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Open-source EQs and dynamics plugins

7 projects, each with its formats, systems and licence

Mixing tools are where open source has caught up fastest: parametric EQs with dynamic bands and spectrum analyzers, compressors with live displays, and full suites of limiters and gates.

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ZL Equalizer logo

ZL Equalizer

AGPL-3.0Active

A modern parametric equalizer with dynamic bands, an analyzer and linear-phase options, aimed at the same workflow as the big paid EQs.

  • VST3
  • LV2
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Instead of FabFilter Pro-Q logoFabFilter Pro-Q

LSP Plugins logo

LSP Plugins

LGPL-3.0Active

A large collection of mixing and mastering tools: equalizers, compressors, limiters, gates, analyzers and many more, with a consistent interface.

  • VST3
  • CLAP
  • LV2
  • VST2
  • Standalone
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Calf Studio Gear logo

Calf Studio Gear

LGPL-2.1Active

A suite of LV2 effects for Linux: compressors, equalizers, reverbs, delays, a vocoder and more.

  • LV2
  • Linux

master_me

GPL-3.0Active

An automatic mastering plugin that evens out loudness and tone for streams, podcasts and radio.

  • VST3
  • CLAP
  • AU
  • LV2
  • VST2
  • Standalone
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

ZAM Plugins

GPL-2.0Active

A collection of compressors, equalizers, delays and other mixing processors for high-quality audio.

  • LV2
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
ZL Compressor logo

ZL Compressor

AGPL-3.0Active

A clean compressor with a live level display and flexible side-chain and knee controls, built for mixing.

  • VST3
  • LV2
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Instead of FabFilter Pro-C logoFabFilter Pro-C

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Valentine

GPL-3.0Quiet

A compressor combined with a distortion stage for thick, driven dynamics.

  • VST3
  • AU
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

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