Valdemar Erlingsson
Cloud Seed
Cloud Seed is a free algorithmic reverb plugin that creates vast, endless spatial effects and modulated echoes, inspired by classic 1980s studio reverbs.
VST2Reverb
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Terry West
After
After by Terry West is a free mastering processor VST2 plugin for Windows featuring bypass, clarity effect, Newyork compressor, punch & body EQ, 40K Aero enhancer, monoizer, and output gain controls.
VST2Dynamics
Stone Voices
Ambient Reverb
Ambient Reverb by Stone Voices is an algorithmic reverb plugin designed primarily for ambient music but versatile enough for various styles. It features a broad reverberation range to enhance your soundscape.
VST2Reverb
Smartelectronix
Ambience
Ambience by Smartelectronix is a high-quality reverb plugin available as a free VST for Windows 32-bit systems. It delivers professional-grade reverberation effects with flexible payment options.
VST2Reverb
Audio Damage
ADverb
ADverb by Audio Damage is a vintage digital plate reverb plugin offering simple controls and extensive filtering to shape the reverb tail. It runs efficiently on low CPU load.
VST2Reverb
antto
as_fbComp
as_fbComp by antto is a free VST2 feedback compressor and limiter plugin for Windows with side-chain capabilities, available in mono and stereo modes.
VST2Dynamics
Interruptor
Bionic Supa Delay
Bionic Supa Delay is a vintage tape delay effect with additional filter, pitch shift, and reverb sections for rich sound design.
VST2Delay
Ourafilmes
Arsenal Compressor LE
Arsenal Compressor LE is a free vintage compressor plugin for Windows featuring internal side-chain filters and Mid/Side processing with a fixed threshold and full wet signal.
VST2Dynamics
Gregjazz
Cinematic Reverb
Cinematic Reverb by Gregjazz delivers a sweet, full reverb sound with rich depth and wide stereo imaging, ideal for creating realistic ambient soundscapes.
VST2Reverb
Smartelectronix
AnalogDelay
AnalogDelay by Smartelectronix is a free VST2 delay plugin for Windows featuring a delay unit with a 2nd order lowpass filter and saturation. It offers precise, tempo-synchronized delay time control with multiple resolution options.
VST2Delay
Quilcom
4DS
4DS by Quilcom is a free effect plugin offering a 4-delay system with independent delays and flexible routing for unique delay configurations.
VST2Delay
Saschart
binauralGenerator
binauralGenerator by Saschart is a free binaural and monaural beats generator featuring continuous frequency control, four wave shapes, and several preset frequencies including Solfeggio tones.
VST2Dynamics
Samsara Cycle Audio
Boxxy D
Boxxy D by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that simulates a mississippi drum machine with bass drum effects suited for various music styles like Dubstep. It features bass and treble EQ, velocity-controlled EQ, ADSR envelope, and style and octave switches.
VST2Eq
Nay-Seven
MidiFripp
MidiFripp by Nay-Seven is a free double delay plugin for Windows featuring two delay voices with tunable second delay, enabling repetitive melodies and rhythms intuitively.
VST2Delay
Terry West
Easy-NY
Easy-NY is a free Windows VST2 plugin delivering the famous Parallel Compression (New York) effect with dedicated EQ, saturation, and punch modes, perfect for enhancing vocals and mixes.
VST2Dynamics
lostin70s
Modern Deluxe
Modern Deluxe is a free VST amp plugin by lostin70s offering a classic British tone with clean and crunchy sounds captured from a personal purple English amp.
VST2Guitar amps
Saschart
easyLimiter
easyLimiter by Saschart is a free limiter plugin designed for straightforward mastering with clear, smooth sound and increased volume without unwanted artifacts.
VST2Dynamics
RDGAudio
Stage
Stage by RDGAudio is a free gain staging and stereo enhancement VST2 plugin offering multiple stereo width modes and factory presets.
VST2Spatial
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