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Synths, pianos and instruments to start an idea.
Texture, movement, colour and happy accidents.
EQs, compressors and tools for the final touches.
Samplers, MIDI tools and creative utilities.
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Image unavailableAurora DSP Liver 6 pays homage to the grandaddy of hardware modelers that single-handedly transformed how we recorded guitars in our bedrooms in the early 2000s.
Windows · macOS · Linux
Image unavailableA treasure trove of lo-fi magic, meticulously crafted from the YakBak: a 90’s childhood staple
macOS · Windows
Virtual synth created from samples recorded from a rare 1980s FM synthesizer called Philips PMC 100
Windows · macOS
Image unavailableplugin features 9 multi-sampled presets aimed at enhancing your tracks with deep, enveloping pads and ambient textures
Windows · macOS
Image unavailableTape saturation plugin with four distinct flavors: Studio, Cinematic, Vintage, and Lofi. You can further shape the sound using the Lowpass, Wow, Digitize, Softclip, Hot In, and Darken features.
Windows · macOS
Image unavailableA unique take on the classic acid bassline sound. The Mi-03 is an instrument that revitalizes the classic 303 sound for today's music producers.
Windows · macOS · iOS
Image unavailablea passive “mojo box” inspired by the Ethan Winer-designed Mojo Maestro
Windows · macOS
Image unavailablean open-source distortion plugin that gives you a choice of ten asymmetrical distortion modes.
Windows · macOS · Linux
Image unavailableA minimal 3-band EQ. The only EQ plugin you really need!
Windows · macOS
Image unavailableShaper allows you to freely draw in the waveshaping curve, providing an endless source of tasty distortion effects.
macOS · Windows
audio plugins developed by the students of the course Development of technologies for music production
Windows · macOS
Image unavailablethree hardware-inspired plugins for cleaning up vocal tracks. One look at their names tells you what they do: DeCLICK, DePLOSV, and DeBleed.
Windows · macOS
Image unavailablea one-knob plugin for crafting dreamy and atmospheric textures. It was created using its big brother Deep Waters processor, renowned for its water-based approach to creating distinctive reverbs.
Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
Image unavailableMultiband distortion, convolution modeling, and plenty of sound shaping options like an envelope follower and filter.
Windows · macOS · iOS
Image unavailableA flexible transformer saturation/distortion. Focusing on fine-tuning the distortion caused from hysteresis
Windows · macOS
Image unavailablevisualizes the dynamics across the frequency spectrum, making it easy to pinpoint problematic areas.
macOS · Windows
Image unavailableEffortlessly adds width and depth to your vocal and instrument tracks.
Windows · macOS
Image unavailableMeyer decided to transform a parlor acoustic guitar. He replaced the bridge with rubber, strung it with flat wound strings, and added the cheapest electronics from Amazon. And as if the guitar wasn’t dead enough, he wedged an eraser under the strings
Windows · macOS
Image unavailableDesigned to delicately color the sound, refine transients, and add dimension to the stereo field, TesslaPRO mkIV introduces subtle analog-style artifacts to your tracks
Windows
the result of a random sound in my house driving my wife and I insane. A bowl sitting in our kitchen sink with a knife across the top with the sink dripping perfectly on the edge of the knife creating a lovely little 'doo' sound
macOS · Windows
Image unavailableBass Enhancer Plugin. Unlike an EQ, Fire Boy doesn't muddy the sound. Instead, it adds smooth, rich and punchy bass that can be heard even on small speakers.
Windows · macOS
Image unavailableEasy to use and versatile transient designer!
Windows · macOS
an automatic compressor that's effortless to calibrate to your material.
Windows · macOS
Image unavailablea drawable envelope generator that allows you to create custom volume curves.
Windows
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10 pluginsChop, stretch, pitch and rearrange your samples into something new.
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10 pluginsTape colour, sampler grit and pitch drift for sounds with a little history.
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10 pluginsCharacterful pianos, electric keys and organs, with tremolo to bring them to life.
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10 pluginsShape the attack, add weight and glue your drums together.
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10 pluginsUnusual instruments, unexpected textures and effects for your next happy accident.
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10 pluginsBuild depth and atmosphere with echoes, reverbs, granular textures and evolving pads.
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