VST-Linux Plugins

Dexed | Audio Plugins for Free

Dexed

  • Synth FM
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTLV2
210.304 Views Rating: 3.9 /5 (166 votes)
Dexed is a free, open-source FM synthesizer modeled closely on the classic Yamaha DX7, down to compatible sysex patches [...]
Vital | Audio Plugins for Free

Vital

  • MPE | Synth
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnitLV2
204.953 Views Rating: 4 /5 (158 votes)
Vital, by Matt Tytel, is a free wavetable synthesizer built around real-time spectral warping and a highly visual, drag-[...]

SQL8

  • Synth
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VST
128.442 Views Rating: 4.2 /5 (49 votes)
SQ8L is a free software recreation of the Ensoniq SQ-80, the wavetable synth from the late 1980s that shares most of its[...]
Glitch | Audio Plugins for Free

Glitch 2

  • chopping | Distortion
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnit
107.231 Views Rating: 3.8 /5 (61 votes)
Three versions available: the button above downloads the Windows (VST/VST3) version. Mac users need the macOS build inst[...]

Helm

  • Synth Analogue/Subtractive
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnitLV2AAX
59.421 Views Rating: 4.1 /5 (32 votes)
“Helm – a free, cross-platform, polyphonic synthesizer that runs on GNU/Linux, Mac, and Windows as a standalone[...]
Neural Amp Modeler | Audio Plugins for Free

Neural Amp Mode...

  • AI | Virtual guitar amp / Fx
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnit
47.610 Views Rating: 3.4 /5 (34 votes)
Neural Amp Modeler (NAM), by Steven Atkinson, is a free, open-source plugin that uses machine learning to recreate the e[...]
Bertom Denoiser | Audio Plugins for Free

Bertom Denoiser

  • Denoiser
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnit
44.111 Views Rating: 3.7 /5 (34 votes)
Denoiser Classic, by Bertom Audio, is a noise-reduction plugin built for cleaning up recordings without the smearing art[...]
GSnap | Audio plugins for free

GSnap

  • Auto-tune | Pitch
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VST
43.171 Views Rating: 3.9 /5 (13 votes)
“GSnap is an auto-tune effect. It can be used subtly to correct the pitch of a vocal, or, with more extreme settin[...]
Tonespace | Audio Plugins for Free

Tonespace

  • chord generator | Midi Tool
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnit
39.570 Views Rating: 3.4 /5 (38 votes)
“Tonespace is a chord generator and visualizer displays chords and scales on a grid, making it easy to understand [...]
Sitala | Audio plugins for free

Sitala (Build ...

  • Drum machine | Drum Sampler
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnitAAX
38.614 Views Rating: 3.8 /5 (16 votes)
“Sitala (Build 1.0.9 February 1, 2021)  is a free drum plugin and standalone app. Sitala’s beauty is simpli[...]
Decent Sampler | Audio plugins for free

Decent Sampler

  • Sampler
    WindowsMacLinuxiOSFree VSTAudioUnitAAX
32.081 Views Rating: 3.6 /5 (6 votes)
“The Decent Samples plugin is a FREE sample player plugin that allows you to play sample libraries in the DecentSa[...]

Tunefish 4

  • Synth Additive | Synth Wavetable
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnit
31.389 Views Rating: 3.6 /5 (17 votes)
“Features Available on Windows and Linux as VST (32 and 64 bit) and on Mac as Audio Unit or VST (Universal binary)[...]

HybridReverb2

  • Reverb
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VST
30.145 Views Rating: 3.8 /5 (5 votes)
“Introduction: HybridReverb2 is a convolution-based reverberation effect which combines the superior sound quality[...]
ZL Equalizer | Audio Plugins for Free

ZL Equalizer

  • Equalizer
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VST
29.937 Views Rating: 4.4 /5 (27 votes)
Introducing the ZL Equalizer, a state-of-the-art minimum-phase EQ plugin that brings precision and quality to your audio[...]
Surge | Audio plugins for free

Surge

  • MPE | Synth
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnit
27.066 Views Rating: 4.5 /5 (24 votes)
“SURGE is a free, open source synth that’s available for macOS, Windows & Linux. The software synth is descr[...]
Protoverb | Audio Plugins for Free

U-he Protoverb

  • Reverb
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnitAAX
24.822 Views Rating: 3.1 /5 (21 votes)
“Protoverb is an experimental reverb based on the idea of a “room simulator”. Most algorithmic reverbs[...]
Odin 2 | Audio Plugins for Free

Odin 2

  • Synth
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnit
23.437 Views Rating: 3.9 /5 (16 votes)
Odin 2 – Free Polyphonic Synth Powerhouse VST3 / CLAP / AU / LV2 | Windows, macOS, LinuxNo registration required | Use[...]

Helio Workstati...

  • Midi editor | pattern sequencer
    WindowsMacLinuxiOSFree VSTAudioUnit
21.902 Views Rating: 4.1 /5 (4 votes)
Helio is a lightweight cross-platform music sketchup tool, available for Mac OS X, Linux, Windows desktops, iPads and An[...]
LMMS | Audio plugins for free

LMMS

  • Daw | Standalone
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTLadspa
21.761 Views Rating: 4.8 /5 (2 votes)
“LMMS is a free cross-platform alternative to commercial programs like FL Studio, which allow you to produce music[...]
Teufelsberg Reverb | Audio Plugins for Free

Teufelsberg Rev...

  • Convolution reverb | Reverb
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnit
20.541 Views Rating: 3.5 /5 (22 votes)
“The first plugin of a new range of audio tools is the Teufelsberg Reverb. It’s been two years since we released[...]
Dragonfly Reverb | Audio plugins for free

Dragonfly Rever...

  • Reverb
    WindowsMacLinuxFree VSTAudioUnitLV2
20.045 Views Rating: 3 /5 (22 votes)
“Dragonfly Reverb is a bundle of free audio effect plugins (LV2 and VST) for Linux, MacOS, and Windows.”[...]