Aethereal

Aethereal free software-synthesizer by Psychic Modulation

Aethereal is a free software synthesizer developed by Psychic Modulation. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Aethereal is an ambient vector synth equipped with several atmospheric sounds, tones and FX for creating evolving soundscapes and textures. The sounds, which are in the form of four wave oscillators can be mixed between using a sophisticated 4-Way TransMixer, either manually, with Auto-Modulation or in a set transition from one sound to the next.

Other modulation options include a Multi-Vector, which uses three X/Y position points to modulate various parameters, a 16-Step Mod-Sequencer, three modulation envelopes, plus assignable pitchbend and modwheel, making Aethereal a flexible and expressive ambient synthesizer with many possibilities.

Features:

  • Over 100 built-in sounds such as synth tones, atmospheres, vocal pads and sound FX.
  • Four wave oscillators with independent amp envelopes; the oscillators are divided into two sections that can be routed to separate audio output channels.
  • 4-Way TransMixer for making set transitions from one sound to another; can also be used for manual or automatic mixing.
  • Multi-Vector for modulating various parameters in an X/Y path.
  • Auto-Modulation section for automatic control of the Multi-Vector as well as the TransMixer (modulation equivalent of 8 LFOs).
  • 16-Step Modulation Sequencer – For sequenced modulation of pitch and filters.
  • Two filter sections, each with independent envelopes, inverters, gain compensation & multiple stages (1-4).
  • Three modulation envelopes.
  • Dual Stereo Delay section.
  • Assignable pitchbend and modwheel.
  • 64 presets.

A fully-functioning freeware version is available, with the limitations of only two voices polyphony and one audio output.

Made with SynthEdit

https://www.psychicmodulation.com/

Aerophone

Aerophone free software-synthesizer by xoxos

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

Aerophone models lip valve instruments with cylindrical bores such as trumpets and trombones. The lip valve is modeled with an oversampled 3rd order mass-spring to emulate expressive styles of brass performance.

The elementary circuit is an effective platform for producing a range of emulative timbres, however to apply humanised performance values requires significant effort and knowledge on the part of the user.

Made with SynthEdit

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

Aegis

Aegis free software-synthesizer by Xenobioz

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

Aegis is inspired by the old Amiga 500 softsynth Sonix by Aegis. It’s main features are the Drawable Oscillator and LFO waveforms and a special type of Phase Distortion.

Features:

  • 1 Drawable Oscillator. (128 samples).
  • 1 Drawable LFO, that can be used as an envelope.
  • ADSR with adjustable slopes.
  • Two types of Phase Distortion/Modulation.
  • A Low-Pass Filter.
  • Can add Harmonics to the Drawable waveform.
  • Waveform copy and paste.
Made with SynthEdit

http://www.xenobioz.com/

Advanced Clipper

Advanced Clipper free limiter | clipper by Christian Budde

Advanced Clipper is a free limiter and clipper VST plugin developed by Christian Budde. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Advanced Clipper is basically a hard-clipping plugin with two stages. Additional oversampling reduces alias noise. The oversampling algorithm is based on butterworth filters (as can be found in rubberfilter) and thus will affect the group delay (you can notice a delay of some samples in extreme cases).

Features:

  • Two stages of minimum phase, butterworth oversampler.
  • Hard clip at higher sample rates.
  • Oversampling of up to 16x (in both stages).
  • Filter order up to 64 (using the max. order will introduce noticeable group delay).
  • Tunable transition frequency (in parameter view).

http://www.pcjv.de/

ADT

ZynAddSubFX free software-synthesizer by paulnasca 2

ADT is a free delay and echo VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by vacuumsound. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

ADT – Artificial Double Tracking is a plug-in which emulates the “Artificial Double Tracking” technique invented by The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios. It takes a mono input signal and generates a stereo signal with the original signal panned to one side and the ADT signal panned to the other.

ADT – Artificial Double Tracking
The ADT technique was developed at Abbey Road Studios by engineers recording The Beatles in the 1960s. To free John Lennon from having to sing everything twice for real double tracking they came up with an artificial replacement: they sent the original signal to another tape machine and re-recorded it. Due to the physical distance between record and playback heads the new signal was delayed. The length of the delay depends on the tape speed (the slower the tape is running the longer it takes for the signal to travel from the record to the playback head). However, due to the machine’s (small amounts of) Wow and Flutter the delay time was not fixed but varied slightly, giving an additional chorus-like effect.

The ADT plug-in takes a mono input signal and creates a stereo output. The original input signal will be output on one channel, the new ADT signal on the other. Blending the two is also possible. The plug-in allows to control the delay time (10 – 50ms), Wow and Flutter (both with intensity in % and frequency). All values are based on the technical data of the tape machines that was originally used to create this effect.

Controls:

  • Delay: the time the ADT signal is delayed, 10 – 50 ms.
  • Dra Level: the level of the original signal.
  • ADT Level: the level of the ADT signal.
  • ADT Pan: the pan position of the ADT signal, the original signal is positioned at the opposite side.
  • Wow: amount of low frequency playback speed variation, 0 – 0.2%.
  • WowFreq.: low frequency playback speed variation rate, 0 – 6Hz.
  • Waveform: waveform of Wow, Sine or Triangle.
  • Flutter: amount of high frequency playback speed variation, 0 – 0.2%.
  • FlutFreq.: high frequency playback speed variation rate, 4 – 60Hz.
  • Waveform: waveform of Flutter, Sine or Triangle.

http://www.vacuumsound.de/

adsrFilter

adsrFilter free filter by SaschArt

adsrFilter is a free filter VST plugin developed by SaschArt. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

adsrFilter is a filter with ADSR envelope which can modulate filter frequency, bandwidth and filter mix! Extremely low resources taken.

Features:

  • One filter with lowpass, highpass and bandpass.
  • Bandwidth and filter mix.
  • ADSR envelope with unique up/down mode.
  • Volume compensation for ADSR with crescendo side to right, left or both.
  • Visualization of modulated parameter value.
  • Presets for uplifting, glissando and bandwidth by octaves.
  • Midi reset button.

Requirements:
VST host and Windows 32 or 64-bits.

http://vst.saschart.com

ADM CM

ADM CM free drum-machine by Computer Music

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

AudioRealism ADM CM is free with Computer Music magazine 178. It’s a special version of AudioRealism’s ADM drum machine plug-in, lacking the full ADM’s TR-808/TR-909 emulations and MIDI out mode, but instead coming with an exclusive built-in bank of 250 CM drum samples.

ADM CM features include:

  • Synthesised emulation of the classic Roland TR-606 drum machine.
  • Exclusive built-in bank of 250 CM drum samples.
  • Roland-style step sequencer (including patterns in various styles).
  • Global accent per step, four prescales per pattern.
  • Flam per step and shuffle per pattern.
  • 12dB/octave filter with a pattern-programmable envelope.
  • “Mangler” effect, also programmable via sequencer.
  • Two MIDI Modes (Pattern and Note).
  • Full MIDI CC with learning function.
  • Import Rebirth patterns and 909 Sysex.
  • Multi-output (11 individual unprocessed outputs).
  • Load your own WAV and AIFF samples into the drum parts.
  • Master output modes: Clean, Old, Older and Louder.
  • Optional master output limiter with Soft and Hard modes.
  • 32-bit VST/AU plug-in for PC/Mac.
  • And more.

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

ADSR Sample Manager

ADSR Sample Manager free file-manager by ADSR

ADSR Sample Manager is a free file manager Stand Alone, VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by ADSR. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

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A Smart Sample Management Tool For Your DAW.

ADSR Sample Manager makes your entire sample library searchable and audible directly in your DAW with smart and custom tags. Preview any sample in your library in the context of your track using MIDI or drag audio directly to your project. Standalone and plug-in now included.

The optimal starting point for every production session, ADSR Sample Manager makes organizing, finding and auditioning samples refreshingly simple.

The most effective way to access all your samples at once, ADSR Sample Manager keeps your project in the flow work in standalone or keep all the action right in your DAW:

  • Automatically tags all your samples in a flash.
  • All your samples searchable in an instant.
  • Standalone or VST/AU.
  • Hear samples in the context of your music with MIDI input.
  • Drag samples directly into your project.
  • Key detection and transpose to key.
  • Use multiple instances directly in your project.
  • Loops sync to your project tempo.
  • Trim sample start and end points.
  • Play samples forward, revers or ping pong.
  • Save your favourite sounds and searches.
  • Use with services like Splice, Noiiz and Loopcloud.
  • Instant inspiration with the random button.
  • Unlock your sample library and find the perfect sound.

Ever gotten half way through a track and wished you’d tried a different sound? Do you feel like half your production time is lost to sorting through sample folders and files? Do you even really know what sounds you actually have in your current sample library?

Forget empty promises made at midnight that one day you’re going to clean up your hard drive. Download ADSR Sample Manager – it’s free and it works.

http://adsrsounds.com/

ADelay2

ADelay2 free bit-crusher by DNBAPP

ADelay2 is a free bit crusher plugin developed by DNBAPP. Compatible OS(s): iOS.

ADelay is a granular synthesis based audio effect processing tool.

The app takes live sound input through the internal microphone (or via Audiobus), the built in audio player or both simultaneously. By using the simple and clean interface, audio is processed using the sliders controls. Each slider parameters automation can be stored in one of four different pattern banks for playback. Stored Pattern banks can also be saved in the form of projects.

Specifications:

  • Extreme pitch shifting.
  • Window Adjustment.
  • Modulated Feedback Delay.
  • Filter and BitCrush Effects.
  • Slider Automation.
  • 4 Pattern Banks per slider for storing Automation data.
  • Project Save and Recall.
  • Audio Export (With Audio Export “In App Purchase”).
  • Share recorded tracks with AudioShare, AudioCopy2, Email, SoundCloud.
  • Import with AudioShare and AudioCopy2.
  • Import and export via iTunes.
  • Audiobus Support, In/Out/Filter.
  • Purchase sample packs with a wide variety of quality produced sounds to remix.

http://dnbapp.com

Addvector

Addvector free software-synthesizer by miniSoftmusik

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

Addvector is an additive synth with 8 oscillators that can generate non-specific waveforms. The waveforms can be morphed together with 2 XY-Pads.

Features:

  • FTT Synth.
  • 8 oscillators.
  • 2 XY-Pads.
  • 2 Multi-mode filters.
  • Rich modulation possibilities via FTT generator.
  • Possibility to import one cycle waves.
Made with SynthMaker

http://www.minisoftmusik.de/