Rare

Rare free eq by Analog Obsession

Rare is a free equalizer VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Analog Obsession. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Something from past!

“Rare” signature for low end from past. Simply run your all mix or single tracks with magic! Shining highs, burning tubes.

True Component & Circuit Modeling

Re-drawing and designing original circuit carefully and emulated original fingerprint of gear with our technology. Carefully designed transformers and tubes. Fully emulated tube program eq.

BANDs.

Low band selectable from 20 Hz to 100 Hz. independent boost cut and famous trick.

High band selectable from 3 kHz to 16 kHz.

High cut selectable from 5 kHz to 20 kHz.

Independent clean output.

Totally clean output rom -12 dB to 12 dB. Emulating nothing! Added after tube gain stage and output transformer.

Supported Plug-in Formats

AU – VST2 (Win/OSX).

Supported Operating Systems
Mac OS X 10.7 through 10.14
Windows 7 through 10
Any VST/AU-compatible host running on a supported operating system.

Mac
Intel CPU only (minimum 2 GHz recommended).

PC
Intel-compatible CPU with SSE2 instruction set (Pentium 4 compatible or higher; minimum 2 GHz recommended).

System Requirements
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM.

http://analogobsession.com/

Raijin

Raijin free drum-machine | rompler by Minimal Instruments

Raijin is a free drum machine and rompler VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by Minimal Instruments. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Raijin is an EDM oriented drum pad rompler plugin. It is simple yet useful drum tool for music producers.

What is “Raijin” anyway?
Well, it is name of god. There is a Japanese myth that there is a god of lightening or thunder called “Raijin”, who rides on cloud carrying his own drum pads on his back to make a sound of lightening. For more detailed info, please Google it.

Highlights:

  • Semi real futuristic neon UI.
  • 12 individual drum pads with Volume, Pan and Attack control.
  • 4 built in master knobs (Volume, Reverb, Pitch, ?).
  • 7 drum kits are included (6 EDM oriented kits, 1 Acoustic kit).
  • Touch panel control capable (win 10).
  • WIN VST (32-bit/64-bit), MAC VST, MAC AU support.
  • Future expansion kits will be expected for more superior drum sounds.
Made with Maize Sampler

https://tsubasai56.wixsite.com/minimal-instruments

R2

R2 free software-synthesizer by KlangLabs

R2 is a free software synthesizer developed by KlangLabs. Available format(s): VST for Windows 64b.

R2 is a hybrid synth and effect processor, just assign a MIDI track to it to play notes and use an external source (preferably voice) to make the pitch change. You can achieve interesting sounds with this plug, besides the famous Star Wars R2-D2 blips you can use it as a synth and use your voice to make weird vibratos.

Made with SynthEdit

https://www.kvraudio.com/developer/klanglabs

R_Mem

R_Mem free glitch | granulizer by Inear Display

R_Mem is a free glitch and granulizer VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Inear Display. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

R_Mem is a granulator effect plug-in with additional ring-modulator, multimode filter and delay. What makes it special is the addition of a modulation matrix driven by 4 LFOs and of a morphing system that lets you store two states and crossfade between them. For more sound mangling possibilities, both state slots can be filled with random values.

The full version also comes with 50 royalty-free samples (24-bit / 44.1 kHz) : a selection of dark soundscapes and sound effects crafted from a mix of field recordings and digital experiments.

Features :

  • From 16 to 64 grains (10 ms to 200 ms).
  • Ring-modulator.
  • Stereo delay up to 1 second.
  • Multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch).
  • Grain freeze.
  • 4 LFOs.
  • Modulation matrix.
  • Morphing between 2 states.
  • State randomizers.
  • MIDI learn.
  • MIDI program change support.
  • 50 royalty-free samples.
  • Lifetime free updates for registered users.

https://ineardisplay.com

Quick Haas

Quick Haas free stereo-imaging by Venn Audio

Quick Haas is a free stereo imaging VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Venn Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Quick Haas is a free and simple psychoacoustic panning plugin, available as a Windows VST or mac Audio Unit. The ‘Haas Effect’, also known as the precedence effect, is a psychoacoustic effect where listeners can perceive the special position of an audio signal depending on very small delays between the left and right channels of the audio signal. This allows for a much more realistic panning effect than traditional panning, provided the playback device is in stereo.

This plugin couldn’t be simpler to use! If the input is stereo, just select how you want it to be routed into the pan (it is recommended only one channel, or mono, is used if the original source’s left/right channels differ), and then adjust the central knob left right so as to make the sound appear to be coming from that direction. Hint: this plugin allows for very fine adjustments of up to a tenth of a millisecond, and often only small adjustments less than 2ms is all that’s needed to create a powerful precedence effect.

{See video at top of page}

http://www.vennaudio.com/

QRange

QRange free eq by lkjb

QRange is a free equalizer VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by lkjb. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

lkjb QRange is a IIR linear phase EQ with the following features:

  • 12 bands (sortable by frequency).
  • Each band can be used as peak, shelf and cut filter.
  • Cut filters are available with 12, 24 and 48 dB/oct steepness.
  • Stereo/Left/Right/Mid/Side routing per band.
  • Global gain for loudness adjustments.
  • Resizable user interface.

  • Gain Match (new in version 1.0.1).

  • Latency-free minimal phase mode (new in version 1.1.0).

The analyser can be set to analyse pre-EQ and post-EQ signal applying the same routings that are available per band. It is possible to adjust the analyser minimum/maximum magnitude by dragging the scale on the right (visible only if the analyser is active).

A menu which is available via the gearwheel provides:

  • Adjusting Analyser Range.
  • Adjusting frequency display magnitude.
  • Adjusting the plugin latency.
  • Setting a default EQ state and/or user interface size for new instances.

QRange uses IPlug-Youlean as plugin framework. From JUCE juce_core and juce_audio_basics modules are used.

Changelog:

  • 1.1.3:

    • Added option to draw the EQ curve a bit thicker.

    • Added option for band color hints to assign bands more easily to handles.

  • 1.1.2:

    • fixed vst3 crashing Cubase 10 when changing latency setting.

    • hopefully fixed tail playing when turning plugin off and on again in Logic.

  • 1.1.1:

    • once again fixed default settings not working properly (latency & filter type was not saved).

    • added option to run analyser only while user interface is showing.

  • 1.1.0:

    • fixed default settings not working correctly in case of overwriting old defaults.

    • fixed latency setting not being loaded with projects.

    • added added non Linear Phase but latency free mode.

  • 1.0.3:

    • fixed crash in Ableton Live when changing latency.

    • fixed QRange AU not validating (silent update without new version for macOS; reinstall plugin if this is encountered).

  • 1.0.2:

    • show whether gain match is possible.

    • change Q-factor in frequency view by ctrl-dragging the handle.

    • added presets.

  • 1.0.1:
    • user interface updat: filled analyser curve.
    • user interface udate: band color according to routing.
    • user interface update: rearranged buttons & different button style.
    • added gain match.
    • added band solo (right click on band number or via band handle context menu).
  • 1.0.0: First release.

https://lkjbdsp.wordpress.com/

Qontrolr

Qontrolr free bit-crusher by Sound-Base Audio

Qontrolr is a free bit crusher VST, VST3 plugin developed by Sound-Base Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b.

Qontrolr is a quality control plug-in for Windows as both a 64 and 32-bit VST/VST3 technology. It features clipping distortion, decimation, fuzz, and static effects. It is intended to be used to create a lo-fi effect on either an entire track or a single instrument.

https://sbaud.io

Punish

Punish free multi-fx by Heavyocity

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

From subtle warmth to extreme drive and compression, PUNISH injects character and edge into any mix or instrument track. It’s the same PUNISH effect that you know and love, as featured in Heavyocity’s award-winning line of virtual instruments, now in VST/AU/AAX plugin format. Modeled after Heavyocity’s custom analog signal chains, PUNISH gives you control over Compression, Saturation, Transients, EQ, and Limiting. Chain the modules together to get that signature PUNISH sound, or isolate them to experience each dynamic effect on its own.

And at the heart of it all is the global PUNISH Knob. Simply set your ranges, and use the one knob to dial in the devastation.

Compression / Saturation

With three distinct compression models, the PUNISH Compressor offers a wide dynamic range, topped off with that classic analog warmth. The plugin features a smooth Class A-style Buss Compressor (Console), an aggressive, fat sound with a classic “knee” (Modern), and a warm vintage limiting amplifier-style (Classic).

The PUNISH Saturation module also features three different models, all with their own unique brand of warmth, drive, and character. With a classic broadcast mic-pre (Vintage), a chunky harmonic saturation (Modern), and a fat tube saturation (Tube), the PUNISH Saturation module can add a bit of grit to a track, or drive the whole thing into overload.

Transients / EQ / Limiting

Providing control over the attack, sustain, and output gain, PUNISH‘s Transient shaping module brings stronger transients back into the signal after saturating the sound. The module also features Hold control to determine length of the attack.

The EQ module is basic but powerful, offering lift of the high and low frequencies. Set the EQ to Pre or Post to affect highs and lows before the Comp, Sat, and Transient…or after.

To prevent clipping, PUNISH also features a Limiter at the end of the chain. Soft clip amount and release time controls are key, when that Saturation starts to get things truly hairy.

Watch: {See video at top of page}

Listen: SoundCloud.com/heavyocitymedia/sets/punish

Tech Specs:

  • Plug-in formats (both 32 and 64-bit):
    • AAX, VST, and Audio Units (AU).
  • System requirements:
    • Mac OS X 10.8 or later, Windows 7 or later.
    • Internet connection is required to activate.
  • Supported host applications:
    • Pro Tools 10+, Live 9+, Cubase 8+, Logic Pro X+.
  • Other requirements:
    • iLok.com account (USB dongle not required).

http://www.heavyocity.com/

Pulse Modulator

Pulse Modulator free modulation | distortion by Audio Damage

Pulse Modulator is a free modulation and distortion VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Audio Damage. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Pulse Modulator is a tremolo/distortion pedal, loosely based on the extremely rare Electro-Harmonix guitar pedal of the same name. Three separate LFOs drive a VCA, resulting in strange and unique tremolo shapes. Pulse Modulator also has a modeled distortion stage, for extra oomph.

Features:

  • Three independent LFOs, syncable to host tempo, driving three VCAs.
  • Continuously variable LFO shape.
  • “Boost” vintage distortion stage.
  • Standard Audio Damage MIDI Learn mode for VSTs (handled by host in AU).

http://www.audiodamage.com/

PTEq-X

PTEq-X free overdrive | saturation | eq by Ignite Amps

PTEq-X is a free overdrive and saturation and eq VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by Ignite Amps. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

PTEq-X is a digital emulation of 3 famous vintage passive program equalizers.

It has been developed to have all the characteristics of the original hardware, plus some circuit improvements and additional features to increase its versatility.
Every single component on the signal path of the real analog circuit has been taken into account and modeled in the best possible way to match the original sound, keeping an eye on CPU performance and real-time playability at the same time.
PTEq-X is meant to be used as a studio equalizer for tracking, mixing and mastering inside hosts capable of VST or AU Plug-Ins support.

Main Features:

  • Three different equalization modules with perfectly analog curve response even at highest frequencies.
  • Ignite Amps 3rd generation triode stage analog modeling for 4 different tube types.
  • Additional selectable frequencies for the PEQ1A model, compared to the original design.
  • Refined filters frequency precision for the MQ5 and HL3C models, compared to the original design.
  • Switchable equalizers and tube stage modeling for better CPU usage management.
  • Switchable linear phase oversampling for aliasing reduction.
  • Global input / output level controls.
  • Mono / Stereo processing support.
  • Double precision (64-bit) floating point processing.
  • Fully automatable controls.
  • Ignite Amps proprietary preset management system with bank file import/export functions.

http://www.igniteamps.com/