This free VST plugins roundup features a virtual analog synth, Pultec modeled EQs, an analog-style filter, a clipping-style limiter, and a modulation filter.
Each month we search the web for some of the music industry’s most essential freeware instrument and effect plugins. This list of free VST plugin downloads offers five modern tools for your arsenal. No need to spend a dime or waste time trawling the internet.
Podolski is a straightforward, CPU-efficient virtual analog synthesizer by u-he. It features one oscillator, one multimode filter, one envelope, and an arpeggiator/sequencer. Podolski also comes loaded with over 520 factory presets. It’s simple and effective. Create high quality sounds with ease without having to learn complex features!
The PTEq-X by Ignite Amps is an emulation of three legendary EQ models created by Pultec over 60 years ago. Pultec EQs are widely renowned for their unique character. The PTEq-X aims to capture all the characteristics of the original Pultec hardware. Plus, all three models have additional features to increase their versatility.
Flower Child Filter is a boutique analog-style filter by Soundemote. This versatile filter has a clean and resonant sound. There is also a switch for an aggressive growling version. In addition, it features a responsive oscilloscope view, envelope followers, tube distortion, a chaos knob, and more.
ClipShifter is a wave-shaping plugin by LVC Audio. It functions like a clipping-style limiter. The clipping distortion ranges from hard, brickwall-style clipping, to softer saturation with compression. It also features controls for the Clip Shape (hard to soft) and harmonics (even and odd order). Plus, it has selectable meters to visualize the treated audio. Moreover, this clipper is useful in all mixing stages. Try distorting basses and drums, maximizing mix buses, or warming-up full mixes.
TAL-Filter-2 is a host synced filter with different filter types, panorama, and volume modulation features. This creative filter is useful for making rhythmic filter effects. For example, use volume modulation to create tremolo or gate effects. Or, panorama modulation to auto-pan your percussion, hats, pads, and other sounds.
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