Free Audio Plugins & Softwares for macOS

HOFA SYSTEM basic

HOFA SYSTEM basic is a free multi fx and eq and compressor and limiter VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by HOFA-Plugins. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

HOFA SYSTEM basic is the freeware version of the popular EQ, dynamic & effect toolbox HOFA SYSTEM.
High quality channel strip and flexible effect kit as true freeware:

30 modules with flexible routing and processing options.

All 300+ presets of the full version can be loaded.

AlgoVerb Plate algorithm for more spatial depth in your productions.

Altogether this provides you with incredible possibilities in creating custom effect chains – for mixing, mastering and sounddesign.

30 modules are available, while some have a limited range of functions.

https://www.hofa-plugins.de

HOFA 4U ProjectTime

HOFA 4U ProjectTime is a free audio and studio utility VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by HOFA-Plugins. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Features:

shows the time which has passed during a DAW project.

time measurement in hours, minutes, seconds.

pause function.

write log to see when you worked on the project.

every log entry can be commented.

works on Windows and Mac with any DAW.

HOFA 4U ProjectTime is a tool to keep an eye on the time you spent with your projects. It runs as long as the project is loaded but of course can be paused when needed. Also, if you load it some time after you started a project or forgot to pause during a break you can enter an offset.

https://www.hofa-plugins.de

HISE – Hart Instruments Sampler Engine

HISE – Hart Instruments Sampler Engine is a free development tool VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Hart Instruments. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

HISE is a cross-platform open source audio application for building virtual instruments.

HISE emphasizes on sampling, but includes some basic synthesis features for making hybrid instruments. You can build patches, design a custom interface and compile them as a VST / AU plug-in or iOS app.

HISE is available as Standalone application or as VST / AU plugin for Mac OS X and Windows.

Highlights

Sampler engine:

fast disk streaming sampler engine using memory mapped files.

Import SFZ files, Mach5 files or AIFFs with metadata from Keymap Pro.

File name parser for automapping samples.

multi mic sample support (with purging of single mic channels).

looping with crossfades.

sample start modulation.

crossfade between samples for dynamic sustain samples.

customizable voice start behaviour.

regex parser for mapping samples.

custom monolith file format for faster loading times.

switch sample mappings dynamically.

Modulation:

complex modulation architecture for nested modulation of common parameters.

includes the most common modulators (LFO, envelopes).

Audio Effects:

fast convolution reverb.

filters / eq.

phaser / chorus.

delay / reverb.

JavaScript interpreter:

superset of JavaScript built for real time usage (no allocations, low overhead function calls).

write MIDI processing scripts.

change voice properties (volume & pitch).

create plugin interfaces with a WYSIWYG editor.

built in IDE features (autocomplete / API reference, variable watch, console debugging).

combine DSP routines for custom effects.

C / C++ compiler:

embedded C JIT compiler for fast prototyping of DSP routines (based on TinyCC).

API for adding DSP modules via dynamic libraries.

one click C++ build system for building VST / AU / AAX plugins (based on JUCE) from within HISE (using msbuild / xcodebuild).

License:

GPL v3 or a commercial licence for closed source usage.

HISE is based on JUCE, which must be separately licensed.

http://hise.audio

Hip-Hop Free Samples, Loops, Sounds

Hip-Hop Free Samples, Loops, Sounds is a free sample pack by Lucidsamples. Avalaible audio files format(s): .wav.

This pack includes 141 wav samples from our hip hop sample packs. Here you will find hip hop drums, kicks, snares, claps, hihats, percussion sounds, drum loops, instruments sounds, synths and basses. We dedicate these free samples for hip hop, rap, rnb, pop music producers.

Samples come from:

– Classic Hip-Hop Drum Beats
– Classic Hip-Hop Drums
– Classic Hip-Hop Instrumental
– Frose Instrumental Beats Vol. 3
– Percussion XXL Pack
– Pirate MC Vocals – Melanie Jane
– Vinyl Cut Chords.

in total: 141 hip hop sounds.

http://www.lucidsamples.com/

HiLoFilter

HiLoFilter is a free filter VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Teragon Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

HiLoFilter is a simple hipass and lopass filter which can be easily controlled with a single knob. It is loosely inspired by the same type of filter found on some Pioneer DJM mixers, and also the The Pilgrim, another great plugin which provides roughly the same functionality.

http://www.teragonaudio.com

Helm

Helm is a free software synthesizer developed by Matt Tytel. Available format(s): VST, VST3, Audio Unit, LV2 for Windows 64b, macOS.

Helm is a free, cross-platform, polyphonic synthesizer with a flexible modulation system. Helm is open source and you are free to run it anywhere, study and change the source code, and redistribute exact or modified copies of Helm.

http://tytel.org/helm

Helio Workstation

Helio Workstation is a free arpeggiator Stand Alone plugin developed by Peter Rudenko. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Helio is a lightweight free music sequencer for OS X, Linux, Windows, iOS and Android.

Aimed to be a perfect sketching tool, Helio features high-performance core, linear-based sequencer with clean interface, integrated version control providing intelligent synchronization between devices, saved undo history, translations to many languages and more.

And it’s free and open-source.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wDp6rpRXks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7yEOJAQRdM

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Peter_Rudenko

Heavy Tone

Heavy Tone is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Heptode. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Heavy Tone is the official emulation of the analog boutique guitar pedal manufactured by Heptode. Inspired by the Soldano SLO-100 amp overdrive channel, Virtual Heavy Tone produces a very realistic tubish hi-gain distortion.

Features:

Gain and Level Controls.

Bass/Middle/Treble EQ Controls.

Cabinet simulation.

http://www.heptode.com/

hD

hD free overdrive | saturation by Music Unfolding

hD is a free overdrive and saturation Audio Unit plugin developed by Music Unfolding. Compatible OS(s): macOS.

hD is a distortion effect with harmonic generators. It can generate two pitch-shifted copies of up to two octaves above the input signal – the volume level of the two voices can be set independently. hD also has a sub-octave generator. hD’s design uses its harmonic generators to enhance the distortion. The two harmonic voices are mixed into the signal before the distortion stage. The sub-octave generator algorithm was developed specifically for hD. It is latency-free. hD can also be used to generate 12-string guitar effects and as a note doubler.

http://www.musicunfolding.com/

HATEFISh RhyGenerator One

HATEFISh RhyGenerator One is a free sequencer VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX developed by HoRNet. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

RhyGenerator One is the simplified version of RhyGenerator, an Euclidean step sequencer made by HoRNet Plugins together with the electronic music artist HATEFISh. The sequencer is designed to distribute as evenly as possible a certain number of “beats” in given number of “steps”.

Simply put, with RhyGenerator One you can create a rhythm, consisting of up to 32 steps, it comes in the standard VSTi for VST and VST3, as an instrument for AAX and a MIDI effect for the AU version.

RhyGenerator One outputs the specified note following the rhythm generated by the Euclidean algorithm and allows you to control the number of steps and beats separately, the velocity and the length of the note. You can also shift the sequence of any number of steps to create upbeats and movement, every parameter in the sequencer can be automated for a more interesting effect.

Features:

Euclidean step sequencer.

Up to 32 step.

Shift option.

Automatic euclidean rhythm generation.

Midi effect in Logic ProX.

Resizable vector GUI.

Mac OS X (>=10.7) and Windows support.

64-bit compatibility both on Mac and Windows.

Audio Units VST2.4, VST3 and AAX format.

http://www.hornetplugins.com