The 10 Best Free Audio Plugins of 2025
The world of music production is constantly evolving, and 2025 has been a fantastic year for producers looking to expand their sonic palette without spending a dime. The quality of free plugins has never been higher, with developers releasing tools that rival their paid counterparts. We’ve scourged the internet to bring you a list of the 10 best free audio plugins that have been released or significantly updated in 2025.
1. Brainworx bx_mastering Studio
This is a powerful and free mastering suite. It provides essential tools for polishing your tracks and is a great option for those who want to start mastering their own music. You can download it from the Plugin Alliance website.
2. Kilohearts Clipper
Kilohearts Clipper is a precision clipping tool. It’s excellent for adding punch and saturation to your sounds, helping them cut through the mix. It is part of the Kilohearts Essentials bundle, which you can get for free on the Kilohearts website.
3. DynaBunny
Looking to add some lo-fi character or aggressive distortion to your audio? DynaBunny is a bitcrusher plugin that’s perfect for sound design and adding a unique flavor to your tracks. You can find more information on the Caelum Audio website.
4. UVI Workstation 4.0
UVI Workstation 4.0 is a free player that gives you access to an extensive sound library. It’s not just a player; it’s a robust platform for exploring and using UVI’s high-quality instruments and sounds. You can find out more on the UVI website.
5. Process.Audio Protility
Protility is a free utility plugin designed to streamline your mixing workflow. It includes a phase correlation meter, stereo image meter, and other handy tools to help you get a cleaner and more professional mix. You can download it from the Process.Audio website.
6. Toyphonic Micraliser (Caelum Audio)
Released on International Joke Day, this plugin is no laughing matter. Toyphonic Micraliser is a wacky, lo-fi degradation effect with a playful interface that’s perfect for experimental sound design. Find more information and download links on the Caelum Audio website.
7. Soundtoys SpaceBlender
Soundtoys gave away SpaceBlender for a limited time in 2025, and it’s a truly unique and otherworldly reverb and delay plugin. It’s capable of creating lush, expansive soundscapes. You can find out more on the Soundtoys website.
8. Waves Audio Free Plugin Pack
Waves has a new collection of free plugins, giving you access to some of their professional-grade effects. These are a great starting point for anyone looking to incorporate Waves’ legendary sound into their productions. You can download it from the Waves website.
9. Sonixinema Delicate Strings
For composers and producers who need realistic, expressive string sounds, Delicate Strings is a free library for Kontakt Player. It’s part of Sonixinema’s effort to provide innovative instruments for artistic exploration. You can download it from the Sonixinema website.
10. Ablaze Screamer Extreme Vocal FX Plugin
This is a new and powerful vocal effects plugin. Screamer is compatible with VST, AU, and AAX formats, making it a versatile tool for adding extreme processing to your vocal tracks. You can find more information about it on the Ablaze website.
