When it comes to sound FX, nothing can’t beat a good field recording mic + audio editing + sampler, or even faster : freesound.org + free VST sampler .

The free VST vocal effects plugin gives you the ability to control reverb parameters (pre-delay, space, time, and width), damping (low and high), EQ (lows, mids, and highs), and output gain (both reverb and dry). Search results showing audio plugins for all operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android), tagged as Free Sound Effects. The results are sorted by date added (newest first). Emonizer VST This free VST effect is intended for thickening, it’s a “one trick pony”, it’s in fact a micro pitch shifter, that add detuned voices, it creates a wider sound. Works also for other sounds than voice! Download it now! = http://music.service-1.de/html/wokemonizervstmicropitch.html.

For the selection to follow we have found some free VST/VSTi that are ultra-specialized (one trick pony sometimes) for very special task. More music, less talk :

1. CensorCUT : the Bleep generator VST by GrooveZing

Info and download : http://www.groovezing.com/en/plugins/censorcut.php

This one is a free VST effect : it lets the audio signal pass thru it but when you hit the “-18” button, it replaces the audio with a BEEP sinus sound @ 1KHz ! Censoring the sound like in TV shows. It also works with the MIDI keyboard. Beep volume is available from the parameters (but not the interface).

Here’s the demo mp3 from the website :
https://blog.wavosaur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Karen-Finley.mp3

It can even encode your sound to make sound like a “crypted TV program” (with the same encryption sound used by the very first french pay TV channel in the mid 80’s)
https://blog.wavosaur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/outhere-brothers.mp3

2. Field ambience tool VST by Tweakbench

Field Ambience VST

download it here : http://www.tweakbench.com/field

This is a multi-sampled VST instrument, it contains sample of recorded ambience in different town / place, you can mix different ambience to create your own. The samples are very well looped. Perfect for that noisy background of a busy city, or crowded megalopole, or the ambience of a restaurant, a street, a rainy town, a school, your home, a store…

big city street
https://blog.wavosaur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/field.mp3

3. Sounds of Nature VST pack by Xoxos

download Sound of nature : http://www.xoxos.net/vst/vst.html#nature

Sounds of Nature is a pack of VSTi created by Xoxos, one the most talented and creative VST developer. These are pure synthesis instruments intended to recreate the sounds of nature :
thunder, rain, wind, insects, birds.
And don’t forget to check “Fauna” : this can (re) create the sounds of animals, from dogs / cats to dolphin, frogs, angry tyrannosaurus, strange creatures that don’t even exist, Loch Ness monster, pigs, kangooroo, humans…

here’s some insects :
https://blog.wavosaur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/insect.mp3

4. Trash Operator Telephone VST by Trash80

Trash Operator VST

direct download => trash operator VST

This essential VSTi is a DTMF generator!
DTMF = dual tone multi frequency , the DTMF signaling is used in telephony.
Use the virtual telephone interface or your MIDI keyboard to generate the dual tone.

Call me
https://blog.wavosaur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/trashoperator.mp3

5. Radio FX VSTi

You can download this package : http://www.datafilehost.com/d/5d9a8c99

This VSTi lets you load wav file and browse from one to the other like a FM radio TUNER.
It introduces noise, for recreating the radio interferences.
And the most important : it has a BIG knob.

Time to update your producer toolkit.

There’s no shortage of innovative VST plugins out there right now. The hardest part is picking from the thousands of available ones.

Don’t worry, we got your back. We’ve hand-picked a selection of plugins to make it easier for you. Oh, and they’re free!

The theme of this selection is effects – they’ll give your mix that extra crunch, oomph or whah.

Here are 10 free VST effects plugins that’ll add flavour to your sound:

1. Best free echo VST: Valhalla Freq Echo

The Freq Echo is a frequency shifter with analog echo emulation. My personal favourite.

It adds chorus, phasing and flanger effects. Go ahead and create some wild glissandos and runaway echos.

It’s great for dub and psychedelic effects. Use it for beefing up basslines.

basketball scoreboard for mac download If you’re a fan of electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire you’ll love it.

Compatible with Mac OS and Windows (VST/AU in 32 and 64-bit, AAX 64-bit, RTAS).

Download it here.

2. Best free fuzz VST: FuzzPlus3

Here’s the updated FuzzPlus distortion VST pedal emulation from Audio Damage.

The central knob is the fuzz distortion. There’s also a Korg MS-20 style low-pass filter. And you can feedback the signal for some extra juice.

Amazing on synths and drums for meaty, distorted effects.

Use the presets or save your own.

Compatible with Mac OS and Windows (VST/VST3/AU 32 and 64-bit).

Download it here.

3. Best free EQ VST: MH Thump

MH Thump adds low end to your track. It recreates that nice thump you get on a vintage TR-808 drum machine.

It’s an audio processor that analyzes an audio input – say your drum track. Then it synthesizes a low frequency signal to add some body.

There are two independent oscillators and many knobs for fine-tuned control.

Go ahead and beef up those beats!

Compatible with Mac OS and Windows (VST/AU/AAX 32 and 64-bit)

Download it here.

4. Best free bitcrusher VST: Krush

Krush is a very interesting bit crusher VST.

It creates that crunchy digital bit reduction effect. But it can also imitate a warmer analog effect with the drive and resonant filter.

If there can be such a thing: the Krush is a very elegant bit crusher.

The Dry and Wet faders allow you to play with how much of original signal and the effect you want.

The modulations can be free form or synced to a rate of your choice. Analog synth vst plugin. Save and recall presets easily.

Compatible with Mac OS and Windows (VST/AU/AAX 32 and 64-bit)

Download it here.

5. Best free overdrive VST: Mercuriall Tube Screamer 808

Meet the Mercuriall Tube Screamer 808 – your new overdrive VST effect plugin.

It’s modeled after the holy grail of tube screamers: the Ibanez TS-808 pedal.

Make your guitar sounds grungier. Flip between the TS-808 and MOD modes with the metal switch.

MOD will give you a slightly darker sound.

Compatible with Mac OS and Windows (VST/AU/AAX 32 and 64-bit).

Vst Sound Effects Free Download

Download it here.

6. Best free tremolo VST: Pecheneg Tremolo

The Pecheneg is a tremolo VST effect. It gives you the power to create rhythmic modulations with your sound.

The Tempo section allows you to play the frequency either by selecting a Note or a Frequency.

Just like when you use LFOs, the Pecheneg Tremolo allows you to change the wave shape.

This effect will improve the groove of your track. It’ll give life to your synth or bassline.

Compatible with Mac OS and Windows (VST/AU 32 and 64-bit)

Download it here.

7. Best free chorus VST: TAL Chorus -LX

TAL‘s stereo Chorus-LX is inspired by the Roland Juno-60 chorus. It’s a simple but powerful chorus VST.

It has two different modes (I and II) that you can use separately or together.

Select how much of the effect you want with the Wet/Dry knob.

Use it to give some grit and body to your bass or synth line.

Compatible with Mac OS and Windows (VST/AU/AAX 32 and 64-bit).

Download it here.

8. Best free EQ VST: TDR Nova

The TDR Nova is a four-band dynamic Equalizer (EQ). A true workhorse.

It allows you to make a drum track crisper or boost certain frequencies as needed.

Free Sound Effects Stream

Any producer needs a bread and butter EQ VST. This is the one.

It has a built-in spectrum analyzer for precise EQing.

It’s also got a preset manager, A/B comparison, undo/redo functions and more.

Compatible with Mac OS and Windows (VST/AU/AAX 32 and 64-bit).

Download it here.

9. Best free reverb VST: Protoverb 1.0

The Protoverb 1.0 by U-He is a different kind of reverb VST.

The coolest thing about the Protoverb is that you can generate random settings and save the ones you like.

The spirit of this plugin is trial and error – we like that. It encourages users to share their favourite settings from a button on the plugin.

Compatible with Mac OS, Windows and Linux (VST/VST2/AU/AAX 32 and 64-bit).

Download it here.

10. Best free panning VST: PanCake 2

Last but not least: the most flexible panning VST effect you’ll ever find.

PanCake 2 lets you manually draw the curves of your panning modulation. You can also generate one randomly.

It’s easy to use and very visual. The LFO in the PanCake 2 can be synced to your DAW.

Pan your sounds sharply for dramatic effects. Pan them smoothly for subtle variations.

Compatible with Mac OS or Windows (VST/AU in 32 and 64-bit).

Download it here.

Spice up your mix

A mix can go from bland to grand with the right effects.

The good news is that you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars for that.

Free Sound Effects Library

We’ve selected 10 VST effects plugin that we know you’ll love.

Free Sound Effects Vst Audacity

Grab all ten and try them out. Tell us what you think of them in the comment section!

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