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Cockos ReaComp

ReaComp is Cockos’ native compressor for REAPER, packaged in the free ReaPlugs bundle that runs in any VST host. You don’t need to use REAPER to install or use it.

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Analog Obsession LALA

LALA by Analog Obsession is a free LA-2A-inspired optical compressor. It captures the slow, program-dependent leveling behavior of the original hardware and adds a few things the LA-2A never had.

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ReaXComp

ReaXComp is a free multiband compressor developed by Cockos, the company behind the popular REAPER digital audio workstation. It’s part of the ReaPlugs VST FX Suite, a bundle of native REAPER effects…

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Polarity-MD

by Polarity

Polarity-MD is the most feature-packed option on this list, but it’s still in beta. Built by Berlin-based Bitwig educator Polarity, it’s an open-source 4-band multiband dynamics processor with…

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ReaEQ

ReaEQ is an exceptional parametric EQ plugin that is lightweight, transparent, and highly precise. It can be downloaded for free as part of the ReaPlugs VST FX suite by Cockos.

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Rare “BPB Edition”

Rare “BPB Edition” is a special version of Analog Obsession’s free Pultec EQ plugin, created exclusively for the Bedroom Producers Blog. It offers 4X saturation and a few other workflow enhancements…

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SplineEQ

SplineEQ is a unique linear phase equalizer I’ve enjoyed using in my mastering and sound design projects. Unlike minimum phase EQs, SplineEQ preserves the phase of your sound, which makes your mix…

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Caelum Audio Flux Mini 2

Flux Mini 2 is a free modulated filter plugin by Caelum Audio. It is in AU, AUv3, VST, VST3, and AAX plugin formats for macOS, iOS, and Windows.

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Cloud Seed

by Low Profile

Cloud Seed is perfect if you need a dramatic, 80s-style reverb effect. It is an excellent freeware alternative to commercial plugins like Valhalla Shimmer ($50) or Eventide Blackhole ($199).

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AI Music Generators For Music Production

This article will compare the best free AI music generators. The latest AI tools have revolutionized the creation of visual and textual content, leading to a surge in global interest and adoption.

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Audio Editing Software (Best Audio Editor)

For sound design, mastering, or editing a bunch of audio files, an audio editor is often a more suitable choice than a digital audio workstation. In this article, we are focusing on the best free…

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Waveform Free

Waveform Free is a feature-rich free digital audio workstation based on Tracktion Software’s flagship Waveform. The DAW offers a beat-making workflow suitable for both beginners and experienced…

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Cakewalk

by Bandlab

Cakewalk by BandLab is another DAW that beatmakers should not overlook. Its conventional sequencing workflow becomes particularly advantageous when recording vocals or tangible instruments via a…

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GarageBand

GarageBand is a freebie that comes with every Mac, yet it rivals many professional DAWs in terms of intuitiveness. With its easy-to-use interface, GarageBand is the perfect starting point for…

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Amped Studio

Amped Studio is a free beat-making tool that incorporates desktop-style sequencing and cloud-based storage. This hybrid setup is perfect for capturing those out-of-nowhere beat ideas when you’re away…

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Studio One Prime

Studio One Prime is a freeware music software app by PreSonus. You can use it to record and edit audio, but it doesn’t work with virtual instruments and third-party plugins.

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Caustic3

Caustic3 is easily overlooked because it started as a mobile beatmaking app. However, it offers a capable all-in-one music production and beatmaking toolkit that you can also use on your laptop.

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BandLab

OS: Web (browser) + iOS + Android Free access: Free account required Tracks: Unlimited projects, practical performance depends on the browser/system Plugin formats: Built‑in effects only (no VST/AU…

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Cakewalk Sonar

OS: Windows only Free access: Free tier with BandLab account Tracks: Unlimited audio + MIDI tracks Plugin formats: VST2/VST3 Offline use: Yes (after activation) Pros: Full desktop workflow, advanced…

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Ableton Live Lite

OS: Windows + macOS Free access: Bundled with hardware/software Tracks: 8 total tracks Plugin formats: VST2/VST3/AU Offline use: Yes Pros: Same workflow as full Ableton Live, excellent for loops and…

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Cubase LE

OS: Windows + macOS Free access: Bundled with eligible hardware Tracks: Typically 16 audio + 24 MIDI Plugin formats: VST3/VST2 Offline use: Yes Pros: Strong MIDI tools, VST plugin support, classic…

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Audiotool

OS: Web (browser) Free access: Account required Plugin formats: None Offline use: No Pros: No installation, runs in the browser, modular rack‑style workflow Cons: Internet dependent, less powerful…

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Serato Studio

OS: Windows + macOS Free access: Free mode available Tracks: Limited scenes/features in free mode Plugin formats: VST/AU Offline use: Available after online activation Pros: Fast beatmaking workflow,…

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Audacity

Audacity is still the default answer to “What should I use to record audio for free?

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Ocenaudio

Ocenaudio is a lightweight, single-track audio recorder and editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It’s the program I reach for when I want something faster and cleaner than Audacity for one-file work.

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Wavosaur

Wavosaur is a portable single-track audio recorder and editor for Windows. The whole program is a single executable that runs from a USB stick, which makes it useful for recording on machines where…

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Mastering Software

This is a list of free mastering software for PC and Mac. For more software categories, return to our Free VST Plugins page.

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LUNA

LUNA is Universal Audio’s free DAW for macOS and Windows. The free version gives you unlimited tracks, analog-style console summing, tape emulation, and built-in channel strips.

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MFreeFXBundle

MFreeFXBundle by MeldaProduction packs 38 free audio effects plugins into a single installer. EQ, compression, reverb, delay, distortion, stereo tools, frequency analysis, ring modulation,…

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Kilohearts Essentials

Kilohearts Essentials gives you 32 free audio effect plugins for Windows and macOS: EQ, reverb, compression, delay, distortion, saturation, chorus, a transient shaper, flanger, phaser, trance gate,…

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Voxengo SPAN

SPAN by Voxengo is the free spectrum analyzer that mastering engineers actually recommend. It shows you the frequency content of your audio in real time, with configurable FFT settings,…

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Youlean Loudness Meter Free

Youlean Loudness Meter measures LUFS (integrated, short-term, momentary), true peak levels, and loudness range. It includes presets for Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, and TV broadcast, so you can check…

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Video Editing Software

A couple of years ago, I was planning on launching a YouTube channel for BPB, so I went on a search for freeware programs to handle the job of video editing and 2D animation that I would use for the…