FM Synth · Free Plugins
The DX7 in software — loads thousands of free patch banks.
Wavetable Synth · Free Plugins
Spectral warping wavetable synth — one of the best free synths ever.
Plugin Collections
30+ free synths faithfully recreating classic hardware.
Kilohearts · Modular Effects · Free Plugins
Modular effect snapins — chain them your way, reuse anywhere.
Ash Read · Design Tutorials
Behind-the-scenes creature sound design from Returnal.
GlitchMachines · Glitch Effects · Free Plugins
Glitch processor that turns anything into abstract textures.
iZotope · Imager · Free Plugins
Stereo width control with real-time vectorscope feedback.
Blogs & Podcasts
Sound designers discussing craft — field recording to final mix.
Free SFX
Pro field recordings — ambiences, crowds, and environments.
Plugin Collections
The internet's best curation of free plugins and tools.
Plugin Suite · Free Plugins
Everything you need to mix on Linux — in one install.
Learning Resources
The science of digital audio — theory, synthesis, acoustics.
Free SFX
720,000+ community recordings under Creative Commons.
Blogs & Podcasts
Active sound design community — share work and get feedback.
Togu Audio Line · Reverb (Plate) · Free Plugins
Smooth, colorless plate reverb tuned for musical character.
Xfer Records · Multiband Compressor · Free Plugins
The multiband compressor behind modern electronic music.
Valhalla DSP · Delays and Reverbs · Free Plugins
Massive reverbs and delays — luscious clouds of otherworldly sound.
Variety of Sound · EQ / Preamp · Free Plugins
Console-style EQ with preamp warmth — character in every turn.
Audiority · Overdrive · Free Plugins
Tight, focused overdrive for modern distortion tones.
Blogs & Podcasts
Creative noise-making beyond the usual workflows.
iZotope · Lo-Fi Filtering · Free Plugins
Authentic vinyl degradation — subtle warmth to full surface noise.
Free SFX
Raw flamethrower SFX for action and sci-fi projects.
Plugin Collections
Small creative toolkit for pitch shifting and audio mangling.