LOCD by CRQL
Distortion / Sound Shaping

• Phase-locks your audio to a saw or square wave at the source sound's fundamental frequency.
• Results range from gritty and aggressive to warbly and washed-out.
• Simple and easy-to-use controls: intensity knob, waveform selection, block size, side tracking, and pitch offset.
• Works especially well on deeper sounds, transforming clean subs into heavy bass.
• Surprisingly versatile, capable of adding subtle smearing effects to mellow instruments like pianos.
• Incredibly lightweight, with minimal CPU usage.
• Clean and minimal UI with three color themes and full resizability.

Platforms: Windows, macOS, and Linux (VST3, CLAP, AU)

FREE

VMPC2000XL by Izmar
An emulator of the classic Akai MPC2000XL sampler/sequencer

• Load/save most MPC2000XL file formats: APS, ALL, PGM, SND, MID, WAV.
• Raw USB volume (CF card) support with Akai FAT 16.3 filenames.
• Every screen and function are designed to be 100% like the original.
• Multi-track direct-to-disk recording ("bouncing") to WAV with offline rendering.
• Basic MIDI in/out.
• Does not mimic analog I/O; will not make your samples sound "warm" or "dirty".
• Focuses on emulation, not ease of use; creating beats and managing sounds is not streamlined.
• Digital per-voice filter approximation, tweaked by ear.
• Does not emulate the EB16 FX board.

Platforms: macOS, Windows, and Linux (VST3, AU, LV2, standalone)

FREE

ZL Splitter by ZL Audio
Multi-mode Signal Splitter

• Split audio signals into two complementary parts: Left/Right, Mid/Side, Low/High, Transient/Steady, and Peak/Steady
• Process each signal independently and recombine
• Dedicated controls for each split type, e.g., Strength, Balance, Hold, and Smooth in Transient/Steady mode
• Real-time metering for clear visualization
• Automation support for all parameters
• Adjust filter structure and slope to fit your workflow: FIR filters for phase preservation, SVF filters for introducing phase shifts

Platforms: macOS, Windows, and Linux (VST3, AU, LV2)

FREE (Open-Source)

Крутотень

Photosounder
Audio editor/synthesizer

• Lossless processing of sounds based on images, allowing for unique transformations.
• Noise-based synthesis for creating original sounds or resynthesizing modified sounds with a smooth spectrum.
• Exclusive spectrogram analysis algorithm with variable time/frequency resolution for improved clarity and resynthesis.
• Dedicated graphical editing tools, including sprays and a harmonics modifier, for precise sound editing and creation.
• Layer system with blending modes and layer convolution for complex sound design.
• Rhythm and note overlays to assist in music composition.
• Multicore support for faster processing and a smoother experience.
• Opens various audio and image formats and exports to high-quality formats.

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux (via Wine)

🔥LOWEST PRICE: $29.00 (reg. $100.00) until 01 October 2025.
+ FREE (reg. $59.00) UVI ReLayer with any purchase in September 2025

мммм, винильный космос

Прикольный вмдос для "технорей" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFV_CBnGka0&t=513s

Хорошие новости:

https://www.toneboosters.com/

Не сильно дорогие, есть пару бесплатных. Есть дээсер, на линукс нативного кроме DeEss от Airwindows больше не находил

Setekh by Full FX Media
Distortion

• Analog-style distortion with a clean, minimal interface
• Input and output gain sliders with a link function to maintain consistent volume while adjusting distortion
• Bypass switch
• Dark and modern UI design with green highlights

Platforms: Windows, macOS, and Linux (VST3)

FREE

Сегодня пишу только эмбиент

Drum Locker by Audio Assault
Drum Sample Library Player

• Ultra Compact Fully Featured Drum Libraries & Player.
• Per Channel FX: Compressor, EQ, Reverb, Saturation, Limiter, Transient Designer, and Clipper.
• Super Fast Loading of Drum Kits.
• Drum beat browser with user MIDI import.
• Resizable Screen.

Platforms: macOS, Windows, and Linux (VST3, AU, AAX)

Free / Per Module / Subscription

CTAG Dynamic Range Compressor by Billy Messenger
Compressor Plugin

• Simple and effective compressor for a wide variety of signals and applications.
• Minimalistic GUI for improved usability and reduced screen clutter.
• Input Gain control.
• Threshold, Ratio, and Knee adjustments.
• Attack and Release parameters with Auto Attack/Release option.
• Makeup Gain with Auto Makeup feature.
• Dry/Wet Mix control.
• Look-Ahead functionality.
• Metering for Input, Output, and Gain Reduction.

Platforms: macOS, Windows, and Linux (VST3, AU, CLAP, Standalone)

FREE (Open-Source)

BiRR - Binaural Room Reverb by FX-Mechanics
Parallelepipedic Room Acoustic Simulator

• Adjust room dimensions (x, y, z) for precise acoustic simulation.
• Position both the sound source and listener within the virtual room.
• Generate stereo output with customizable microphone configurations (XY, MS, with adjustable angles).
• Simulate binaural reception for immersive spatial audio.

Platforms: Windows and Linux (VST2, VST3, LV2)

FREE (Open-Source)

Сегодня перехожу на более стабильный Alt workstation 11 gnome с регулярки. Поступило предложение поучаствовать в проекте по музыкальному сопровождению фэнтези анимационной навэллы, думаю будет интересно. Возможно получится запилить пару видосов по этому поводу.

Guitarix by brummer
Virtual Guitar Amplifier and Audio Plugin Host

• Hosts LADSPA and LV2 plugins.
• Processes guitar signals with a main amp and rack-section, delivering a stereo output.
• Includes over 25 built-in effects modules, from noise gates to modulation effects like flanger, phaser, and auto-wah.
• Operates with minimal latency, typically under 10ms on properly set-up Linux systems.
• Runs on Jack Audio Connection Kit for Linux, with source code available for BSD and macOS.

Platforms: macOS, Windows, and Linux (VST3, LADSPA, LV2)

FREE (Open-Source)

Witch’s Brew Bitcrusher by Kushview
Bitcrusher with Dynamic Bubble Modulation

• Organic approach to digital bitcrushing with a dynamic bubble modulation system (witch’s cauldron).
• Dual sine waves with a 1.7x harmonic relationship generate evolving bubble patterns that modulate sample rate and bit depth.
• Adjustable parameters: Bubble rate, Bubble intensity, Brew intensity, Fizz amount, Wet/Dry mix, and Output gain.
• Includes 12 factory presets and supports custom preset saving/recall.
• Animated GUI with visual feedback: the witch’s eyes change color based on frequency content, and the cauldron/bubbles react to audio levels.
• Pro-grade DSP and modular architecture with separate components for bit-depth reduction, sample-rate reduction, fizz generation, and bubble generation.
• Low CPU usage, typically under 5%.
• Suitable for lo-fi, ambient, media composition, and retro video game sounds.

Platforms: macOS, Windows, and Linux (AU, VST3, LV2, CLAP)

FREE (reg. $10.00) until 31 October 2025

New LSP Plugins 1.2.24 released!

⚛️ Implemented Ring-Modulated sidechain plugin series.
⚛️ Implemented Multiband Ring-Modulated sidechain plugin series.
➡️ Implemented A/B preset switching support by plugins.
➡️ Added support of integrated loudness metering for Referencer plugin series.
➡️ Added True Peak limiting modes to the Limiter and Multiband Limiter plugin series.
➡️ Added Piano keyboard layout to all plugins that provide frequency graph.
➡️ Added support of BeginEdit and EndEdit events for CLAP, LV2, VST2 and VST3 formats.
➡️ Moved Dry, Wet and Dry/Wet knobs into a separate Mix overlay for Trigger plugin series.
✅ Fixed frequency range display for Multiband Compressor, Expander, Gate and Dynamics Processor plugin series.
✅ Fixed regressions in LV2 plugin wrapper related to setting path parameters.
✅ Fixed crash when loading project with Loudness Compensator plugin in IIR mode.
✅ Fixed VST3 plugins crash under Ardour related to improper IRunLoop interface operations based on invalid API calls by the DAW.

Demo of new plugin on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/q5XMbkfR_5s

Link to the release:
https://github.com/lsp-plugins/lsp-plugins/releases/tag/1.2.24

Потестил, класс! Можно в битвиге не городить огород с ринг мод сайдчейном.