Neon

Neon free software-synthesizer by Steinberg

Neon is a free software synthesizer developed by Steinberg. Available format(s): VST for Windows 64b, macOS.

Neon is a polyphonic synth featuring two oscillators, ADSR envelopes, an LFO and a resonant filter.

Features:

  • 2 Oscillators (Triangle, Saw, & Square waveforms).
  • Oscillator range 16′, 8′ or 4′.
  • ADSR envelopes for VCA & VCF.
  • Resonant filter.
  • LFO (Vibrato).
  • 16 voice polyphonic.

http://www.steinberg.net/

NanoMod 7: 8-bit synths

NanoMod 7: 8-bit synths free soundbank by Rhythmic Robot

NanoMod 7: 8-bit synths virtual instrument is a free sound bank for Kontakt, by Rhythmic Robot.

NanoMod 8-bit is a simple but versatile Kontakt synthesiser based on vintage 8-bit polysynths, featuring an “intelligent” interface that allows the user to adjust multiple parameters with single controls. It is offered as part of the KVR Developers’ Challenge 2014.

NanoMod 8-bit brings the simplicity of Rhythmic Robot‘s NanoMod interface to bear on the crusty, gritty, aliased sounds of classic 8-bit synthesisers of the early to mid 80s. Using source waves taken from vintage Ensoniq hardware and a front-end incorporating convolved Wasp and MS20 filters, this NanoMod is aimed squarely at big, powerful polysynth sounds – everything from warm and evolving pads to screaming leads.

The wave blend dial to the left of the panel shifts between the two raw waveforms at the heart of the NanoMod, both of which were sampled from vintage 8-bit Ensoniq synths. One is a rough, aggressive sawtooth-based tone, with two detuned saws added to a pulse-width modulated pulse wave for a shifting and thick sound with a lot of harmonics for the filters to bite into. This is intended as a very versatile “classic” synth sound, though with the inevitable artefacts and distortions of the 8-bit resolution clearly evident. The second wave is a shiny, breathy, noise-rich digital wave very typical of early 80s digital synthesisers, which lends sheen and aliasing noise to the mix. Intermediate positions on the dial blend these two waves, yielding a wide range of starting points for all kinds of synth tones.

These starting points can then be sculpted with the set of “intelligent” controls, which adjust multiple parameters behind the scenes. The Grit Filter pushes the raw sound through convolved vintage filters sampled from Wasp and MS20 circuitry, while the Smooth Filter allows for sweeps and more precise adjustments. Glow and Shimmer add movement to the sound, while Warmth adds analogue-style instability. The Glitch button musically randomises all the controls for instant inspiration and patch generation, with its intelligent algorithm biasing it towards musically useful results. Any patch you create can of course be saved.

NanoMods are all about simplicity and fun, and NanoMod 8-bit continues the tradition. It is capable of generating thousands of unique patches with a handful of intelligent controls, and best of all, it’s absolutely free.

NanoMod 8-bit requires Kontakt v4.2.3 or later to run. It’s compatible with all versions of Kontakt 5. More information is at Rhythmic Robot.

KVRDC14

http://www.rhythmicrobot.com

nanoKONTROL – Control Surface Plug-in for GarageBand / Logic

nanoKONTROL - Control Surface Plug-in for GarageBand / Logic free utility by Korg

nanoKONTROL – Control Surface Plug-in for GarageBand / Logic is a free audio and studio utility Audio Unit plugin developed by Korg. Compatible OS(s): macOS.

The nanoKONTROL Control Surface plug-in for GarageBand/Logic dramatically improves performance with Apple’s GarageBand and Logic when using Korg’s nanoKONTROL Slim-Line USB Controller hardware. This plug-in is in response to worldwide requests from many users of the nanoKONTROL and both GarageBand and Logic.

Because Apple’s GarageBand doesn’t allow users to assign CC settings, previously there was no way for users to customize MIDI controllers. The plug-in for Logic offers simplified settings – manually assigning settings in Logic can be very difficult and the template used by Korg requires installation in a way not recommended by Apple. However, by using the “nanoKONTROL Control Surface plug-in for GarageBand/Logic” installation is done as recommended by Apple and nanoKONTROL works with Logic Pro without complicated settings.

Korg’s nanoKEY and nanoPAD can be used with GarageBand without any plug-in required.

Functions that can be controlled:

  • Transport.
  • Volume/Pan/Mute/Solo for each channel.
  • EQ.
  • Effect send.
  • Software sound source.

Note: Users can control after 9th channel.

http://www.korg.com/

Nabla

Nabla free software-synthesizer by Full Bucket Music

Nabla is a free software synthesizer developed by Full Bucket Music. Available format(s): VST, Audio Unit for Windows 64b, macOS.

The Nabla is a software instrument for Microsoft Windows (VST) and Apple macOS (VST/AU) simulating the KORG Delta DL-50 Strings Synthesizer from 1979. Is is written in native C++ code for high performance and low CPU consumption. The main features are:

  • Paraphonic Synthesizer and Strings sections.
  • Up to 64 voices polyphony.
  • Synthesizer section:
    • Four band-limited frequency divider-driven signal generators.
    • Additional noise generator.
    • 4-pole zero-delay feedback bandpass/lowpass filter.
  • Strings section:
    • Two band-limited frequency divider-driven signal generators.
    • 2-band equalizer.
    • Ensemble effect.
  • Flexible pitch/filter modulation by LFO or noise.
  • Tweaks (not to be found in the original Delta):
    • “GOD Mode” to provide true polyphony.
    • Panning for Synthesizer/Strings sections.
    • Built-in phaser and delay effects.
  • Double precision audio processing.
  • All parameters can be controlled by MIDI controllers.
  • Plug-in supports Windows and macOS (32-bit and 64-bit).

Listen to it @ SoundCloud:

https://SoundCloud.com/full-bucket/full-bucket-nabla-nabla

http://www.fullbucket.de/music/vst.html

NA Crunck V2 Guitar Amplifier

NA Crunck V2 Guitar Amplifier free amp-simulator by Nembrini Audio

NA Crunck V2 Guitar Amplifier is a free amp simulator VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Nembrini Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

The Crunck V2 Guitar Amplifier is one channel free plugin designed for a wide range of music genre.

It’s a version 2 of the first plugin designed by Igor Nembrini in the beginning of his career in DSP development more than ten years ago.

Thanks to the Crunck V1 Igor was hired by one of most important company in audio DSP development, Brainworx and for them he develop the most famous guitar and bass amp plugins on the market.

Just move the Gain knob from 0 to 10, and as you do you’ll find a variety of Crunck V2 Guitar Amplifier tones, from metal to fusion, rock to blues.

In the Crunck V2 Guitar Amplifier plugin you can choose to use the build in cabinet a 4×12 loaded with Vintage 30 speakers or bypass the cabinet section.

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https://soundcloud.com/nembriniaudio/sets/na-crunck-v2-guitar-amplifier

https://www.nembriniaudio.com/

NA Analog Rack Noise Gate

NA Analog Rack Noise Gate free gate by Nembrini Audio

NA Analog Rack Noise Gate is a free gate VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Nembrini Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

The Analog Rack Noise Gate plugin is a very simple but powerful noise gate plugin especially tuned for guitar and bass.

Nembrini Audio has taken the guitarists most preferred analog and digital effect pedals and has repacked it in new rack style plugins easy to use and extremely powerful at the same time, with the addition of a custom design tube preamp virtual circuit which gives color to the signal in a very special way.

Just insert the Analog Rack Noise Gate plugin in your tracks to hear its beautiful analog tube coloration.

SoundCloud.com/nembriniaudio/sets/analog-rack

https://www.nembriniaudio.com/

NA Analog Rack Delay

NA Analog Rack Delay free delay | echo by Nembrini Audio

NA Analog Rack Delay is a free delay and echo VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Nembrini Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

The Analog Rack Delay plugin is the power of Nembrini Audio‘s delay algorithms in a simple package! BPM Sync, stereo spread circuit and a very juicy sound.

Nembrini Audio has taken the guitarists most preferred analog and digital effect pedals and has repacked it in new rack style plugins easy to use and extremely powerful at the same time, with the addition of a custom design tube preamp virtual circuit which gives color to the signal in a very special way.

Just insert the Analog Rack Delay plugin in your tracks to hear its beautiful analog tube coloration.

SoundCloud.com/nembriniaudio/sets/analog-rack

https://www.nembriniaudio.com/

NA Analog Rack Cleaner

NA Analog Rack Cleaner free filter by Nembrini Audio

NA Analog Rack Cleaner is a free filter VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Nembrini Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

The Analog Rack Cleaner plugin is high pass and low pass filters in a single rack Fx plugin to clear up low-end rumble and high frequency noise.

Nembrini Audio has taken the guitarists most preferred analog and digital effect pedals and has repacked it in new rack style plugins easy to use and extremely powerful at the same time, with the addition of a custom design tube preamp virtual circuit which gives color to the signal in a very special way.

Just insert the Analog Rack Cleaner plugin in your tracks to hear its beautiful analog tube coloration.

SoundCloud.com/nembriniaudio/sets/analog-rack

https://www.nembriniaudio.com/

NA Analog Rack Chorus

NA Analog Rack Chorus free multi-fx | flanger | phaser | chorus | tremolo by Nembrini Audio

NA Analog Rack Chorus is a free multi fx and flanger and phaser and chorus and tremolo VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Nembrini Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

The Analog Rack Chorus plugin is a very simple but powerful chorus plugin inspired by the most famous Chorus pedals and rack effect units.

Nembrini Audio has taken the guitarists most preferred analog and digital effect pedals and has repacked it in new rack style plugins easy to use and extremely powerful at the same time, with the addition of a custom design tube preamp virtual circuit which gives color to the signal in a very special way.

Just insert the Analog Rack Chorus plugin in your tracks to hear its beautiful analog tube coloration.

SoundCloud.com/nembriniaudio/sets/analog-rack

https://www.nembriniaudio.com/

N4 Player

N4 Player free multi-fx by Acustica Audio

N4 Player is a free multi fx VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Acustica Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Acustica Audio is pleased to announce the free N4 Player. N4 Player supersedes the previously available N4 free which is now obsolete and no longer available. N4 Player is here to offer to all customers important new features and improvements. N4 Player is a multi-effect plug-in able to emulate a wide range of audio equipment and other electrical, digital or acoustic audio systems, providing a true sonic alternative to costly and bulky hardware and opening new paths to creative uses and highly realistic sounds. N4 Player loads libraries or entire plug-ins, all created by using a sophisticated state-of-the-art dynamic sampling approach and an engine based on Volterra series nonlinear convolution.

N4 Player is our new free tool to introduce you to a new sound experience.

Why a new tool for N4 product line?

Acustica Audio made a technological leap forward and it is time to provide our customers with a new tool able to meet our latest standards, developments and accommodate for the new 3rd party products line. While N4 free could load only free emulation presets and free libraries, N4 Player can also run full N4 libraries, Aqua libraries for N4 and standalone Aqua Effect plug-ins. Moreover, N4 Player offers a seamless crossgrade path to the paid full version of N4. Once crossgraded, DAW sessions created with N4 Player will automatically be updated to the full N4 version.

Main N4 Player features:
• Complete integration with Aquarius and an online marketplace accessible to the official 3rd party developers.*
• Support for the latest CORE 12 technology.
• Redesigned user interface for a better user experience with new simple mode.
• Available in VST2, VST3, AAX and AU plug-in formats in macOS and Windows.
• Support for 64-bits architecture.
• Support for the latest operating systems including macOS High Sierra and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
• N4 Player is a completely free product, no authorization is required.

N4 Player is able to load both commercial and trial versions of the following products:
• Nebula libraries for N4.
• Acqua libraries for N4.
• Acqua Effect plug-ins.
• Acustica Audio cross-platform commercial library version (CPCL v5).

N4 Player is free product. Upon checkout its price will be displayed as zero euros.

Nomenclature

Nebula libraries for N4. A Nebula library is a collection of emulation presets created with the proprietary sampling application NAT. A Nebula library for N4 can include a custom skin or use factory generic skin (see pictures provided).

Acqua libraries for N4. An Acqua library is similar to a Nebula library but it is built by merging several emulation presets into a single one, resulting in a more complex simulation with a custom user interface (see pictures provided).

Acqua Effect plug-ins. Acqua Effect plug-ins are standard standalone plug-ins in VST2, AAX and AU format. However, they can also be loaded in N4 and N4 Player to take advantage of some additional functions (see pictures provided).

Aquarius. Aquarius is a stand-alone assistant application from Acustica Audio created to help and assist users to download, install, update, and authorize all marketplace featured products.

Marketplace. Acustica Audio’s marketplace is our fully integrated with Aquarius on-line shop, which allows ‘official 3rd party developers’ (1) to sell Nebula libraries and Acqua libraries for N4 in the same way as Acqua Effect plug-ins are being sold at the moment. Such products can be downloaded and authorized using Aquarius immediately after their purchase.

About N4 update & crossgrade option to N4

N4 Player offers a seamless crossgrade path to the paid full version of N4. Once crossgraded your created with N4 Player DAW sessions will automatically be updated to the full N4 version.

A new version of N4 is available coinciding with the launch of N4 Player including new features and bug fixes.

• Complete integration with Aquarius and official 3rd party developers (1) in marketplace.
• Support for the latest Core 12 technology.
• Integrated Presets Editor.
• Integrated Setups Editor.
• Redesigned user interface for a better user experience with new simple mode.
• Available in VST2, VST3, AAX and AU plug-in formats in MacOS and Windows.
• Support for 64-bits architecture.
• Support for the latest operating systems including macOS High Sierra and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
• Support for Nebula Server version 4 (currently in development)

Limitations not applicable to N4 (as opposed to N4 Player)
• N4 can load Nebula2 and Nebula3 commercial and free emulation presets.
• N4 can edit Acqua Effect plug-ins
• N4 can connect to a Nebula Server version 4 (currently in development).

N4 is able to load both commercial and trial versions of the following products:
• Nebula libraries for N4.
• Acqua libraries for N4.
• Acqua Effect plug-ins.
• Acustica Audio cross-platform commercial library version 5 (CPCL v5).
• Nebula libraries for Nebula3.

Cross-Platform Commercial Library (CPCL) version 5 features:
• Complete integration with Aquarius and marketplace.
• Updated version of Rose Acqua library for N4 and Rose Acqua Effect plug-in.
• Updated version of Violet Acqua library for N4 and Violet Acqua Effect plug-in.
• 12 skinned Nebula libraries for N4.
• CPCL version 5 is bundled in N4, but alternatively it may be purchased as an add-on for N4 player for the price of 69 euros.

N4 list price is 299 euros.
Details: http://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/neb4server

Following N4 player and N4 update releases, marketplace will be inaugurated including new products from our official 3rd party developers.*

* With the term official 3rd party developers we refer to all developers listed at the following link of our website: https://www.acustica-audio.com/pages/developers and for now we define as unofficial all 3rd party developers not included in this link, consequently it will not be possible for load their libraries in N4 Player. Paid N4 license is necessary to be able to load all old Nebula 3 libraries.

http://www.acustica-audio.com/