Stone Voices
DReverb
DReverb by Stone Voices is a free, high quality algorithmic reverb plugin featuring long reverb times and low CPU usage. It uses vector graphics for a clear interface.
VST2Reverb
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whiteLABEL
simpleTON II
simpleTON II by whiteLABEL is a free Windows VST2 plugin featuring dual filters and distortion effects.
VST2Distortion & overdrive
SyncerSoft
Saw Landscapes
Saw Landscapes by SyncerSoft is a free VST2 plugin for Windows designed to create cinematic and theatrical musical effects. It features OSC, tube, filter, and master sections to shape your sound.
VST2Spatial
TSE
TSE B.O.D
TSE B.O.D is an overdrive stompbox emulation designed for bass guitar, delivering a versatile drive effect with easy control over input level.
VST2Guitar amps
Tonelib
ToneLib-GFX
ToneLib-GFX offers a versatile collection of high-quality guitar amps, speaker cabinets, and effects with support for third party impulse responses.
VST2Guitar amps
Studio Devil
StudioDevil BVC
StudioDevil BVC is a free guitar tube amplifier modeling plugin that emulates British-style vacuum tube amps using authentic 12AX7A tube preamp and power stage models.
VST2Guitar amps
AcmeBarGig
Shred Suite
Shred Suite by AcmeBarGig offers 6 versatile amp heads covering tones from warm clean sounds to powerful metal distortion, ideal for guitarists seeking a range of sonic options.
VST2Guitar amps
Ignite Amps
NadIR
NadIR by Ignite Amps is a zero latency dual Impulse Response convolver designed as a cabinet simulator for guitar and bass preamplifiers, offering pristine convolution quality with low CPU usage.
VST2Guitar amps
Audio Assault
GrindMachine Free
GrindMachine Free by Audio Assault is an aggressive hi-gain guitar amplifier plugin featuring the Animal amp model paired with three dynamic cabinets, perfect for metal guitarists.
VST2Guitar amps
Aurora DSP
Goblyn
Goblyn by Aurora DSP is a guitar amp simulator based on the studio standard metal head 5153, enhanced with premium overdrive and analog-inspired tone shaping, featuring two custom IRs.
VST2Guitar amps
Samsara Cycle Audio
G-AMP-R
G-AMP-R by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free guitar amplifier plugin for Windows 64-bit systems, available in VST2 format.
VST2Guitar amps
Samsara Cycle Audio
G-AMP
G-AMP by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free guitar amplifier plugin for Windows 64-bit systems supporting VST2 format.
VST2Guitar amps
Ignite Amps
Emissary
Emissary by Ignite Amps is a free digital emulation of a custom dual channel guitar tube amplifier, crafted to faithfully reproduce the tone of its hardware original.
VST2Guitar amps
DamyFx
Doctor BASS
Doctor BASS by DamyFx is a free tube amp and cabinet simulator crafted for bass guitar, featuring accurate modeling of an American bass amp tube and four speaker models.
VST2Guitar amps
Nembrini Audio
Crunck V2
Crunck V2 is a one channel guitar amplifier plugin by Nembrini Audio offering a wide range of tones from metal to blues with a simple Gain knob control.
VST2Guitar amps
GuitarML
Chameleon
Chameleon by GuitarML is a free guitar plugin that uses neural networks to emulate three distinct sounds of a vintage-style tube amplifier, delivering high-end amp tones.
VST2Guitar amps
Voxengo
Boogex
Boogex by Voxengo is a versatile guitar amplifier plugin offering a broad range of tones from heavy distortion to subtle jazzy saturation. It supports speaker cabinet impulse responses with a selection of built-in options.
VST2Guitar amps
Blue Cat Audio
Blue Cat Free Amp
Blue Cat Free Amp is a free guitar amp simulation plug-in offering three amp models inspired by legendary real-world amplifiers. It features classic clean, classic drive, and modern drive tones based on Blue Cat's acclaimed Destructor engine.
VST2Guitar amps
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