Free Bitcrusher VST Plugins
By Jack Barton
Looking for a free bitcrusher VST plugin? We've picked out the best ones you can download right now. Use them to make your music sizzle.
The Best Free DAWs for Windows
By Jack Barton
You don’t need to pay anything to record audio or make music on your PC. See our picks for the best free DAWs for Windows computers.
Sixth Month June: A Brilliant Juno-6 Emulation That Shows Its Age
By Jack Barton
Sixth Month June is a free Juno-6 emulation. It’s impressive for what it is, but its age makes it a buggy plugin by today’s standards.
TAL-U-NO-62: This Free Juno-60 Emulation Still Holds Up
By Jack Barton
TAL-U-No-62 is a surprisingly faithful recreation of the classic Roland Juno-60. Learn all about this free plugin in our review.
Cakewalk Next Has Arrived! Here Are My Early Impressions
By Jack Barton
Cakewalk Next is the latest addition to the Cakewalk family. Listen to a demo and read some of my early impressions.
PCM2612: The Dead-Simple Bitcrusher for Sega Genesis Fans
By Jack Barton
If you need a simple bitcrusher, look no further than PCM2612. It’s free to download, so you can add that tasty 16-bit crunch right away!
RYMCast: Why Chiptune Composers Need This VGM Player
By Jack Barton
There are loads of chiptune plugins and software applications out there. Most of them are virtual instruments. But RYMCast is different. Yes, it’s a VGM ...
SocaLabs Commodore 64 SID: It’s Free, but Super Buggy
By Jack Barton
Over the years, dozens of plugin developers have tried to emulate and sample the Commodore 64’s SID chip. Many have succeeded with incredible results. Others ...
8-bit VST Plugins for Retro Chiptunes in 2024 (Free & Paid)
By Jack Barton
We’ve sorted out the best 8-bit VST plugins. These virtual instruments faithfully recreate the sounds from the '80s game consoles.
Commodore 64 Sessions Deluxe: Free C64 Sounds for Kontakt
By Jack Barton
Level up with this free Kontakt instrument from Rhythmic Robot. Commodore 64 Sessions Deluxe delivers the chiptune goodness you’ll love.
VSTSID Review: The Free Commodore 64 VST
By Jack Barton
VSTSID is a free plugin that mimics the iconic sound of the Commodore 64's SID chip. But is it worth your time? Find out in our review.
5 Free Orchestral VSTs You Can Download Right Now
By Jack Barton
Orchestral plugins are notoriously expensive. Those price tags can be discouraging, especially if you’re a beginner or just low on funds. But thankfully, there are ...