Free Linux Audio Plugins

The Best Free Audio Plugins for Linux with Video Demos. Ladspa and LV2 …Synths, Reverbs, Compressors…and much more. Just listen, watch and download!

SQL8

  • Synth
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VST
29.71K Views Rating: 4.4 /5 (7 votes)
“The SQ8L is a software model (VST) of Ensoniq’s classic 1980s synth SQ80. The SQ80 features 3 digital wavet[...]
Dexed | Audio Plugins for Free

Dexed

  • Synth FM
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTLV2
23.51K Views Rating: 4.7 /5 (10 votes)
“Dexed is a multi platform, multi format plugin synth that is closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7. Under the hood i[...]
Tonespace | Audio Plugins for Free

Tonespace

  • chord generator | Midi Tool
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnit
12.89K Views Rating: 2 /5 (2 votes)
“Tonespace is a chord generator and visualizer displays chords and scales on a grid, making it easy to understand [...]
free audio plugin - HybridReverb2

HybridReverb2

  • Reverb
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VST
11.88K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
“Introduction: HybridReverb2 is a convolution-based reverberation effect which combines the superior sound quality[...]

Helm

  • Synth Analogue/Subtractive
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnitLV2AAX
11.67K Views Rating: 4.6 /5 (4 votes)
“Helm – a free, cross-platform, polyphonic synthesizer that runs on GNU/Linux, Mac, and Windows as a standalone[...]
Calf Compressor (Dynamics/Compressor) - Linux/LV2

Calf Compressor

  • Compressor
    LinuxLV2
9.78K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
“Smooth sounding dynamic compressor with a variety of settings, written by Thor Harald Johansen. RMS/peak modes, A[...]
audio meter plugin

Audio Meter

  • Audio Analysis Tool
    LinuxLV2
8.34K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
Audio meter plugin for Linux.[...]
Protoverb | Audio Plugins for Free

U-he Protoverb

  • Reverb
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnitAAX
7.51K Views Rating: 5 /5 (1 votes)
“Protoverb is an experimental reverb based on the idea of a “room simulator”. Most algorithmic reverbs[...]
Calf Reverb Linux

Calf Reverb

  • Reverb
    LinuxLV2
6.90K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
“Simple reverb with basic controls and relatively neutral sound. No dreaded metal barrel sound, but at the expense[...]
Glitch | Audio Plugins for Free

Glitch 2

  • chopping | Distortion
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnit
6.38K Views Rating: 4.5 /5 (2 votes)
“Glitch is an audio effect plugin for Windows (VST), Mac (VST and AU) and Linux (VST), available in both 32-bit an[...]

Helio Workstati...

  • Midi editor | pattern sequencer
    WindowsMacLinuxiOSFree VSTAudioUnit
6.26K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
Helio is a lightweight cross-platform music sketchup tool, available for Mac OS X, Linux, Windows desktops, iPads and An[...]

Calf Flanger

  • Flanger | Modulation
    LinuxLV2
5.93K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
“Simple stereo flanger with linear interpolation. If “zipper noise” of basic flanger effects is drivin[...]
Tube Distortion plugin

Tube Distortion

  • Distortion
    LinuxLV2
5.76K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
Tube Distortion plugin for Linux.[...]
Early Reflection Reverb plugin

Early Reflectio...

  • Reverb
    LinuxLV2
5.72K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
Early reflection reverb plugin for Linux.[...]
Test Tone Audio Plugin

Test Tone

  • Audio Analysis Tool
    LinuxLV2
5.68K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
Test tone plugin for Linux.[...]
Caustic 3 | Audio Plugins for Free

Caustic 3

  • Daw | Drum machine
    WindowsMacLinux
5.57K Views Rating: 4.7 /5 (3 votes)
“Caustic 3 is a music creation tool inspired by rack-mount synthesizers / samplers rigs. Everything is real-time a[...]
Calf Multi Chorus

Calf Multi Chor...

  • Chorus | Modulation
    LinuxLV2
5.12K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
“Multi-tap stereo chorus with adjustable number of voices. Adds warmth and richness, especially if you give it a l[...]

ZynAddSubFX

  • Synth | Synth Hybrid
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTLV2
5.09K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
“ZynAddSubFX is a fully featured open source software synthesizer capable of making a countless number of instrume[...]
XSynth DSSI

Xsynth DSSI

  • Synth | Synth Analogue/Subtractive
    Linux
5.02K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
“The xsynth-dssi package contains the Xsynth-DSSI plugin, a classic-analog (VCOs-VCF-VCA) style software synthesiz[...]
Calf Rotary Speaker

Calf Rotary Spe...

  • Modulation | Rotary Speaker
    LinuxLV2
4.86K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
“Work in progress (read: still sounds rather boring). Can morph between slow and fast mode when switched using MID[...]
Calf MonoSynth

Calf MonoSynth

  • Synth | Synth Analogue/Subtractive
    LinuxLV2
4.71K Views Rating: 0 /5 (0 votes)
“Simple monophonic synthesizer with 2 oscillators, multimode filter and an envelope. Designed to maximize flexibil[...]