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  • Overload Audio Releases MOODYSIX Free 6-Voice Poly Analog Synth Plugin

    Overload Audio Releases MOODYSIX Free 6-Voice Poly Analog Synth Plugin

    Overload Audio has released MOODYSIX, a free 6-voice polyphonic synthesizer inspired by the 1981 Korg Polysix. It is available as a VST3 plugin for Windows and as VST3 and AU for macOS.

    A Polysix-Style Synth With the Original Character Intact

    MOODYSIX is modeled on the classic Polysix design, so it keeps the core layout simple and focused. Each voice includes one oscillator with saw, pulse width, and PWM waveforms, along with a sub oscillator and an SSM2044-style 4-pole lowpass filter.

    Overload Audio also keeps some of the original limitations in place. The synth stays strictly 6-voice and does not respond to velocity, which may not suit every workflow, but it does make sense if the goal is to stay closer to the character of the original hardware.

    Three Classic Mod Expansions

    What makes MOODYSIX more than a straight clone is the addition of three well-known Polysix hardware mods. NoisySix adds white and pink noise generators, plus an expanded LFO with extra waveform options. Polysex adds pitch envelope modulation and voice spread controls for thicker and more detuned sounds. ModyPoly brings proper portamento and glide across all voice modes.

    That combination gives the synth a wider range than a strict vintage emulation. So while the base sound stays rooted in Polysix territory, there is more room for movement, instability, and bigger layered textures.

    Filters, Effects, and Performance

    The synth includes a 4-pole lowpass filter with resonance, bipolar envelope intensity, and key tracking. It also offers an ADSR envelope for filter and amplitude shaping, along with extra envelope and LFO routing for pitch spread.

    One of the bigger attractions here is the effects section. MOODYSIX includes chorus, phaser, and ensemble effects modeled in a triple BBD style, which should appeal to anyone chasing that soft, animated analog texture these synths are known for.

    There is also an arpeggiator with several playback modes, octave ranges, and latch, plus hold and chord memory functions for easier performance and sketching.

    Features

    • Free 6-voice polyphonic synthesizer from Overload Audio
    • Inspired by the 1981 Korg Polysix
    • Saw, pulse width, and PWM waveforms
    • Sub oscillator with 1 or 2 octave options
    • SSM2044-style 4-pole lowpass filter
    • NoisySix, Polysex, and ModyPoly mod expansions
    • Extended LFO and noise options
    • Pitch envelope modulation and voice spread controls
    • Portamento across all voice modes
    • Chorus, phaser, and ensemble effects
    • Arpeggiator with latch and octave range options
    • Hold and chord memory
    • 32 factory presets

    Plugin Formats

    MOODYSIX is available in VST3 format for Windows and in VST3 and AU formats for macOS. According to Overload Audio, version 1.1 adds Intel Mac support and fixes the pink background issue.

    Free Download

    MOODYSIX is available as a free download from the Overload Audio Gumroad page.

  • 091Audio Releases 091HPDoctor Free Low-Frequency Filter Plugin

    091Audio Releases 091HPDoctor Free Low-Frequency Filter Plugin

    091Audio has released 091HPDoctor, a utility plugin focused on precise low-frequency processing. At first glance, it may look like a niche tool, but it targets the kind of detailed cleanup and shaping work that standard high-pass filters often do not handle well.

    A High-Pass Filter That Reaches Down to 1 Hz

    Most high-pass filters stop at 20 Hz, but HPDoctor goes down to 1 Hz. That alone makes it more useful than usual for jobs like DC offset removal, subsonic cleanup, and very controlled low-end shaping.

    The plugin covers frequencies from 1 to 150 Hz and offers slopes from 1 to 24 dB per octave, depending on the selected filter type. In practice, that gives users much more room to make careful moves instead of forcing broad or overly steep cuts.

    Seven Filter Types With Different Behavior

    091HPDoctor includes seven filter types: Butterworth, Elliptic, Chebyshev I, Chebyshev II, Bessel, Ladder, and Allpass. That is a strong range for a utility plugin like this, especially because the differences are not just technical on paper. They can matter when phase behavior and low-end feel are important.

    An optional -3 dB Const mode is also included, which helps keep cutoff behavior more consistent across the available filter types.

    Built for Practical Mixing and Mastering Jobs

    091Audio presents HPDoctor as a focused utility, and that seems fair. It is meant for specific tasks rather than broad tone shaping. Those tasks include removing DC offset without touching too much audible bass, cleaning subsonic energy before compression, shaping kicks and bass with resonance around the cutoff, and handling mastering cleanup where more precision is needed.

    The allpass mode also opens the door to phase alignment work, giving the plugin a bit more depth than a basic corrective filter.

    Features

    • Low-frequency processing ranges from 1 Hz to 150 Hz
    • Slopes from 1 dB/oct to 24 dB/oct
    • Seven filter types
    • Butterworth, Elliptic, Chebyshev I, Chebyshev II, Bessel, Ladder, and Allpass modes
    • Optional Const -3 dB mode
    • Full 64-bit double-precision internal processing
    • Click-free transitions for parameter and filter changes
    • Suitable for DC offset removal, subsonic cleanup, and phase work

    Plugin Formats

    The plugin is available in VST3 and AU formats for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The macOS version is signed.

    Free Download

    091HPDoctor is available now as a free download from the 091Audio website.

  • GARUC Audio Releases Prism Saturator Free Plugin

    GARUC Audio Releases Prism Saturator Free Plugin

    GARUC Audio has released Prism Saturator, a free saturation plugin designed to add warmth, cohesion, and harmonic density to mixes. The plugin is based on the DSP architecture of the company’s Tape Hyll plugin and aims to deliver tape-style color through a simple and direct workflow.

    Tape-Style Saturation With a Straightforward Design

    Prism Saturator is built as an analog-style saturation engine that focuses on musical tone shaping rather than complex routing or advanced multi-stage controls. According to GARUC Audio, it carries the character of early digital tape emulations that were designed to recreate the nonlinear behavior of analog tape in software.

    As the process amount increases, the plugin introduces a blend of even and odd harmonics. This can enrich the source material while also smoothing sharper transients. As a result, Prism Saturator can move from subtle warmth to heavier parallel-style distortion depending on the settings.

    Simple Controls for Fast Results

    The plugin includes calibration options, input and output gain, and a central Process control for shaping the saturation amount. In addition, users get automatic peak and RMS gain compensation, which can help maintain a more consistent level while adjusting the effect.

    A Dry/Wet control is included as well, making it easier to blend the processed signal with the source. That gives users a quick way to dial in gentler enhancement or more aggressive harmonic treatment.

    Workflow and Interface Features

    GARUC Audio also includes a resizable interface, multiple UI themes, several presets, and pop-up tooltips for easier navigation. The plugin uses 64-bit processing and is available with a free license.

    Because of its simple control set and harmonic focus, Prism Saturator may be useful on individual tracks, buses, or full mixes that need a softer top end and a denser analog-style tone.

    Features

    • Free saturation plugin from GARUC Audio
    • Based on the DSP architecture of Tape Hyll
    • Designed to add warmth, cohesion, and harmonic density
    • Blend of even and odd harmonics
    • Input and output gain controls
    • Process control for saturation amount
    • Automatic peak and RMS gain compensation
    • Dry/Wet control
    • Rescalable interface
    • Multiple UI themes and presets
    • Pop-up tooltips
    • 64-bit processing

    Plugin Formats

    Prism Saturator is available in AAX, AU, and VST3 formats for Windows and macOS.

    Free Download

    Prism Saturator plugin is available as a free download from GARUC Audio.

  • Techivation Releases Free Tilt EQ Plugin (VST & AU)

    Techivation Releases Free Tilt EQ Plugin (VST & AU)

    Techivation has released Tilt EQ, a free linear phase tone shaping equalizer plugin for Windows and macOS. The plugin combines tilt EQ processing with harmonic saturation, giving users a way to rebalance a sound without making it feel dull or thin.

    A Tilt EQ With Harmonic Drive

    Tilt EQ is built around a simple but useful idea. When the tilt curve removes energy from one part of the spectrum, the Drive control captures that energy and re-injects it as harmonic saturation. As a result, users can brighten or darken a sound while keeping more character in the signal.

    According to Techivation, the saturation responds to the amount of energy removed by the EQ curve. This makes the Drive section react in a more musical way instead of working like a separate static distortion stage.

    More Than a Basic Tone Shaper

    Tilt EQ also includes an adjustable tilt range and slope, so users can control where the tonal shift happens and how steep it feels. In addition, the plugin supports mid-side processing and stereo balance control, which can be used to shift the effect across left and right or mid and side channels.

    For cleanup work, Techivation includes low-cut and high-cut filters with adjustable cutoff and slope settings. Automatic gain compensation is also included, helping users keep loudness more consistent while shaping the tone.

    Oversampling, Visual Feedback, and Workflow Tools

    The Drive section runs with oversampling up to 8x to reduce aliasing. The plugin also includes an EQ curve display, analyser modes, spectrum visualizer options, and a harmonics overlay for the Drive section.

    On top of that, Tilt EQ includes output control, scalable interface sizing, internal on and off switching, and undo and redo options. That makes it suitable for fast tonal moves on tracks, buses, and full mixes.

    Features

    • Free linear phase tilt EQ plugin
    • Drive control that re-injects removed energy as harmonic saturation
    • Adjustable tilt gain, range, and slope
    • Mid-side and left-right processing modes
    • Stereo balance control
    • Low cut and high cut filters with variable slope
    • Automatic gain compensation
    • Drive oversampling up to 8x
    • EQ curve display and spectrum visualizer
    • Undo and redo support
    • Scalable user interface

    Plugin Formats

    Tilt EQ is available in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. It also supports Apple Silicon natively.

    Free Download

    Tilt EQ plugin is available as a free download from the Techivation website.

  • Hivetune Releases Relica 2 Free 8-Bit Synthesizer Plugin

    Hivetune Releases Relica 2 Free 8-Bit Synthesizer Plugin

    Hivetune has released Relica 2, a free subtractive synthesizer plugin designed to recreate the sound of the 8-bit era. It promises to bring retro game-style tones into modern music production workflows.

    A Synth Focused on Classic 8-Bit Sound

    Relica 2 is built for users who want the character of vintage gaming audio inside a DAW. It covers a wide range of retro-inspired sounds, from NES-style leads to handheld-style percussion and simpler chip-style tones.

    At its core, the instrument uses subtractive synthesis while keeping the interface straightforward and easy to navigate. Because of that, users can shape sounds quickly without digging through multiple windows or menus.

    Oscillators, Bitcrushing, and Retro Tone Controls

    Relica 2 includes four classic oscillator shapes: Square, Sawtooth, Triangle, and Sine. In addition, the built-in Bitcrusher adds extra grit and digital artifacts, with tuning adjusted for each oscillator type.

    Users can also switch between antialiasing modes. When enabled, the synth delivers a cleaner and more polished tone. When disabled, it introduces the raw aliasing character often associated with original retro hardware.

    Pulse Width control is included as well, and Hivetune notes that it can be adjusted across all oscillators rather than being limited to a narrower implementation.

    Modulation, Arpeggiation, and Noise Options

    For extra movement, Relica 2 includes a vibrato engine with adjustable rate, depth, and multiple LFO shapes. It also includes a BPM-synced arpeggiator for creating the fast melodic sequences often linked to vintage game music.

    A dedicated noise module adds White, Pink, and Periodic noise for extra texture and imperfections. On top of that, the synth includes monophonic mode and slide control for smoother note transitions.

    Presets and Easy Editing

    Relica 2 also includes a preset browser with more than 30 factory presets. Users can save and load their own patches as well. To shape the final sound, the synth includes a Dynamics section with ADSR controls for anything from short plucks to softer pads.

    Hivetune says the interface keeps every parameter on a single screen, which helps maintain a faster and more intuitive workflow.

    Features

    • Free subtractive synthesizer for Windows and macOS
    • Designed to recreate 8-bit and retro gaming sounds
    • Four oscillator shapes: Square, Sawtooth, Triangle, and Sine
    • Built-in Bitcrusher for digital grit and artifacts
    • Switchable antialiasing modes
    • Pulse Width control across all oscillators
    • Vibrato engine with adjustable rate, depth, and LFO shapes
    • BPM-synced arpeggiator
    • Noise module with White, Pink, and Periodic noise
    • Monophonic mode and slide control
    • More than 30 factory presets
    • Single-screen interface for easier editing

    Plugin Formats

    Relica 2 is available in VST3, AU, and standalone formats for PC and Mac users.

    Free Download

    Relica 2 8-bit synthesizer plugin is available as a free download from the Hivetune website.

  • Okay Synthesizer Releases Free Okay Distortion Plugin (VST3 & AU)

    Okay Synthesizer Releases Free Okay Distortion Plugin (VST3 & AU)

    Okay Synthesizer has released Okay Distortion, a free distortion plugin for Windows and macOS. The plugin is available in VST3 and AU formats and combines six different distortion stages in a single signal chain.

    A Multi-Stage Distortion Plugin Built for Aggressive Sound Design

    Okay Distortion is designed for users who want heavier, rougher, and more damaged tones in their productions. The plugin stacks multiple processing stages to create a broader range of saturation, clipping, and degradation effects.

    According to the developer, the distortion engine first appeared inside Bingo Drum Machine. After users responded well to it, Okay Synthesizer separated it into a standalone plugin and released it as a free download.

    Six Distortion Engines in One Chain

    The plugin combines six processing sections into a single signal path. These include Bitcrusher, Sample Rate Reducer, Wavefolder, Feedback, Soft and Hard Clipper, and a Pedal stage inspired by classic distortion circuits.

    Each section shapes the signal differently. For example, the Bitcrusher adds digital grit, while the Sample Rate Reducer creates a more broken and degraded texture. The Wavefolder introduces extra harmonics, and the Feedback section pushes the signal into more unstable territory.

    The clipper stage includes both soft and hard clipping, giving users more control over how aggressively the signal is limited. In addition, the Pedal section blends between two well-known distortion styles inspired by the Boss DS-1 and ProCo RAT.

    Color Customization and Free Access

    The plugin also includes a built-in color picker, so users can customize the interface to match their preferred look.

    Okay Distortion may appeal to producers looking for a no-cost distortion tool for drums, synths, guitars, and more aggressive sound design work.

    Features

    • Free distortion plugin for Windows and macOS
    • Six-layered distortion engines in one signal chain
    • Bitcrusher for digital grit and degradation
    • Sample Rate Reducer for lo-fi texture
    • Wavefolder for added harmonic complexity
    • Feedback section for unstable and extreme processing
    • Soft and hard clipper stages
    • Pedal section inspired by Boss DS-1 and ProCo RAT tones
    • Built-in color picker for interface customization

    Plugin Formats

    Okay Distortion is offered in VST3 and AU plugin formats for macOS and Windows users.

    Free Download

    Okay Distortion is available as a free download from the Okay Synthesizer website.

  • Tuğrul Akyüz Releases Free TugPhonon Vintage Rotating Tape Delay Plugin

    Tuğrul Akyüz Releases Free TugPhonon Vintage Rotating Tape Delay Plugin

    Tuğrul Akyüz has released TugPhonon, a free delay and sound transformation plugin inspired by the Poullin and Schaeffer phonogène from 1951. Rather than working as a standard delay, TugPhonon recreates the idea of a rotating magnetic disk with multiple playback heads for more complex echo, texture, and timbral processing.

    Inspired by Early Experimental Tape Technology

    TugPhonon is based on the rotating magnetic disk delay machines developed by Jacques Poullin and Pierre Schaeffer at GRM Paris in the early 1950s. In this software version, a virtual magnetic disk spins continuously while eight playback heads read from different positions around the loop.

    As a result, the plugin produces a layered network of echoes, movement, and tone shaping that goes beyond a conventional tape delay. It sits somewhere between a delay effect, a texture processor, and a spectral-style sound design tool.

    Eight Playback Heads With Independent Control

    At the center of TugPhonon are eight independent playback heads. Each head has its own delay position, volume, pan, and feedback settings, which gives users detailed control over the movement and balance of the repeats.

    In addition, each head includes its own band-pass filter, so users can shape the tonal character of every echo separately. This makes it possible to build more complex delay patterns and evolving textures inside a single plugin.

    Resonators, Modulation, and Visual Feedback

    TugPhonon also includes physical modelling resonators for each head. Users can choose from eight resonator types, including Karplus-Strong, Comb, Bell, Pipe, Marimba, Beam, and Membrane models. These are based on acoustic principles and give the plugin a broader sound design range than a typical vintage delay emulation.

    The plugin also features host sync and free-running loop modes, with timing options ranging from 1/128 triplet to double whole note. For more motion, an LFO modulation section can be applied to the playback head positions. An animated disk visualizer is included as well, so users can see the virtual disk and head movement in real time.

    Features

    • Rotating magnetic disk delay inspired by the 1951 phonogène concept
    • 8 independent playback heads
    • Per-head controls for delay position, volume, pan, and feedback
    • Per-head band-pass filter
    • Physical modelling resonators for each head
    • Resonator types including Karplus-Strong, Comb, Bell, Pipe, Marimba, Beam, and Membrane
    • Host sync or free-running loop modes
    • LFO modulation with multiple waveforms
    • Animated disk visualizer
    • Built-in preset system
    • Apple Silicon native support
    • Signed and notarized by Apple

    Plugin Formats

    TugPhonon is available in AU and VST3 formats for macOS and Windows. On macOS, it supports Apple Silicon natively and requires macOS 12 or later.

    Free Download

    TugPhonon delay plugin is available now for free from Tuğrul Akyüz’s Gumroad page.

  • PolytecLab Releases Polytec Free Drum Machine Plugin

    PolytecLab Releases Polytec Free Drum Machine Plugin

    PolytecLab has released Polytec Drum Machine, a free drum machine plugin inspired by the sound and feel of analog hardware. The plugin is available in beta as a free download for Windows and macOS users.

    An Analog-Inspired Drum Machine in Software Form

    Polytec Drum Machine began as an idea to bring the tone and workflow of classic analog drum machines into a software instrument. The result is an 8-channel sample-based plugin built from recordings of real hardware.

    However, PolytecLab did not design it as a simple static sample player. Instead, the plugin includes modulation-focused controls that help the sounds feel more alive, responsive, and flexible in use.

    Eight Channels With Per-Sound Controls

    The instrument includes eight independent sample channels for drum sounds, including kicks, snares, hats, and percussion. In addition, each channel includes its own controls for shaping the sound.

    Users can adjust parameters such as tuning, decay, drift, and more. As a result, the plugin offers more sound design flexibility than a basic drum rompler while still keeping the workflow simple.

    Master Effects and MIDI Control

    Polytec Drum Machine also includes a set of master effects designed to add more grit and character. These include drive, shape, and dust controls for extra texture and edge.

    The plugin supports full MIDI control for triggering sounds from a DAW. It also includes automation support for all parameters, making it easier to integrate into modern production workflows.

    Open Source and Lightweight

    PolytecLab has made the source code available on GitHub, which may be useful for developers and users who want to explore the project further. At the same time, the plugin is designed with a lightweight CPU footprint, so it can run quietly in the background without adding much system load.

    Features

    • Free analog-inspired drum machine plugin
    • 8 independent sample channels
    • Built from recordings of real hardware
    • Per-channel controls for tuning, decay, drift, and more
    • Master effects, including drive, shape, and dust
    • Full MIDI control
    • Full automation support for all parameters
    • Lightweight CPU footprint
    • Open-source code available on GitHub

    Plugin Formats

    Polytec Drum Machine is available in VST3 format for Windows and AU format for macOS. The current release is version 0.1.0-beta.

    Free Download

    Polytec Drum Machine plugin is available as a free download from the PolytecLab website.

  • Korneff Audio Offers Power Grid Disruptor Free for a Limited Time

    Korneff Audio Offers Power Grid Disruptor Free for a Limited Time

    Korneff Audio is offering Power Grid Disruptor as a free download for a limited time. The plugin is currently available at no cost, down from its listed price of $347.99.

    A Creative Effect for Glitch and Damage

    Power Grid Disruptor is designed as a creative effect for adding glitch, damage, and extra bite to audio tracks. Korneff Audio presents it with a playful tone, but the plugin is a real working tool aimed at producers who want rougher, more unstable textures in their mixes.

    It can be used to add more aggression to guitars, introduce broken and disrupted movement to tracks, or create more extreme effect processing inside a session.

    Disrupt, Crush, Decimate, and Experiment

    One of the central controls is the Disrupt button, which works like a trigger. Users hold it to build tension and then release it to fire the effect. Korneff Audio also includes several sound-shaping options, including Drive, BitCrush, Decimate, and Noise. These can be used individually or combined for more extreme results.

    The plugin also includes more than 40 different sounds for mixing Surge and Impact variations. In addition, users can adjust direction, duration, and length settings for more unusual time-based effects.

    Glitch Engine and Ducking Controls

    Power Grid Disruptor syncs to the DAW, so the effect stays locked to the project tempo without rushing or dragging. It also includes an Impact Duck control that can reduce or fully silence the dry signal, allowing the impact sound to cut through more clearly.

    For even more movement, the Glitch Engine offers four pattern modes: Stutter, Gate, Random, and Chaos. As a result, the plugin can work as both a rhythmic glitch tool and a more unpredictable sound design effect.

    Features

    • Free for a limited time
    • Designed for glitch and damaged audio effects
    • Disrupt button for tension-and-release style triggering
    • Drive, BitCrush, Decimate, and Noise processing options
    • More than 40 Surge and Impact sounds
    • Direction, duration, and length controls
    • Glitch Engine with Stutter, Gate, Random, and Chaos modes
    • DAW sync for tempo-based processing
    • Impact Duck control for stronger sample emphasis
    • Can add bite and aggressive character to guitars
    • Suitable for creative mix effects and sound design

    Free Download

    Power Grid Disruptor is available as a free download for a limited time from Korneff Audio.

  • Audio Plugin Deals Offers Guitar Series Direct SG Free for a Limited Time

    Audio Plugin Deals Offers Guitar Series Direct SG Free for a Limited Time

    Audio Plugin Deals is offering Guitar Series Direct SG by Sound Props as a free download for a limited time. The instrument usually sells for $125.00, and the current offer ends on April 2.

    A Direct-Recorded Electric Guitar for Kontakt

    Guitar Series Direct SG is a Kontakt-based virtual instrument that recreates a classical humbucker-equipped electric guitar with a direct signal path. As a result, users get a clean, flexible guitar tone that works well with their amp simulators, pedal chains, and mixing.

    Instead of locking users into a pre-processed sound, Sound Props keeps the source tone open and natural. Because of that, the instrument can fit rock productions, film scoring work, blues arrangements, and other guitar-driven projects.

    Built for More Realistic Guitar Performance

    Sound Props sampled the instrument chromatically and included up to six velocity layers for a more natural playing response. In addition, the library includes a wide range of articulations, allowing users to build parts that feel more detailed and expressive.

    These articulations include palm mutes, legato, tapping, slides, harmonics, and other performance details. The instrument also includes mechanical noises such as fret buzz and pick attacks, which help add a more realistic feel to MIDI guitar parts.

    Pickup Options, 12-String Mode, and Extra Textures

    The interface includes a 3-way pickup selector for neck and bridge humbucker tones, along with adjustable tone and volume controls. Moreover, users can switch on a built-in 12-string mode for a fuller and richer layered sound.

    The library also adds extra textures such as metal slider sounds, tremolo bar effects, feedback morphing, and sustain variations. An articulation matrix is included as well, making it easier to map keyswitches and adjust the workflow to match different playing styles.

    Features

    • Free for a limited time from Audio Plugin Deals
    • Kontakt guitar instrument based on a direct electric guitar signal
    • Chromatically sampled notes with up to 6 velocity layers
    • 3-way pickup selector with tone and volume controls
    • Articulations including legato, palm mutes, and tapping
    • 12-string mode for richer harmonic layering
    • Mechanical noises such as fret buzz and pick attacks
    • Feedback morphing, sustain variations, and texture effects
    • Custom articulation and keyswitch mapping matrix
    • Designed for scoring, rock, blues, and related productions

    Kontakt Requirement

    Guitar Series Direct SG requires the full version of Kontakt 6.7.1 or later. It is available for Windows and macOS users.

    Free Download

    Guitar Series Direct SG is available as a free download for a limited time from Audio Plugin Deals until April 2.