Metal Clone

Metal Clone free overdrive | saturation by Mokafix Audio

Metal Clone is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Mokafix Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Metal Clone is a freeware emulation inspired by a Metal analog Hi Gain stompbox distortion. All stages have been emulated to provide the most authentic tone. Featuring a complex gain stages chain and parametric EQ, this effect provides a heavy tone to bang you head on.

Features:

  • Drive and volume.
  • Parametric EQ.
  • Mono/stereo modes.
  • MIDI learn.
Made with SynthEdit

http://www.mokafix.com/

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/

Mad Dog Filter 2

Mad Dog Filter 2 free multi-fx | chorus | filter | overdrive | saturation by Ourafilmes

Mad Dog Filter 2 is a free multi fx and chorus and filter and overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Ourafilmes. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

This plugin is an evolution of Mad Dog Filter 1.

This exclusive liquid analogue 24dB/oct LP filter has now been provided with steroids [Delay and Chorus] and the result is one phat sounding processor for any sound on your arsenal, particularly as a voice effects processor or on pads and other atmospheric sounds. Other possible use for this effect is as a powerful delay with filter and chorus – great when inserted on a fx bus. Another use is as a great chorus with LP filter and delay inserted on a guitar track.

Also featuring an output mix knob that allows you to use it as an insert or a send/return effect.

This plugin is also very powerful on synths with poor or no effects onboard.

Full automation, zero latency.

This is a 32-bit VST plugin and it is not available individually. It is only included in the Facebook Pack and you must like the Ourafilmes Facebook page to be able to download it for free.

Check the video to see how it works.

{See video at top of page}

Made with SynthMaker

http://www.ourafilmes.com/

LOFI

ZynAddSubFX free software-synthesizer by paulnasca 2

LOFI is a free overdrive VST plugin developed by e-phonic. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

LOFI is a VST effect, created to downgrade your audio. Sometimes a track needs a little ‘dirt’ to make it sound alive. With LOFI you can easily downgrade your clean sounds to old dirty sounding samples.

Features:

  • Downscaler (pitch shifting).
  • Crusher/resampler.
  • 12dB LP, BP or HP filter.
  • Waveshaper/distorter with 6 different wave shapes.
  • Random preset button.
  • Automation support.
  • Smooth fader control.

http://www.e-phonic.com/

Lil’Plug

Lil'Plug free overdrive | saturation by ZionDSP

LilPlug is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by ZionDSP. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Lil’Plug offers some warm, deep drive combined with a splash of smooth EQ.

Features:

  • Selectable input mode.
  • Smooth, warm drive mode for enhancing the sound.
  • Overdrive mode for adding some bite and tone.
  • Low boost button to bring out and solidify the bottom end.
  • High boost button to add clarity and shine.
  • 64-bit audio engine.

http://ziondsp.com/

killerGATE+

killerGATE+ free multi-fx | gate | overdrive by NOVAkILL

killerGATE+ is a free multi fx and gate and overdrive VST plugin developed by NOVAkILL. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

killerGATE+ is a multi-effect centred around a 32-step gate sequencer synchronised to host tempo. It includes a state-variable filter, LFO and distortion.

Gate features:

  • Envelope/gate mode.
  • Envelope with attack and decay.
  • Limited tie function.
  • Sample & hold to add randomness to gate levels.

Filter features:

  • Low/High/band-Pass and Band-Reject modes.
  • 12/24dB per octave switchable.
  • Filter saturation for a fatter sound.

LFO features:

  • Synchronised to host tempo.
  • 7 different waveforms.
  • Modulates Cutoff and Amp.

Distortion features:

  • High excite and low cut controls.
  • Wet/dry mix.
Made with SynthEdit

http://www.novakill.com/

Juicy 77

Juicy 77 free overdrive | saturation by BTE Audio

Juicy 77 is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by BTE Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Juicy 77 is a High Gain Amplifier Simulator.

Juicy 77 is the outcome of a research project which aims to investigate state of the art methodologies for mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of analog signal processing equipment. Its preamplifier section is inspired from an early 90’s rack mount preamplifier manufactured by a legendary amplifier manufacturer located in the northwestern USA. The power amplifier section simulates standard pentode powered push-pull output stages. The loudspeaker cabinet simulator section includes seven classical cabinet types.

http://www.bteaudio.com/

Heavy Tone

Heavy Tone free overdrive | saturation by Heptode

Heavy Tone is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by Heptode. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Heavy Tone is the official emulation of the analog boutique guitar pedal manufactured by Heptode. Inspired by the Soldano SLO-100 amp overdrive channel, Virtual Heavy Tone produces a very realistic tubish hi-gain distortion.

Features:

  • Gain and Level Controls.
  • Bass/Middle/Treble EQ Controls.
  • Cabinet simulation.

http://www.heptode.com/

hD

hD free overdrive | saturation by Music Unfolding

hD is a free overdrive and saturation Audio Unit plugin developed by Music Unfolding. Compatible OS(s): macOS.

hD is a distortion effect with harmonic generators. It can generate two pitch-shifted copies of up to two octaves above the input signal – the volume level of the two voices can be set independently. hD also has a sub-octave generator. hD’s design uses its harmonic generators to enhance the distortion. The two harmonic voices are mixed into the signal before the distortion stage. The sub-octave generator algorithm was developed specifically for hD. It is latency-free. hD can also be used to generate 12-string guitar effects and as a note doubler.

http://www.musicunfolding.com/

Hard Line Industrial Distortion

Hard Line Industrial Distortion free overdrive | saturation by NoiseSoft

Hard Line Industrial Distortion is a free overdrive and saturation VST plugin developed by NoiseSoft. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Hard Line Industrial Distortion will take your sound from a clean ‘natural’ gain to an extreme level of distortion that simulates a white noise waveform at its highest setting.

Single knob design:

  • GAIN: Lowest setting is pure bypass, highest setting is extreme distortion, almost to the point of white noise.
Made with SynthEdit

http://www.noisesoft.com/