Audio software


Plugins

 

Analogue tape delay emulation for VST hosts.


Licence: Freeware
Online:
http://www.smartelectronix.com
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows

 



 

 

Record audio from any VST host with this handy plug-in.


Licence: Freeware
Online:
http://www.hypnotoad.co.uk/anarchy/
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows

 



 

 

Create spatial atmospherics with multiple LFOs on any audio track.


Licence: Freeware
Online:
http://www.virtualcreations.de
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows

 



 



Sequencers

 

A live performance sequencer with excellent loop arrangement capabilities. Supports VST plug-ins but not instruments.


Licence: Demo
Online:
http://www.ableton.com
Operating system: Mac OS X
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Mac OS X

 



 

 

One of the top three music compositional tools for Windows. Supports unlimited audio and MIDI channels with VST and DirectX plugin support.


Licence: Demo
Online:
http://www.steinberg.net
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows

 



 

 

The most versatile and cost-effective compositional tool available. Also runs as a VSTi and ReWire client with full audio plug-in and instrument compatibility.


Licence: Shareware
Online:
http://www.flstudio.com
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows

 



 

 

A complete virtual studio environment somplete with synths, drum machines and realtime effects. No VST or DirectX support.


Licence: Demo
Online:
http://www.propellerheads.se
Operating system: Mac OS X, Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows  

  Mac OS X



 



Utilities

 

Discover the wonders of real-time granular synthesis.


Licence: Freeware
Online:
http://hem.passagen.se/rasmuse
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows

 



 

 

Build your own VST plug-ins and instruments in a GUI environment.


Licence: Freeware
Online:
http://www.synthedit.com
Operating system: Windows NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows

 



 

 

Automatically join wave files into a single piece of audio.


Licence: Freeware
Online:
http://www.threechords.com/hammerhead
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows

 



 



Wave Editors

 

The application formerly known as CoolEdit Pro. This is one of the pioneering audio editors for Windows. Supports DirectX plug-ins and multi-tracking.


Licence: Demo
Online:
http://www.adobe.com
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows

 



 

 

Formerly Sonic Foundry, this editor supports editing of video files and soundtracks, and features excellent DirectX plug-in handling.


Licence: Demo
Online:
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows

 



 

 

Steinberg's wave editor with innovative 'montage' mode for multi-tracking. Supports VST and Direct plugins as well as good CD ripping and burning capabilities.


Licence: Demo
Online:
http://www.steinberg.net
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Requires: N/A.

Install instructions: N/A.

 

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Windows