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Filterjam plugin interface
AudioThing

Filterjam

Filterjam by AudioThing is a multiband resonant filter plugin that creates unique ringmod-like effects by dividing the input signal into four bands that can be combined in different modes. It offers versatile sound shaping from harsh to gentle tones.

VST2Filters
FilterGrizzly LITE plugin interface
CFA-Sound

FilterGrizzly LITE

FilterGrizzly LITE is a free, analog-modeled lowpass filter plugin offering smooth self-resonance and fuzz-drive with an intuitive GUI for easy use on Windows.

VST2Filters
Dub-SPL4 plugin interface
SoundFingers

Dub-SPL4

Dub-SPL4 by SoundFingers is a 4-band audio splitter designed for live performances. It splits audio into Sub, Low, Medium, and High frequency bands with dedicated LP and HP filter controls.

VST2Filters
Bjorn plugin interface
Fanan Team

Bjorn

Bjorn by Fanan Team is a CPU-friendly, latency-free multimode filter plugin featuring 14 filter types, all controlled via an intuitive XY pad for versatile sound shaping.

VST2Filters
Substrate plugin interface
Mastrcode Music

Substrate

Substrate by Mastrcode Music is a bass enhancer VST2 effect that adds sub-harmonic frequencies to enrich your bass sounds on Windows.

VST2Spectral
Noisebud Binvert plugin interface
Noisebud

Noisebud Binvert

Noisebud Binvert is a free spectral effect plugin for Windows that splits audio into two adjustable frequency bands and allows independent phase inversion for each band, helping to preserve heavy bass.

VST2Spectral
Infra plugin interface
Blue Lab Audio

Infra

Infra is a bass enhancer plugin by Blue Lab Audio that leverages the phantom fundamental psychoacoustic effect and adds a sub octave frequency to boost bass perception.

VST2Spectral
Dyno Mod plugin interface
Sampleson

Dyno Mod

Dyno Mod by Sampleson is a harmonic enhancer effect inspired by the early 70's hardware add-on for electric pianos. It enriches high and low harmonics to provide a wider sound.

VST2Spectral
XTrack EQ32 plugin interface
SoundOutTheBox

XTrack EQ32

XTrack EQ32 by SoundOutTheBox is a 32-band equalizer plugin for Windows offering low CPU usage and support for various audio channel configurations including Mono, Stereo, LRS, Quatro, and 8.0 systems.

VST3Eq
W2395c plugin interface
Fuse Audio Labs

W2395c

W2395c by Fuse Audio Labs is a classic Baxandall EQ featuring a rich mid band that adds a unique tonal quality to your tracks. Its interactive bands help your mixes stand out with warmth and clarity.

VST2Eq
Tilde-Q plugin interface
Shameless Plugs

Tilde-Q

Tilde-Q by Shameless Plugs is a precise Tilt EQ designed for broad tone shaping, ideal for addressing sounds that are too thin, muffled, or lack clarity.

VST2Eq
sTiltV2 plugin interface
TBProAudio

sTiltV2

sTiltV2 by TBProAudio is a linear phase filter that tilts the audio spectrum around a center frequency with adjustable slope and quality modes. It features distortion-free processing and automatic gain control.

VST2Eq
SCA-10 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

SCA-10

SCA-10 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free 10 band graphic equalizer VST3 plugin for Windows 64-bit.

VST3Eq
Posihfopit plugin interface
Christian Budde

Posihfopit

Posihfopit is a Windows VST2 soft clip EQ effect plugin by Christian Budde that offers easy equalization with added tonal color from its transistor-based soft distortion.

VST2Eq
Overtone GEQ plugin interface
Voxengo

Overtone GEQ

Overtone GEQ by Voxengo is a 7-band harmonic graphic equalizer supporting multi-channel and mid/side processing with flexible internal routing.

VST2Eq
Multi-Q plugin interface
ViatorDSP

Multi-Q

Multi-Q by ViatorDSP combines graphic, parametric, and tube EQ models in a single plugin. Use any of the three EQs individually or simultaneously, with filters bypassing at 0 dB to optimize CPU usage.

VST3Eq
MEQ-10 plugin interface
beatassist.eu

MEQ-10

MEQ-10 is a 10-band equaliser plugin offering ±12dB gain and 2 octaves bandwidth control with five filter modes and a detailed frequency analyser.

VST2Eq
Marvel GEQ plugin interface
Voxengo

Marvel GEQ

Marvel GEQ by Voxengo is a free linear-phase 16-band graphic equalizer supporting up to 8 input/output channels with mid/side processing and extensive routing options.

VST2Eq
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