Avid is offering a bundle of bonus plug-in effects for users to purchase or renew their subscription. Joe Albano breaks down what each of the plugs brings to the table.
As an incentive for Pro Tools users to purchase/renew a Subscription or Annual Plan, Avid has offered a bonus collection of plug-ins for an extra $99. This package consists of 16 effects—emulations of classic stompbox effects & pedals—plus their convolution reverb “Space”. Space has been around for quite a while, but the stompboxes are newly available (outside of Avid’s Eleven Rack hardware, which has included them for some time). Their functions, of course, are straightforward (Chorus, Flange, Distortion, etc), but what may be less obvious is what’s unique about each model. Long-time guitarists may recognize from the graphics which classic hardware piece each plug-in is emulating, and have a pretty good idea of what to expect in the way of specific tonality and appropriate application, but for non-guitarists, and anyone who may not be familiar with the original gear, here’s a brief rundown of these new toys.
Common features
Let Sweetwater walk you through the best plug-ins for guitar. Eleven is still the amp modeling software of choice for Pro Tools users. Jul 02, 2015 In this free video tutorial for Pro Tools First Russ shows how you can run any virtual instrument plug-in in Pro Tools First and not just the plug-ins purchased from the Avid store.
All the stompbox plug-ins have a strip at the bottom, with basic I/O controls. Depending on what’s applicable to the particular effect, they may have an input and output level knob, and a mix knob for easily blending the effect in parallel with the dry signal. Some also feature Line/Inst selector switches, which would seem to be intended to calibrate the signal path through the plug-in to the level of the incoming signal, much as you would with a guitar or other instrument that has a low output level.
As you might expect, switching to Inst adds more gain, pushing distortion effects into greater overdrive, but it also calibrates the plug-in’s output, to pass on the equivalent of a lower-level guitar signal to the next plug-in in the chain. I’d assume the application for this would be if you’re feeding one of these stompboxes into Eleven, or some other amp sim. Avid makes a point of recommending that you calibrate the level of signals coming into Eleven, so the controls will respond as they would on the real amps modeled—the Line/Inst option in the stompboxes would be a way of insuring that the calibrated input level is preserved if you insert one ahead of the amp (as you would in the real world).
Dynamics
The Grey Compressor is a simple affair, just input and output knobs, though the input knob is labelled Sustain rather than Threshold. Remember, the main application of many guitar stompbox compressors was to add sustain to a cleaner signal, but that doesn’t mean that this pedal is only good for that purpose. I tried it on several instruments, including acoustic guitar, where it added a nice push to the signal with a minimum of fuss. The plug-in emulates a Ross compressor, which is kind of a boutique version of the classic MXR DynaComp, another stompbox comp that sounded great on just about everything.
Distortion/Overdrive
The 5 distortion effects, along with their inspirations
There are 5 distortion pedals included that offer up varying levels of crunch. The White Boost models the Xotic RC Booster, another boutique pedal designed to provide clean boost. Of course, in the world of analog pedals, nothing is ever that clean, and the plug-in recreates the gentle overdrive the pedal offers, making it good for thickening up a signal, while boosting the level into an amp sim.
The Green JRC Overdrive models the classic Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer, a pedal renowned for its tube-like overdrive, despite the fact that this was provided by a dual op-amp (transistorized) circuit with nary a tube in sight. The “JRC” indicates that the plug-in is emulating the original version of the pedal, which used (Japanese-made) JRC4558 op-amps, as opposed to later versions which substituted different brands, changing the sound (clearly a nod to those who are true stompbox aficionados). The bright, crunchy sound of the original TS-808 is captured nicely here—that pedal is often associated with legendary guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughn, who was said to use it at lower overdrive settings, to dial up some of its characteristic midrange crunch to feed into his amps.
The DC Distortion plug-in doesn’t emulate a specific piece of analog gear—it’s a companion to the generic (but good-sounding) DC Vintage and DC Modern amps in Eleven (and Eleven Free). The plug-in has a nice warm, fat distortion, though tweaking the tone knobs and cranking the drive can take into into heavy distortion, where it still maintains a good midrangy crunch.
Black Op Distortion models the Pro Co Rat, an extremely popular pedal in the 80’s. The original pushed its single op-amp (transistor) into hard-clipping, for a distinctive edgy distortion sound, which, again, is well simulated here.
Finally, Tri-Knob Fuzz takes you from the realm of overdrive and distortion into the rarified atmosphere of the true Fuzz Box, courtesy of its emulation of the classic Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. The original achieved its heavy fuzz tone by driving cascading twin-diodes—4 stages of silicon transistors (as opposed to the older Germanium transistors used in the original version of the equally-classic Fuzz Face). Designed to provide both rich fuzz and singing sustain (thanks to its multi-stage design), the original was used by everyone from Hendrix to David Gilmore (Pink Floyd), and the plug-in emulates that over-the-top fuzz, while still maintaining a (relatively) warm, rich tone.
The 5 distortion effects, in order of increasing distortion (4 bars each): (White Boost, Green JRC Overdrive, DC Distortion, Black OP Distortion, Tri-Knob Fuzz
Modulation
The 6 modulation effects, and the analog originals
There are also 6 modulation pedals (+ an extra goodie), covering the full range of shimmering, pulsing effects.
The Flanger plug-in—like DC Distortion—doesn’t emulate a particular pedal, but does provide a rich, versatile Flanging effect. Like all the mod pedals (even the emulations), its LFO can be synced to Tempo—a modern convenience (though an expected one in a DAW effect).
C1 Chorus is, not surprisingly, a model of the Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble. The original offers one of the most distinctive chorus sounds around, and C1 Chorus does an admirable job of capturing both the Chorus and Vibrato qualities of the real thing.
Orange Phaser obviously emulates the MXR Phase 90—a 4-stage phaser that provides a gentle swoosh which has graced countless recordings since its introduction in the 70’s. The effect is not as deep as some 12-stage phasers, but it does sit well in a track, even a busy one, and would be a good choice when a clean, clear phasing quality is called for.
The Vibe Phaser is based on the Univox Uni-Vibe, a phaser/vibrato that can add a nice shimmer to all sorts of signals. It’s a rich effect, though more subtle then the next offering.
Roto Speaker brings the unmistakeable swirl of the Leslie rotating speaker cabinet (of Hammond organ fame) to not only guitar, but all sorts of tracks that could benefit from its combination of phasing, tremolo, and Doppler effect (vibrato). As you probably know, the spinning horn & woofer of the original cabinet create an effect that used to be impossible to duplicate before the advent of modeling technology. The plug-in includes the standard two speeds of the real Leslie, which, like with all these plug-ins’ controls, can be assigned to a MIDI controller for realtime performance.
There’s also a wah-wah pedal, the Black/Shiny Wah, which puts the modulation of a resonant filter sweep under foot control—or mouse control, or whatever you assign it to via MIDI. It’s modeled after the Vox V846 Wah-Wah pedal, a later version of the classic Vox Wah from the 60’s. Two versions, labelled Black and Shine, emulate different resonant filter characteristics—Shine is a bit peakier.
The 6 modulation pedals, in order (4 bars each): (Dry), Flanger, C1 Chorus, Orange Phaser, Vibe Phaser, Roto Speaker, Black/Shiny Wah (on Shiny)
Delay
BBD Delay and Tape Delay, plus the hardware that inspired them
BBD Delay channels the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, one of the most popular delay boxes. The original was an analog delay design, which is emulated here—the BBD stands for Bucket-Brigade Delay, which was the method of passing the signal from one analog stage to the next (to the next) to achieve longer delays. This inevitably resulted in signal loss, especially in the highs, and that warm, mellow delay quality is simulated here, for a faithful take on the vibe of the original. Just as with the mod plug-ins, Tempo Sync is offered as well. The effect includes a Chorus-Vibrato option, for a richer sound than just a straight delay, and there’s even a Noise On/Off switch, which I assume is for those who want to include the analog circuit noise of the original unit, for that nth degree of verisimilitude (Avid aren’t the only company to offer this kind of OCD feature, incidentally).
Tape Delay doesn’t cite a specific source of inspiration for its version of an analog tape-based delay, but the graphic unmistakably suggests the Echoplex, the classic tape delay box from the 60’s and 70’s. There’s a wide range of controls for fine-tuning the effect, including Tape Hiss, Head Tilt, and Wow & Flutter, so you should be able to dial up a simulation of any degree of tape-delay quality. In keeping with the original, it includes a (continuous) delay-time dial and a Rec Level control, for adding a bit of modeled tape saturation, to complete the analog vibe.
Reverb
The reverbs—Black Spring and Studio Reverb (plus Space)
There are two reverbs (three, if you count the also-bundled convolution reverb Space, though I’m just going to cover the stompbox effects). Black Spring is Avid’s version of the vintage Fender spring reverb, which was both included with their amps, and available in a standalone box. As simple as the real thing, it’s not the boingy-est spring reverb sound, but it does capture the metallic ring of those classic ‘verbs—too bad you can’t kick the plug-in (guitarists know what I mean).
Black Spring, a Fender spring reverb emulation
And finally, there’s Studio Reverb, which is based on Avid’s own Reverb One plug-in. It’s a classic digital reverb, with a smooth, warm character, and a good selection of reverb types, and is a nice alternative to the venerable D-Verb.
Of course, there’s also Space, Avid’s convolution reverb, but that would take a whole article to describe, and since it’s been around for a while on its own, I won’t get into it, other than to mention again that it’s part of the optional bundle. And that’s it—a $99 package of some very distinctive, and very useful effects that I was glad to add to my collection of creative plug-ins for Pro Tools work.
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When I published this page about free audio plugins for Pro Tools, I couldn't know I would receive so much rewards from my readers... I wrote it just to help.
In fact, although it is the most viewed page of the site (at the day I speak, more than 3500 views a month) I couldn't imagine that free audio plugins for Pro Tools on Mac OS X would have interested so many people all around the world beside my students & some few other audio guys...
So, thank you to every one of you !
From the bottom of my heart, I really appreciate your sincere messages & nice e-mails.
So now, I feel like I'm condemned to update and upgrade my listing to give you the free audio plugins for Pro Tools 10 on Mac OS X.
As I said already, I haven't tested all configurations but what I can tell you is that it works like a charm with this one :
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Important Note for Newbies :
RTAS Plug-ins = RTAS (Real-Time AudioSuite) plug-ins are applied as track inserts, are applied to audio during playback, and process audio non-destructively in real-time. RTAS plug-ins rely on and are limited by the processing power of your computer. The more powerful your computer, the greater the number and variety of RTAS plug-ins that you can use simultaneously.
Because of this dependence on the CPU or host processing, the more RTAS plug-ins you use concurrently in a session, the greater the impact it will have on other aspects of your system’s performance, such as maximum track count, number of available voices, the density of edits possible, and latency in automation and recording.
By the way, from the AVID AUDIO knowledge database :
'Mac OS: With a few exceptions on Mac OS Lion (listed below), AudioSuite, RTAS, and TDM plug-ins compatible with Pro Tools 9 on Snow Leopard are compatible with Pro Tools 10 on both Lion and Snow Leopard.
Known Plug-in Issues – Pro Tools 10 on Mac OS Lion:
- Waves 'Tune' renders AudioSuite offset by the handle length (PTSW-147635)
Workaround: user must set handle length to '0' in order to properly align audio
- Vocalign does not align audio with the guide track in Pro Tools (PTSW-149841)
Will not properly process with handles. Fix from SynchroArts is in the works
- Massey DRT
Please click here for more info.'
That means that all the previous free RTAS audio plugins still work with Pro Tools 10 (for now at least).
Not so bad.
Moreover, when you purchase Protools, you get a lot of bundled effects plugins already installed for sound-processing and control, such as :
1-Band EQ III
4-Band EQ III
7-Band EQ III
AIR Chorus
AIR Distortion
AIR Dynamic Delay
AIR Enhancer
AIR Ensemble
AIR Filter Gate
AIR Flanger
AIR Frequency Shifter
AIR FuzzWah
AIR KillEQ
AIR Lo-Fi
AIR MultiChorus
AIR Multi-Delay
AIR Nonlinear Reverb
AIR Phaser
AIR Reverb
AIR Spring Reverb
AIR StereoWidth
AIR Talkbox
AIR Vintage Filter
BF76 Compressor 1176 emulator
BF Essential Clip Remover
BF Essential Correlation Meter phase fixer
BF Essential Meter Bridge VU metering
BF Essential Noise Meter
Channel Strip (based on the System 5 console)
Chorus
Click
Compressor/Limiter
D-Verb reverb and ambience
DC Offset Removal
De-Esser
Delay
DigiReWire Dither
Down Mixer (5.1 to stereo fold down)
Duplicate
Eleven Free (guitar amp emulator based on Eleven)
Expander/Gate
Extra Long Delay II
Flanger
Gain
Invert
Lo-Fi retro processing
Long Delay II
Maxim sound maximizer
Medium Delay II
Mod Delay III
Multi-Tap Delay
Normalize
Ping-Pong Delay
Pitch
Pitch Shift
POWr Dither
Recti-Fi harmonic synthesis
Reverse
SansAmp tube amp simulator
Sci-Fi ring modulator
Signal Generator
Short Delay II
Slap Delay II
SurroundScope and PhaseScope
Time Compression Expansion
Time Shift time/pitch stretching
TL AutoPan panning effects
TL InTune digital tuner
TL MasterMeter oversampling meter
TL Metro versatile metronome
Trim
Vari-Fi speed shifter
If that's not enough, you can still find the following free RTAS audio plugins for Protools :
ampLion Free - Audiffex
ampLion Free gives you a chance to try the quality of ampLion's simulation. For free, you get an ultimate model of one of the most famous and guitar amps ever made.Furthermore, ampLion Free also includes an exact model of a guitar speaker and a pickup microphone with fully customizable position - just like in ampLion Pro.
Features:
Ultra-precise modelling technology
5 channels covering wide range of genres
Two independent speaker positions
Adjustable pickup microphone
Noise-gate with soft knee
Automatic output volume setting
Switchable simulation quality
Presets storage
Download it here.
BitterSweet II - Flux
Turning the central button to the sweet side decreases the transients amplitude. To the bitter side, the transients amplitude is magnified. BitterSweet also features a control for processing the signal. When the main position is selected, the process affects the stereo signal. If Center is selected, only the M signal of the internal MS matrix is processed. If stereo is selected, only the S signal from the MS matrix is processed. Three transient detection modes can be selected. Varying periods of integration for transients can be accessed. A Link function is available to compensate the output gain with respect to the transient processing setting.Like all Flux:: plug-ins, it features 64 bit floating point processing, up to 8 channels and up to 8 FS (384 KHz). Center and Stereo Modes are only available in stereo processing (2 channels).
Download it here.
Blue Cat's Freeware Plug-ins Pack II - Blue Cat
All Blue Cat Audio freeware audio plug-ins gathered together in a single package: this bundle contains a wide range of premium modulation effects, a single and dual-channel equalizer, a unique midi-controllable gain suite, as well as a professional spectrum analyzer.- Blue Cat's Chorus
- Blue Cat's Flanger
- Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst
- Blue Cat's Gain Suite
- Blue Cat's Phaser
- Blue Cat's Stereo Chorus
- Blue Cat's Triple EQ
This is the ideal package to get started with your favorite Digital Audio Workstation. All plug-ins are entirely free.
Download it here.
bx_cleansweep - Brainworx
bx_cleansweep is a new Hi-Pass and Lo-Pass filter plug-in, introducing the new “Anti Crush Technology” (originally developed by Brainworx). Analog style filter curves without the typical Nyquist problems, in a new great sounding filter design (taken from our pro mastering EQ bx_digital V2). First order filters (6 dB per octave) guarantee an extremely musically sounding filter set, and unique joystick control (taken from bx_hybrid) gives you fast and intuitive control.
Download it here.
bx_solo - Brainworx
bx_solo is a nice little tool that we have designed to get you started with and used to the way we approach the M/S technique – be it for recording-, mixing- or mastering purposes. The 'heart' of our M/S tools are our unique SOLO BUTTONS that allow you to actually LISTEN to all components of a stereo mix / stereo signal individually.Download it here.
Cohmpost - Ohm Force
You just NEED some Cohmpost in your music. Get it in RTAS for Mac. For your information, no kittens were harmed while creating the Cohmpost (just a bit ruffled, promise).Download it here.
Delay Trio - SoundHack
SoundHack Delay Trio is a group of three plugins derived from the same basic delay algorithm: a hermite interpolated delay line with variable modulation, and a feedback loop with dc blocking and saturation. Pitch shifting is achieved with a dual head crossfading delay (ala Eltro Tempophon/Dennis Gabor/Pierre Schaeffer phonogene) and is decidedly low-fi. The saturating feedback also allows them to be great drone and noise generators.The three plugins are +delay (classic delay effects), +pitchdelay, (essentially the same plugin with controls oriented toward pitch shifting), and finally +bubbler (a granular delay in which grains are pulled from the delay line with randomized start time, delay time and pitch shift value).
Download it here.
FreeG - Sonalksis
The Sonalksis FreeG is everything you need in a master fader. A simple, but absolutely indispensable plug-in, the FreeG extends the functionality of a typical audio host by providing a large-format style fader, along with ultra accurate metering.FreeG helps to maximise workflow with extended, customizable metering, and multiple control features and settings.
When working with digital audio, a lack of fine metering and extended signal flow control in the host is a common issue. FreeG helps to improve workflow in the host by providing these features in the insert chain. By delivering enhanced control of amplitude, phase and pan (stereo version) in the insert chain as well as fine metering, with user configurable industry standard ballistic options, the freeG is the perfect master control.
Freesound Bundle - Soundhack
+chebyshev A distortion unit which uses various low-order chebyshev polynomials to add even or odd harmonic distortion.+compand is a combined compressor/expander plugin. It has a softknee control as well as a switchable rms/peak level detector. +decimate uses bit depth and sample rate reduction for added aliasing and decimation noise. a very noisy plugin. +matrix is a mid-side to left-right encoder and decoder. for mid-side microphone arrays, but also useful when needing to apply effects to only the center or the sides of a stereo mix. +phasescope is a standard studio tool for seeing the phase relation between your left and right channels. also includes a bit meter.
Download it here.
Frohmage - Ohm Force
A single pallet of sounds, combining a low-pass filter, very full of filters passes band, an analogical generator of squealings and a whole batch of special functionalities. With Frohmage, you will discover heat that a harmonic filter multi-band can add to your creations. For your most total pleasure, effects of time can be applied between the filters by simple rotation of a small button, introducing of this fact a strange very characteristic squealing. Without counting that you can easily grant the filter to the notes of the range… And finally, why not add a little distortion? Whether your music howls of pain or it installs a languorous atmosphere, the ultimate engine of saturation of Frohmage only waits until you to misuse it. With the fact, which said that Frohmage was free?Download it here.
Guitar Rig Player - Native Instruments
GUITAR RIG 5 PLAYER is the free, modular and expandable effects processor from Native Instruments, combining creative effects routing possibilities with ease-of-use and pristine sound quality. The included FACTORY SELECTION library provides one stunning amp with 17 cabinet emulations, plus 13 effects and sound modifiers to shape and enhance any audio signal.But that's only the beginning; GUITAR RIG 5 PLAYER can be instantly expanded with the growing range of innovative KOMPLETE Effects, which not only cater to guitar players, but also deliver premium effects for studio producers and sound designers alike.
Download it here.
HOFA 4U Meter, Fader & MS-Pan - HOFA Plugins
main features:precise metering (peak, hold, EBU, LRA)
MS decoder
trim-, fader- and mute-function
stereo-mono switch
innovative panorama-function: this is the panner that you can also use for 'more than stereo' panning
changeable plugin window size
mouse-over-tooltipps
manual onboard
works latency-free and with all common sample rates
Download it here.
HOFA 4U Goniometer & Korrelator - HOFA Plugins
main features:switchable between goniometer and correlation meter
new type of goniometer with peak, hold and energy-indicator
innovative und intuitive correlator
changeable plugin window size
manual onboard
works latency-free and with all common sample rates
Download it here.
Mutetone - TriTone Digital
MuteTone is a freeware plugin utility designed to workaround the inability to shut off input monitoring in Pro Tools. It has no sound on its own. It just cut the input signal whenever Protools is recording, allowing you to use your external console, or soundcard mixer for live monitoring.Download it here.
Niveau Filter - Elysia
This filter is a specialist in changing the overall sonic character of a signal with ease. It features two comprehensive controllers and is capable of producing convincing results in no time at all. Whenever a classic shelving filter would be too limited and a fully parametric filter would be too much, the niveau filter is the perfect tool.Its main function is to change the proportions between high and low frequencies. The principle is quite similar to a pair of scales: Dependent on the gain setting around a variable center frequency, the high frequencies are boosted whereas the low frequencies are attenuated (or vice versa) at the same time.
The center frequency can be shifted continuously between 26 Hz and 2.2 kHz or between 260 Hz and 22 kHz respectively (when the x10 switch is activated). The characteristics of the filter change in the extreme positions of the EQ Gain controller: The fully counter-clockwise setting will give you a low pass filter; fully clockwise position will result in a high pass filter.
Download it here.
Northpole - Prosoniq
NorthPole is a free effects plug in on the Macintosh. It adds a fully programmable virtual analog synthesizer filter with resonance, envelope follower and an integrated post-filter digital delay to your audio production environment.Please note that an older Mac VST/RTAS and a Windows VST version is available. They are unsupported any may not work on recent systems. Try them at your own risk
Download it here.
PanCake - Cableguys
PanCake is an innovative plugin that allows you to create flexible pan modulations.Main Features :
Creative Modulation Tool: Create complex pan modulations with ease.
Unique Waveform Drawing Capabilities: Construct your own modulation curves in a very intuitive manner. Waveforms can be easily drawn using soft or hard control points, thus producing gentle transitions or sharp bends in the waveform.
Customized Waveforms: Up to 10 customized waveforms can be stored.
LFO Speed: LFO speed can be set free-running from 0.02 Hz to 5.24 kHz. It can also be set in rhythmic units synced to the host sequencer, from a fast 1/128 note modulation up to 32 bars.
User Friendly Buttons: Reverse the waveform, move it in any direction, or randomize it. Select from a list of default waveforms, or copy and paste between waveforms, including presets.
Complete Parameter Control via Automation: Absolutely everything in PanCake can be automated. Even the shape of the modulating waveform can be automated. And if you want to use more than four modulation curves in a song, you can automate the plugin to switch between them.
Always in Sync: The LFO will always stay in sync, even when you make tempo changes in your host software, or jump ahead to different parts of your track.
Download it here.
PeRColate for Pluggo - Columbia University CMC
PeRColate is an open-source distribution of a variety of synthesis and signal processing algorithms for Max/MSP. It is centered around a (partial) port of the Synthesis Toolkit (STK) by Perry Cook (Princeton) and Gary Scavone (Stanford CCRMA). Like the STK, it provides a fairly easy to use library of synthesis and signal processing functions (in C) that can be wired together to create conventional and unusual instruments. Also like the STK, it includes a variety of precompiled synthesis objects, including physical modeling, modal, and PhISM class instruments; the code for these instruments can serve as foundations for creating new instruments (one example, the blotar, is included) and can be used to teach elementary and advanced synthesis techniques. Given it's STK heritage and educational function, PeRColate is largely un-optimized, though all the objects run on a 80MHz 7100, which is pretty good. PeRColate also includes a number of objects not from the STK; some are from RTcmix and others are our own evil creations, designed to crash your computer, but only after making some kind of interesting sound or image.You can download Pluggo 3 here and PeRColate here.
PSP PianoVerb - PSP Audioware
PSP PianoVerb reproduces special kind of reverberation originally provided by piano strings. It generates reverberation using twelve string operators with adjustable damping and decay time. Each of them is tuned to a particular note starting from A(55Hz) to a G#(103.8Hz). The PSP PianoVerb string system can be transposed in the range of +-24 semitones, tuned within a range of +-100 cents and be detuned as well. Transposing to lower octaves produces a bigger and less resonant sound similar to traditional reverbs, while in turn transposing to higher octaves produces a very bright harp-like effect.Download it here.
PSP VintageMeter - PSP Audioware
PSP VintageMeter (free plug-in VST, RTAS, MAS, AudioUnit for MAC and VST, RTAS and DirectX for PC hosts) provides professional VU and PPM metering for mono and stereo tracks. All parameters like integration times and reference levels are widely adjustable to make this free plug-in suitable for any application.Download it here.
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SPL Free Ranger - Sound Performance Lab (SPL)
The Free Ranger is based upon the Full Ranger-EQ from our EQ Rangers series. It is limited to four – we think very useful – bands:16 kHz center frequency – Boost: Glitter, brilliance, air.
1,8kHz center frequency – this is THE EQ test frequencies. An EQ that sounds good here is a good EQ. Therefore it makes a lot of sense to compare EQs in that range. Applications examples: Boost for more bass definition and presence, cut reduces metal for brass.
150 Hz center frequency – Boost: more warmth for everything, main impact of bass instruments, fuller, fatter snares. Cut for vocals: avoids collision with bass.
40 Hz center frequency – Boost: in general fuller sounds, deep bass punch (kick drum). Cut: reduces booming sounds and sub harmonic interferences.
Download it here.
Squid Delays for Pluggo - Arvid Tomayko-Peters
A pair of simple, utilitarian delay plugins for use in Cycling '74's Pluggo environment - compatible with AudioUnit, VST and RTAS hosts.You can download Pluggo 3 here and Squid Delays here.
Stereo Tool - Flux
Stereo Tool features ultra precise control of input gain and individual pan for left and right channels. A phase inverter is available on each channel. Global stereo pan and stereo width settings are also implemented to complete the management of the stereo signal.Stereo Tool also offers accurate visual feedback reflecting the signal content. A vector scope display, PPM meters for both inputs and outputs, and a phase correlation meter permanently monitor the signal.
Inserting our Stereo Tool after a BitterSweet II, will open your mind to new ways of controlling the stereo stage.
Like all Flux:: plug-ins it features 64 bit floating point processing, up to 8 FS (384 KHz).
Download it here.
Studio Devil British Valve Custom - Studio Devil
Studio Devil British Valve Custom is a FREE guitar amp modeling and audio effects plug-in for use with VST, AudioUnits, and ProTools RTAS compatible hosts running on both Mac and Windows platforms.Features:
British High-Gain Amp emulation based on Marshall® stack!
Power Amp Drive Control to adjust natural power amp compression.
Built In 4x12 Cabinet Emulation!
Realistic Tone Controls: Bass, Mids, Treble, and Presence
Professional Sampling Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, and 192kHz support!
4X Up-Sampling Engine with 64-bit Floating-Point Internal Precision
Compatible with Windows and Mac VST, Audio Units and ProTools RTAS hosts!
Download it here.
THC - Massey Plugins
THC is a highly accurate analog-modeled distortion pedal. THC delivers true analog-like sonic quality. THC can be used to dirty up any audio material -- try it on vocals, organ, drums, and, of course, guitar.Download it here.
Torpedo PI-FREE - Two Notes Audio Engineering
The Torpedo PI-FREE is based on our flagship model, the PI-101, but only features 1 model of power amp simulation (EL34 / AB class), 1 speaker cab (based on a Marshall 4×12) and 1 type of microphone (based on a Shure SM57). And you still have the full Post FX section. And best of all, it is FREE!Of course, the PI-FREE plugin features the unique Torpedo algorithm, originally found on our critically acclaimed VB-101 unit, that allows you to virtually move the microphone in front of the speaker cabinet (as you would in a real recording room) and to simulate the sound of a hard driven speaker.
Download it from www.two-notes.com/en/software/torpedo-pi-free
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ValhallaFreqEcho - ValhallaDSP
Bode-style frequency shifter + analog echo emulation = skull melting chaos.Perfect for dub, Dr. Who and all of your psychedelic needs. Sonic results range from subtle chorusing and double tracking to barberpole phasing and flanging to endless glissandos and runaway echos. Over 10,000 downloads and counting!
Low cut and high cut controls for the feedback path, allowing for finer control over the echo decay.
Stereo-in, stereo-out
Tempo control
Mouse-over Tool Tips
Download it here.
Vinyl - IZotope
The ultimate lo-fi weapon, iZotope Vinyl uses 64-bit processing and advanced filtering, modeling and resampling to create authentic 'vinyl' simulation, as if the audio was a record being played on a record player.You have complete control over the following parameters:
Mechanical Noise: The amount of turntable motor rumble and noise
Wear: Control how worn out the record is, from brand new to played a few thousand times
Electrical Noise: Internally generated electrical noise, such as 60 Hz grounding hum
Dust: The amount of dust on the record
Scratch: The number and depth of scratches on the record
Warp Depth: The amount of warping and the warp shape for the record—from no warp to the edges totally melted and warped
Download it here.
Z-Room - DUY
DUY Z-Room is a natural-sounding, optimized-consumption reverb for native systems.Download it here.
For some reasons, Avid has decided to move from RTAS to another native plugin format called AAX. Some say it is for CPU consumption reasons, some for money... well I don't know. But, what I think is that in a near future I pretty sure AAX will be the next plugin format for Protools and RTAS will not be supported. So, be prepared to upgrade your existent configuration if you want to work with Protools. Moreover, most of developpers won't upgrade their plugins for free, again, be prepared...
Here is the current list of free AAX plugin for Protools 10 on Mac OS X :
Blue Cat's Freeware Plug-ins Pack II - Blue Cat
All Blue Cat Audio freeware audio plug-ins gathered together in a single package: this bundle contains a wide range of premium modulation effects, a single and dual-channel equalizer, a unique midi-controllable gain suite, as well as a professional spectrum analyzer.- Blue Cat's Chorus
- Blue Cat's Flanger
- Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst
- Blue Cat's Gain Suite
- Blue Cat's Phaser
- Blue Cat's Stereo Chorus
- Blue Cat's Triple EQ
This is the ideal package to get started with your favorite Digital Audio Workstation. All plug-ins are entirely free.
Download it here.
bx_cleansweep - Brainworx
bx_cleansweep is a new Hi-Pass and Lo-Pass filter plug-in, introducing the new “Anti Crush Technology” (originally developed by Brainworx). Analog style filter curves without the typical Nyquist problems, in a new great sounding filter design (taken from our pro mastering EQ bx_digital V2). First order filters (6 dB per octave) guarantee an extremely musically sounding filter set, and unique joystick control (taken from bx_hybrid) gives you fast and intuitive control.
Download it here.
bx_solo - Brainworx
bx_solo is a nice little tool that we have designed to get you started with and used to the way we approach the M/S technique – be it for recording-, mixing- or mastering purposes. The 'heart' of our M/S tools are our unique SOLO BUTTONS that allow you to actually LISTEN to all components of a stereo mix / stereo signal individually.Download it here.
SPL Free Ranger - Sound Performance Lab (SPL)
The Free Ranger is based upon the Full Ranger-EQ from our EQ Rangers series. It is limited to four – we think very useful – bands:16 kHz center frequency – Boost: Glitter, brilliance, air.
1,8kHz center frequency – this is THE EQ test frequencies. An EQ that sounds good here is a good EQ. Therefore it makes a lot of sense to compare EQs in that range. Applications examples: Boost for more bass definition and presence, cut reduces metal for brass.
150 Hz center frequency – Boost: more warmth for everything, main impact of bass instruments, fuller, fatter snares. Cut for vocals: avoids collision with bass.
40 Hz center frequency – Boost: in general fuller sounds, deep bass punch (kick drum). Cut: reduces booming sounds and sub harmonic interferences.
Download it here.
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