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Air plugin interface
Blue Lab Audio

Air

Air by Blue Lab Audio is a free spectral demixer plugin that separates and remixes the harmonic and noise content in audio signals.

VST2Spectral
2C-EQ plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

2C-EQ

2C-EQ by Samsara Cycle Audio is a console equalizer plugin for Windows with MIDI learn and 128 patch space, delivered as a free VST2.

VST2Eq
1208 GEQ plugin interface
1208 Audio Plugins

1208 GEQ

1208 GEQ is a classic 12-band graphic equalizer for Windows with adjustable bandwidth Q, individual band bypass, and a peak limiter for precise sound shaping.

VST2Eq
10-Band V2 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

10-Band V2

10-Band V2 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free 60's style API console EQ clone featuring midi learn and easy slider reset for precise tonal control on Windows.

VST2Eq
Epic Vocals plugin interface
Cana San Martin

Epic Vocals

Epic Vocals by Cana San Martin is a free suite of three vocal tuning plugins for Windows in VST2 format.

VST2Uncategorized
dSHIFT plugin interface
whiteLABEL

dSHIFT

dSHIFT by whiteLABEL is a free feedback pitchshifter plugin for Windows that runs as a VST2 on x86 architecture.

VST2Pitch

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2C-EQ plugin interface
2C-EQSamsara Cycle Audio · VST2
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1208 GEQ plugin interface
1208 GEQ1208 Audio Plugins · VST2
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10-Band V2 plugin interface
10-Band V2Samsara Cycle Audio · VST2
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Epic Vocals plugin interface
Epic VocalsCana San Martin · VST2
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dSHIFT plugin interface
dSHIFTwhiteLABEL · VST2
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CVoice1 plugin interface
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Bassje plugin interface
Odosynths

Bassje

Bassje by Odosynths is a large sample sequencer featuring three tom samples preloaded, ideal for adding liveliness to drum tracks.

VST2Samplers
AFX plugin interface
beatassist.eu

AFX

AFX by beatassist.eu is a free drum sampler for Windows that supports sf2 files, featuring 8 slots with EQ, distortion, and state variable filter per slot.

VST2Drums
3Sampler plugin interface
Saschart

3Sampler

3Sampler by Saschart is a resource-efficient sampler supporting WAV, SFZ, and OGG formats with a unique 3-sample limit and visual audio profiles.

VST2Samplers
Overture plugin interface
DSK

Overture

Overture by DSK is a free classic orchestra instrument plugin featuring 40 instruments, 1 drum kit, and 10 internal combos with 4-layer sounds or four different instruments playable via MIDI channel selector.

VST2Orchestral
NST Vocal plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

NST Vocal

NST Vocal by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled choral library offering 30 acoustic choral patches across five instruments, organized by vocal range including Full, High, Mid, and Low.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Marimbaphonic plugin interface
Alan ViSTa

Marimbaphonic

Marimbaphonic is a free VST plugin offering a sampled marimba with 122 stereo-spread, multi-velocity layers from the University of Iowa library for expressive play.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Kettle Drum plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

Kettle Drum

Kettle Drum by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free timpani orchestral percussion plugin for Windows.

VST2Orchestral
Hand Crash plugin interface
Alan ViSTa

Hand Crash

Hand Crash is a free plugin featuring 5 sampled orchestral cymbals with 10 stereo 24-bit samples sourced from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios.

VST2Samplers
eXylo plugin interface
Alan ViSTa

eXylo

eXylo by Alan ViSTa is a sampled xylophone featuring 88 stereo 24-bit samples with two velocity layers for enhanced expressivity. It offers release time control and amplitude dynamics for realistic playing.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Etherealwinds Harp plugin interface
Versilian Studios

Etherealwinds Harp

Etherealwinds Harp is a free VST2 plugin that samples a diatonic folk harp with a unique tuning system distinct from orchestral pedal harps.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Crotalinae plugin interface
Alan ViSTa

Crotalinae

Crotalinae is a free sampled crotales instrument featuring 25 stereo 24-bit samples from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios public domain library. It spreads samples gently across the keyboard, offering natural release and sustain.

VST2Samplers
Celesta plugin interface
Necromare

Celesta

Celesta by Necromare is a soft and heavenly celesta instrument spanning 4 octaves, including unique body knock sounds.

VST2Piano & keys
BellsEbuth plugin interface
Alan ViSTa

BellsEbuth

BellsEbuth is a free sampled orchestral bells instrument featuring 40 stereo 24-bit samples from the University of Iowa. It offers natural release time and sustain level controls with gentle stereo spread.

VST2Orchestral
Glass Armanica plugin interface
Arman Bohn

Glass Armanica

Glass Armanica is a free VST sample-based recreation of Benjamin Franklin's glass musical instrument, developed by Arman Bohn for 32-bit Windows systems.

VST2Samplers
Fretless Zither plugin interface
Versilian Studios

Fretless Zither

Fretless Zither by Versilian Studios is a free VST2 plugin emulating an antique plucked strings instrument with a sound box, soundhole, and chord strings section.

VST2Samplers
Etherealwinds Harp II CE plugin interface
Versilian Studios

Etherealwinds Harp II CE

Etherealwinds Harp II CE is a stereo sampled 34-string Iona Celtic harp plugin featuring chromatic sampling with two velocity layers and two round robins. It includes harp effects and vocal phrases from the full library.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Darbukator Lite plugin interface
HTT

Darbukator Lite

Darbukator Lite is a free VST instrument by HTT offering four single percussion instruments from diverse styles including Doholla, Doff, Darbuka, and Riq. It provides the core features of the HTP series engine in a free format.

VST2Drums
Baglama+ plugin interface
Safwan Matni

Baglama+

Baglama+ is a dynamic VSTi featuring quarter tones based on the traditional Baglama instrument.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Asian DreamZ plugin interface
DSK

Asian DreamZ

DSK Asian DreamZ offers eight authentic Asian instruments including Pipa, Erhu, Koto, and percussion with velocity response and MIDI automation.

VST3Folk & ethnic
Ancient Solfeggio Synthesizer plugin interface
Sean Luciw

Ancient Solfeggio Synthesizer

Ancient Solfeggio Synthesizer by Sean Luciw generates the Ancient Solfeggio Tones using frequencies like 396 Hz, 417 Hz, 528 Hz, 639 Hz, 741 Hz, and 852 Hz for sound healing and meditation.

VST2Synths
Accordion plugin interface
Safwan Matni

Accordion

Accordion by Safwan Matni is a free VST2 virtual instrument plugin for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Brass plugin interface
DSK

Brass

DSK Brass offers two layers with 23 waveforms, octave selection, micro-detuning, and built-in delay and flanger effects. The plugin supports assignable automation for versatile sound design.

VST2Brass & wind
Aspen Trumpet 2 plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Aspen Trumpet 2

Aspen Trumpet 2 by bigcat Instruments offers authentic trumpet sounds with both sustain and staccato articulations in a free VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Brass & wind
Aspen Trumpet 1 plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Aspen Trumpet 1

Aspen Trumpet 1 by bigcat Instruments is a free trumpet instrument plugin available in VST2 format for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.

VST2Brass & wind
Aspen Trombone plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Aspen Trombone

Aspen Trombone is a free trombone instrument plugin available for Windows and OSX in VST2 format by bigcat Instruments.

VST2Brass & wind
Aspen Cornet plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Aspen Cornet

Aspen Cornet by bigcat Instruments is a free VST2 plugin offering cornet sounds with sustain and staccato articulations for Windows and macOS.

VST2Brass & wind
Aspen Clarinet plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Aspen Clarinet

Aspen Clarinet by bigcat Instruments is a free clarinet instrument plugin available in VST2 format for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Aspen Bass Trombone plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Aspen Bass Trombone

Aspen Bass Trombone by bigcat Instruments is a free VST2 plugin featuring a bass trombone instrument compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.

VST2Brass & wind
City Piano Crisp plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

City Piano Crisp

City Piano Crisp is a free piano plugin featuring a Baldwin Baby Grand Piano sampled with 4 velocity layers for expressive play.

VST2Piano & keys
City Piano plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

City Piano

City Piano by bigcat Instruments is a free VST plugin featuring a Baldwin Baby Grand Piano sampled across four velocity layers for expressive playing.

VST2Piano & keys
AkoustiK KeyZ plugin interface
DSK

AkoustiK KeyZ

AkoustiK KeyZ by DSK offers three acoustic piano types with velocity response and built-in effects like reverb and flanger.

VST2Piano & keys
4Front Piano plugin interface
4Front

4Front Piano

4Front Piano is a small and versatile upright piano module featuring a unique hybrid sound technology that combines sampling and synthesis for reduced size and CPU usage.

VST2Piano & keys
BassZ plugin interface
DSK

BassZ

BassZ by DSK offers 24 acoustic and synth bass sounds with master controls and amplitude envelope for expressive playback.

VST2Synths
AkoustiK GuitarZ plugin interface
DSK

AkoustiK GuitarZ

AkoustiK GuitarZ by DSK is a free VST2 plugin offering four types of acoustic guitar sounds with amp simulation and fine tuning options. Features include stereo spread, portamento, and three effects: flanger, delay, and chorus, alongside velocity response for expressive play.

VST2Guitar & bass
4Front Bass plugin interface
4Front

4Front Bass

4Front Bass is a compact and versatile electric bass module combining sampled string excitation with sound modeling for rich bass tones.

VST2Guitar & bass
Chau Gongs plugin interface
Alan ViSTa

Chau Gongs

Chau Gongs is a free sampled Chinese gong set featuring three tamtam gongs and a wind gong with multiple velocity layers for expressive playing.

VST2Samplers
easy-drum X8 plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-drum X8

easy-drum X8 by easytoolz is a vintage analog style drum module featuring 12 fully synthesized instruments and extensive modulation options through 12 sequencers and various effects.

VST2Drums
Drumper 2.5 plugin interface
Syntler

Drumper 2.5

Drumper 2.5 by Syntler is a free drum pattern plugin featuring two internal 16-step sequencers that morph between patterns in real time, making drum programming engaging and dynamic.

VST2Drums
Drumper 1 plugin interface
Syntler

Drumper 1

Drumper 1 by Syntler is a free groove beat box plugin for Windows that enables fast and easy drum beat creation with unique control features. It allows mixing two rhythmic patterns or combining them with presets.

VST2Drums
Drumper plugin interface
Syntler

Drumper

Drumper is a groovebox plugin by Syntler that lets you mix pre-defined and user patterns on the fly with four drumsets and full automation.

VST2Drums
Cubix plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Cubix

Cubix by Psychic Modulation is a drumsynth and sample player featuring an onboard arpeggiated bassline synth. It includes four drum modules, each with dual cross-fade sequencers for live beat mixing and complex rhythm creation.

VST2Drums
Cerebrum plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Cerebrum

Cerebrum by Psychic Modulation is a hybrid groovebox-style drum machine featuring 5 drum synth modules, over 150 built-in drum sounds, an onboard bassline synth, and dual A/B sequencers per drum section for flexible beat-matching.

VST2Drums
Black Magic Lite plugin interface
Homegrown Sounds

Black Magic Lite

Black Magic Lite by Homegrown Sounds is a free loop generator VST2 plugin for Windows 32-bit, designed to quickly randomize and save looped WAVs for building unique sample collections.

VST2Samplers
Beat Morpher plugin interface
Oli Larkin

Beat Morpher

Beat Morpher is a free VST2 drum machine plugin for Windows that morphs between two rhythm patterns by shifting drum hits in time from start to end positions.

VST2Drums
Hexagon 85 plugin interface
MARVIN PAVILION

Hexagon 85

Hexagon 85 is a free Simmons SDS-V style drum synthesizer featuring five analog drums and four mono samplers with MIDI CC and automation support.

VST2Drums
easy-drum o4 SE 909 plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-drum o4 SE 909

easy-drum o4 SE 909 is a free 4-slot drumbox plugin emulating the TR-909, featuring 909 and 808 samples, effects like overdrive, flanger, bitcrusher, and a Moog filter with three LFOs modulating tune, cutoff, and pan across 32 patches.

VST2Drums
Drumatic VE plugin interface
E-phonic

Drumatic VE

Drumatic VE is a free Windows VST2 drum instrument inspired by classic TR-909 and TR-808 sounds, combining smart wavetable and virtual-analog synthesis.

VST2Drums
DGenR8 plugin interface
ExperimentalScene

DGenR8

DGenR8 is a free virtual analog drum synthesizer inspired by Roland's TR Series, featuring 11 fully synthesized voices mimicking the classic 909.

VST2CLAPDrums
Bucket Pops plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

Bucket Pops

Bucket Pops is a free VST plugin that emulates the classic 1966 KORG Mini Pops-7 Rhythm Machine, featuring 20 original rhythms and 15 modeled drum instruments with tweakable parameters.

VST2Drums
Boxxy D plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

Boxxy D

Boxxy D by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that simulates a mississippi drum machine and bass drum instruments, ideal for music styles like Dubstep. It features bass and treble EQ, a velocity-controlled stomp EQ, ADSR envelope, style and octave switches.

VST2Drums
Axon plugin interface
Audio Damage

Axon

Axon by Audio Damage is a free FM drum machine featuring seven percussion-tuned FM voices and a unique Neuron Sequencer based on artificial neural network concepts. It includes onboard effects for creative rhythm and pattern generation.

VST2Drums
DS 7 plugin interface
GTG

DS 7

DS 7 by GTG is a free Windows VST2 plugin delivering enhanced punch and depth for drum synthesis. It features multiple outputs, auto mute, and individual sound test buttons for precise drum crafting.

VST2Drums
Drumatic 3 plugin interface
E-phonic

Drumatic 3

Drumatic 3 by E-phonic is a virtual analog drum synthesizer delivering fully synthetic drum sounds with flexible modulation and amplitude envelopes.

VST2CLAPDrums
Dream Drums plugin interface
Odosynths

Dream Drums

Dream Drums by Odosynths is a 10-voice drum synthesizer with 6 outputs, inspired by classic Roland TR606 and TR808 drum machines. Available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows x86.

VST2Drums
808 E DRUM plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

808 E DRUM

808 E DRUM is a free 6 voice drum synthesizer for Windows with no sample usage and 128 patch slots.

VST2Drums
DPC 3 plugin interface
GTG

DPC 3

DPC 3 by GTG is a drum sampler featuring mouse-playable pads, individual reverb sends, auto-mute groups, and a logical visual layout for efficient beat creation on Windows.

VST2Samplers
Combat Loop Drum Machine plugin interface
DCSI

Combat Loop Drum Machine

Combat Loop Drum Machine is a free drum VST instrument by DCSI featuring sample and loop-based drum kits with velocity sensitivity and sounds spread across 7 octaves.

VST2Samplers
Atlas plugin interface
Meesha

Atlas

Atlas by Meesha is a free analog drum module featuring six distinct drum sounds with parameter editing and MIDI input for keyboard playing.

VST2Drums
8bitZ plugin interface
DSK

8bitZ

8bitZ by DSK is a free 8-bit drums module featuring 8 sound slots with pitch, level, and pan control. It includes 6 full kits, extra sounds, MIDI automation, and velocity response for dynamic beats.

VST2Drums
Ny plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

Ny

Ny is a free software recreation of the vintage KORG Lambda ES-50 polyphonic ensemble from 1979, offering authentic sound with 64-voice polyphony and chorus effect.

VST2Synths
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