Free Audio Plugins & Softwares for macOS

Code Red Free

Code Red Free is a free channel strip and console emulator VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Shattered Glass Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Code Red Free is inspired by a classic, all tube, British console form the late 60s. The original console was known for its EQ, bold and punchy character, and the warmth it imparted. The Beatles recorded most of their material using this, and other versions of this console. Easily recognized overdriven sound of the Beatles’ Revolution was created by chaining two preamps from this console.

Features:

Accurately modeled original EQ with “Classic” and “Pop” modes.

Additional EQ options in addition to the original EQ.

High fidelity model of the original preamp based on the full circuit simulation.

Automatic 4x oversampling.

Stereo processing mode with linked as well as separate Left and Right channel EQ and controls.

Selectable Mono processing mode for increased efficiency when processing mono signal.

Mid-Side processing mode.

Dry-Wet mixing.

http://www.shatteredglassaudio.com

Coalition

Coalition is a free software synthesizer developed by TrapDoor Audio. Available format(s): VST3, Audio Unit for Windows 64b, macOS.

Features:

102 Chip Waves Including Noise.

4 Oscillators – Sinc^8 Interpolated (Sample Based) with dedicated amplitude ADSRs.

2 State Variable Filters (low, high, bandpass, reject).

Filter modulation section with 2 ADSRs, 1 LFO, and 1 CV Sequencer.

Pitch modulation section with 2 Pitch Sequencers, 2 ADSRs, and 1 LFO.

All LFOs and sequencers are synced to host tempo.

3 Voice Stealing Modes for effective waveform looping in monophonic (with or without retrigger and glide functions activated) and polyphonic modes.

Oversampling up to 32x.

Internal preset manager with 151 factory presets.

http://trapdooraudio.com

CMplay

CMplay is a free sampler VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Computer Music. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Developed by Muon Software, CMplay is distributed exclusively with Computer Music magazine (UK).

Computer Music magazine have long supplied hundreds of high-quality WAV and AIFF format samples on their cover DVD – but until now, there has been no integrated way to browse and play those samples. CMplay, based on Muon’s Tachyon Engine technology, allows the user to browse samples from the CD just by flicking through the supplied patches. Patches can also be layered or stacked and processed with four powerful independent FX units.

Features:

16-part multi timbral

Groove Sequencer on each part for sync’d playback of sliced loops and standard MIDI files.

4 FX Units (2xinsert, 2xsend).

18 different stereo FX types.

Limited patch editing capabilities.

Quick access to patches via built-in browser menus.

Imports its own patch format, SR202 drum kits and DS404 patches/banks.

http://www.computermusic.co.uk/

CM-505

CM-505 is a free drum machine VST plugin developed by Computer Music. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

12 Pad Drum Synth.

One Stereo, six Mono Outputs.

Generates its own waveforms.

Built in distortion and Bitcrusher.

OSX compatible carbon version.

Developed in conjunction with Linplug

http://www.computermusic.co.uk/

CM-303

CM-303 is a free software synthesizer developed by Computer Music. Available format(s): VST for Windows, macOS.

TB303 alike.

CM303 uses the same engine as the Muon Tau Bassline Mk2 but lacks the assignable MIDI controllers and “Accent” features and has a different GUI.

Developed by Muon Software

http://www.computermusic.co.uk/

Cloudrum

Cloudrum is a free rompler VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Ample Sound. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Just in time for Christmas, Ample Sound is proud to release a new VI, Cloudrum, from its new series: Ample Percussion.

Cloudrum is a unique and relaxing Steel Tongue Drum with a range of 3 octaves. It produces wonderful tones, add color and a unique moderation to your music no matter the genre.

Specifications:

Size: 760 MB, 24-bit 44.1kHz.

DFD (Direct from disk).

Two mic positions with stereo and mono modes.

Open, Mute, Opened Release, Muted Release 4 articulations.

A synth from vintage synth.

Features:

CPC (Customized Parameters Control) – any controller can be controlled by MIDI CC or Automation.

Double – different samples at L & R channel.

Each Cycle – Separate sample cycle for each note and velocity layer to improve humanization and sample utilization efficiency.

Cycle * 3 Simulation – When toggled on, sample cycles can reach up to 12 (default is 4), which significantly enhances repetitive notes. No more robotic and machine-like sound.

https://www.amplesound.net/

Clog Boxes

Clog Boxes is a free rompler VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Alan ViSTa. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Clog Boxes is a sampled woodblock set.

This woodblock set features 5 different pitched woodblocks organized in 2 velocity layers.

It contains 10 mono 24-bit samples from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios public domain library. Each of them have been used to create another set of samples for the room ambience reverb:

5 woodblocks.

2 velocity layers.

Pan and volume controls.

Room ambience reverb.

Amplitude dynamic range.

Master volume.

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http://www.alanvista.com

Clockwise Orange

Clockwise Orange is a free delay VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Colored Black Boxes. Compatible OS(s): macOS.

ClockWise Orange is a fractional delay based plug-in. With its multiple controls, it lets you perform many sound transforms which are well adapted to electroacoustic music. More than most traditional plug-ins, it is very convenient in live or interactive situations, since many interesting phenomenon appear while you interact with one or many of the parameters.

The provided version is free and fully functional, and includes a reference manual and a large set of example presets. Contact the author if you want a copy of the source code.

https://www.kvraudio.com

ClipShifter 2

ClipShifter 2 is a free limiter and clipper VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by LVC-Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

ClipShifter is a wave-shaping clipping-style limiter that provides enough user controls to be useful in all mixing stages. ClipShifter uses a unique threshold control to change the clipping threshold dynamically based on the transient characteristics of the incoming audio. The sonic characteristics of the clipping distortion can be altered from hard, brickwall-style clipping, to softer saturation with compression. Additional parameters allow the user to control the even- and odd-order components of the saturation.

ClipShifter is released as a free and paid plugin. The paid plugin adds oversampling (2, 4, and 8 times) with selectable double processing, mid/side processing, and a 3-way multiband frequency control. The multiband frequency control can be used to apply clipping to certain frequency bands independently, while the free version applies the audio clipping to the entire frequency spectrum.

Major features

Plugin Features::

Clipping style limiter: from transparent sounding compression to hard clipping distortion.

Initial and End thresholds controls that can dynamically change the clipping level based on the incoming signal.

Controls for Clip Shape (hard to soft) and harmonics (even- and odd-order).

Visual display of signals using VU-style, PPM-style, and loudness/RMS meters to monitor input and output levels.

Scalable waveform history view with click-and-drag editing of clipping thresholds.

Paid Features::

Multiband EQ controls: 3-band EQ crossover, with independent processing of each band through the clipping algorithm.

Oversamping: 2X, 4X, and 8X internal oversampling to reduce aliasing.

Double processing: additional option to process audio an additional time through the clipping algorithm when oversampling is engaged.

Mid/Side processing: Selectable control for processing Mid/Side signals independently.

System Requirements and Specifications:

Windows: VST, VST3, RTAS, and AAX plugin formats. Limited-MAX requires Windows XP SP 3 or newer with a processor that supports SSE2 (AMD or Intel processor from around 2004 or later). An iLok device is required to use the AAX format.

OS X: AU, VST, VST3, RTAS, and AAX plugin formats. Limited-MAX requires OS X 10.5 or later, and an Intel processor. An iLok device is required to use the AAX format.

ClipShifter can be purchased for $24.95 USD. For more information or to download the free/demo version, visit LVC-Audio.

http://www.lvcaudio.com

Cliketap

Cliketap virtual instrument is a free percussions sound bank for Kontakt, by Rossignol-Studio.

Cliketap is a virtual instrument created by Rossignol-studio for Kontakt 5 by Native Instruments (With the kind participation in writing the script Serge GORA).

Cliketap is an instrument created from body percussion:

Strikes on the chest (keys C1 C#1 D1), slaps on the cheeks (keys D#1 E1 F1), strikes on the legs (keys G1 G1# A1), rubbed hands (keys A1# B1) and clicks fingers (keys C2 C#2).

Each sound has its own slider with volume, pan, reverb, delay, drive, low pass filter, high pass filter.

Everything goes through an adjustable compressor with 4 buttons Threshold, Ratio, Attack & Release.

The samples are 24-bit 44.1 kHz.

Cliketap weighs only 39.9 MB.

http://www.rossignol-studio.fr/