100 Free VST Plugins for Techno & House Producers
Explore our curated collection of 100 free VST plugins designed to elevate your music production. From rich synthesizers and creative effects to essential mixing tools, each plugin is carefully chosen for quality, versatility, and performance. Whether you’re crafting electronic beats, cinematic scores, or live recordings, these professional-grade tools will help you shape your sound and expand your creative range—without spending a cent.
Synthesizers
Vital – Spectral warping wavetable synth with advanced modulation, 3 oscillators, and built-in effects – perfect for bass, leads, and pads
Surge XT – Open-source hybrid synth with 12 oscillator algorithms, 2779 patches, dual scenes, and extensive modulation options
Odin 2 – 24-voice polyphonic synth combining analog, wavetable, and FM synthesis with modulation matrix and arpeggiator
Tyrell N6 – Virtual analog synth modeled after Roland Juno-6 with 2 oscillators, warm sound, and classic monosynth-style basses
Dexed – FM synthesizer closely modeled on Yamaha DX7, loads original DX7 patches with thousands available online
OB-Xd – Faithful Oberheim OB-X emulation with warm analog tones, unison mode up to 16 voices, and multimode filter
Helm – Wavetable synth by Matt Tytel with 32 voice polyphony, powerful modulation, 7 filter types, and step sequencer
TAL-BassLine – Analog-style bass synth perfect for acid lines and retro sounds, modeled after SH-101 with 18dB filter
Synth1 – Classic virtual analog synth modeled on Clavia Nord Lead 2 with 128 presets and 16,000+ community presets available
Zebralette – Single Zebra2 oscillator with 16-slot waveset, spectral effects, and waveform editing – powerful free synth
VK-1 Viking – Moog Voyager emulation with 3 variable wave oscillators, ladder filters, 228 presets for thick bass and leads
Pendulate – Chaotic monosynth with physics-based double-pendulum oscillator, Buchla-inspired wavefolder, and 136 presets
TAL-NoiseMaker – Virtual analog synth with 3 oscillators, sub-oscillator, juno chorus, and 256 presets
Podolski – Simple subtractive synth with one oscillator, multimode filter, and arpeggiator for bass and leads
Symptohm Melohman PE – SyncGrain synthesis powersynth with 1200+ presets, Quad Frohmage filters, and Melohman live performance technology
BassMatrix – Free TB-303 clone offering faithful emulation of the iconic acid bassline synthesizer
Reverb & Delay
Valhalla Supermassive – Massive reverb and delay plugin with 20 modes for huge reverbs, harmonic echoes, and space sounds
TAL-Reverb-4 – Modulated vintage reverb with diffuse sound, fast build-up, lo-fi controls, and improved pitch shifter
TAL-Dub-3 – Easy-to-use delay device with alias-free saturation, nonlinear filters, and up to 4 seconds delay time
Valhalla FreqEcho – Echo-delay with pitch shifting capabilities for weird dub delays and stutter effects
Dragonfly Reverb – Bundle of four free reverbs (Hall, Room, Plate, Early Reflections) with warm character and minimal CPU usage
NastyDLA MKII – Warm sounding tape delay with chorus and modulation settings for vintage delay effects
RAUM (Native Instruments) – Unique reverb and feedback delay creating evolving ambient textures and experimental spaces
Voxengo OldSkoolVerb – Freeware algorithmic reverb plugin with vintage character and straightforward controls
OrilRiver – Algorithmic reverb with modulation and EQ for creating spacious ambiences
Ambience – Lush reverb plugin with long decay times perfect for ambient and cinematic productions
Protoverb – Experimental reverb by U-he with unique character and creative sound design possibilities
Toneboosters TB Reverb – High-quality reverb with room modeling capabilities and minimal CPU footprint
Modulation Effects
TAL-Chorus-LX – Chorus plugin modeled after Roland Juno-60/106 chorus with authentic analog sound and simple controls
Blue Cat’s Flanger – Vintage flanger effect with stereo spread control, sine/triangle LFO shapes, and versatile sound options
Blue Cat’s Chorus – Smooth chorus effect from light ensemble to deep modulation with stereo spread control
TAL-Flanger – Classic flanger effect with tape flanger emulation and vintage-style modulation
Phazor – Phaser effect emulating the Virus synthesizer with 1-6 stage all-pass filters and minimal CPU usage
ChowPhaser – High-quality phaser plugin with analog-modeled feedback path and flexible modulation options
Full Bucket FB Phaser – Classic stereo phaser with vintage character, LFO modulation, and authentic analog sound
Melda MTremolo – Tremolo effect with advanced modulation shapes and tempo sync for rhythmic modulation
Triple Cheese – Comb filter effect with three delay lines and modulation for creating metallic tones
Distortion & Saturation
OTT (Xfer Records) – Aggressive multiband upwards/downwards compressor with depth control, essential for electronic music production
Camel Crusher – Distortion and compression plugin with tube, tape, and British modes for adding grit and character
Saturation Knob (Softube) – One-knob saturation plugin for subtle warmth to gnarly distortion on specific frequency ranges
FreeAMP (Klevgrand) – One-knob audio gear modeler adding analog warmth and character with simple interface
Voxengo Tube Amp – Tube amplifier emulation for adding warmth, harmonics, and analog color to any source material
Melda MWaveShaper – Waveshaping distortion with drawable curves for creative sound design and saturation effects
TriDirt – Three-band distortion plugin for adding controlled grit and saturation across frequency ranges
TSE808 – Overdrive pedal emulation perfect for guitars and adding bite to bass and synths
Krush (Tritik) – Bitcrusher with master section for lo-fi effects, distortion, and digital degradation
Satin (U-he) – Tape machine emulation adding analog warmth, wow, flutter, and vintage tape character
Compressors & Dynamics
Rough Rider 3 – Modern compressor with vintage bite, warm character, and ratios up to 1:1000 – perfect for drums and bass
DC1A (Klanghelm) – Simple yet powerful compressor with just input and output controls, punchy character and warm saturation
TDR Kotelnikov – Transparent mastering compressor with independent peak/RMS release controls and flexible sidechain filtering
TDR Molotok – Compressor inspired by VladG Molot with vintage hardware character, perfect for drums and percussion
TDR Feedback Compressor II – Modern feedback compressor with flexible controls, multiple detection modes, and low CPU usage
Limiter No6 – Feature-packed limiter with five modules including RMS compressor, peak limiter, and clipper
Molot – Compressor with character and flexibility drawing from vintage hardware idiosyncrasies
Loudmax (Thomas Mundt) – True peak limiter for mastering with automatic release time adjustment and zero latency
Toneboosters TB Compressor – Transparent dynamics processor with sidechaining and multiple detection modes
SGA1566 – Classic tube compressor emulation with vintage vibe and warm analog compression characteristics
LALA (Analog Obsession) – LA-2A style optical compressor emulation with smooth, transparent compression for vocals and mix bus
FETISH (Analog Obsession) – FET compressor/limiter with super-fast attack, discrete design, and input/output stage distortion
BUSTER (Analog Obsession) – SSL-style bus compressor for gluing mixes together with punchy, cohesive sound
Specomp (Analog Obsession) – SSL S-Type Console compressor emulation with warm analogue saturation and classic hardware sound
EQ & Filters
TDR Nova – Parallel dynamic EQ with 4 bands, high/low pass filters, and wideband compression for precise frequency control
TDR VOS SlickEQ – Mixing/mastering EQ with 4 distinct models (American, British, German, Soviet) and saturation options
Fresh Air (Slate Digital) – High-frequency enhancer adding smooth, crisp top end to vocals, beats, and mixes without harshness
TAL-Filter-2 – Versatile filter plugin with drawable custom envelopes for creative sound sculpting and modulation
Voxengo Marvel GEQ – 16-band linear-phase graphic equalizer with mid-side processing for precise frequency sculpting
Luftikus (Lkjb) – Analog-modeled equalizer inspired by famous German hardware with smooth musical curves
Toneboosters TB Equalizer – Flexible parametric equalizer with up to 6 bands and high-quality filters for mixing and mastering
Frank v2 (Analog Obsession) – Ultimate free EQ combining frequencies from Helios, Pultec, API, and Neve with gain compensation
Stereo & Spatial
Wider (Polyverse) – Stereo widening plugin for creating spacious mixes without phase issues, perfect for synths and percussion
Dimension Expander (Xfer) – Stereo widening plugin ideal for synths and percussion to add space and dimension to mix elements
Creative Effects
Fracture (Glitch Machines) – Buffer effect plugin for robotic artifacts and glitchy textures with multimode filter and modulation
Hysteresis (Glitch Machines) – Glitch delay processor creating reverse delays, noisy pitch-shifting, and raw granulation with 100+ presets
iZotope Vinyl – Free LoFi plugin simulating dust, scratches, warp, and mechanical noise of vintage vinyl records
Pancz – Multiband transient shaper with waveform analyzer, clipping tool, and tone manipulation effects for drums and percussion
UJAM Finisher Micro – One-knob multi-effects tool for adding final magic to productions with instant transformative results
HY-SEQ16 – 16-step MIDI sequencer and modulator for creating rhythmic patterns and gate sequencing effects
Spacer (Spectral Plugins) – Modular creative effects station combining algorithmic, convolution, and granular reverb with delay modules
OCS-45 (Spectral Plugins) – Cassette tape simulator adding lo-fi vintage feel with rich controls for achieving low fidelity sound
Melda MAutoPitch – Automatic pitch correction and autotune effect from the MFreeFXBundle with formant shifting
Analysis & Metering
SPAN (Voxengo) – Real-time FFT spectrum analyzer with stereo correlation meter, essential for frequency analysis and mixing
TDR Prism – Modern frequency analyzer focused on human audio perception with auditory masking display and flexible configuration
Youlean Loudness Meter 2 – Accurate loudness metering plugin with true peak analysis and presets for film, TV, and gaming standards
Plugin Bundles
MFreeFXBundle (MeldaProduction) – Comprehensive free effects bundle with 37 plugins including waveshaping, vibrato, auto-tune, and more
Kilohearts Essentials – Bundle of 32 effects including EQs, filters, gates, chorus, flangers, phasers, and bitcrushing
Analog Obsession Plugins – Collection of free analog-modeled plugins including LALA, FETISH, BUSTER, Frank v2, and Specomp – available via Patreon
Samplers & Instruments
LABS (Spitfire Audio) – Collection of 59+ instrument packs offering atmospheric textures, organic sounds, and unique sound design elements
MT Power Drum Kit 2 – Acoustic drum sampler with pre-processed sounds optimized for rock, pop, and metal with extensive groove library
Sitala – Simple drum sampler with 16 pads, beat-slicer, multi-output support, and six intuitive sound-shaping controls
Grace – Workflow-oriented sampler with 2 filters, AHDSR envelopes, LFOs, step sequencers, and SFZ patch import
TX16Wx – Advanced sampler inspired by hardware with extensive sound shaping, unlimited modulation, and beat slicer
Decent Sampler – Free sample player for DecentSampler format libraries, available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and iOS
BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover – Free orchestral library with 33 instruments and 47 techniques recorded at AIR Studios, only 200MB download
Ample Bass P Lite II – Fender Precision Bass emulation with 443 samples, rich fingering noise, and built-in tab player
Sforzando – SFZ player supporting SF2 files with advanced scripting and extensive format compatibility
Supremacy AU One – Free cinematic drum ensembles with multiple mic positions and round robins
Modular & Experimental
VCV Rack – Virtual modular synthesizer with hundreds of free modules for experimental sound design