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4K-EQ

Released

Professional 4-band parametric EQ with Brown/Black modes, analog saturation modeling, and real-time spectrum analyzer. VST3/AU/LV2/CLAP. The legendary console sound, completely free.

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Multi-Comp

Released

8 compression modes including Vintage FET, Vintage Opto, a stereo-linked SSL-style Bus Compressor, Classic VCA, Studio FET/VCA, Digital, and 4-band Multiband. Measured 1176 ratios, T4B opto afterglow, adjustable FET threshold, gain-scaled harmonics, transformer emulation, sidechain HP filter, and Off/2x/4x oversampling. Professional dynamics control, completely free.

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Spectrum Analyzer

Released

See your sound with crystal clarity. Real-time FFT analysis with LUFS metering, true-peak detection, K-System scales, and stereo correlation. Multiple display modes, Mid/Side routing, and VST3/AU/LV2/CLAP support.

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Chord Analyzer

Released

Identify chords in real-time as you play. Perfect for learning, transcription, and music theory exploration. Works as a MIDI insert in Cubase, plus instrument and FX versions for every major DAW.

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TapeMachine

Released

Professional tape emulation with Swiss800 and Classic102 models, authentic saturation, wow/flutter, and premium vintage UI. Completely free.

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TapeMachine 2

Released

The next-generation tape engine with two modeled machines, Swiss (Studer A800-style) and American (Ampex ATR-102-style), featuring anti-aliased tape saturation, per-speed head bump and HF response, four tape speeds, four formulations, adjustable head width, wow & flutter, repro EQ, and machine-authentic front-panel toggles. 20 factory presets modeled on the hardware units' classic settings. Completely free.

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Multi-Q

Released

Three professional EQs in one plugin. Modern parametric with dynamics, classic British console emulation with E-series transformer-core low-end saturation, and vintage passive tube EQ. Completely free.

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DuskVerb

Pre-release

Professional algorithmic reverb with 11 distinct DSP engines (plate, chamber, spring, gated, shimmer, reverse, hall, and more), Tone/Character/Duck macros, early reflections, random-walk modulation, freeze, and 20 hardware-inspired factory presets. Completely free.

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In Development

Plugins currently being built. Follow us for updates!

Plugin Description Status
Groovemind AI-assisted groove generator In Development
Convolution Reverb IR-based reverb In Development
Tape Echo Vintage tape delay emulation In Development

Platform Support

All released plugins are available for:

Platform Formats
Linux VST3, LV2
Windows VST3
macOS VST3, AU

Installation

Linux

VST3:

~/.vst3/
/usr/lib/vst3/
/usr/local/lib/vst3/

LV2:

~/.lv2/
/usr/lib/lv2/
/usr/local/lib/lv2/

Windows

VST3:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\

macOS

VST3:

~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/

AU:

~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

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