awesome-vst
github.com/dreikanter/awesome-vst ↗Curated VST plugins reference
Use this list with your AI agent
Add the Context Awesome MCP server to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client, then ask:
"Show me hardware synth recreations resources from awesome-vst"
Installation instructions →What's inside
Drums and Percussion
- ALM Motto Akemie
FM drum synth and step sequencer. Demos:
- AudioDamage Replicant
IDM-style glitchy rhythmic patterns with various effects and modulations. Demos:
- Fors Opal
Drum synthesizer and sequencer. Demos:
- KICK 2
Kick drum synthesizer. Demos:
- Klevgrand Slammer
A multi-sampled drum plugin that contains 30 different instruments made from many carefully recorded and edited samples. Demos:
Max for Live Devices
- Altar of Wisdom MultiOscillo
Oscilloscope. Demos:
- IFTAH STING
Acid line generator. Demo:
- SL Oscilloscope
(Free) Oscilloscope, goniometer, phase correlation meter, stereo balance meter and peak level indicator. Demos:
Synths
- Arturia Acid VHardware synth recreations
303 emulator, "corrosive bassline machine" as Arturia call it. Demos:
- Arturia PigmentsGeneral
Polychrome software synthesizer, a VST with the power to create any sound, from the best mix-ready modern presets to deep custom sound design. Demos:
- AudioThing NoisesSFX
An experimental instrument with a playful and inspiring interface designed to bring a vast world of noise into your music and audio production. Demos:
- Baby Audio AtomsGeneral
Physical modeling synthesizer. Demos:
- BPB 64Chiptune
(Free) Commodore 64 Virtual Instrument. Demos:
- Cherry Audio DCO-106Hardware synth recreations
Roland Juno-106 recreation. Demos:
Effects
- Arturia Filter MS-20Other effects
A software emulation of the classic Korg MS-20 analog synthesizer filter. Demos:
- AudioDamage Other Desert CitiesDelays
With six algorithms, each with its own unique personality, and extensive modulation capabilities, Other Desert Cities can fill multiple niches, from basic stereo dual delays to never-before-heard granular pitch-shifting chaos. Demos:
- AudioThing Outer SpaceDelays
A faithful emulation plugin of a famous vintage tape echo made in the early seventies. Demos:
- AudioThing SpeakersOther effects
Microphone and speaker simulations. Demos:
- Cherry Audio Stardust 201 Tape EchoDelays
A hot-rodded interpretation of the classic Roland "Space Echo" tape echo effects of the 70s and 80s. Demos:
- ChowMultiToolOther effects
(Free) "Swiss Army Knife" plugin containing EQ with linear phase and "drawable" capabilities, waveshaper with minimal aliasing and lots of customizability, band-Splitter with multiple outputs and perfect reconstruction, SVF with key tracking and parameter modulation (CLAP only).
Mixing and Mastering
- Eventide SplitEQ
- FabFilter Pro-L 2
True peak limiter plug-in, with multiple advanced limiting algorithms and extensive level and loudness metering. Demos:
- FabFilter Pro-Q 3
High quality parametric equalizer. Demos:
- Izotope Tonal Balance Control
Overcome your listening environment and make mixes that translate. Demos:
- Masterme
Automatic audio mastering plugin for live-streaming and internet radio stations. Demo:
- Musik Hack MasterPlan
Radio-ready masters in minutes. Demos:
Showing a sample of 53 resources. View the full list on GitHub →