Flux Mini 2
Caelum Audio
Flux Mini 2 applies drawn modulation shapes to parameters such as level and filtering.
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Audio Units (AU) – Free Music Software & Plug-ins
Find permanently free recording tools, instruments, effects and audio utilities for desktop, mobile and the browser. Each listing explains its purpose, compatibility and important free-edition restrictions, with links to the official source.
These are researched directory entries, not hands-on reviews. Optional purchases, account requirements and limited editions are identified on product pages. Format availability can differ by operating system.
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Fracture
Glitchmachines
Fracture is a buffer-oriented multi-effect for glitch textures and unusual rhythmic manipulation.
View details →Free Suite
Venn Audio
Free Suite collects utility and processing tools for everyday audio work.
View details →FreeAMP
Klevgrand
FreeAMP adds a simplified selection of analog-style coloration from Klevgrand's processing approach.
View details →Frequency Shifter
Full Bucket Music
Full Bucket's Frequency Shifter applies a fixed frequency offset rather than a conventional musical pitch ratio.
View details →Frontier
D16 Group
Frontier is a limiter with a character-oriented design for creative signal control.
View details →FuzzPlus 3
Audio Damage
FuzzPlus 3 is a fuzz-distortion effect from Audio Damage's free and legacy collection.
View details →Glitch 2
Illformed
Glitch 2 is a sequenced multi-effect for rhythmic transformations, stutters and rearranged audio.
View details →GODLIKE STEREO
Godlike Sounds
GODLIKE STEREO divides width control into bass, mid and treble regions.
View details →Graillon Free
Auburn Sounds
Graillon Free provides vocal pitch processing in a reduced edition of the developer’s voice tool.
View details →Greed Smasher
Mercuriall Audio
Greed Smasher is a free overdrive-pedal model intended for use in a larger guitar chain.
View details →GRNi Lite
FRCTL Audio
GRNi Lite is a permanently free granular instrument that turns one loaded sample into clouds of grains played from MIDI.
View details →GSatPlus
TBProAudio
GSatPlus is a saturation processor developed with a console-style approach to harmonic shaping.
View details →Guitar Rig 7 Player
Native Instruments
Guitar Rig 7 Player is a permanently free selection of amplifier and effects tools from the Guitar Rig environment.
View details →Helm
Matt Tytel
Helm is a polyphonic synthesizer with a visual modulation system, step sequencing and integrated effects.
View details →HOFA 4U BlindTest
HOFA
BlindTest supports listening comparisons while reducing the influence of knowing which source is playing.
View details →HOFA 4U Meter, Fader & MS-Pan
HOFA
HOFA's free 4U utility combines metering, level control and mid/side-oriented panning facilities.
View details →HOFA 4U ProjectTime
HOFA
ProjectTime tracks time spent working on a production project.
View details →HY-Delay4 Free
HY-Plugins
HY-Delay4 Free is a restricted delay edition intended for a focused selection of echo-processing tasks.
View details →HYLL Pressure
Hell Yes Loop Lab
HYLL Pressure combines soft clipping, saturation, density and a ceiling control, with a blend for parallel treatment.
View details →Hysteresis
Glitchmachines
Hysteresis combines delay with modulation and glitch-oriented processing.
View details →Insta-Gate
Parish Audio
Insta-Gate is a focused noise gate with one threshold control, aimed particularly at high-gain guitar recordings.
View details →ISOL8
TBProAudio
ISOL8 divides a signal into frequency regions for monitoring and inspection.
View details →IVGI
Klanghelm
IVGI provides saturation with control over drive, asymmetry and frequency-dependent behavior.
View details →Availability, licensing and system requirements can change. Verification refers to official documentation and download availability, not installation or hands-on testing. Check the developer's current terms before installing.