DSK
Chaos Theory
DSK Chaos Theory is a free analog synthesizer plugin featuring two oscillators, a multimode filter, LFO, chorus effect, and velocity response for dynamic sound creation.
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Contralogic Productions
Cadencia
Cadencia by Contralogic Productions is a 2 oscillator analog synthesizer featuring a 4-pole 24 db/octave filter, 2 ADSR envelopes, 4 LFOs with modulating rates, and a built-in stereo delay/flanger effect.
VST2Synths
autodafe.net
Autodafe Synth
Autodafe Synth is a free 3 oscillator analog synthesizer for Windows featuring ADSR envelopes, multiple filter types per oscillator, global filter and oscillator LFOs, plus delay, chorus, and reverb effects.
VST2Synths
L-Day
Athmonova2
Athmonova2 by L-Day is a free Windows 32-bit VST2 synthesizer featuring two oscillators, a noise oscillator, versatile filter options, modulation envelopes, overdrive, and effects like pingpong delay and stereo widener.
VST2Synths
B Serrano
Artemis
Artemis by B Serrano is a free Windows synthesizer plugin featuring 2 unison oscillators with sync and cross-modulation, dual filters, noise generator, modulation envelopes, LFOs, and built-in effects.
VST2Synths
MVX Synths
ANx1
ANx1 is a complex synthesizer inspired by the Yamaha AN1x, offering intricate modulation and aggressive sound design with selectable envelope slope.
VST2Synths
Mark Henning
AnaMark
AnaMark is a 3 oscillator analog synth offering 545 factory presets, random preset generation, and four-part multi-timbrality for versatile sound design.
VST2Synths
SyncerSoft
Analog Voice
Analog Voice by SyncerSoft is a vintage-style subtractive synthesizer for Windows with four analog-style filters, reverb, and delay effects, ideal for creating basses, leads, and pads.
VST2Synths
Lurker Beats
ANA-1000
ANA-1000 by Lurker Beats is a dual oscillator analog synthesizer plugin featuring distortion, chorus, delay, and tempo-synced effects, suited for crafting basses, leads, and pads.
VST2Synths
Psychic Modulation
Wavtransit
Wavtransit by Psychic Modulation is a free VSTi loop sampler for Windows allowing manipulation of longer samples and recordings using loop vectors and sequence modulators.
VST2Loop & scratch
Tekky Synths
VoCoGaTe Free
VoCoGaTe Free is a VST2 plugin for Windows designed for processing vocal samples through pitch shifting and gating to create infinite percussion variations with many randomizing options.
VST2Loop & scratch
Tekky Synths
SpDp
SpDp by Tekky Synths is a free VST2 loop scratch plugin for Win32 platforms featuring random sample loading, 8 lock and recall pattern slots, and a boost/stereo widener effect.
VST2Loop & scratch
Topaz Productions
RS1
RS1 is a free loop slicing and playback VST2 plugin for Windows. Load full loops, set original BPM, and preview slices at any tempo with auto pitch correction. It offers 16 stereo sample slots with ADSR, pitch, and level controls for each slice plus three assignable stereo outputs.
VST2Loop & scratch
ToneCarver
Regen
Regen by ToneCarver is a free ambient-focused looper featuring four independent tracks for layered soundscapes and textural playback manipulation.
VST2Loop & scratch
Homegrown Sounds
Introjector
Introjector Lite by Homegrown Sounds is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that allows you to re-sequence loops using onboard sequencers and record the results for use in other applications.
VST2Loop & scratch
Quilcom
Flooper
Flooper by Quilcom is a simple and fun looper plugin designed to create compounding loops easily on Windows.
VST2Loop & scratch
Tweakbench
dropout
dropout by Tweakbench is a free VST2 sample player for Windows that uses granular pitch shifting and sample slicing to create unique sample playbacks.
VST2Loop & scratch
Tekky Synths
CrAZyX
CrAZyX by Tekky Synths is a free loop slicer plugin designed to manipulate and transform your sounds with multiple effects and randomization options. It features a sample player, tempo recognition, preset manager, and full MIDI learn capabilities.
VST2Loop & scratch
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