed. This cleans up the mixer and further helps to reduce CPU load:

  • Sample-accurate automation

VST 3 also features vastly improved parameter automation with sample accuracy and support for ramped automation data, allowing completely accurate and rapid parameter automation changes:

  • Logical Parameter Organization

The Plug-in parameters are displayed in a tree structure. Parameters are grouped into sections which represent the structure of the Plug-in. Plug-ins can communicate their internal structure for the purpose of overview, but also for some associated functionality (e.g. program-lists):

  • Resizeable UI editor

VST 3 defines a way to allow resizing of the Plug-in editor by a user:

  • Note Expression

VST 3 defines with Note Expression a new way of event controller editing. The Plug-in is able to break free from the limitations of MIDI controller events by providing access to new VST 3 controller events that circumvent the laws of MIDI and provide articulation information for each individual note (event) in a polyphonic arrangement according to its noteId:

  • Factory Concept

VST 3 Plug-in library could export multiple Plug-ins and in this way replaces the shell concept of VST 2 (kPlugCategShell).

VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, registered in Europe and other countries.

http://www.steinberg.net/

VPS Scope

VPS Scope free spectrum-analyzer | scope-analyzer | correlation-meter by Vengeance Sound

VPS Scope is a free spectrum analyzer and scope analyzer and correlation meter VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Vengeance Sound. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

VPS Scope is an analyser plugin with scope, spectral and stereo analysis:

  • supports different VU metering modes.
  • synced & free running, zoomable realtime waveform.
  • fft analyzer (line, bar, band size configurable).
  • rotatable 3d spectral display.
  • stereo vector-scope, Correlation, M/S modes.
  • many options and configurations.
  • available in VST, VST3, AAX and AU format.

This plugin is free for all customers. This means you need to have at least 1 Vengeance license key on your dongle to use it. Which one does not matter.

{See video at top of page}

http://www.vengeance-sound.com/

Vinyl

Vinyl free vinyl-emulator by iZotope

Vinyl is a free vinyl emulator VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX, DirectX plugin developed by iZotope. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

iZotope Vinyl is the ultimate lo-fi weapon, it uses 64-bit processing and advanced filtering, modeling and resampling to create authentic “vinyl” simulation, as if the audio was a record being played on a record player.
You’ll get the sound of the best turntables available for cheap.

You have complete control over the following parameters:

  • Mechanical Noise: The amount of turntable motor rumble and noise.
  • Electrical Noise: Internally generated electrical noise, such as 60 Hz grounding hum.
  • Wear: Control how worn out the record is, from brand new to played a few thousand times.
  • Dust: The amount of dust on the record.
  • Scratch: The number and depth of scratches on the record.
  • Warp: The amount of warping and the warp shape for the record – from no warp to the edges totally melted and warped.
  • Record Player Year: The year of the record player – from current linear tracking turntables to 1930 phonographs.
  • Stereo/Mono: Switch between stereo and mono output.
  • Input and Output Gain: Set the gain in and out of the effect with visual level meter feedback.

http://www.izotope.com/

Vintage Simply String Ultimate

Vintage Simply String Ultimate free software-synthesizer by RDGAudio

Vintage Simply String Ultimate is a free software synthesizer developed by RDGAudio. Available format(s): VST, VST3, Audio Unit for Windows 64b, macOS.

Vintage Simply String Ultimate

Vintage Simply String Ultimate is a Sample based multi platform synthesizer plugins. VSS Ultimate comes with free player. It can load Vintage Simply String Ultimate expansions.Low Pass and High pass Filter, LFO and Presets Browser are new in the Ultimate version. It comes with Win 64-bit VST, VST3 and AU formats. Loads very fast, easy to use.

Vintage Simply String is a free Player that can load VSS (Vintage Simply String Ultimate) expansion. It comes with 0 Test Tone saw as a default preset, to load additional 39 Sounds, please install the Vintage Simply String essential Expansion first.

You will get the VSS Essential Expansion content here.

https://rdgaudio.com/vss-ultimate/

New Update & Change log 15th October 2018

What is new in version 2.0.1

FEATURES UPDATE:

  • New Browse Expansion Button (Quickly loads expansions from here).
  • Added new Gated and Seq Presets (Controlled via Mod wheel).
  • Wavelength of samples have been changed.
  • Essential String Expansion has been updated with fast loading samples.
  • Fixed the ADSR parameters and default release.
  • FM Waveform embedded into samples.

Change log::

  • Free Player has been updated.
  • Now x64-bit VST, VST3 & AU Plugins.
  • Fixed Ableton Live 10 not showing up issue.
  • Fixed Mac Logic Pro crashing issue.

Features:

  • Vintage Simply String Ultimate Player is free .
  • It can load VSS Ultimate Expansions.
  • Sampled from Hardware Synthesizers.
  • New Low Pass and High Pass Filters.
  • LFO Rate and Amount.
  • New Presets Browser.
  • Velocity sensitive.
  • ADSR with Volume & Pan control.
  • Algorithmic reverb.
  • Level meter.
  • All major DAWs supported.
  • VST 64-bit, VST3, AU Plugins.

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 64-bit & AU Plugins.
  • Windows 7,8,10 (64-bit).
  • Latest Mac OS X.

{See video at top of page}

https://youtu.be/fqbRPzb6iRs

https://youtu.be/AwaBzoOCRJQ

https://youtu.be/gA7SUJ3OtRY

https://rdgaudio.com