Free Audio Plugins & Softwares for Windows

iloSynth-1

iloSynth-1 is a free software synthesizer developed by iLoyd. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

iloSynth-1 is a subtractive analog-modelling soft-synth with comprehensive modulation routings.

Features:

5 Polyphonic with Mono and Legato modes.

2 Oscillators + Noise with FM, OSC SYNC and ring modulation.

Two serial filters: Filter1 has 12db/oct LP, BP, HP, Notch modes; Filter2 is fixed at 24db/oct LP mode.

Independent Envelopes for Pitch, Filter and Amp. Filter Envelope Depth can be controlled by MIDI Velocity.

2 multi waveform LFOs with sync to host.

Delay FX with with stereo depth control and sync to host.

Chorus FX.

http://www.iloyd.com/

IDM

IDM free software-synthesizer by Softrave

IDM is a free software synthesizer developed by Softrave. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

This experimental synthesizer is tempo-synced and suited for creation of IDM style rhythmic patterns and sequences. Some sounds can be harsh for ears and studio monitors so its recommended to use limiter.

http://www.tikov.com/softrave/softrave.htm

iDkILLER

iDkILLER is a free software synthesizer developed by NOVAkILL. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

iDkILLER is a 16-note polyphonic synth that uses a single Phase Distortion Oscillator in place of the standard oscillator/filter, coupled to a powerful mono/poly UNISON set-up. It is designed for EBM/Industrial music but is versatile enough to be used anywhere.

Features:

1 x Casio-style Phase Distortion Oscillator [2 simultaneous waveforms].

UNISON mode allows stacking of up to 16 voices with detune/depan [mono/poly operation].

6 stage Modulation Envelope with invert switch.

BPM-synced LFO with 6 waveforms, including Sample & Hold, and 2 simultaneous destinations.

Monophonic/Polyphonic operation.

Portamento [mono only].

Miniature keyboard with toggle mode.

http://www.novakill.com/

Icarus Wings

Finger Bass is a free software synthesizer developed by Lee Scott. Available format(s): stand alone application for Android.

Icarus’ Wings is a free skin for the softsynth Icarus.

https://stefken.wixsite.com/skins

https://stefken.wixsite.com/skins

iBX Tonewheel Organ

iBX Tonewheel Organ is a free software synthesizer developed by Iliadis Instruments. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

iBX is a single manual virtual Tonewheel Organ that Iliadis says has a “rich and authentic sound very close to the good-old-days Electromagnetic Organs”. It also features a Rotary Speaker Simulation.

General Features:

73 Notes Polyphony.

9 “Standard 9 steps” Drawbars with a clean Sine Sound.

Percussion Osc. Adjustable Decay and Volume. An On/Off Switch and a Switch for the Harmonic Selection (2nd and 3rd).

Key Click Imitation. Adjustable Attack/Release and Volume.

Classical Vibrato/Chorus Virtual Scanner with an On/Off Switch.

Stereo Rotary Speaker Simulation. Adjustable Speed, Depth and Spread. An On/Off and a Fast/Slow Switch.

Tube Overdrive Simulation.

Adjustable Global Tone and Volume.

32 Programs available.

LCD Screen.

GUI Selector. 2 GUIs available.

Low CPU consumption.

http://iliadis-instruments.orgfree.com

HyperSID

HyperSID is a free midi controller VST plugin developed by HyperSynth. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

HyperSID is a realtime MIDI synth editor that allows you full control of every sound shaping parameter found on a HyperSID hardware unit. This hardware unit is based on the old C64 synthesizer Chip (SID) and It is a kind of “DIY” project. Real time integration between software and hardware makes HyperSID act like the other VST instruments in your host application. Because its sounds are fully generated by the hardware unit the VSTi Software has a very low CPU usage than the other VST instruments.

http://www.hypersynth.com/

Hyperion

Hyperion is a free studio tools VST plugin developed by xoxos. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Hyperion is a semi-modular scaled algorithmic MIDI note generator suitable for a wide range of applications from live performance to automated composition.

LFOs, sequencers and counters are used to easily create dynamic MIDI sequences and change them on the fly, or to modulate other components of the architecture.

Hyperion produces glissandos or subtly varying sequences for up to three parts on three separate MIDI channels using a simple chord function. It can also be used as a phrase arpeggiator to make sure that you never play out of key or out of sequence.

Hyperion’s architecture is semi-modular, meaning that each component can be driven by a selection of other components precedent to it in the modulation hierarchy. Each component has a source that it counts, and a source that resets it, for instance a sequencer might count measures and be reset by MIDI NoteOn (‘gate’) events. The output is recallable, and translates between scales and tempos.

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

Hydra PL

Hydra PL is a free software synthesizer developed by Petrol Limiter. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Hydra PL is a digital/analog hybrid style polyphonic synthesizer. Hydra was made to be versatile, but with a focus on gritty pads and other polyphonic patches. It presents a vintage “knob-per-function” style GUI.

Features:

Three digitally sampled oscillators per voice.

Three routable ADSR envelopes.

Two multimode resonant filters (lowpass, bandpass, notch, highpass).

8 note polyphony.

Two fully routed LFOs with delay.

4.1 megabytes of sample data.

https://sites.google.com/site/petrollimiterplugins/

HYDi

HYDi is a free software synthesizer developed by TD. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Originally developed for DC’12, this is a heavily revamped model – simply called Version 1.3. HYDi can only be described as one thing – Quirky. Like a pre-patched modular, perfect for tweakheads, the modulation section is integrated into most of the effects.

Main Features:

Generator 1 & 2 : 19x Different waveshapes/processes.

x-parameter: PW, Morph, Destable, etc. (when available).

Generator 3 : Sub-divided into 3 Categories:

Auxiliary : 11x extra waveshapes.

Noize : 7x types.

Sub-generator : 5x waveshapes.

X-Mix Modulation, Ring Modulation, FSS (Frequency Shifted Sub-generator).

Click Generator.

2x LFO: 9x shapes. AM & FM.

4x Envelopes: Different shapes, Reset to Zero option.

DCF – 15 types: (zero-delay-feedback/TPT), Single and Dual types available, dual modes are independently modulateable.

4 (x4) Sequencer.

Effects:

3x Effects slots – 16x effects in total:

MFX – Micro Effects:

Compressor F1, Panda (auto-panner), FSU2, Gremlin (auto-formant), Three Band Resonator.

DCE 1 & DCE 2:

Alfa, Chorus, Dual BPM Delay, Dual Shifter, Digital Hell, Theta Flanger, Polar Phaser, SSB Frequency Shifter, Early Reflections Generator, Modulation Reverb, Zero Modulation Reverb, Transgate.

http://soundcloud.com/ichad-c/simple-automation-hydi

100% HYDi.

https://soundcloud.com/telurica/idfpower-mechanos-hydi-2

https://timedomainblog.wordpress.com/

HurdyGurdyLE

HurdyGurdyLE is a free software synthesizer developed by Soundbytes. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

HurdyGurdyLE recreates the sound and playing technique of the Hurdy Gurdy. It has been built to recreate not only the sound but also the true behaviour of the original instrument.

Chanter and Drones will sound continuously as long as the instrument is playing.

As with the real instrument, the sound will not stop when all keys are released. Instead the base key note plays on.

Use the pitch wheel or a continuous MIDI controller to activate the trompette buzz. Playing the trompette will also alter pitch and volume for increased realism.

Use aftertouch or pitch wheel to bend the chanter note. This is done by pressing the key against the chanter string and does not influence the pitch of the drones.

HurdyGurdyLE is available for free (donationware) and is a showcase for Soundbytes forthcoming HurdyGurdyDrone instrument.

http://www.soundbytes.de/