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⚠️ Disclaimer

This list is a publicly available, non-commercial directory of free audio plugins curated for educational and creative use. All plugin names, trademarks, and content
are the property of their respective developers or companies.

I do not claim ownership of any software listed here, nor am I affiliated with the developers.

- No legacy or discontinued plugins are included. All listings are currently available to the best of my knowledge.

- Plugin formats (VST, AU, AAX, etc.) are not specified in this sheet. Please refer to the developer’s website for format compatibility, system requirements,
and licensing terms.

- Always download software from official sources to avoid potential security or compatibility issues.

This sheet is maintained casually and may be updated over time. Use at your own discretion.
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Dexed Pascal GauthierSynthYamaha DX-7 EmulatorMacWindowsDexed
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A1StereoControlA1 AudioStereo ImagingYou will be able to expand or limit the STEREO WIDTH of your tracks using only one singleknob. MacWindowsA1StereoControl
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A1TriggerGateA1 AudioGateEach section of step length buttons & step volume faders represents one beat of your pattern sequenceMacWindowsA1TriggerGate
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Lofi OddityAberrantDSPSpecial Signal ProcessorLofi Oddity is a free toolkit for sonic destruction and experimentation. Incorporating effects from SketchCassette, Digitalis, ShapeShifter, and Lair, Lofi Oddity is an immediate and easy-to-use ear candy playground.MacWindowsLofi Oddity - Aberrant DSP
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American BundleAnalog ObsessionEQMERICA, COMBOXMacWindowsAMERICAN BUNDLE | Analog ObsessionBundle
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ATONEAnalog ObsessionChannel StripChannel Strip with A-Type EQ, Filters and 436 style CompressorMacWindowsATONE | Analog Obsession
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ATTRACTORAnalog ObsessionDynamic ProcessingDynamic processor with transient manipulationMacWindowsATTRACTOR | Analog Obsession
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BLENDEQAnalog ObsessionEQThere are two different equalizers with matched frequencies. "A" is famous "American" Equalizer and "N" is famous "Non-American" Equalizer. Frequency points are based on "N" modelMacWindowsBLENDEQ | Analog Obsession
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BritBundleAnalog ObsessionEQClassic British Equalizer & Preamp with Mic/Line optionMacWindowsBritBundle | Analog ObsessionBundle
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BUSTERseAnalog ObsessionCompressorClassic console compressor with extra Filter and Transient sidechain optionsMacWindowsBUSTERse | Analog Obsession
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BXQAnalog ObsessionEQBaxandall EQ with Left/Right & Mid/Side processingMacWindowsBXQ | Analog Obsession
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CITEAnalog ObsessionColor & Preamp & SaturationEasy to use High Frequency ProcessorMacWindowsCITE | Analog Obsession
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COLOR BundleAnalog ObsessionColor & Preamp & SaturationDistox: Multi-mode distortion plugin. A tube and an op-amp circuit with different op-amps and tubes
PreBOX: Ultimate preamp - distortion box is fully updated from scratch		MacWindowsColor Bundle | Analog ObsessionBundle
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COMPERAnalog ObsessionDynamic Processing"Multi-Mode", "Serial Compression" with "Switchable" and "Blendable" circuitsMacWindowsCOMPER | Analog Obsession
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dBCompAnalog ObsessionCompressorDrum compressor/limiter for studio and live useMacWindowsdBComp | Analog Obsession
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DrGateAnalog ObsessionGateDrum Specific Gate Plug-inMacWindowsDrGate | Analog Obsession
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F-BundleAnalog ObsessionChannel StripFrank, FrankCSMacWindowsF-Bundle | Analog ObsessionBundle
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FET BundleAnalog ObsessionCompressorClassic FET Compressor/Limiter with extra featuresMacWindowsFet Bundle | Analog ObsessionBundle
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FetCBAnalog ObsessionCompressor70s era FET Limiter/Compressor from UKMacWindowsFetCB | Patreon
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FIVERAnalog ObsessionEQVersatile five bands equalizer with low and high shelf filters and three bands with continuously variable bandwidthMacWindowsFIVER | Analog Obsession
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G395aAnalog ObsessionEQIt was (and still it is) an early 70s discrete/Class A 3-Band EQ with selectable mid and fixed hi/lo frequencies. Vintage transformer models on both the inputs and outputsMacWindowsG395a | Analog Obsession
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GrapHackAnalog ObsessionEQFamous American Graphic Equalizer & Saturator in a boxMacWindowsGrapHack | Patreon
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HarqulesAnalog ObsessionEQ32c console eqMacWindowsHARQULES | Analog Obsession
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HLQSEAnalog ObsessionEQType 69 style eq with discrete bands. So, you can boost or cut bands at the same timeMacWindowsAnalog Obsession - HLQSE
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KolinMBAnalog ObsessionDynamic ProcessingVintage limiting amplifier Kolin is multi-band, nowMacWindowsKolinMB | Patreon
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LALAAnalog ObsessionDynamic ProcessingLALA update is ready to go with new featuresMacWindowsLALA | Patreon
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LOADESAnalog ObsessionDe-EsserSmooth but powerful de-esser with MIX featureMacWindowsLOADES | Patreon
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MAXBAXAnalog ObsessionEQFully passive Baxandall EQ with extra Mid bandMacWindowsMAXBAX | Analog Obsession
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MoMaAnalog ObsessionColor & Preamp & SaturationFully passive mojo box with Glue & Mojo modes based on Ethan Winer’s design “Mojo Maestro”MacWindowsAnalog Obsession - MoMa
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MPReqAnalog ObsessionEQVintage mic preamp & program EQ from 1960'sMacWindowsMPReq | Analog Obsession
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N492MEAnalog ObsessionEQDual Mono, Stereo, Mid/Side Neumann style 4 Band Mastering Equalizer with High Pass FilterMacWindowsN492ME | Patreon
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NOS BundleAnalog ObsessionDynamic ProcessingIncluded are TUBA, TuPre and KolinMacWindowsNOS BUNDLE | Analog ObsessionBundle
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OAQAnalog ObsessionEQMastering degree Dual-Mono/Stereo/Mid-Side equalizerMacWindowsOAQ | Analog Obsession
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OSSAnalog ObsessionCompressor176 style compressor with improved sidechain sectionMacWindowsOSS | Analog Obsession
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POORTECAnalog ObsessionEQSimple PLTC design without SRPP gain stage and inductorsMacWindowsPOORTEC | Patreon
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Rare BundleAnalog ObsessionEQRare, RareSE: Vintage Program Equalizer with L/R & M/S processing featureMacWindowsRare Bundle | Analog ObsessionBundle
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ReLifeAnalog ObsessionColor & Preamp & SaturationGive second life to your lifeless tracks with "ReLife"MacWindowsReLife | Analog Obsession
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SSQAnalog ObsessionEQFamous console equalizer with 4x oversampling and more featuresMacWindowsSSQ | Analog Obsession
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STEQAnalog ObsessionEQSTEQ is based on a small format console EQ from a well known tape machine brandMacWindowsSTEQ | Analog Obsession
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TILTAAnalog ObsessionEQEasy to use Tilt EqualizerMacWindowsTILTA | Analog Obsession
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TRAXAnalog ObsessionDynamic ProcessingEasy to use and versatile transient designerMacWindowsTRAX | Analog Obsession
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TREQAnalog ObsessionEQT-Style classic four band equalizerMacWindowsTREQ | Analog Obsession
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UREQAnalog ObsessionEQU-Style stripped down classic equalizerMacWindowsUREQ | Analog Obsession
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VariMoonAnalog ObsessionCompressorFamous 600 Style Vari-Mu Compressor/Limiter with extra featuresMacWindowsVariMoon | Analog Obsession
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YALAAnalog ObsessionDynamic ProcessingIconic Vari-Mu limiting amplifier with extra featuresMacWindowsYALA | Analog Obsession
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Analog Lab PlayArturiaInstrumentAnalog Lab Play is a free software instrument with a library of 100 essential, hard-hitting, mix-ready synths, keys, basses, pads, and moreMacWindowsAnalog Lab Play Key sounds for creatives
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CoutureAuburn SoundsCompressorCouture gives you exquisite control over your dynamics, and particularly attacks.MacWindowsLinuxAuburn Sounds - Couture, dynamics-preserving distortion and transient shaper
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GraillonAuburn SoundsPitchGRAILLON 3 is an enhanced pitch correction tool. It elevates your game instantly, whether you're after standard or edgy vocals.MacWindowsLinuxAuburn Sounds - Graillon, live voice changer
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Inner PitchAuburn SoundsPitchInner Pitch is a fun pitch-shifting plug-in with a very high-quality natural sound.MacWindowsLinuxAuburn Sounds - Inner Pitch, highest-quality Pitch Changer
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LensAuburn SoundsCompressorCrystal Clear Multiband CompanderMacWindowsLinuxLens, Crystal Clear Multiband Compander
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PanagementAuburn SoundsReverbPanagement is the spatialization laboratory that has found its way to thousands of studios around the world. Panagement gives you raw power over your stereo tracks.MacWindowsLinuxAuburn Sounds - Panagement, free reverb audio plug-in
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RenegateAuburn SoundsGateRENEGATE is simply just a full-band Gate plug-in.MacWindowsLinuxRenegate, smooth workhorse gate
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Rough Rider 3AudioDamageCompressorMacWindowsLinuxAudio Damage Free And Legacy Products
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FILTERSTEPAudioModernFilterFilterstep is a modern motion filter plugin which provides a great deal of potential for all kinds of
intricate rhythmic movement. It can give you incredibly complex and nuanced results based on various filter effect settings
and almost infinite possibilities for sonic exploration and movement randomization. 		MacWindowsFILTERSTEP by Audiomodern™ | The Creative Motion Filter
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PanflowAudioModernStereo ImagingDesigned to Shape complex, evolving panning patterns and add random,
rhythmical movement to any audio track in real-time. 		MacWindowsPanflow by Audiomodern™ | Creative Panning, the Clever Way
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GATELABAudioModernGatecreative gate sequencer, volume Modulation generatorMacWindowsGATELAB by Audiomodern™ | The Creative Gate Sequencer
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IOB. Serrano6 effect bundleParaphonic Multifilter, Stereo Phaser, Multi Level Adjuster, Multi Level Auto-Pan, Ring Modulator, Pitch ShifterWindowsIO free Effects Bundles download | Plugin BoutiqueBundle
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Beat SlammerBaby AudioCompressorGives you an aggressive and ‘pumping’ compression sound to beef up and energize weak tracksMacWindowsBABY Audio - Free Plugins - Warp, Magic Dice, Magic Switch, Pitch Drift and Beat Slammer
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Magic DiceBaby AudioDelay + ReverbGenerate new delay / reverb / modulation FX chains with every clickMacWindowsBABY Audio - Free Plugins - Warp, Magic Dice, Magic Switch, Pitch Drift and Beat Slammer
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Magic SwitchBaby AudioChorusInspired by the classic Juno “one-button” chorusMacWindowsBABY Audio - Free Plugins - Warp, Magic Dice, Magic Switch, Pitch Drift and Beat Slammer
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Pitch DriftBaby AudioPitchUse it gently to get the natural feel of an acoustic instrument, or use it aggressively as a lo-fi effect to make your tracks clearly out of tuneMacWindowsBABY Audio - Free Plugins - Warp, Magic Dice, Magic Switch, Pitch Drift and Beat Slammer
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WarpBaby AudioTime + PitchLets you speed up or slow down audio with unprecedented clarity and fewer artifactsMacWindowsBABY Audio - Free Plugins - Warp, Magic Dice, Magic Switch, Pitch Drift and Beat Slammer
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OrbitBeat AcademySynthMacWindowsBeat Academy VST
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Slam PupBeatSkillzDynamic ProcessingBeatSkillz emulated a “thrusty” compression from BeatSkillz' favourite American Compressor, and a ”gritty” Multistage Tube Drive from one of BeatSkillz' favourite British Saturators. The result is a 2 knob beast, that can get you sounding “phat” in seconds. No guesswork or crazy science needed. Just tweak away and find your own “sweet spot”.MacWindowsSlam Pup free Dynamic Processor download | Plugin Boutique
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MomentumBig Fish AudioSamplerMomentum is a free plugin from Big Fish Audio that unlocks the potential of your loops and samples with the next generation of sound sculpting tools.MacWindowsMomentum | Big Fish Audio
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Cypress TT-15Black Rooster AudioGuitar AmpBlack Rooster Audio‘s guitar amp head emulation meticulously modeled after a very versatile, yet uniquely sounding low wattage amplifierMacWindowsCypress TT-15 - free guitar amp head - Black Rooster Audio
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RO-GOLDBlack Rooster AudioReverb The RO-GOLD was faithfully modeled after an iconic hardware classic, and upgraded with a 24k gold plate, for the most luxurious vintage reverberation experience. MacWindowsRO-GOLD Vintage Gold-Plate Reverb - Black Rooster Audio
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The CanaryBlack Rooster AudioDrum EffectsMakes your drums singMacWindowsThe Canary - Makes your drums sing - Black Rooster Audio
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VHL-3CBlack Rooster AudioFilterVintage High/Low Pass FilterMacWindowsVHL-3C - Vintage High/Low Pass Filter - Black Rooster Audio
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VK-1 VikingBlamsoftSynthAuthentic emulation of a classic monophonic analog synthesizer. It has three continuously variable wave oscillators, two ladder filters with a Dual Lowpass or Highpass/Lowpass configuration, a multi-wave LFO, and two modulation busses. VK-1 uses state of the art DSP technology to accurately reproduce the sound of the hardware.MacWindowsVK-1 Viking Synthesizer – Blamsoft, Inc.
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Blue Cat's ChorusBlue Cat AudioChorusMacWindowsSmooth Chorus Effect (AU, VST, VST3, AAX Plug-in) (Freeware)
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Blue Cat's FlangerBlue Cat AudioFlangerMacWindowsBlue Cat's Flanger - Classic Flanging Effect Audio Plug-in (VST, AU, RTAS, AAX, VST3) (Freeware)
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Blue Cat's Free AmpBlue Cat AudioGuitar AmpMacWindowsBlue Cat's Free Amp - The Free Guitar Amp Sim Plug-In (VST, AU, AAX, VST3) (Freeware)
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Blue Cat's FreeceiverBlue Cat AudioReceiverReceive audio or MIDI streams sent over the network by Blue Cat's Connector and Fader Hub in real timeMacWindowsBlue Cat's Freeceiver - Network Audio & MIDI Receiver (Freeware)
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Blue Cat's FreqAnalystBlue Cat AudioSpectrum AnalyzerMacWindowsBlue Cat's FreqAnalyst - Real Time Spectrum Analysis Plug-in (VST, Audio Unit, VST3, AAX) (Freeware)
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Blue Cat's Gain SuiteBlue Cat AudioGainMacWindowsBlue Cat's Gain Suite - Simple Mono, Stereo and Mid-Side MIDI Controllable Gain Plug-ins (VST, AU, VST3, AAX) (Freeware)
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Blue Cat's PhaserBlue Cat AudioPhaserMacWindowsBlue Cat's Phaser - Analog Modeled Phasing Effect Plug-in (VST, AU, VST3, AAX) (Freeware)
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Blue Cat's Triple EQBlue Cat AudioEQMacWindowsBlue Cat's Triple EQ - Semi-Parametric 3 Bands Equalizer Audio Plug-in (VST, AU, AAX, VST3) (Freeware)
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Freeware Plug-ins PackBlue Cat Audio8 effect bundleBundles the 8 plug-ins aboveMacWindowsBlue Cat's Freeware Plug-ins Pack II - Download Freeware Audio Plugins (VST, VST3, AAX, Audio Unit) (Freeware)Bundle
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Bark of DogBoz Digital LabsFilterBark of Dog 3 is a unique, stereo/M-S low-frequency enhancer that combines a resonant filter and Pultec-style boost-attenuation EQ in a simple, easy to use plug-in.MacWindowsBark of Dog - Boz Digital Labs
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Guitar Pickup SelectorBoz Digital LabsUtility"A lot of people have been asking about stereo guitars, and some people didn’t like that they are put onto a single stereo track. This plugin has been created to help producers who are having a hard time dealing with the DI format. It lets you quickly control the blend between the two pickups so you can treat the guitar like a single mono DI track."MacWindowsGuitar Pickup Selector free Utility download | Plugin Boutique
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Panipulator 2Boz Digital LabsUtilityPanipulator 2 is an update to the extremely simple and useful tool created at the request of Brandon Drury at Recording Review. It is an essential tool for checking how your mixes will translate to different systems. Best of all, it’s available for free.MacWindowsPanipulator 2 free Utility download | Plugin Boutique
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Width KnobBoz Digital LabsStereo ImagingDesigned for stereo, group, aux, or bus channels, Width makes true stereo panning and stereo flip a breeze via a single control knob. Plus, you can automate Width Knob to create mix contrast and dramatic entrances by moving in and out of the stereo field.MacWindowsWidth Knob - Boz Digital Labs
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TunefishBrain ControlSynthVery tiny virtual analog synthesizerMacWindowsLinuxhttps://tunefish-synth.com/
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bx_blackdist2BrainworxGuitar EffectBrainworx has now introduced the bx_blackdist2, a plugin version of the RAT 2, modeled to an exacting degree of guitar tone goodness. Simply dial in the ‘Distortion’, filter to shape between sounds ranging from warm to crunchy to screaming, and adjust volume to taste. It’s such a straightforward approach to customizing your pedal chain, no wonder the RAT 2 has become the beloved choice of guitarists and pedal collectors worldwide. The bx_blackdist2 brings the tonal charisma and flexibility of the original right into your DAWMacWindowsPA FREE bx_blackdist2 - Plugin Alliance
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bx_bluechorus2BrainworxChorusGuitar Chorus Pedal: The Brainworx bx_bluechorus2 Chorus is an exacting plugin emulation of one of the most popular chorus pedals ever made: The Boss® CE-2®. Beloved for its rich, liquid tone and super simple operation, this chorus pedal has been used on many, many hit records over the last four decades.MacWindowsPA FREE bx_bluechorus2 - Plugin Alliance
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bx_boomBrainworxDrum EffectsStripped down to only 2 parameters and an intuitive graphic design, bx_boom allows you to tune, attenuate or boost the impact of your kick drum sound at any point during the audio production workflow—even after the final mix or within a full drum loop.

The bx_boom plugin contains both a mono version perfect for inserting onto a kick drum track, and a stereo version for inserting onto a drum submix buss or full stereo mix of your song.		MacWindowsPA FREE bx_boom! - Plugin Alliance
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bx_cleansweepBrainworxFilterEver wonder why there are Hi-Pass and Lo-Pass filters in every channel of the most expensive analog consoles, like SSLs and NEVEs? The reason is professional mixers rely on Hi-Pass and Lo-Pass filters to clean up the mud from the bottom and the grit from the high end, often as the first stage of the mixing process.

bx_cleansweep is the plugin that should go into every mix channel as the first plugin. This way you can filter out any unwanted hi-end and lo-end, and the result is a clean and tight mix.		MacWindowsPA FREE bx_cleansweep V2 - Plugin Alliance
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bx_distorangeBrainworxGuitar EffectThe Brainworx bx_distorange Distortion pedal is an exacting plugin emulation of one of the most popular distortion pedals ever made: The Boss DS-1®. Beloved for its rich, liquid tone and super simple operation, this distortion pedal has been used on countless hit records over the last 4 decades, including Nivana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.MacWindowsPA FREE bx_distorange - Plugin Alliance
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bx_greenscreamerBrainworxGuitar EffectThe Brainworx bx_greenscreamer Overdrive is an exacting plugin emulation of the classic Ibanez™ TS808® Tube Screamer®, one of the most popular overdrive pedals ever made.MacWindowsPA FREE bx_greenscreamer - Plugin Alliance
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bx_masterdeskBrainworxMasteringbx_masterdesk Classic gives you the sound of a complete high-end analog mastering system in one incredibly easy to use plugin. Dial in professional sounding masters with tastefully curated chains of some of the best mastering gear available in just 3 simple steps.MacWindowsPA FREE bx_masterdesk Classic - Plugin Alliance
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bx_megasingleBrainworxGuitar AmpWhen they were released, Mesa Boogie’s Rectifiers® changed the guitar amp game by providing the high gain tones that helped to define modern metal while keeping the vintage warm cleans and crunch tones that made them a legend. The Single Rectifier® is much more than a stepped down version of its bigger brother, with its own rock n’ roll story to tell. Channel One features sparkling cleans you can punch up to crunch with the “pushed” switch. Channel Two is used for higher gain tones and features a Vintage/Modern switch to give you tonal flavors that span decades. MacWindowsPA FREE bx_megasingle - Plugin Alliance
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bx_metal2BrainworxGuitar EffectPeople love the Boss MT-2™ for its burl and versatility as one of the industry’s standard guitar stomp pedals. Armed with an onboard EQ, this pedal offers precise control with over-the top distortion when you need it. From Black Sabbath to Santana to Sublime, players have all found a place for it as an indispensable link in their guitar’s signal chain.MacWindowsPA FREE bx_metal2 - Plugin Alliance
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bx_meterBrainworxMeterThe best mixes contain well-placed dynamics. Loud mixes can easily sound squashed, and in long mixing sessions, it’s easy to lose valuable objectivity, causing a squashed mix to make it into the final product. bx_meter is a sophisticated metering and measurement tool that allows you to visually analyze your audio signal in many useful ways. It lets you see with clarity what your ears might have missed.MacWindowsPA FREE bx_meter - Plugin Alliance
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bx_optoBrainworxCompressorThe bx_opto Pedal is a slimmed-down version of the bx_opto. It provides a great way to get that charismatic compression of the bx_opto with a simpler interface, lower price tag, and guitar pedal feel. After meticulously modeling the light-dependent circuits of several optical compressors, the bx_opto has amalgamated into a beastly little dynamics processor, teeming with character and spitting out sounds like no analog optical compressor can do.MacWindowsPA FREE bx_opto Pedal - Plugin Alliance
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bx_rockrackBrainworxGuitar AmpThe bx_rockrack V3 boasts eight famous amp models in a single plugin, including the bx_metal 666, an original creation of Brainworx founder Dirk Ulrich and Senior DSP Engineer Igor NembriniMacWindowsPA FREE bx_rockrack V3 Player - Plugin Alliance
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bx_shredspreadBrainworxStereo Imaging & EQbx_shredspread can control panning, stereo width, and the “tone” of your stereo guitar tracks and groups. It automatically avoids phase problems that commonly occur when using M/S technology thanks to Brainworx’s legendary algorithms for stereo width, EQ and pan.MacWindowsPA FREE bx_shredspread - Plugin Alliance
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bx_soloBrainworxStereo Imaging & EQBrainworx created bx_solo to introduce users to the M/S technique for recording, mixing, or mastering. Key features of Brainworx´s famous M/S & Mastering products are included, like their unique Solo Buttons, which allow you to individually listen to all components of a stereo mix or stereo signal.MacWindowsPA FREE bx_solo - Plugin Alliance