Nix plugs

Nick Johnstone (nix808) has released a number of freeware VST plug-ins for Windows PC (made with SynthMaker).

The latest versions of Nick’s plug-ins will be available for download from this page. For support please contact Nick at his hotmail.com address: nix808@…

Note: Sync, Entrancer, freQ, and ECHOecho are free for non-commercial use only. However, the downloads are not crippled in any way so you can demo the plug-ins before purchasing them. More information here.

4 Kicks

4 Kicks is a bass drum synthesizer instrument. Nick writes:

This was built by Nippy Baynes for the SM GrooveBox collaboration. It has quirky envelopes which sound great IMO. It is my typical kick I use currently. It is free for all users, but I retain the right to distribute.

Phonics 4 KicksDownload size: 1.18 MB

ECHOecho

This is a basic delay plug. Delay tap times are represented by decimal fractions. It’s easy to dial up your favourite dubs. There is support for a user decimal fraction.

^* free for non-commercial use only ^*

Phonics ECHOechoDownload size: 1.20 MB

Entrancer

Virtual instrument originally made for the KVR Developer Challenge 2009. Now it has 375 wavetables, particularly suited to emulate the TB 303, however it is polyphonic and has 3 osc. It uses wavetables from Roland 303,Muon Tau, IL TS-404, Venom VB303 and some others (still in beta).

^* free for non-commercial use only ^*

Phonics EntrancerDownload size: 8.59 MB

freQ

Q8 paragraphic (hybrid) equalizer effect. Each parameter has 2 switchable options so you can A-B them. It sounds great when you automate sweeps. The depth of gain is adjustable on a knob from 0 to 40 dB.

^* free for non-commercial use only ^*

Phonics freQDownload size: 1.16 MB

Sync

Sync is a looping and recording tool.

Nick writes:

I originally built this to use this idea I had. That is to play a metronome click on beat divisions of a sound editor’s selection. So it does that so you can tell when you selection is looping in sync. Additionally it records and you can play the recording back internally or via midi. I will soon have it normalize, and if I can figure it out fade the ends of the cut loop. You need a 3rd party app to timestretch, but I am looking at this. Max recording time is 10 min with 3 gig of RAM, but shorter takes are previewed in the mix nicely.

^* free for non-commercial use only ^*

Phonics SyncDownload size: 1.90 MB

Mono2Stereo

Mono2Stereo is a utility to route channels. If you are recording a mono source, just insert this in the signal chain to process in stereo.

Phonics Mono2StereoDownload size: 1.01 MB

Wave Mechanic

This is a multi-effect with a full-featured filter section particularly. Please play with the filter parameters to create oleaginous sounds, which can then be enhanced by the reverb and delay.

Wave Mechanic v1.0Download size: 1.13 MB

Shifter

Shifter is simply a realtime pitch shifter. If you want to play bass with guitar or tuba with trumpet this could be for you. The fine tuning can also be used as unison.

Shifter v1.0Download size: 1.31 MB

Tripper

A monophonic filter envelope for audio. A new filter envelope is created when volume increases.

Tripper v1.0Download size: 1.93 MB

Dream Sequence

Is the simplest of sequencers. It might be a good one to teach children with, once you have set up the routing. I am hoping to add some new features soon.

Dream Sequence v1.0Download size: 0.99 MB

2SYN

For pitch to midi. Play your softsynths monophonically with audio. Currently it has to be tuned for different octaves.

2SYN v0.3Download size: 1.08 MB