Malefica

Malefica free saturation | overdrive by Evil Sound Lab

Malefica is a free saturation and overdrive VST, Ladspa plugin developed by Evil Sound Lab. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, Linux.

Malefica is a virtual high-gain distortion guitar pedal based on original schematic.

Let us tell you how we created Malefica:

Malefica Formulae
First of all we have analyzed circuits of ton of guitar pedals to design the darkest, most evil and mystic tone with unique character that would fit a wide range of extreme music genres.
After that, we have made its physical model on the tip of the pen and prepared it with most precise and modern mathematical algorithms.
Finally, our designer has added magical artwork, and that is it! Witchery is alive.

Features:

  • common output level (alias “Evil” in the plug-in), tone (“Witch”), dist (“Mist”) and bypass controls;
  • 3 modes switch for the different sound colour;
  • 3 modes switch for the different clipping character;
  • additional tweak controls: pre-gain and focus frequency of tone control;
  • stereo/mono modes switch;
  • 8x oversampling switch for an extra high precision.

Installation Notes:

For Windows:

  1. Download plug-in archive;
  2. Unzip needed plug-in version directory from archive into your VST plug-ins directory (e.g. C:Program Files (x86)SteinbergVstplugins for 32-bit version or C:Program FilesSteinbergVstplugins for 64-bit version);
  3. (important) Download and install Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment 8 (or higher, x86 version for 32-bit plug-in version and x64 version for 64-bit plug-in version).
    You can found it by the link.
    We strongly recommend to download Online or Offline package versions (not just .tar.gz archive) (e.g. Windows x86 Online/Offline, Windows x64 Online/Offline), because they prepare necessary environment variables (PATH and JAVA_HOME);
  4. Rescan VST plug-ins directory in your DAW;
  5. Enjoy!

For Linux (without GUI):

  1. Download plug-in archive;
  2. Unzip content archive into your VST plug-ins directory (e.g. /usr/vstplugins/);
  3. (important) Download Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment 8 (x86 version). You can found it by the link. We strongly recommend to download Linux x86 *.tar.gz version;
  4. Extract downloaded Oracle JRE:
    sudo tar -xvf jre-8u111-linux-i586.tar.gz -C /usr/java
  5. Edit home .bashrc to export variables:
    export JAVA_HOME=/usr/java/jre1.8.0_111/
    export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:$JAVA_HOME/lib/:$JAVA_HOME/lib/i386/:$JAVA_HOME/lib/i386/client/
    source ~/.bashrc.
  6. Perform installation in plug-in directory:
    sudo -s
    /bin/bash install.sh.
  7. Rescan VST plug-ins directory in your DAW;
  8. Enjoy.

Note: All commands and directories listed above – just for example, use on your own risk!

User Guide
Please click on [HELP] button in the left corner of Malefica window to get Controls Help.

Change Log
1.0.0 Initial version.

1.0.1 Next bugs was fixed:

  • Traction 5 opens empty window plug-in (with nothing in it) and freezes;
  • Only left channel works in mono mode;
  • Cracking noise during rotation of the Volume (Evil) knob.

Outroduction
Thanks for reading up to this point and for using Malefica plug-in!
We hope that you will enjoy using it.

http://www.evilsoundlab.com/

Lynx

Lynx free software-synthesizer by Xenobioz

Lynx is a free software synthesizer developed by Xenobioz. Available format(s): VST, VST3 for Windows 64b.

Lynx is subtractive synth with a powerful Wave Editor, Drawable Waveforms and two Stacked Unison Oscillators. It is meant to have limited set of features but still allowing for a lot of variety in sound.

Features:

  • 2 Drawable oscillators, each with up to 7 detunable voices for Unison.
  • Over 1000 presets.
  • A Wave Editor with many functions like:
    • FM and AM.
    • Different way of adding Harmonics.
    • Different kinds of random wave generation.
    • Multiple ways to generate complex waveforms.
    • Combinations like Add, Mulitply and Cycle.
    • Modifiers like Floor, Clip, Rectify and more.
  • Phase Distortion.
  • 2 LFOs with Envelope and Step mode (Changes value only on new note).
  • 2 ADSRs with adjustable curves.

http://www.xenobioz.com/

LVLMeter

LVLMeter free vu-meter by LSRaudio

LVLMeter is a free vu meter VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by LSRaudio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

LVLMeter is a VU meter plugin for VST and AU hosts on Mac and Windows.

  • Stereo.
  • Vintage VU-meters.
  • 32 bits and 64 bits versions.
  • Peaks marker.

Free registration is required for download.

New in version 1.1:

  • Peak / RMS display.
  • RMS dB – dBFS calibration knob.
  • Enhanced UI.

http://www.lsraudio.com/

Lurker Chorus

Lurker Chorus free multi-fx | flanger | phaser | chorus | tremolo by Lurker Beats

Lurker Chorus is a free multi fx and flanger and phaser and chorus and tremolo VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by Lurker Beats. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Lurker Chorus is a 4-voice stereo chorus with automatic tempo-sync and stereo spread. Adjust the Rate, Depth, Feedback and Volume of each chorus, mix it with the Dry Volume, and set the EQ. Color animations to visualize the rate/depth of each chorus sweep. Presets available, and the user can make, save, and load their own presets and banks. Preserves stereo channels. As a note, Chorus B has a longer delay time than Chorus A.

Lurker Beats (formerly SynthIV) will be taking over plugin hosting for the SynthIV/IvySirena/Lurker brand set. This is the first plugin from Lurker/SynthIV/IvySirena to be branded as Lurker Beats (developer).

Made with SynthEdit

https://lurkerbeats.ivysirena.com/

Luftikus

Luftikus free eq by lkjb

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

Luftikus is a digital adaptation of an analog EQ with fixed half-octave bands and additional high frequency boost. As an improvement to the hardware it allows deeper cuts and supports a keep-gain mode where overall gain changes are avoided.

Features

  • Hardware-modeled EQ.
  • 10, 40, 160 & 640 Hz bands.
  • 2.5 kHz shelf.
  • optional boost-only shelf at 2.5, 5, 10, 20 or 40 kHz.
  • Mastering and analog modes.
  • “Keep-Gain” option to avoid drastic overall gain changes when EQing.
  • Output trim to adjust gain.
  • Improved design to allow deeper cuts.

Luftikus is based on JUCE and open source (MIT licensed). Downloads and source code available on github.

Change-log

Version 1.3.0:

  • updated to new JUCE version.
  • fixed: minor GUI glitch (text value of global gain not fully visible with low values).
  • added: VST3 support.

Version 1.2.1:

  • fixed: high boost text input & precision.

Version 1.2.0:

  • improved GUI design and removed old GUI designs.
  • fixed: FL Studio volume increase due to 6-channel mode.

Version 1.1.0:

  • fixed: parameters might change after reopening the GUI in mastering mode.
  • added: 6-channel support for 5.1.
  • added: new GUI and ability to switch.

https://lkjbdsp.wordpress.com/

LP10 CM

LP10 CM free eq by Computer Music

LP10 CM is a free equalizer VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Computer Music. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

LP10 CM is part of the DDMF CM EQ Pack, which is free with Computer Music magazine issue 179. The pack contains two equaliser plug-ins for PC and Mac, in VST and AU formats: IIEQ Pro CM is an all-purpose EQ, whereas LP10 is focused more on mastering, offering linear phase and variable phase operation. They are based on DDMF’s commercial IIEQ Pro and LP10 plug-ins.

Common features of both plug-ins:

  • Six bands of EQ.
  • Click and drag on graph to create and edit EQ bands.
  • Create/edit EQ bands directly via lower parameter strip.
  • A/B comparison.
  • Adjustable graph scale (-5:5dB, -10:10dB, -20:20dB).
  • Use mouse-wheel to adjust band Q.
  • Hold Ctrl to “auto-listen” to the band.
  • Output gain dial.

LP10 CM features:

  • Fully adjustable phase for each EQ band.
  • Sweep smoothly ase from minimum phase (ie, normal digital EQ) to linear to inverse minimum phase.
  • Global linear phase and minimum phase buttons, for convenience.
  • Built-in stereo width adjustment (useful for mastering).
  • Standard peak/bell, 12dB low-pass and 12dB high-pass filters.
  • “Flex” filters: peak, notch, low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, low-shelf and high-shelf.
  • Smoothly adjust the slope of the Flex filters, from 6dB/octave up to 60dB/octave.

The full, paid-for versions of IIEQ Pro and LP10 offer the following additional features:

  • 10 bands instead of 6.
  • Built-in spectrum analyser.
  • Stereo and mid/side operation.

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

Loopcloud

Loopcloud free file-manager by Loopmasters

Loopcloud is a free file manager Stand Alone, VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Loopmasters. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Loopcloud is a cloud-connected application for browsing, streaming and importing your samples, loops and sounds effortlessly into your DAW, powered by Loopmasters. Features include the following:

Audition Millions of Sounds

Loopcloud lets you audition the award-winning Loopmasters catalogue in your DAW, in perfect sync with your projects, for free! Now you can preview millions of sounds made by the world’s top artists – whether you own them or not – straight from the cloud. Only pay for what you need when you’re ready to commit and drag directly into your project.

Buy Individual Samples, Selections or Whole Packs

The world of music is changing, and so is Loopmasters. Loopcloud makes it possible to buy just the individual samples you’ve auditioned, as well as full packs or folders of sounds. You can now preview sounds right inside the app – no need to open a browser or download and unzip.

Add Your Own Sounds

Loopcloud supercharges your sample library. Combine the power of Loopcloud’s tagging, previewing, audio warping and DAW integration with your own local sample collection.

Loopcloud will automatically analyze your imported samples and add important tags like Content-Type, Instrument, BPM, and Key. You can customize and add your own tags to personalize Loopcloud to your way of working.

Now any sound you own can be auditioned in time and in key with your project, no matter which DAW you use.

Auto Keymatch and Tagging

With impressive tagging and navigation features, Loopcloud makes it even easier to find the sounds you’re looking for. With the Auto Keymatch function, any sample can be automatically transposed, making it fit your host project whatever its original key.

Easy DAW Integration

Loopcloud connects to your DAW automatically, updates on its own and works fast. Loopcloud is intuitive, inspirational and speeds up your workflow.

Free Sounds for Everyone

Every week, each user gets a healthy dose of track-making material added to their collection, just by launching Loopcloud.

Pricing and Availability

No subscription required – individual sounds, folders, and packs are purchased with credits. All users will be given 500 free credits to get started.

New and existing users can download Loopcloud for free from loopcloud.net.

https://www.loopmasters.com/

LMC-1

LMC-1 free compressor by Solid State Logic (SSL)

LMC-1 is a free compressor VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Solid State Logic (SSL). Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

LMC-1 is a faithful recreation of the
Listen Mic Compressor from SSL’s legendary “E” Series console.http://www.solid-state-logic.com/

LiveProfessor

LiveProfessor free routing | wrapper by audiostrom

LiveProfessor is a free routing and wrapper plugin developed by audiostrom. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

LiveProfessor is designed to be a effect rack of VST plug-ins – specifically with live sound in mind. The concept is very simple: using an ASIO audio card you can route inputs and outputs through your VST plug-ins. The program supports snapshots, MIDI and both VST effects and VST instruments.

Features:

  • As many VST plug-ins as your computer can handle. Both VST effects and VST instruments are supported.
  • Easy routing: The matrix view makes it easy to see what is patched where.
  • Snapshot automation of each plug-in: Recalls all parameters of a plug-in.
  • MIDI input: To control instruments or to allow hands-on control of plug-ins.
  • Fast audio engine to ensure low latency. Using a standard ASIO-card you can have as many inputs and outputs you like.

http://audiostrom.com

Little Spiral Generator

Little Spiral Generator free software-synthesizer by Soundemote

Little Spiral Generator is a free software synthesizer developed by Soundemote. Available format(s): VST, Audio Unit for Windows 64b, macOS.

This is the first in a series of oscilloscope-music inspired products and pairs perfectly with PrettyScope. Spiral Generator uses an algorithm created by Jerobeam Fenderson. There will be more advanced 2D and 3D synthesizers released in the future for serious music production and sound design:

  • Features Jerobeam Fenderson’s very own algorithm which generates a fractal spiral that is infinitely zoomable by modulating the “Morph” parameter.
  • All parameters automatable.
  • Creates some mean vocal basses.
  • Infinitely rotatable by modulating the “RotY” and “RotX” parameters.
  • Use the “ZAmount” parameter to engage chaotic feedback, great for sound design and fx.
  • 6 assignable LFOs.
  • 5 Velocity-sensitive assignable ADSRs.
  • 6 Assignable MIDI modulation sources.
  • Selectable oversampling from 1x to 8x (I could increase that range if needed).
  • Soft-clipper at the output will saturate the signal as you increase the output gain.

http://www.soundemote.com