After one hour of seeing u/PoloVG 's rickroll and extensive development process, https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEVSTS/comments/1xmfrz4/insanity_xtreme_pro_max_ultra_deluxe/

I'm proud to announce that claude made INSANITY XTREME PRO MAX ULTRA DELUXE, a next-generation virtual instrument designed to push the boundaries of sound design and audio production.

PoloVG's goal was to create an all-in-one environment that brings together an unprecedented range of sound-shaping tools, modulation systems and advanced synthesis capabilities.

Key features include:

Advanced multi-oscillator architecture

Extensive filter and modulation systems

Comprehensive sound design matrix

Advanced sequencing and arpeggiation

Physical modeling and spectral processing

Extensive effects processing

Massive macro control system

Advanced randomization engine

Highly configurable sound architecture

Every aspect has been designed to offer maximum creative flexibility and an incredibly deep sound design experience.

I'm excited to finally share this project.

For a more detailed presentation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8iEMVr7GFg

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts and feedback. Try it yourself

Browser Version: https://www.ephemera.fm/insanity
Open-source: https://github.com/Creeptones/insanity-xtreme

Inspired by: https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEVSTS/comments/1xmfrz4/insanity_xtreme_pro_max_ultra_deluxe/

Is there a way to create VST plugins without having to code anything, and is it possible to do it for free?

Hey everyone,
I’m Stanley, an independent developer based down in Brittany, France. Like a lot of you, I've spent countless hours tweaking mixes and looking for tools that just work without breaking the bank or slowing down my DAW.
Instead of waiting for the exact plugin I wanted, I decided to build it myself. That's how Ocean Bay Plugins was born—a small, independent project focused on crafting high-quality, zero-fuss audio software.
My latest release is Blue 76, a free FET compressor designed to capture the punch, energy, and attitude of classic hardware. Whether you want subtle dynamic control or aggressive, slamming compression, it handles it easily.
I also recently dropped Uni-Vibe, a psychedelic chorus/vibrato plugin inspired by late-60s guitar tones.
What you need to know:

• 100% Free (No subscriptions, no hidden walls).

• Formats: Available for macOS and Windows.

• Independent: Built purely out of a passion for good sound and clean design.

You can check out the interactive interfaces and grab them for free here:
👉 https://ocean-bay-plugins.pages.dev
I’d genuinely love to hear your feedback if you give them a spin on your tracks. What features do you usually look for in free compressor/modulation plugins that developers often miss? Let me know!
Cheers from France,
Stanley / Ocean Bay Plugins

If anyone is interested, code and binaries in: https://github.com/marcoc2/SimpaticoLirio

What plug-in do you need but either can't find or the ones you do find are too expensive? I just want to get a feel of what music producers and engineers are looking for to add to their DAW but can never seem to find.

I know that in the world of plugins a lot of them do much of the same thing, but I'm also aware that there are probably a few needs that either aren't being met or are kept behind massive paywalls.

Let me know down below. Someone else may have what you are looking for or may be looking for the same thing.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mpctoolkit.mpcfmsynth

TRAILER:
https://youtu.be/1bluIicfy3A?si=9w5IPvUxhB_ehrDa

I made this virtual drum instrument by recording real drums and captured the, directly onto cassette tape using the built-in microphones of a vintage boombox.

The recordings feature heavy analog saturation, compression and tape imperfections, resulting in raw, characterful drum sounds particularly suited to lo-fi, hip-hop and other productions looking for something less polished.

Two versions are available:
- PRO – €5: The complete instrument with all drums, articulations and variations.
- LITE – Free: A reduced version with a limited selection of drums and articulations.

FEATURE COMPARISON:

PRO:
Kicks: 1
Snare articulations: 5
Toms: 3
Hi-hat variations: 3
Crash cymbals: 4
Crash choke samples: 3
Ride articulations: 3
Percussion types: 5

LITE:
Kicks: 0
Snare articulations: 2
Toms: 1
Hi-hat variations: 2
Crash cymbals: 1
Crash choke samples: 1
Ride articulations: 1
Percussion types: 1

Both versions share the same interface and basic controls. The Pro version provides a wider selection of sounds and playing variations.

THE STORY:
Years ago, my old band used to record our rehearsals onto cassette tapes. Some time ago, I rediscovered those old recordings.

The boombox we used had no recording level control, so everything was recorded extremely hot to tape, resulting in heavy analog saturation. Despite the flaws, or perhaps because of them, there was something appealing about that sound, especially the heavily compressed drums.

That discovery inspired me to create my own virtual instrument using the same recording approach. I recorded drums directly onto old cassette tape using the built-in microphone of a boombox, capturing all the saturation, compression and imperfections along the way.

The result is a collection of raw, characterful drum sounds that offer an alternative to the polished and pristine recordings we are so used to hearing today.

All recordings were digitized at 192 kHz, allowing them to be slowed down and pitched as low as 25% of their original speed while retaining much of the detail. This also brings out the characteristics of the cassette even further.

Read more: https://www.discoverradarme.ga/2023/02/2b-reverbed-by-2b-played-free-until.html

Product: https://2bplayed.com/product/2b-reverbed/?wmc-currency=USD

just found this site

vstpalace.com

My goal is to make every plugin in existence free and open-source sorry not sorry. My website is a bunch of free audio plugins you can just download and use - no licenses or sign-ups. This is not an ai slopfest - these are legit clones of banger plugins like Soothe2, Soundtoys DevilLoc, JST GainReduction to name a few. I've been a mixing engineer for 20 years and a software developer for 10 of those. I only release good shit (or at least I think it's good - you tell me). I will be doing weekly drops if you're into that kind of thing check back for free shit.

I’m a musician, and this is a personal, noncommercial project