Linux DAW is a one-stop catalog of free and proprietary plug-ins for Linux

From full free and open-source software to proprietary favorites from other platforms, the plug-in options on Linux have quietly come into their own. linuxdaw.org has a visual, searchable catalog – and it’s a reminder of just how spoiled for choice you are even without Windows or macOS.

Bastl Instruments Crust drum voice is free in VCV Rack, too

The free modules for VCV Rack are coming fast and furious. The latest is Bastl’s awesomely versatile Crust drum voice. Just in case you need something to, you know, distract yourself today/tonight/the rest of this week.

Peter Kirn - November 5, 2024

Synthesizers.com in VCV Rack gives you Moog-like 5U in software, for free

Imagine having access to a full original Moog modular system. Now imagine you could run the whole thing for free – and it won’t take up a wall of your home. Synthesizers.com has brought its MU East Coast-inspired modular to VCV Rack as freeware. It’s also a great place to begin with software modular synthesis.

Peter Kirn - October 25, 2024

Black Noise modules faithfully recreated on VCV Rack – for free

Peter Kirn - October 22, 2024

VCV’s new Compressor rounds out effects modules in VCV Rack Pro

Peter Kirn - July 23, 2024

VCV Rack 2.5: powerful stackable inputs, cable color customization

Peter Kirn - April 22, 2024

Mindmeld Shapemaster LFO-MSEG for VCV Rack and creating drums

Peter Kirn - November 28, 2023

Pamela’s PRO Workout joins ALM Busy Circuits modules for VCV Rack

Peter Kirn - October 13, 2023

VCV Rack patches in a module? 4ms explains their Meta Module

Peter Kirn - September 12, 2023

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