Audiocation
Compressor AC1
Compressor AC1 by Audiocation offers high-speed response times and analog transformer simulation input for dynamic sound control on Windows.
VST2Dynamics
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Hinton and Fairchild
BIGKIXDIPPA
BIGKIXDIPPA by Hinton and Fairchild is a Windows-only VST2 plugin that emulates side-chain effects using a host synced volume shaper. Customize or use preset shapes to achieve pump or subtle side-chain dynamics.
VST2Dynamics
HASound
Big Apple
Big Apple is a feed-forward dynamic range compressor based on the ideal VCA mathematical model, enabling parallel compression techniques such as New York compression.
VST2Dynamics
Fuse Audio Labs
VREV-666
VREV-666 by Fuse Audio Labs emulates a rare 1960s spring reverb originally created for the BBC. This compact plugin delivers a rich, bouncy, and unpredictable spring reverb effect.
VST2Reverb
Acon Digital
Verbarate Basic
Verbarate Basic by Acon Digital is a user-friendly reverb plugin offering four high-quality presets from Verberate 2. It features versatile reverb modes including a realistic Plate simulation.
VST2Reverb
Valhalla DSP
ValhallaSupermassive
ValhallaSupermassive is a free VST2 plugin designed for creating expansive delays and reverbs that transform your music with lush, otherworldly effects.
VST2Reverb
Togu Audio Line
TAL-Reverb-4
TAL-Reverb-4 is a vintage plate reverb plugin by Togu Audio Line offering a modulated, very diffuse reverb sound with fast build-up and long decay, suitable for almost any audio material.
VST2Reverb
Togu Audio Line
TAL-Reverb III
TAL-Reverb III is a straightforward stereo plate reverb effect offering lush and natural reverberation for your audio projects.
VST2Reverb
Togu Audio Line
TAL-Reverb II
TAL-Reverb II is a free stereo plate reverb plugin offering improved usability and sound with a subtractive EQ and stereo input mode.
VST2Reverb
Sonicbits
Sphere
Sphere by Sonicbits is a free, easy to use stereo reverb plugin that adds depth and life to any audio using a modified Schroeder reverberator with predelay.
VST2Reverb
Anwida
SPATIO Light
SPATIO Light by Anwida is a free stereo reverb plugin offering high-quality and versatile reverb effects. It simulates spaces ranging from small rooms with distinct coloration to large concert halls with natural spread and build.
VST2Reverb
Fanan Team
Spacelifter 3
Spacelifter 3 is a free modular space effect plugin offering ducking reverb and echo with aggressive duration, capacity, and echo modules connected in parallel.
VST2Reverb
Yuri Semenov
Reverberation
Reverberation by Yuri Semenov is an advanced reverb effect available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows and macOS.
VST2Reverb
Yuri Semenov
Random Verb
Random Verb by Yuri Semenov is a customizable reverb effect offering manual and random early reflection settings with individual delay feedback control.
VST2Reverb
u-he
Protoverb
Protoverb by u-he is an experimental reverb plugin that simulates room resonances to create natural and evolving reverberation textures.
VST2Reverb
PSP
PianoVerb
PianoVerb by PSP is a unique reverb effect that emulates the reverberation produced by piano strings using twelve string operators tuned to specific notes.
VST2Reverb
ViatorDSP
Pastel Reverb
Pastel Reverb by ViatorDSP is a free pastel room reverb unit available as a VST2 plugin for 64-bit Windows and macOS systems.
VST2Reverb
Voxengo
OldSkoolVerb
OldSkoolVerb by Voxengo is a classic stereo reverb plugin delivering clear spatial imaging and smooth blending, ideal for professional music production.
VST2Reverb
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