Free VST - Tokyo Dawn Labs - TDR Kotelnikov- VST Plugin

TDR Kotelnikov is a wideband dynamics processor combining high fidelity dynamic range control with deep musical flexibility. As a descendant of the venerable TDR Feedback Compressor product family, Kotelnikov has directly inherited several unique features such as a proven control scheme, individual release control for peak and RMS content, an intuitive user interface, and powerful, state of the art, high-precision algorithms.

With a sonic signature best described as "stealthy", Kotelnikov has the ability to manipulate the dynamic range by dramatic amounts, while carefully preserving the original tone, timbre and punch of a musical signal. As such, it is perfectly suited to stereo bus compression as well as other critical applications.

Kotelnikov does not try to emulate any previously available device. The concept is a proud digital processor, it is the original.

Notable features:

• 64-bit floating point precision for all relevant calculations.
• Multi-rate processing structure for highest accuracy.
• "Delta" oversampled signal path (bit transparent at 0dB gain reduction).
• Super fast, yet natural sounding compression.
• Control scheme based on "Crest factor", offering independent release controls for peak and RMS events.
• Flexible sidechain highpass filter.
• Advanced stereo linking options optimized for the stereo bus.
• Delta preview mode to preview the difference between compressed and original signal.
• Latency compensated bypass (processing doesn't interrupt).
• Extensive documentation

Developer: Tokyo Dawn Labs

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Free VST - vacuumsound - ADT- VST Plugin

                                         FL Studio View

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

Developer: vacuumsound

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Free VST - The Interruptor - Echomania- VST Plugin

A tape delay plug-in capable of stereo delays, ping-pong delays, multi-tap delays and complex delay textures.

• Tape model including tape saturation, tape noise, flutter, low and high pass filtering.
• 4 separate delay lines which can be configured for various delay types (Try out the preset programs as examples. Also see the included signal diagram "diagram.jpg" to understand the structure of this effect).
• MIDI learn: Each control can be automated via MIDI controllers. The default assignment of MIDI controllers is documented in the pop-up hints. To assign a different controller right-click on a control then choose "Learn" from the pop-up menu and twiggle the hardware controller you want to assign. Alternatively choose "Unlearn" or "Edit.." to assign a controller from a list.

Developer: The Interruptor

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Free VST - The Interruptor - Twin Bass- VST Plugin

win Bass is a Bass Synthesizer with a double filter architecture allowing to create rich mid-range bass textures together with a solid sub bass foundation. Also vocal-like timbres can be easily created. Features an extensive modulation matrix and individual outs for the filters.

• 2 Oscillators: Sine, Saw, Ramp, Triangle, Pulse, Noise.
• 2 Filters operating in parallel (connection in series is also possible).
  • Filter 1: 2 x Low pass, 2 x High pass, Bandpass.
  • Filter 2: stereo filter with separate cut-off for left and right side (2 x Low pass, 2 x High pass, Bandpass).
• Feedback loop for the entire filter section.
• Distortion effect with two modes
  • hard: metallic distortion sound.
  • soft: tube-like warm distortion.
• The distortion effect can be applied pre- or post-filter. Also it is possible to distort only the signal in filter 2, thus preserving a clean signal from filter 1. This setup is predestined to generate a sub bass with filter 1 whereas filter 2 can provide interesting midrange textures in stereo.
• Modulation
  • 3 x LFO, synchronized to host application.
  • 3 x ADSR Envelope.
  • Matrix: 5 modulation slots connect 12 modulation sources to 26 modulation destinations. Pitch bend, amplifier envelope and filter envelope are pre-wired.
• Process external signals: In Oscillator 2 an external signal can be selected as the waveform.
• MIDI learn: Right-click any control to assign a MIDI control and automate the parameter from you DAW.
• Monophonic modes with glide.
• Polyphonic modes with max. 8 simultaneous notes.
• Individual Outs are available for the two Filters. This feature helps to integrate the bass sound in your mix. For example apply additional effects like reverb to the mid range signal from filter 2 while keeping the sub bass form filter 1 clean.
• Structure display: This panel shows the signal flow of the synth as it results from your settings of the filter and FX routings.
• Pop-up hints: While the mouse hovers over a control a hint appears explaining the function of the control.

Developer: The Interruptor

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Free VST - Vember Audio - Shortcircuit- VST Plugin

Shortcircuit was created as a reaction against the ongoing trend where software samplers are being designed with the primary intent of library playback. It is intended for people who consider a sampler to be a musical instrument in its own right, and not just a way to emulate other instruments. High priority was given to ensuring that adding and editing individual samples is as fast and logical as possible.

The sample hierarchy in shortcircuit allow you to place samples directly at the highest level of the multi, without having to deal with instrument hierarchies and patches. Want to add a sample to your song? Just drag & drop the sample into shortcircuit and you're ready to go. Samples can be put in groups for multi-sampling and kit-building, but the complexity is only there when you need it.

Sound quality is of highest concern, and shortcircuit uses very high-quality interpolation to ensure that your samples sound as good as the source material, regardless of the pitch you play them at. All filters & effects are calculated at the precision required for them to sound the way intended and oversampling are used when required to prevent aliasing.

Each voice in shortcircuit features two filter-slots, and the selection isn't limited to the traditional pick. In addition to the regular lowpass / highpass / bandpass / notch & peak-filters and variations thereof there is an array of filter algorithms (not strictly filters in the traditional sense, but called so because of their location in the audio path) including distortion, parametric / graphic / morphing equalizers, bit-reduction / decimation, gating, limiting, slew-rate distortion, ring-modulation, frequency shifting and phase-modulation (better known as FM). The selection even includes analog-style oscillators that you can mix with the sample.

Specifications
User interface:

• Streamlined user interface for fast editing at the sample-zone level.
• Fast editing of multiple zones.
• "In context"-sample preview.
• Extensive drag & drop support (onto the keyrange-view or the list-view).

Sample/Instrument import:

• RIFF wave-files (.wav) (8/16/24/32-bit & 32-bit float, mono/stereo at any sample rate).
• AKAI S5000/S6000/Z4/Z8 .akp banks (partial).
• NI battery kits (partial).
• Soundfont 2.00 (partial).
• Propellerheads Recycle 1 & 2.

Sampler engine:

• High-quality sinc interpolation.
• Oversampling used when needed to prevent aliasing.
• Double-precision float math (64-bit) used where it matters (IIR-filters).
• Single-precision float math (32-bit) used elsewhere.
• Supports any sample-rate.
• Max polyphony per instance: 256 voices
• Multiple outputs (max 16 mono AND 8 stereo-pairs per instance).
• Supported sample-playback modes:
  • Forward
  • Forward loop
  • Forward loop with crossfading
  • Forward loop until release
  • Forward loop bidirectional
  • Forward shot
  • Sliced (maps slices across the keyboard)
  • On release
  • Reverse
  • Reverse shot
• 2 filters / voice. Filter algorithms:
  • Lowpass 2-pole (2 types)
  • Lowpass 1/2/3/4-pole ladder-filter
  • Lowpass 1/2/3/4-pole ladder-filter with saturation
  • Highpass 2-pole
  • Bandpass
  • Peak
  • Notch
  • Dual bandpass
  • Dual peak
  • Comb filter
  • 2-band parametric EQ (2 types)
  • Graphic EQ
  • MorphEQ
  • Mörder OD (overdrive)
  • Bitf*cker
  • Distortion
  • Clipper
  • Gate
  • Limiter
  • Slewer
  • Microgate (does glitch/loop style effects when the gate is open)
  • Ring modulation
  • Phase modulation (equivalent to FM)
  • Frequency shifting
  • Pulse oscillator
  • Pulse oscillator (with sync)
  • Sawtooth oscillator (with 1-16 voices in unison)
  • Sinus oscillator
• 3 step LFOs / voice. Doubles as 32-step step-sequencer and wavetable LFO.
• 2 AHDSR envelopes / voice
• Powerful modulation system with the ability to modulate itself. Destinations include envelope-times, loop-points in addition to traditional destinations.
• Group LFO
• Group modulation routing.
• Group effects (2 effects / group). Effect types:
  • Digidelay (feedback, filtering & optional MIDI-sync)
  • Freqshift delay
  • Chorus
  • Freqshift flange
  • Digidist
  • Stereo width
  • MS decoder

Developer: Vember Audio

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Free VST - Acon Digital - Acon Digital Multiply- VST Plugin

Acon Digital Multiply is a versatile chorus effect with a unique twist. Each simulated voice is processed with a phase randomizing filter so that unpleasant comb filter effects are avoided. The effect can be used to simulate the effect of several performers playing the same tones simultaneously, to widen the spatial image or to create special effects for sound design. Multiply can simulate up to 6 additional voices and both the pitch and the loudness of the voices can be modulated. There is also an integrated equalizer consisting of low cut, low shelf, high shelf and high cut filters that can be applied to the effect signal. An integrated pre-delay section makes it possible to create modulated and diffuse echo effects.

Acon Digital Multiply is available free of charge for both Windows (PC) and OS X (Macintosh). Both 32 and 64-bit versions are available, and the plug-in formats VST, AAX and Audio Units (OS X only) are supported.

Developer: Acon Digital

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Free VST - Full Bucket Music - deputy Mark II- VST Plugin

The deputy Mark II is a VST™2.4 software instrument Microsoft Windows^® in the tradition of classic string machines and early "polyphonic" synthesizers, written in native C++ code for high performance.

Features:

• Polyphonic string/synthesizer (Poly) section and monophonic synthesizer (Mono) section
• Built-in Ensemble and Phaser effects
• Flexible keyboard assignment for Poly and Mono section
• Poly section:
  • Up to 61 voices polyphony
  • Two band-limited frequency divider-driven oscillator banks
  • Sawtooth and PWM waveforms
  • 2-pole multi-mode filter and ADS envelope per voice
  • Global ADSR envelope for paraphonic modulation
  • Resonator bank
• Mono section:
  • Single VCO plus suboscillator and noise
  • 4-pole lowpass filter
  • ADSR envelope and LFO
  • Output of Poly section can be send to filter input
• Fully compatible with SM Pro Audio's V-Machine™

On the track "deputy", the deputy Mark II is the only audio source (plus some delay, reverb and slight compression).

Developer: Full Bucket Music

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Download the deputy Mark II Manual Version 1.0 (PDF file)

Free VST - Novaflash - MICROMEGA- VST Plugin

MICROMEGA
Compact VA substractive synthetizer.
One SAW, One SQUARE, One SUB, One NOISE
No LFO, No FX, No Stereo.
Fast Envelopes, Fast Knob midi response.

VCO1 :

• SAW shape
• +-6 Octave tuning
• SOFT SUB add a sine tuned -1 octave

VCO2 :

• SQUARE shape
• +-48 Semi tone shifted from VCO1
• PHS : phase shift

VCOs common :

• MIX : mix between VCO1 & 2
• HRMC : Adjustable Harmonic
• NOISE : amount

VCF :

• 24 dB resonant LPF
• ENV : HADSR + Velocity
• KB, ENV : sources modulation amount
• DIST : Special distortion (FM based)

VCA :

• GLIDE
• ADSR + velocity slope + Volume

Developer: Novaflash

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Free VST - Novaflash - Uniwave v2

Uniwave v2 Based on a substractive architecture, Uniwave have also some FM capababilities. A few unusual controls permiting to tweak and bend your own sound.

Technical specification :

• Real Stereo sub / fm synthetizer
• 8 voices polyphony
• 1x VA custom VCO
• 1x Sub. VCO (RING, FM, PD)
• Unison mode, up to 7 stacked waves
• VCF1 : 12 / 24 dB LPF
• VCF2 : 12 / 24 dB HPF / LPF
• 2x LFO
• 3x Envelopes

Flexible modulation through a large dual matrix :

• Poly and Mono signal splitted.
• Stereo poly signals.
• 2x Polypnonic Arpeggiator
• Modulated delay FX

Developer : Novaflash

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Free VST - vladg/sound - Nova-67P- VST Plugin

Nova-67P is a parallel parametric equalizer plugin combined with a compressor. The compressor can optionally operate in frequency dependent and split-band modes. In this case the plugin operates as a parallel dynamic equalizer.

Features:

• 5 bands parallel equalizer with auto-gain.
• Optional high-pass and low-pass filters.
• Full-band frequency dependent and/or split-band compression.
• Side-chain filtering and pre-emphasis.
• Third-octave real-time spectrum analysis.
• External side-chain support.
• 64-bit internal processing.

Developer: vladg/sound

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Free VST - Archetype Instruments - Lokomotiv- VST Plugin

- VST Plugin

Lokomotiv is a software synthesizer for both Windows and Mac.
"Lokomotiv is designed to make your sounds more powerful and create wide range of sounds way easier."

Features:

• Oscillator:
  • Mathematically generated high definition Oscillator without using wavetable or interpolation.
  • Silky smooth 9 X detuned sawtooth wave.
  • Pulse wave with self PWM.
  • Shape morphing sub oscillator.
• Filter:
  • MG ladder modeling multimode filter featured Zero Delay Feedback technology.
  • Routable filter Drive. (Pre / Post).
• Modulator:
  • Natural Curved ADSR Envelope generator.
  • Oneshot LFO which can be used as envelope.

Specification:

• 1 X OSC (Saw+ Pulse) + 1 Sub OSC. Noise Generator.
• 1 X multimode Filter with Drive.
• 1 X LFO, 1 X Envelop Generator.
• 8 polyphonic voices, Mono and Legato mode supported.
• 64 Factory preset included.
• Native 64-bit, Mac and Windows OS supported.

Developer: Archetype Instruments

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Free VST - Odosynths - Purple - VST Plugin

Purple is a 4 operator FM synth.

• 4 Operators with 8 routings.
• 1 curve option for all Operators.
• 2 filters with the same envelopes, negative / positive option, curves, cutoff and resonance. Filter types: lowpass, hipass, bandpass (and bypass option).
• 1 Volume envelope.
• 1 Modulation envelope with BPM retrigger option for cutoff and pitch.
• 2 small BPM LFO parts for phase modulation of Operator 2/3/4 and cutoff 1 and 2.
• Effects: Simple panner, Chorus, Flanger, BPM stereo delay.
• Extra Phase modulation depth control.
• Glide.
• Retrigger.
• Mono Mode.
• 128 presets.

Developer: http://theodosynthsarchive.wordpress.com

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Free VST - Exposure - Artvera

Sound library EXPOSURE is dedicated to a memory of Tim Conrardy (1957 - 2009).  Tim was a musician and excellent sound designer. He was interested also about astronomy. Sound library EXPOSURE is focused on this theme. It includes ambient pads, atmospheric sounds, melodic and ambient loops and some arpeggios in overall 52 presets.

Most of the samples in EXPOSURE were made with Golden ASET.

Size of sound library is 340 MB (331 MB RAR archive).

Library Features:

• For Kontakt 5.2.1 and higher.
• 123 samples in ncw format.
• Total of 52 instruments (341 MB uncompressed).
• Two layers/groups for each instrument.
• EQ, LPF, HPF and 5 effects.
• Chord and Arpeggiator.

Developer: Artvera

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Free VST - HG Fortune - Alphatron - VST Plugin

Alphatron was inspired by the idea of creating a synthesizer for bass and high sequences which can serve as a companion to Avatar ST's pads, atmos and soundscapes.

Alphatron is not just a simple VA synthesizer, instead, in using a 3rd oscillator with digital waves of single cycle type, it offers a lot more variation. Thus it can do pretty good analog-style sounds reminiscent of the old Moog and Prophet days but also merge this with the digital realm in various ways to achieve sounds far beyond.

Also, this 3rd oscillator serves as sync master for oscillator 2 thus offering much more sonic flavour. Amplitude Modulation has got a dedicated adjustable output and uses oscillator 2 as the main source being modulated either by oscillator 1 or 3. Oscillator 1 is a polywave oscillator with up to 5 additional waves, so you might have something like Super Saw, Super Pulse, Super Ramp, etc. 

Another highlight of Alphatron is the versatile step sequencer with 8 + 4 pattern slots which can be selected in real time for instant pattern switching. Setting Note Seq to off it can serve as step modulator. The Gate length can be modulated by sources. Two play modes: normal with adjustable number of steps or Step Variation, which is in fact another 16 step sequencer to set different number of steps to be played in succession. Loops can be set to repeat up to 4 times, and two alternating semitone offsets can be set, e.g. for each 2nd, 3rd or 4th loop. There are 8 pattern slots per patch and 4 global pattern slots which can be used for instant pattern changes. Current pattern can be copied and pasted to a selectable slot, with the global slots even among patches.

Main features (based on Pro version):

• 1 VA Oscillator with up to 6 poly waves for Saw, Ramp, Sine, Tri, and Pulse.
• 1 VA Oscillator with single waves as above plus white and pink noise, Sync slave.
• 1 Sample Oscillator with fairly typical digital waves (single cycle type) with different harmonic content, Sync master.
• 1 Amplitude Modulation with dedicated output.
• 1 24 dB resonant Low Pass filter with dedicated ADSR EG, 4 mixable mod sources.
• 1 VCA EG. Note: Both EG have 3 modes: exponential, reverse exponential, and linear; and optional control for Attack and Decay by velocity.
• 1 Booster or Exciter selectable.
• 1 Mystify with three selectable types (Brite, Soft, Dark).
• 1 BPM synced Delay with adjustable Offset controlled manually or by modsource, Pan.
• 1 Bass Boost.
• 1 Pan for undelayed signal.
• 1 small Reverb for adding some nice flavour.
• 1 Saturator.
• 1 main Volume.
• 3 x LFO, 1 x Duo LFO (with two waves and phase control for 2nd wave), 1 x S&H.
• 1 Pitch LFO with option to speed up or down the LFO speed.
• 16 Step Sequencer (with Shuffle) for notes and velocity plus mute buttons for each step. Includes 8 pattern slots per patch and 4 global pattern slots for instant changes.
• 3 Wheels.
• Aftertouch as selectable modsource.
• 8 Lazy buttons.
• 8 GUI variants selectable.
• 128 patches.

Both free and commercial versions are available. The major differences of Basic Free (less features):

• Only 64 patches.
• No Lazy buttons.
• Only 4 Seq Pattern per patch & 2 global Seq Pattern.
• 2 voices.
• No selectable GUI (instead there is a choice of four different dll to download).
• No patch select on GUI, but a silly scroller reminder not to forget to support the developer.

Developer: http://www.hgf-synthesizer.com/

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Free VST - beatassist.eu - Esfera - VST Plugin

This plugin created by beatassist.eu is designed so that the user may create various ambiental sounds within a flash.

The synth is divided by three oscillators:

• Bass;
• Athmosphere one;
• Athmosphere two;

Each oscillator counts with modulation, amp envelope, modulation envelope, two filters, one using "Q" factor. Athmosphere one and two oscillators are also gifted of pitch envelope and filter envelope regarding cutoff/Resonance and both.. The three oscillators have a Sync LFO with two targets at choice, speed up from 8 bars to 1/16b, 4 waveforms and release sync option that relies on Note/Transport Run/BarStart and Off or Random! This synth also have a Chorus effect and a Stereo Delay effect that can be connected to Athmosphere one and two. The Reverb effect that is provided, opens for both Athmosphere one and two at once. (Bass oscillator does not have these options).

Developer: beatassist.eu

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Free VST - B.Serrano - Selena - VST Plugin

Just strings, but not only... Full MIDI learn. 32 voices polyphonic. CPU friendly

Developer: B.Serrano
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Free VST - B.Serrano - Horus MK II - VST Plugin

HORUS MK II

- Waveform choice for Strings and LFO
- Phaser's speed coefficient (a pop-up menu by clicking on "Speed" label
- Mono mode with portamento
- Vibrato by Mod-wheel, Breath or pedal
- Fake LCD display for patch management
- New appearence

Developer: B.Serrano

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Free VST - u-he - Triple Cheese - VST Plugin

Winner of the KVR Developer Challenge 2006, Triple Cheese is a unique-sounding freeware synthesizer plug-in.

Triple Cheese doesn't use any of the classic synthesis techniques – subtractive, FM or additive – but various forms of comb filter i.e. very short chromatically tuned delays. The three cheese modules in a row either generate their own signal, or process the output of the previous module.

Devekoper: u-he

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Free VST - ToneBytes - Pedals - VST Plugins

Pedals — is a VST effect plug-in for Windows, designed for processing electric guitar and bass. It is also possible to process other audio sources for a variety of artistic techniques.

For more convenience, Pedals' GUI simulates real devices for sound processing: guitar pedals, amplifiers, speakers, etc. There are a total of 19 models of pedals, 2 amps, 7 speakers models and 3 rack units. These devices are not a copy of the real-life models, each with their own sound, but their working principles are identical.

With just a few clicks you can select a combination of effects and create the desired sound. You can even create extra mood by choosing floor material under the pedals: house parquet, metal garage floor or studio carpet.

The built-in preset manager makes it easy to save the settings and quickly access them or share them with other Pedals users.

In addition, VST automation and full MIDI Learning are supported.Pedals also has low requirements for PC performance (approximately 0.5% - 2% CPU Core2Duo)

Developer: ToneBytes

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