FREE Plugins Report – August 26th, 2023

Every few weeks we will let you know the latest news about free plugins. Join the Plugin Deals and Freebies Facebook Group, or check out r/newplugindeals on Reddit if you want to find out about the latest deals and freebies as they happen.

Hiss and a Roar is offering the newly released Rip Tear sfx library as a free download.

Until August 16th

This library contains some aggressive slicing, cutting, ripping, tearing and slashing woven plastic sacks. One by one I basically tore these bags apart, and it soon became apparent there were two types of woven plastic sacks: one set clearly sounds more ‘plasticy’ while the second set has a softer tonality, almost like a fabric. Sliced with a sharp knife, ripped with a blunt screwdriver and a handsaw, stabbed with a niwashi and a knife, slashed with a machete. This library is also a form of recycling. It’s currently winter in New Zealand and when I run out of firewood I get sacks of wood offcuts from a local DIY store. The first time I cut a sack open I noticed the tonality – it’s surprisingly harsh and loud IRL, due to the very strong by being made from interwoven recycled plastic. So instead of putting the sacks out for recycling I saved them and had fun making a mess recording this library…

Get 100% off in the MURST Instruments Coda FREE.

Until August 31st

Coda is a sample pack. So, all you need to start working with the CODA sample pack is a way of manipulating, layering or triggering audio. A computer/laptop with your favourite DAW is the perfect way to get cracking, or an audio sampler such as the Digitakt or even a granular processor like the Tasty Chips GR-1

Klevgrand DAW LP vinyl player simulation plugin is free with any purchase at AudioDeluxe.

Until August 31st

All that aside, AudioDeluxe has a wonderfully fun freebie available in the form of DAW LP from Klevgrand. This runs through the month of August, so you’ve got plenty of time to wait on a particular sale.

DAW LP is a companion to DAW Cassette, one of my favorite sound degraders. DAW LP, as the name might suggest, emulates the flaws and imperfections of vinyl records. Controls are dead simple, with a quartet of knobs and a quartet of sliders to do most of the heavy lifting. You can keep things relatively pristine with a slight coat of dust and saturation if desired.

Loopcloud is offering a free copy of Universal Audio’s PolyMAX Synth (reg. $199) to customers who purchase a Loopcloud subscription plan.

Until August 31st

During August, you can claim a free copy of PolyMAX vintage-inspired synth by Universal Audio with any Loopcloud pricing plan, starting as low as €6.99 / month with the Artist plan. This can be a great deal if you consider that the value of PolyMAX is 217,00 €, and it runs natively on your Mac or PC without UA hardware.

Get MPhaserMB by MeldaProduction for FREE with any purchase from ADSR. (Normally $43).

Until August 31st

MPhaserMB is a powerful multiband phaser which allows you to deftly manipulate its shape. Its pristine audio quality and multiband core make it perfect for any track you are working on. MPhaserMB is a powerful multiband phaser which allows you to deftly manipulate its shape. Its pristine audio quality and multiband core make it perfect for any track you are working on. From guitars to keys to drums, you can even use it subtly on master tracks.

Get Beast D-LAY by BeastSamples free with any purchase from Audio Plugin Deals (Normally $99.00).

Until August 31st

Beast-Dlay is a game-changer stereo delay plugin with unprecedented processing power ready to add the hardware realism and analogue warmth to your digital recordings. A combination of ease of use and power with intuitive interface, Beast-Dlay will accelerate your creation process. The variety of user-adjustable controls provides complete control over every shade of your delay without limiting your imagination. Beast D-LAY normally retails for $99, but now available FREE if you purchase any active APD deal.

Get iZotope Nectar 3 Elements for FREE.

Until September 4th

Give your vocals professional clarity and polish with Nectar Elements. Using the new Vocal Assistant, Nectar Elements analyzes and adapts to your vocal sound, taking the guesswork out of placing your vocal in the mix and letting you make your vocals stand out in just a few clicks.

Salisbury Plugins has recently released Tonebox, a free saturation plugin for Win & Mac.

Forever Free

Introducing the Salisbury Tonebox, your ultimate audio toolkit offering a saturation plugin, three-band parametric EQ, and tone tilt control. This sound sculpting powerhouse is designed to add vibrant color to each frequency band, enabling creative tone shaping and delivering a warm, vintage audio experience. The Tonebox’s primary feature is a state-of-the-art saturation modeling system. Achieve anything from subtle harmonic presence to aggressive distortion with this audio amplifier emulation. This feature uses a sophisticated 64-bit internal processing algorithm to emulate the rich, warm sounds of analogue tube amplifiers, perfect for adding that vintage warmth to your sound.

ViatorDSP has released Rust, a free (or PWYW) lo-fi plugin for Win and Mac.

Forever Free

Unleash the nostalgic charm of vintage noise with Rust, an audio plugin that flawlessly models the distinct warmth of vinyl dust and hiss. Transport yourself back to the golden era of music, where imperfections were embraced, and analog charm reigned supreme. Authentic Vinyl Atmosphere: Rust captures the essence of vinyl dust and hiss, meticulously synthesized. Embrace the nostalgic crackles and pops that evoke memories of cherished vinyl records from days gone by.

Higher Hz has released Hz Box, a free soundbox emulation plugin for Win and Mac.

Forever Free

Hz Box is a free algorithmic soundbox emulator plugin that adds character by changing the timbral quality of any sound. The plugin can help define a sound’s place in your mix by giving it the richness and depth it needs. Hz Box can also bring flat sounds to life with a little brightness and just the right amount of sparkle. Since we’re taking the concept of what a real-world soundbox does to sound, Hz Box can make subtle character changes or create an entirely new tonal profile.

Thanks for reading. Hopefully you found something cool!

Check out previous FREE Plugins Reports for even more freebies! And remember… there is always a range of free effects, free instruments, and free studio tools available from our partner Plugin Boutique, so check those out too.