Dusk Audio plugins
Find your sound.
Synths, EQ, tape, and delay.
Always free. No trials, accounts, or feature locks.
The current generation
A fresh take on classic sound.
Our latest instruments and effects, built with the Dusk Audio Framework (DAF). Modern interfaces and ongoing feature development, available free for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Equalizer · Free plugin
4K EQ 2
Classic console tone, with independently calibrated Brown and Black voicings.
Live Sound · Free plugin
Ring Out
Feedback eliminator for live audio, from wedges and in-ears to the PA.
Original JUCE collection
Legacy plugins. Still supported.
The original Dusk Audio plugins remain free to download. Bug fixes continue; new features and interface development focus on the current generation.
For existing projects, keep the version they were created with. Successor plugins are separate products; preset and session compatibility varies by plugin.
Analysis · Free plugin
Chord Analyzer
Real-time chord identification for learning and transcription.
Looking ahead
On the workbench.
New tools in development. These standalone downloads are not available yet.
Groovemind
AI-assisted groove generator
In developmentMulti-Q 2
Four-personality EQ with dynamic bands, Match mode, and console color
In developmentDuskVerb 2
Algorithmic reverb with a redesigned interface
In developmentConvolution Reverb
IR-based reverb
In development
Ready for your DAW.
Linux builds include x86_64 and arm64. Windows and macOS builds are also available. Formats and requirements vary by plugin; check its product page before downloading.
Plugin installation paths
Plugin installation
Linux
VST3:
~/.vst3/
/usr/lib/vst3/
/usr/local/lib/vst3/
LV2:
~/.lv2/
/usr/lib/lv2/
/usr/local/lib/lv2/
CLAP:
~/.clap/
/usr/lib/clap/
Windows
VST3:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
CLAP:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\CLAP\
macOS
VST3:
~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
AU:
~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
CLAP:
~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/CLAP/
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/CLAP/