Top 10 Free VST EQ Plugins for Audio Production: Enhance Your Sound with these Free Audio Plugins

 EQing, or equalization, is a fundamental tool used in audio production to adjust the balance of different frequencies within an audio signal. By boosting or cutting certain frequency ranges, an EQ can bring out or reduce certain tonal characteristics of a sound, making it sound more clear, balanced, and polished.

Types of EQ:

There are two main types of EQ: graphic EQ and parametric EQ.

1. Graphic EQ: A graphic EQ consists of a series of sliders or faders, each controlling a specific frequency range. The sliders are arranged in a linear or logarithmic order, representing the frequency spectrum from low to high.
   
2. Parametric EQ: A parametric EQ allows for greater precision in shaping the sound by providing control over several different parameters, including frequency, bandwidth, and gain. With a parametric EQ, you can adjust the center frequency of a band, its width or Q, and its level or gain.
   

Top ten free VST EQ plugins:

1. TDR Nova by Tokyo Dawn Records: A powerful dynamic EQ with up to four dynamic EQ bands, six filter types, and a comprehensive set of controls. (https://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-nova/)
   
2. MEqualizer by MeldaProduction: A versatile EQ with seven filter types, advanced visualization, and M/S processing capabilities. (https://www.meldaproduction.com/MEqualizer)
   
3. Blue Cat's Triple EQ by Blue Cat Audio: A simple and easy-to-use three-band EQ with a smooth and natural sound. (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_TripleEQ/)
   
4. Voxengo Marvel GEQ by Voxengo: A graphic EQ with 16 EQ bands, adjustable slope, and up to 96 kHz processing. (https://www.voxengo.com/product/marvelgeq/)
   
5. SonEQ by Sonimus: A vintage-style EQ with four bands, a preamp section, and a smooth analog sound. (https://sonimus.com/products/soneq)
   
6. EQ1A by Mellowmuse: A single-band parametric EQ with a simple interface and a warm, musical sound. (https://www.mellowmuse.com/EQ1A.html)
   
7. Nova-67P by VladgSound: A hybrid dynamic EQ and parallel compressor with six bands, sidechain filtering, and saturation. (http://vladgsound.wordpress.com/plugins/nova67p/)
   
8. SlickEQ by Tokyo Dawn Records: A flexible and transparent EQ with four bands, low CPU usage, and high-quality oversampling. (https://www.tokyodawn.net/slickeq/)
   
9. Luftikus by lkjb Plugins: A digital model of a classic analog EQ with a simple interface, smooth curves, and a warm, vintage sound. (https://lkjbdsp.wordpress.com/luftikus-equalizer/)
   
10. FerricTDS by Variety Of Sound: A vintage-style tape dynamics simulator with EQ and saturation controls, designed to add warmth and character to digital audio. (http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?plugin=FerricTDS&id=1847)
    

In conclusion, EQing is an essential process in audio production that can greatly enhance the quality and clarity of a sound. Whether you're using a graphic EQ or a parametric EQ, it's important to understand the different parameters involved and how to use them effectively. And with the top ten free VST EQ plugins listed above, you can start experimenting with different EQ styles and find the ones that work best for your needs.

Martinic Combo Model F

Martinic Combo Model F

 

Combo Model F is a freeware virtual combo organ, modelled after a well-known combo organ from the 1960s.
Features:

• 4-octave C-to-C keyboard.
• Harmonic range 6 polyphonic octaves.
• 4 footage tabs: 16', 8', 4', 2-2/3'.
• 3 treble voice tabs: Dolce, Principale, Strings.
• Multi-Tone Booster voice with All Booster tab.
• Knee lever control.
• Bass voice (grey keys).
• Vibrato unit with adjustable speed and depth.
• Volume pedal.
• Adjustable tuning per note.
• Scala scale file support.
• Fully modelled (no samples inside).
• Model includes oscillators, dividers, crosstalk, noise, filters, key contacts and key click.
• Velocity-sensitive key contact attack and release.
• Reverb unit.
• Speaker cabinet simulation.
• Fully automatable.

Download Combo Model F here! 988 kb

Combo Model F for Windows and Mac (VST/AU) is available as freeware.

Tritik Crush

Tritik Crush

 

Overview

With its bit crushing and downsampling algorithms, Krush combines the crispy taste of the digital realm with the warmth of its drive stage and analog modeled resonant filters. A modulation section allows you to quickly add extra life to the sound by modulating any parameter.
The sound palette produced by Krush ranges from the dirtiest digital effects to crunchy modulated colours, with all the classic and weirdest bit-crushing effects in between.

Features

Main Controls
. Crunchy drive stage
. Bit depth reduction
. Sample rate reduction
. Analog modeled resonant filters (low-pass and high-pass)

Interface
. Fully resizable interface !
. Clean and intuitive

Modulation Section
. Free or tempo-synced modulation speed
. 4 modulation waveforms
. Modulation depth for every parameter

Presets
. File based preset system
. Access through menu or browser
. Presets ‘freezer’ for safe recall
. Copy/paste current state using the system clipboard

Downloads

• Mac

AU / VST / AAX

• Windows

AAX VST 64bit VST 32bit

ThrillseekerXTC by Variety Of Sound

ThrillseekerXTC by Variety Of Sound

Bringing mojo back – Thrillseeker XTC is a contemporary exciter build around a true parallel analog style equalizer design. ThrillseekerXTC is all about adding weight, vibe and attitude back to the sound. It delivers all the character of an analog signal path and provides what digital processing usually is hard pushed to, including a rich low-end experience and that vibrant 'expensive' top-end.
At a glance:

• A unique take on a parallel analog equalizer design which includes full control about sonic color and mojo.
• Transient based processing to revive energy and vibe.
• Made for musicians and engineers to pleasingly enhance audio during the mixing or mastering stage.

Specification:

• Three parallel coupled equalizers containing three stateful saturators.
• Each based on a sophisticated non-linear and frequency dependent algorithm with memory.
• Pre-selected frequency ranges.
  • LOW band: 70-450Hz.
  • MID band: 0.8-5kHz.
  • AIR band: 3.2-18kHz.
• Two flavors included with different internal gain-staging.
  • Black version to mix at rather conservative levels around -18dB RMS.
  • Blue version to mix towards hotter target levels.
• Additional analog signal path idiosyncrasies modelled.
• Classic VU style metering as well as loudness unit measurements based on ITU-R BS.1770.
• Mix control for dry/wet mixing and output level control.
• Win32 / VST compatible plug-in with SSE2 assembler optimized signal path.
• Tested and known to work in many VST hosts as well as running jbridge wrapped in 64bit hosts.

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A1StereoControl

  A1StereoControl

( FREE STEREO EXPANSION & CONTROLLING / AUDIO PLUGIN )
Introduction

With my A1StereoControl plugin you will be able to expand or
limit the STEREO WIDTH of your tracks using only one single
knob. This powerful technique can be used on single tracks or
groups tracks while mixing or even on a master bus in final
mastering situations.







As many experienced mixing & mastering engeneers worldwide are
complaining, stereo-expansion can have unwanted side-effects.
Especially the bass frequencies should normally be simple mono.
As you may guess, my plugin has also a solution for this problem.

Safe Bass

The integrated "Safe Bass" algorithm centers all bass frequencies
below a adjustable value right back into the middle of the stereo
field. This gives your tracks the solidity and definition you want
while preserving maximum transpancy and sharpness. Similar
techniques were used by professional studio producers over ages
with either expansive hardware devices like elliptical equalizers or
even advanced m/s-processors. With my plugin you will be able
to manage this complicated task with a minimum effort.

Simply turn on "Safe Bass" and adjust the frequency if needed.
That's it  - It's really that simple ! (Especially for Mastering)

Advanced Panning

Additionally A1StereoControl brings you the possibility to place
your stereo signal inside the stereo field in a very intuitive way.
Our Expert Mode features different "pan laws" (0db, -3db, -6db),
different pan curves (linear, logarithmic, sin/cos) as well as
classic "balance" mode or "dual panning".

And best of all ... IT'S COMPLETELY FREE !!!

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Audio Damage Rough Rider Compressor

Rough Rider

Rough Rider is a modern compressor with a bit of "vintage" style bite and a uniquely warm sound. Perfect for adding compression effects to your drum buss, it also sounds great with synth bass, clean guitar, and backing vocals. Definitely not an all-purpose compressor, Rough Rider is at its best when used to add pump to rhythmic tracks. Of course, you can use it however you'd like. The Compressor Police aren't gonna come to your house and give you a citation. Slap it on a track and crank some knobs.

FREE DOWNLOAD

Cheeze Machine 2

 Specifications

• Mac version includes VST, AU, AAX, and Standalone app (64 bit only)
• Vintage String Box virtual instrument plugin
• Two virtual analog oscillators plus a sub oscillator for super thick sounds
• Vintage Ensemble, Phaser and Modulation Effects

• Windows version includes VST, AAX, and Standalone app (64 bit only)
• Over 60 strings, brass, bass, pads and keyboard sounds
• Super simple interface for quick intuitive editing
• Ultra CPU and memory efficient!

System Requirements

• Mac OS X 10.10 or later
• Intel Core i5, i7, 2.3GHz processor or higher
• 1GB RAM (2 recommended)
• 50 megabytes of free disc space

• Windows (x64) 8, 8.1, 10
• Intel Core i5, i7, 2.3GHz processor or higher
• 1GB RAM (2GB’s recommended)
• 50 megabytes of free disc space

• ASIO sound driver

Stagecraft - InfintySynth

 

Infinity Synth

Expand your soundscape to infinity. A sample-based synth designed for maximum expressiveness, Infinity Synth ships with a bank of high-quality sounds out of the box. Additional samples and patches can be auditioned and purchased directly from the synth, allowing you to create your own custom, infinitely large sample bank. Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression (MPE) support further increases the expressiveness of your controller and unlocks the full potential of next-generation Polyphonic Multidimensional Controllers (PMCs).
MPE Compatibility
Non-MPE synths are limited by the original MIDI standard. While they can modulate pitch and other attributes with a pitch wheel, trackpad, or other controllers, they must apply this modulation to all notes at the same time. MPE expands the MIDI standard, sending each note in its own separate MIDI channel, enabling polyphonic expression.

 

https://mega.nz/#!tKJXRQIQ!dwbiimYb-xJsyt8Wad5zeqAnPjdTjTZvNyUioSZWpxs

Windows ( AAX ALSO ) & MacOS

Beat Factory Drums: HipHop | Trap | 808 | EDM | Dubstep | House | World

Features

• Sampled from MPC 2500
• Created with High End OutBoard Gear
• Volume and Pan for Each Sample Pad
• ADSR Envelope for Shaping the Kit
• 10 Kits Included
• Built in REVERB

https://mega.nz/#!UHhWwRzL!m_RvdbWCSIgEZDsZA7yriXqmSsfpotW-kajL8iZtjyw

eaReckon 87 Series

This series is based on the ANALOG87 series which features a set of 5 award-winning VST and AU plug-ins. Instead of just providing a limited demo of the ANALOG87 series, eaReckon would like to offer fully working free plugins using the same engine.
These plugins are not only easy to use, they sound good too. Even though some of the controls of the ANALOG 87 versions have been stripped out, you will find they will have a useful place in your virtual rack.

Features

• Ultra easy-to-use yet powerful free set of effects.
• Smooth, analog-esque behaviour.
• 32/64-bit VSTand AU formats.

https://mega.nz/#!NXhxwbhK!CVtLmey3D5Abdg_o3N5MRETmiI5XTNlsLGxIQQroRyc

WA Pruductions - ComBear

ComBear is an EXTREMELY powerful and incredibly dynamic Parallel Compression effect plugin that brings an amazing sound and feel to Drums, Synth, Vocals and anything else you can thank of! This plugin is going to change the game and sound the EDM Industry.

ComBear is packed full of incredible features like; Compress, Mix, Input Gain, Make-Up Gain and Bypass. By adjusting the Compress knob, you increase the Parallel Compression that ComBear adds to the element from value 0 to 100. Bypass ComBear’s effects on an element by flipping the Bypass switch, correct the Make-Up Gain that is altered based on how much compression you add to the element by adjusting the Make-Up Gain, adjust how much gain comes in from the element by adjusting the Input Gain and finally adjust how much of ComBear you hear on the element with the Mix knob. The Idea behind this plugin was of course Parallel Compression. 

Windows & MacOS

https://mega.nz/#!AfYSyRAb!F4-iWc4M73qGChGE4qe_CtTezh-IM2YZJj36WOEj93s

Youlean Loudness Meter

Youlean Loudness Meter is your ultimate free VST, AU plugin for loudness measurement.
Featuring

• International standards compliance.
• Resizable interface.
• Histogram and distribution display.
• Multi channel support.
• Smart Loudness Memory.

International standards compliance

• ITU-R BS.1770-4
• EBU R128
• EBU R128 S1
• ATSC A/85
• OP-59
• ARIB TR-B32
• AGCOM 219/09/CSP

Channel support

• Mono
• Stereo
• 5.1 DTS
• 5.1 ITU
• 5.1 Film

Smart Loudness Memory
Smart Loudness Memory will speed up your workflow by saving all data with DAW session and recalling it after you reload the session.

Windows & MacOS

https://mega.nz/#!5K4EUbKS!h0Zx0AKQ3CX1cuC0RbAzy9z2ego6qlKccM6hm86D7ok

Sonimus SonEq

SonEQ is a equalizer plugin that takes parts from some vintage gear and combine them in one. SonEQ has 3 bands, bass, middle and treble. Also, SonEQ has a pre-amp section. SonEQ is available in VST/AU/AAX plugin formats for Mac and Windows.

• 3 band Equalizer, Low, Mid, High.
• 2 Musical Filters, High-Pass Low-Pass.
• Preamp stage with bass booster.
• 64-bit floating point precision.
• Up to 192kHz sample rates supported

Windows & MacOS

https://mega.nz/#!YeY0BIYB!O_Kk3t24-jJ1pzFzoqNtvFgRtPm4924wrVdTx4Vwktg

u-he Protoverb

 

Protoverb is an experimental reverb based on the idea of a "room simulator". Most algorithmic reverbs try to avoid resonances or model the reflections of sound from a rooms walls. Protoverb does the opposite. It builds up as many room resonances as possible, modeling the body of air in the room. It therefore does not need to modulate or colour the signal. The result is a very natural sounding reverbration with some interesting features: Long standing frequencies resonate louder, as if the air takes some time to get excited. Multiple instruments don't mash into a diffuse mud, they stay distinct. If you play a short melody, the room seems to repeat a ghost echo of that melody. Those properties are indeed found in churches and large halls, but they're rarely found in conventional algorithmic reverbs.

However...

To achieve this kind of stuff, Protoverb works with loads and loads of parallel, serial and networked delays. By all means, there is no mathematical formula that makes such a structure sound "just right". As with all delay based reverbs, it's down to trial and error, and maybe a lot of luck with random values. Therefore we designed Protoverb to present you with delay lines of random lengths and a random assembly of networking and feedback strategies. Which, if you're lucky and you come across a great setting, you can submit to our website, along with a few details

Push buttons to randomize!

To be precise, the small text box at the bottom contains two random entries. The first part depicts the network structure, strategies for a spatial layout and distribution of delay taps, strategies for finding useful delay lengths and so on. The second part is a seed for a pseudo-random number generator which is used to find various parameters, such as average delay length, which prime number to chose (if any) and so on. This text can either be edited by double click, or both parts can be independently randomized with the two random buttons below.

 

Windows & MacOS 

https://mega.nz/#!QepnkT5L!hNfEVlsRsO_YXc_rJUZq8e4vtKo2tY5BOm1yju_Hm_U

Tereagon Audio KickMaker

 

KickMaker is a synthesizer designed specifically to create good kick drum sounds. It uses four independent oscillators and a wide range of effects, allowing one to create perfectly customized beats.

Features

• Four independent oscillators
• Each oscillator has its own ADSR curve
• ADSR curve for mixed signal

 

Windows & MacOS 

https://mega.nz/#!4OIFFZrY!2IcgW-465d3WD9uKKbbOokmM83KB3-wXh3767GF4Avc

OhmForce SymptonPE

Need a synth with a lot of good sounds to use without too much knob-tweaking complexity? Here comes Symptohm:Melohman in a free Performer Edition, giving you access to all of its mother's factory presets and some other customizing possibilities. No doubt you'll end up wondering where these sounds come from.

1,200+ presets

Explore all of Symptohm's presets. They sound exactly like they do on the standard edition, with the sophisticated synthesis engine running under the hood. And while you'll only have scratched the surface after going through thousands of patches, you'll still have heard of what the top of the iceberg is capable of.

Throw in your samples

The Oscillators buttons allow you to change the waveforms. The default ones are fine, but why not set your own samples? Be creative. Have fun. Add the Melohman feature and you get a truly exciting and powerful tool which you'll spend hours and hours with before shouting like a mad monkey: "I WANT MORE!"

Melohman-able

Designed to support playability and expressive human feeling, the Melohman technology lets you take advantage of full MIDI compatibility to command preset changes via a hardware controller, in 1 among 7 different modes, with the possibility to customise morphing speed. Perfect for live.

Two skins, two paths to the Force

Ohm Force plugins come with two skins: the classic one gives you all the controls in a neat, old school analogue rack-like interface. It's a good point to start learning and get familiar with the plugin's capabilities. The other one, called 'funky', embodies the true spirit of Ohm Force.
See for yourself!

 

Windows & MacOS 

https://mega.nz/#!Newj2LIJ!YQlfCUgriGD1N-htMqb_Qs8vOsyv1kLOeZ-9lpa9aKQ

 

NOVA is a parallel dynamic equalizer. Appearing in the familiar layout of a parametric equalizer, each band also includes a full featured dynamics section allowing the processor to cover an impressively wide range of applications. Be it a master lacking density, the drum bus asking for more crispiness, or a sibilance problem in your perfect take: NOVA has an elegant answer.
A user friendly WYSIWYG drag and drop display paired with a classic “knob” interface gives quick and smooth access to the various parameters driving NOVA’s powerful processing capabilities. With its four dynamic EQ bands and additional high-pass and low-pass filter sections, NOVA can meet the most exotic demand. Intuitive equal loudness functions help finding the optimal setting without getting distracted by loudness differences.
In practice, the processor covers a whole bucket of tasks:

• Parametric equalization
• Dynamic equalization
• Frequency selective compression
• Multi-band compression
• Wideband compression

Of course NOVA features all helpers and workflow enhancements you’ve come to expect in a TDR plugin: A preset manager, undo/redo, A/B, detailed documentation, copy & paste, and much more.

 

Windows & MacOS 

https://mega.nz/#!RfpDBToQ!r8muHSPRYJuv00DmtdvPiTVZjuuJe1qYOUv-GEY_eGU

 

 

Cablegut - Pancake2

PanCake is a  plugin for most flexible panning modulations.

You can construct your own modulation curves. They can be easily drawn using soft or hard control points, thus producing gentle transitions or sharp bends in the waveform.
PanCake's LFO can be beat-synced to your DAW, from a fast 1/128 note modulation up to 32 bars. It can also be set free-running from 0.02 Hz to 5.24 kHz, and can be triggered vie MIDI.
A precise display of channel left/right volume provides helpful visual control.

 

Windows & MacOS

 

https://mega.nz/#!kbYQxRoJ!iHtspF8SZPKqL5tLNXdcI2ppE6A9008hrzMMTgxrk2o

 

 

TAl U-NO-60

 

The U-NO-60 vst plugin is a polyphonic virtual analogue synth with a unique filter sound. An original JUNO 60 is used as reference for the oscillators and filters.
Like the original, the plugin is capable of self-resonance and thus could be used to some degree as a tone generator.
The filter section also features controls for envelope amount and polarity, LFO modulation and keyboard tracking. In addition, a non-resonant highpass filter is provided to thin out lower frequencies.
The U-NO-60, notwithstanding, few parameters, can make a wide range of different and exciting sounds.

• Polyphonic (6 voices)
• Bandlimited oscillators
• One syncable LFO with five different waveforms
• 24 dB lowpass filter with self oscillation, non-resonant high-pass filter
• Fast ADSR envelopes
• Smooth cutoff changes (also with midi controllers)
• Velocity sensitive filter envelope
• Midi learn for all potis
• Supports all sample rates
• 20 Presets.

 

Windows & MacOS 

 

https://mega.nz/#!4epF1b5Y!VhLP5Eleq_1v02Rd52Ut9x_DDVrGtytxP3IpGwXsYY8

TAL-Tube

 

TAL-Tube is a saturation plugin that have the characteristic of tubes and an additional amplifier mode. It's very suitable for adding higher harmonics and can give more excitement and analog character to digital sounds or drums. At extreme values it can also be used as a grungy distortion effect...

• Amplifier mode.
• Soft and hard mode (2 different tube types).
• Dry/Wet knob.
• Gain reduction display.
• 4x oversampled processing.
• Some presets.
• Low CPU

 

Windows & MacOS

 

https://mega.nz/#!4XZTSZaD!NFGSECQYwTS9QCe71xYS1hPiNLJBNdH8-CYBz0IzDEs