Fretless Zither

Fretless Zither free rompler by Versilian Studios

Fretless Zither is a free rompler VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Versilian Studios. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

The fretless zither is a simple “parlor instrument” consisting of a sound box with strings going across the top and a sound hole in the middle. To the left is generally a section of “chord” strings, which, when a set of these is strummed with the finger, will play a certain chord. To the right is a chromatic scale, generally two octaves, which consist of the “melody” half.

A friend showed me this one while I was visiting and I was instantly enthralled by the instrument despite its poor shape and complete lack of tuning. I spent a day tuning it and recording some samples of the notes in a semi-studio setup. I compiled the samples I made into this basic fretless zither virtual instrument, using the Maize Sampler software.

Contains:

  • c. 4 Octaves of melody (last octave and a half and top half octave derived from harmony samples and extension of the top samples).
  • Effects (knocks, chromatic gliss.).
  • Harmony (5 chords- Bb Maj, F Maj, D Min, C Maj, and G Min).
Made with Maize Sampler

http://vis.versilstudios.net/

FreqAnalyst

FreqAnalyst free spectrum-analyzer by Blue Cat Audio

FreqAnalyst is a free spectrum analyzer VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX, DirectX plugin developed by Blue Cat Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Blue Cat’s FreqAnalyst is a real-time spectrum analyzer with smooth response and complete control over the audio spectrum analysis. Its customizable user interface and transparency feature let you make it totally integrated in your favorite audio application: check the audio spectrum and see behind it.

It is available as a single download or within the Freeware Pack bundle, together with all Blue Cat Audio freeware products.

Features:

  • Mono and stereo real time spectrum analyzer.
  • Total control over the audio to frequencies transformation.
  • Smart interpolation algorithm for extreme display smoothness.
  • Zoomable display.
  • The user interface can be made transparent.
  • Custom absolute and relative threshold.
  • Skinnable user interface.
  • Full automation and real time MIDI control support.

http://www.bluecataudio.com/

Freeverb3_vst

Freeverb3_vst free reverb by Teru Kamogashira

Freeverb3_vst is a free reverb VST plugin developed by Teru Kamogashira. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS, Linux.

Freeverb3_vst is a set of VST plug-ins that utilize the freeverb3 library to perform reverb processing and impulse response processing of audio data.

Freeverb3_vst is a sound processing library which includes sampling rate scaling enabled version of freeverb with some fixes, extended implementation of N Reverb by CCRMA and implementation of impulse response convolution reverb. This library’s oversampling feature provides higher quality of audio processing.

Effects in Freeverb3:

  • Reverb Impulse Response Processor: This uses FFTW3. This includes fast zero latency multithread algorithms.
  • Enhanced Freeverb: More precise processing.
  • Stereo Enhancer: Simple differential stereo enhancer.
  • Enhanced NVerb: Stereo-spread and feedback enhancements.
  • Softknee/Hardknee Compressor: Simple compressor with RMS/envelope detector.
  • Softknee/Hardknee Limiter: Simple limiter with RMS/envelope detector.
  • 1-Pole/1-Zero LPF/HPF.
  • FIR LPF/HPF/BPF/BEF.
  • Linear Phase 3band frequency splitter.
  • Linear phase multi band compressor.
  • Sampling Rate Converter: Wrapper of libsamplerate.

http://freeverb3vst.sourceforge.jp/

Freeverb

ZynAddSubFX free software-synthesizer by paulnasca 2

Freeverb is a free reverb Audio Unit plugin developed by Smart Electronix. Compatible OS(s): macOS.

Ported to AU by Destroy FX of Smart Electronix

DestroyFX @ Smart Electronix created a Universal Binary AU version of Dreampoint / Jezar’s open source Freeverb reverb algorithm.

NOTE: This is not a Destroy FX plug-in. Freeverb is an open source reverb by Jezar at Dreampoint. DFX ported it to Audio Unit, more or less to see how easy it would be to port someone else’s VST plug-in to AU (it took about an hour). This AU version has no custom graphics, but Jezar’s VST version never did, either. Full source code is included in the download.

http://www.smartelectronix.com/

freeQueue

freeQueue free eq by vescoFx

freeQueue is a free equalizer VST plugin developed by vescoFx. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

The sound of freeQueue (EQ) may remind you of many classic analog designs. You get access to four bands of equalization with two shelving filters and two peaking filters, a design which matches that of many sought after high-end console equalizers. Many mix recipes are included as saved settings which can be loaded through your VST host.

Features:

  • Inspired by classic analog eq designs.
  • Four bands of eq, two peaking, high shelf, and low shelf.
  • Global output level control.
  • 64-bit internal processing resolution.
  • Lots of built in presets to get your mix jump started.
  • Full automation support of all controls for VST compliant hosts (additional extensions for REAPER).
  • Sample accurate, zero-latency algorithm.
  • Non-clipping EQ filter. You can make the most radical boosts of any frequency and the equalizer will never clip. This free VST plugin will output accurate signals even above 0dB (if supported by your DAW). You can use the output level control of the EQ to bring it down for subsequent plug-ins or use your track fader. Either way, freeQueue will never add clipping distortion to your signal.
  • Handles mono-to-mono and stereo-to-stereo I/O from your DAW.

http://www.vescofx.com/

freeHaas

freeHaas free multi-fx | delay | echo | stereo-imaging by vescoFx

freeHaas is a free multi fx and delay and echo and stereo imaging VST plugin developed by vescoFx. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

freeHaas offers uncluttered access to essential stereo effect parameters. Turn to freeHaas when you need a more natural sounding pan effect, more clarity in the center of your mix, or just an interesting stereo VST effect.

Features:

  • 64-bit internal processing resolution.
  • Lots of built in presets to get your mix jump started.
  • Full automation support of all controls for VST compliant hosts (additional extensions for REAPER).
  • Sample accurate, zero-latency algorithm.
  • Creates a more natural pan effect.
  • Creates space in the center of your mix.
  • Turns mono tracks into stereo.
  • Mono and stereo input versions.
  • Eliminates complex routing to set up a Haas effect.
  • Handles mono-to-stereo and stereo-to-stereo I/O from your DAW.

http://www.vescofx.com/

FreeG

FreeG free gain by Sonalksis

FreeG is a free gain VST, Audio Unit, RTAS plugin developed by Sonalksis. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

FreeG is a Gain / Fader plug-in that can be used for a variety of applications to increase the control and flexibility of the signal flow in the insert chain of the host – FreeG provides extensive, customizable metering features and settings.

Main controls:

  • The meter displays a current indication of signal level. The main display is a classic Peak-type level meter, which follows the signal in accordance with the metering type selected on the Preferences panel. The superposed red bar displays the current instantaneous signal RMS.
  • Selecting ‘Pre’ switches the fader to display the pre-fader, pre-pan, pretrim input signal.
  • The fader is the main plug-in control, and allows you to adjust the level of the incoming signal.
  • PEAK: This box, and the red arrows on the meter, displays the current highest peak value recorded (using the metering law configured on the Preferences panel). Click boxes to reset.
  • RMS: This box, and the yellow arrows on the meter, displays the current highest instantaneous RMS value recorded. Click the boxes to reset.
  • The Trim dial provides a course input level adjustment. The Trim range can be configured using the preferences panel.
  • The Pan dial allows a stereo signal to be panned to the left or to the right. The Pan law is configured using the preferences panel.
  • The Flip Phase button inverts the phase of the signal, for mixing applications.
  • The Bypass button provides a soft-bypass for the plug-in.
  • The Mute button will mute the signal.
  • Fine mode allows for an alternate method of fine-calibration of the fader. When the fader is set approximately, pressing ‘Fine’ will ‘zoom in’ on the fader, and offer a linear-law fader, which you can adjust with greater accuracy. The range of the Fine scale can be configured in the Preferences panel.

http://www.sonalksis.com/

FreeeQ

FreeeQ free eq by EricSound Plugins

FreeeQ is a free equalizer VST plugin developed by EricSound Plugins. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

FreeeQ is a high-quality 3-band ‘instant results’ EQ which is highly optimized for CPU usage.

Features / specifications:

  • Stereo/mono, 3-band, fixed curve EQ.
  • Low-shelf, mid-bell, high-shelf.
  • +/- up to 15dB per band.
  • Classic hardware emulation.
  • 64-bit double precision internal processing.
  • Economical CPU usage for high track counts.
  • Sample rate fixed at 44.1kHz.
  • THD(k) < 0.0000032%.

http://www.ericsoundplugins.com/

FREE87

FREE87 free multi-fx | eq | compressor | limiter by eaReckon

FREE87 is a free multi fx and eq and compressor and limiter VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by eaReckon. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

The FREE87 series features four free VST effect plug-ins:

  • FR-COMP 87 (compressor + integrated 0dB brickwall limiter).
  • FR-GATE 87 (gate).
  • FR-EQUA 87 (1-band parametric equalizer).
  • FR-LIMIT 87 (brickwall limiter).

The FREE87 series is based on the upcoming ANALOG87 series which features a set of 5 high quality analog-style VST effects for Windows. Instead of just providing a limited demo of the ANALOG87 series, eaReckon is offering fully working free plug-ins using the same engine.

All you need to do to get these free plug-ins is to create a free user account at www.eareckon.com.

http://www.eareckon.com/

Free World for Kontakt 5

Free World for Kontakt 5 free soundbank by Soundethers

Free World for Kontakt 5 virtual instrument is a free sound bank for Kontakt, by Soundethers.

Free Download of Animated textures for Kontakt 5.6. A big taster of our ambient fields and underscoring sound libraries.

Drop us a line at [email protected] and we’ll send you the download link to “FREE WORLD” (please write your email adddress correctly or we won’t be able to send you the link – Allow us a few hours to manually process your request).

Deep and evolving sounds for ambient, soundtracks, underscores, chillout, IDM, glitch and more… Derived from the sample content of our projects (both released and on the making), “Free World” contains entirely new sound layers specially designed for this freebie.

We hope you enjoy it!!:

  • All sounds carefully tuned.
  • All instruments with custom Mod Wheel automations.
  • 476 MB unzipped.
  • 24 Texture Layers + 7 Field Recordings.
  • 20 Original Seamlessly Looping Files.
  • Wave 44.100 – 24-bit resolution.
  • Made in the Free Photosynthesis Engine.
  • Made for Kontakt 5.6.6 full version ONLY (not for Free Kontakt Player..).
  • {See video at top of page}

http://soundethers.wixsite.com/soundethers