by Michael Willis · Free Plugins
A bundle of free, open-source reverb plugins (LV2 and VST) for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Multiple reverb algorithms in one versatile package.
A suite of free, open-source reverb plugins. Comes in four flavors — Hall, Room, Plate, and Early Reflections. Each one covers a different use case, and they all sound genuinely good for free plugins. Based on Freeverb3 algorithms.
Dragonfly Hall is the big spacious one for orchestral and ambient work. Room is tighter and more controlled. Plate gives you that classic metallic sheen. Early Reflections is great for adding a sense of space without obvious reverb tail. All have good presets and sensible controls.
Open source, cross-platform including Linux. One of the best free reverb options available.
Really solid for game audio reverb processing. The four different algorithms cover most situations — Room for interior spaces, Hall for large environments, Plate for UI and musical elements, Early Reflections for subtle spatial placement. Being free and open source means no licensing concerns for studio use.
Dragonfly Reverb
https://michaelwillis.github.io/dragonfly-reverb/
Advertisement
Valhalla SuperMassive
Valhalla DSP
Better for massive, otherworldly reverb tails and ambient sound design.
TAL-Reverb III
Togu Audio Line
A focused plate reverb with smoother diffusion if you only need plate sounds.
Free Suite - Venn Audio
Includes a convolution reverb that can load real impulse responses for accurate space modeling.
Vital
A spectral warping wavetable synthesizer with a generous free tier powerful enough to produce an entire album. One of the best free synths ever made.
Dexed
A free, open-source FM synthesizer — essentially a Yamaha DX7 in software form. Loads thousands of free DX7 sysex preset banks available online.
OTT
Xfer Records
The legendary aggressive multiband upward/downward compressor used by countless electronic producers. A staple of modern dubstep and electro production.
RoughRider 3
AudioDamage
One of the most downloaded compressors on the planet. Punchy, musical dynamics with a built-in warming filter, external sidechain input, and accurate metering — a studio staple since day one.
BootEQ
Variety of Sound
A musical-sounding mixing EQ paired with a warm preamp simulation. Great for adding character and tone shaping during mixdown.
CALF Plugin Suite
A comprehensive Linux-only plugin suite covering everything from EQ to compression to one of the best saturators around. Produce entire tracks without reaching for anything else.