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The Best Free Plug-ins: A list of great gear that won’t cost you a thing
MSCC - a free side-chain compressor · Source: MSCC
Mercuriall Audio Free Tubes Creamer a virtual TS-808 pedal · Source: http://mercuriall.com/cms/
Magix Music Maker Free · Source: Magix Youtube
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Free plug-ins – what’s not to like? There are dozens – hundreds, actually – of great software tools out there that won’t cost you a dime. We’ve put together lists of great free plug-ins you can download now. And we’re not talking b-stock from years ago – these are recent modules covered in our rolling weekly coverage of the latest free plug-in releases. They include synths, EQs, compressors, guitar amp sims and weird and wonderful sound-mangling stuff…
Please note: downloading some of these may require you to do something to get them, like register with a company, leave your email address or similar. One or two might have been time-limited at the time of writing and no longer available. Now delve in to our list of the latest free plug-ins!
Soft Drums Lite, LS-1173, Honest Overdrive: Free Plugins of the Week
12 Jan in Studio
Looking for mellow drum sounds? Soft Drums Lite is just what you need! Other freebies include an API-inspired EQ and preamp and a versatile distortion plugin.
Just a Sample, BP-909, Tubeshifter: Free Plugins of the Week
05 Jan in Studio
Let's kick off 2025 with three awesome free plugins! Just a Sample is an open-source sampler, BP-909 packs a punch, and Tubeshifter delivers tasty saturation.
Best Free Plugins of 2024: Freeware Picks of the Year
It’s been a good year for free plugins! From unique effects to creative software synths, there were heaps of great freeware to discover. We check out the best free plugins of 2024!
OctoWah Stew, Resonator, Subtle Spaces: Free Plugins of the Week
22 Dec 2024 in Studio
OctoWah Stew fattens up your tracks with a tasty blend of octaves, overdrive, and auto wah. Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins.
PSP Chamber, e::Pi Lite, Rasp: Free Plugins of the Week
PSP Chamber is a chamber reverb, e::Pi Lite is modeled after the famous Big Muff Pi, and Rasp is “not a conventional distortion effect”: Freebies of the week!
Drumtastic, Alton Limiter, Seaquake Techno Rumble: Free Plugins of the Week
08 Dec 2024 in Studio
This week’s round-up of free plugins brings you three useful tools for your DAW: Drumtastic, Alton Limiter, and Seaquake Techno Rumble.
SQUASH, Bassaturator, Organic Padscapes: Free Plugins of the Week
01 Dec 2024 in Studio
On Black Friday, Minimal Audio released SQUASH – a free OTT compressor that couldn’t be any easier to use. Check it out in this week's roundup of free plugins!
Ragnarök 2.0, DrGate, Grindbox Mk2: Free Plugins of the Week
Ragnarök 2.0 is a unique free software synth based on a one-of-a-kind analog synth from 1980. Check it out in this week's round-up of free plugins!
Angel Dust, TesslaSE MKIII, Reflex Limiter: Free Plugins of the Week
17 Nov 2024 in Studio
Angel Dust is a pitch-shifting dual delay that will make your head spin! Check it out in this week’s collection of the best free plugins.
MDelay, Dirty ePiano, Bass TR: Free Plugins of the Week
MDelay by Melda Production is so versatile that it might just be the only delay you’ll ever need. Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins.
Exoverb Micro, Little EQ, Monster Channel: Free Plugins of the Week
03 Nov 2024 in Studio
Dear Reality Exoverb Micro is now permanently free! Grab your free copy and check out the other freebies of the week: Little EQ and Monster Channel.
Terrain, Destruqtor, Angelic: Free Plugins of the Week
Terrain is a fascinating free software synth that lets you explore uncharted soundscapes. Check it out in our round-up of the best free plugins of the week!
Modular Drum Fusion, Creatools Keys, Love-Fi 4 Lite: Free Plugins of the Week
This week’s collection of free plugins brings you 3 sample-based instruments to spark your creativity: Modular Drum Fusion, Creatools Keys, Love-Fi 4 Lite.
Graillon 3, Shine Reverb, ToneKnob Saturator: Free Plugins of the Week
13 Oct 2024 in Studio
Graillon 3, Shine Reverb, ToneKnob Saturator: Check out these three awesome freebies from Auburn Sounds, DNX, and Audified!
Vocal Menace, Fusion Core, Transpanner 2: Free Plugins of the Week
06 Oct 2024 in Studio
Vocal Menace is the first plugin by renowned vocal coach Chris Liepe. Check it out in our weekly round-up of free plugins!
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