Best Free Software for Making Music

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  1. xorome

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    He's offering it up for free though that shouldn't stop someone from giving up a coupla bucks if they can (you can name your price) for a fantastic, clean and as fast as you like it compressor with lots of options. If there's compression on a track this is usually there to do some of the lifting ahead of color comps for the smooth ride that I like to hear.
     
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    Full Bucket Music releases Fury-68 for Windows and macOS (Free VST2/VST3/AU/CLAP Plugin) 30 Apr 2025

    Full Bucket Music has released Fury-68, a software instrument for Microsoft Windows (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AAX) and Apple macOS (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AU/AAX) simulating the KORG Poly-61 polyphonic synthesizer from 1982. It is written in native C++ code for high performance and low CPU consumption.

    Features:
    • Close simulation of the original hardware.
    • Extended polyphony and Unison mode.
    • Increased parameter resolution.
    • Optional enhancement parameters (VCA envelope generator etc.).
    • Additional Phaser, Chorus and Ensemble section.
    • Alternative parameter panel with preset browser.
    • Supports MTS-ESP by ODDSound dynamic micro-tuning.
    Fury-68 is available for free from Fullbucket.de.
     
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    Audible Genius updates Primer synthesizer, now free for Windows and Mac | May 1, 2025

    Audible Genius has released an update to its software synthesizer. Version 2.0.019 of Primer comes with enhanced performance and stability for the visualizer and volume meter, alongside various other performance optimizations and minor bug and crash fixes.

    The latest update also introduces the new Famous Sounds Preset Library, providing users with access to recreations of iconic synth patches from well-known songs. Get quick access to the online library via Primer’s preset dropdown, or go directly to syntorial.com/presets via your browser.

    Available for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3 and AU) and iPad (standalone and UAv3).

    Synth features:

    - 400 factory presets- Subtractive synthesis
    - Three Oscillators (Two with Waveform, Pitch, Pulse Width, and Mix controls, and a Sub oscillator with Waveform and Volume controls)
    - Saw, Pulse, Triangle and Sine waveforms
    - FM knob
    - Noise Oscillator
    - Oscillator Sync
    - Filter (Low, Band and High Pass) with Resonance and Key Tracking
    - ADSR Filter Envelope
    - ADSR Amp Envelope
    - AD Modulation Envelope
    - LFO with four waveforms, seven destinations, rate, amount, trigger, and mono/poly modes
    - Mono, Legato and Poly Voice Modes
    - Portamento
    - Unison with Voice, Detune and Spread controls
    - Ring Modulation
    - Distortion, Chorus, Phaser, Delay, and Reverb effects
    - Mod Wheel, Pitch Wheel and Velocity controls
    - Visualizer: Watch the Envelope, Filter and LFOs operate in real time
    - Randomizer: Choose from two different



    More information and Free Download : www.syntorial.com/primer/
     
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    MaksaNet - Ultradaw (Sequencer, Multitrack, Tracker) Free

    A unique DAW that allows you to work simultaneously in a classic multitrack sequencer and in a tracker (vertical) representation of a multitrack. There are also basic live clip functions.

    Base features:

    - freeze tracks for low cpu.
    - tracks AB state switch.
    - multipe master outs.
    - import WAV, FLAC, MP3, MIDI files. Simple Renoise project converter.
    - VST2 / VST3 / CLAP plugins support.
    - build-in spectrum analyzer / loudness analyzer / oscilloscope.
    - automation tracks with multi-destination.
    - external MIDI controllers with bidirectional link.
    - comping wave recording.
    - full featured MIDI monitoring tools + internal sysex editor.
    - multichannel MIDI pianoroll and events editor.
    - internal WAVE editor.
    - internal sampler (with loop edit magnifier).

    System Requirements
    - Windows 7/8/10/11. Minimum 2 core CPU, 4Gb RAM. Optimal screen resolution 1920 x 1080 (1600 x 900 minimal). DirectSound / ASIO supported audio interface

    Free Download
    http://mak-sa.net/software/
     
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    looks very cool for a one man project, i've been waiting for the release
     
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    Tone2 BiFilter v2.5 now freeware
    Windows only (64-bit VST)


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    Grab it here
     
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    People have already mentioned this deleting R2R releases of Tone2 plugins on the other site.
     
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    Floe - Sample Player Plugin by Floe - Wndows & macOS - VST3/CLAP - Free

    Floe by Floe is a Virtual Instrument Audio Plugin for macOS and Windows. It functions as an Audio Units Plugin, a VST 3 Plugin and a CLAP Plugin.
    Floe lets you find, perform and transform sounds from sample libraries — from realistic instruments to synthesised tones. Handmade with care, Floe is no-hassle, open-source and always free.


    Find the right sound quickly
    Floe's intuitive browsing system works across all your Floe sample libraries, bringing together instruments and presets through categories, tags, and powerful search. The sound you need is always a few clicks away.

    Transform sounds
    With three distinct layers, Floe lets you blend instruments across different libraries. Transform sounds with loop and crossfade controls that bridge the gap between multisampling and synthesis. Process your sounds further with a rack of 10 built-in effects.

    Focus on making music
    Available as a plugin for your DAW (CLAP, VST3, and AU) on Windows and macOS. No accounts, no subscriptions, no interruptions — just musical creation. Openness is at the core of Floe and its libraries.

    Expanding library selection
    The list of libraries available for Floe is growing. And they're installable in a few clicks. If you're a developer, you can make your own libraries for Floe and request adding them to the list.

    Handmade software
    Handmade and detail-focused, Floe is a professional-grade tool available to everyone. It's made by Sam Windell, who also runs a sample library development company: FrozenPlain.

    Anyone can make libraries for Floe and contribute to the open source project. By consolidating our efforts into improving this engine, we improve the capabilities of all of its libraries for everyone.

    Built on a solid foundation
    Built on the architecture of FrozenPlain's Mirage, used in professional productions for years. Floe is the next evolution, designed with careful attention to reliability and performance. We're committed to further expanding its capabilities while maintaining backwards compatibility.

    Free Download: https://floe.audio
     
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    Ternär Music Flechtwerk - Flechtwerk (Synthesizer) macOS, Linux, and Windows - Free

    Ternär Music Flechtwerk is a new free Mutable Instruments Plaits-based macro Synthesizer plugin.

    Flechtwerk is a free macro synthesizer offering 24 unique synthesis engines, based on Mutable Instruments Plaits and its latest 1.2 firmware. Effortlessly sculpt your sound using three intuitive macro controls—Harmonics, Timbre, and Morph—each spanning a diverse sonic palette.

    Shape your dynamics with the integrated low-pass gate (LPG) envelope, featuring decay and color controls for natural, percussive transients or smooth, filtered tails. The LPG can also be disabled for pure, droning textures. Envelope modulation is available for timbre, frequency, and morph parameters, opening up expressive modulation possibilities.

    Additional features include a transpose control for shifting the pitch by ±1 octave and two flexible output modes: regular and aux, which can be used independently or mixed for stereo experimentation. Flechtwerk merges the advanced synthesis capabilities of Plaits with a streamlined, performance-friendly interface—ready for bold, creative sound design across any genre.

    To learn more about the different synthesizer engines, please consult the official Plaits manual.
    Available in VST3 and CLAP format for 64bit Mac/Win/Linux systems.
    After much consideration, I’ve retired Max For Live development. You can grab the last M4L version here.



    Known Issues:
    Some anti virus software may flag the Windows CLAP and VST3 versions of this plugin as (false positive) malware.

    Free Download
    https://www.ternar.tech/#software
     

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    Never change Tone2, never change.
     
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    my rule for 20 years is not even considering possibility of using Tone2 products, they are all shite by default
     
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    AlgoMusic - Now Freeware - M42 Nebula, M51 Galaxy, CZynthia - 570 MB

    The company AlgoMusic no longer exists. The company AlgoMusic has released 3 pluginsas "Now Freeware",
    they are the following plugins: M42 Nebula, M51 Galaxy, CZynthia. Since there is no longer any way to get the
    plugins, as many companies andwebsites have gone out, I offer the opportunity to download the plugins here.

    1. AlgoMusic - M42 Nebula VSTi - Windows 32 Bit (No Longer Avaiable)
    2. AlgoMusic - M51 Galaxy VSTi - Windows 32 Bit (No Longer Avaiable)
    3. AlgoMusic - Czynthia v2.0 VSTi - Windows 32 Bit (No Longer Available)
    4. AlgoMusic - AlgoN VSTi (2004) Freeware
    5. AlgoMusic - Arpy (2003) Freeware
    6. AlgoMusic - PhadiZ (2003) Freeware
    7. AlgoMusic - StratoBlaster (2003) Freeware
    8. AlgoMusic - String Synthesizer (2004) Freeware
    9. AlgoMusic - TinMan (2003) Freeware



    DOWNLOAD - 555 MB (incl. the FreeSynths and all Presets)
    https://mega.nz/file/a3pmFaIB#smtjata0YrU1iRhxzl1Om2kBYUVovnk4D-yA4aGKmO4
     
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    OwlPlug - Audio Plugins management - Free

    OwlPlug is a desktop application for Windows, Mac and Linux, that simplifies Audio Plugins management and installation. User installed plugins are automatically discovered and new plugins can be installed through Registries.

    The default registry delivers quality plugins made by the community. Any third party plugin distributors can set up a compatible registry and let Owlplug interract with it. OwlPlug is still in development, all kind of feedbacks are welcomed.

    https://owlplug.com

    Direct download (latest version)
    Requirements: Windows 7 (64 bit) or later, macOS High Sierra or later.

    1. Browse binaries from the release section
    2. Download and run the OwlPlug installer for your platform
      • .msi installer on Windows
      • .dmg file on macOS
      • .deb file on Linux
    3. Run OwlPlug application
     
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