Music Tools Hub

Free Resources for Music Producers

Discover the best free tools and software to create amazing music without breaking the bank

Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

Complete software environments for music production and recording

FL Studio Demo

★ 4.9

Fully functional version of FL Studio with save disabled, perfect for learning and experimenting.

Electronic Beat-making
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Ableton Live Lite

★ 4.8

Streamlined version of the popular Live DAW, included with many MIDI controllers and audio interfaces.

Bundled Performance
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Pro Tools First

★ 4.8

Free version of the industry-standard DAW with cloud storage, essential plugins and features.

Industry standard Cloud-based
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Studio One Prime

★ 4.8

Free version of PreSonus' professional DAW with essential features for recording, composing, and mixing.

Professional Streamlined
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Cubase LE

★ 4.7

Entry-level version of Steinberg's professional DAW, often bundled with audio interfaces and controllers.

Bundled Professional
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Reaper (Evaluation)

★ 4.7

Full-featured DAW with unrestricted 60-day trial that continues to work with a nag screen after expiration.

Customizable Professional
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GarageBand

★ 4.7

Apple's free DAW for macOS and iOS. Easy to use with professional quality sounds and features.

macOS/iOS Beginner-friendly
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Bitwig 8-Track

★ 4.6

Free version of Bitwig Studio with limited tracks but full feature set including modulation system.

Modulation Modern
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Cakewalk by BandLab

★ 4.6

Professional-grade DAW for Windows, completely free. Formerly known as SONAR Platinum with all features included.

Windows Professional
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LMMS

★ 4.5

Cross-platform free DAW with features comparable to FL Studio. Great for beginners to create beats and electronic music.

Cross-platform Beginner-friendly
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Waveform Free

★ 4.5

Fully-featured free version of Tracktion's Waveform DAW, with unlimited track count and professional editing capabilities.

Cross-platform Unlimited tracks
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BandLab Assistant

★ 4.5

Free cloud-based DAW with collaboration features, loops library, and mastering tools.

Cloud-based Collaborative
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Ardour

★ 4.4

Open-source, professional digital audio workstation focused on recording, editing, mixing and mastering.

Open-source Cross-platform
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Audacity

★ 4.4

Free, open-source, cross-platform audio software for multi-track recording and editing.

Open-source Audio editing
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MuLab Free

★ 4.3

Streamlined version of MuLab with 4 tracks and 4 instruments, known for its clean interface and efficiency.

Lightweight User-friendly
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Soundbridge

★ 4.3

Modern DAW with a sleek interface, designed for efficient workflow and creative music production.

Windows/macOS Modern UI
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Ohm Studio

★ 4.2

Collaborative DAW with real-time multi-user editing, allowing multiple musicians to work together remotely.

Collaborative Cloud-based
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Zrythm

★ 4.1

Highly automated free and open source digital audio workstation designed for modern music production.

Open-source Linux-focused
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Virtual Instruments

Software synthesizers and samplers to create sounds and music

Native Instruments Komplete Start

★ 4.9

Free bundle with 16 studio-grade plugins, over 1600 sounds and 6GB of curated content, including KONTAKT, REAKTOR and more.

Bundle Versatile
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Spitfire LABS

★ 4.9

Free collection of high-quality sampled instruments from a renowned sample library developer.

Sampler Orchestral
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Vital

★ 4.8

Spectral warping wavetable synthesizer with a visual and modular approach to sound design.

Synth Wavetable
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Orchestral Tools Layers

★ 4.8

Free orchestral instrument featuring string, brass, and woodwind ensembles with an intuitive interface.

Orchestral Ensemble
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IK Multimedia SampleTank Free

★ 4.8

Free sampler from a renowned company featuring 4GB sound library with over 50 instruments and 1500+ sounds covering various music styles.

Sampler Multi-style
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Surge XT

★ 4.7

Open-source hybrid synthesizer with powerful modulation capabilities and a wide range of sound design options.

Synth Open-source
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Dexed

★ 4.7

Free FM synthesizer plugin that's a close emulation of the Yamaha DX7, compatible with original sound banks.

FM Synthesis Vintage
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UVI Workstation

★ 4.7

Professional free sampler platform compatible with multiple formats, featuring numerous free soundbanks and advanced audio processing and mixing capabilities.

Sampler Platform Professional
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TAL-NoiseMaker

★ 4.6

Free virtual analog synthesizer with a rich, warm sound, plenty of modulation options, and effects.

Analog Modeling Synth
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Helm

★ 4.6

Open-source polyphonic synthesizer with a powerful modulation system and flexible sound engine.

Synth Open-source
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Zebralette

★ 4.5

Free version of u-he's Zebra synthesizer, featuring its powerful oscillator and excellent sound quality.

Synth Professional
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Ample Sound AGF

★ 4.5

Free acoustic guitar virtual instrument with realistic strumming and picking capabilities.

Guitar Acoustic
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LABS Soft Piano

★ 4.5

Special piano sample library from Spitfire with soft and emotional sound, perfect for scoring and emotional pieces.

Piano Emotional
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Versilian Studios VSCO2 CE

★ 4.4

Free community edition of an extensive orchestral instrument library with strings, winds, brass, and percussion.

Orchestral Full library
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Arturia Analog Lab Intro

★ 4.4

Free introductory synthesizer collection from a renowned company, featuring 8 V Collection instruments with selected parameters and over 500 presets.

Analog Modeling Classic Sounds
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Cherry Audio Surrealistic MG-1 Plus

★ 4.3

Free classic Moog synthesizer emulation based on an expanded version of the Radio Shack MG-1, featuring vintage sound characteristics.

Analog Modeling Vintage
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Sonic Pi

★ 4.3

Free code-based music creation and performance tool that combines programming with synthesizers.

Code-based Live performance
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Effect Plugins

Processing tools to shape and enhance your sounds

Valhalla Supermassive

★ 4.9

Massive reverb/delay plugin capable of creating everything from conventional spaces to otherworldly textures.

Reverb Delay
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OTT

★ 4.8

Free multiband compressor based on Ableton's OTT preset, essential for electronic music production.

Compression EDM
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TDR Nova

★ 4.8

Parallel dynamic equalizer with exceptional sound quality and advanced features.

EQ Dynamics
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Camel Crusher

★ 4.7

Legendary free distortion/compression effect plugin, perfect for adding warmth and character to any sound.

Distortion Compression
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Softube Saturation Knob

★ 4.7

Free saturation plugin from Softube that adds harmonics and warmth with a simple interface.

Saturation Analog warmth
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MAutoPitch

★ 4.6

Free auto-tune plugin from MeldaProduction for vocal pitch correction and creative effects.

Vocal Pitch correction
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OrilRiver

★ 4.6

Free, high-quality algorithmic reverb plugin with a wide range of spaces and adjustable parameters.

Reverb Spatial
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Dragonfly Reverb

★ 4.6

Free, open-source suite of reverb plugins inspired by classic hardware units with beautiful sound.

Reverb Open-source
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iZotope Vocal Doubler

★ 4.5

Free plugin to add depth and width to vocals or other instruments with natural doubling effect.

Vocal Widening
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TAL-Filter-2

★ 4.5

Free filter plugin with LFO modulation, perfect for creating movement and texture in your sounds.

Filter Modulation
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ChowTape Model

★ 4.5

Open-source physical modeling tape emulation plugin with deep customization capabilities.

Tape Open-source
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Voxengo Stereo Touch

★ 4.4

Free stereo widening plugin for converting mono sources into spacious stereo with natural sound.

Stereo Widening
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Utility Tools

Helpful applications to improve your workflow and productivity

Melda MFreeFXBundle

★ 4.9

Free bundle of 37 essential audio plugins including EQs, dynamics, modulators, and analyzers.

Bundle Comprehensive
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Youlean Loudness Meter

★ 4.8

Accurate loudness measurement tool that helps you meet broadcasting standards and optimize levels.

Metering Mastering
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TDR Kotelnikov

★ 4.8

Free, high-quality mastering-grade compressor with transparent sound and advanced features.

Compression Mastering
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SPAN

★ 4.7

Real-time spectrum analyzer with adjustable resolution and various display modes for precise mixing.

Analysis Mixing
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iZotope Ozone Imager

★ 4.7

Free stereo imaging tool with a visual interface to widen or narrow your stereo image.

Stereo Imaging
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Sonic Visualiser

★ 4.7

Free, open-source application for study, analysis, and visualization of audio files and their contents.

Analysis Visualization
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LSP Plugins

★ 4.6

Free, open-source collection of high-quality processing plugins including compressors, EQs, limiters, and more.

Suite Open-source
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MEqualizer

★ 4.6

Free, transparent equalizer with built-in spectrum analyzer and mid/side processing capabilities.

EQ Analysis
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Voxengo MSED

★ 4.5

Free mid-side encoder/decoder plugin to split your stereo signal for advanced stereo processing.

Stereo Processing
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Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst

★ 4.5

Free, real-time spectrum analyzer with multiple visualization modes and precise measurement options.

Analysis Spectrum
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Voxengo Correlometer

★ 4.4

Free stereo correlation meter to check mono compatibility and phase issues in your mixes.

Phase Metering
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Sample Libraries

Free sound collections and sample packs for music production

Splice

★ 4.9

Offers free sample packs with high-quality sounds, alongside its subscription service for unlimited access.

Multi-genre Curated
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Native Instruments Free

★ 4.8

High-quality free instruments and sample packs from one of the leading companies in music production software.

Professional Instruments
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Freesound

★ 4.8

Collaborative database of Creative Commons licensed sounds with millions of samples available.

Sound Effects Field Recordings
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BBC Sound Effects

★ 4.7

Over 16,000 sound effects from the BBC archives available for personal, educational use.

Sound Effects Professional
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Bedroom Producers Blog

★ 4.7

Curated collection of free sample packs, sound libraries, and drum kits from various sources.

Curated Various
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Cymatics

★ 4.6

Quality free sample packs for electronic music production, including drums, vocals, and more.

EDM Drums
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SampleRadar

★ 4.6

MusicRadar's collection of free, high-quality music samples in various genres and instrument types.

Varied Curated
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Free To Use Sounds

★ 4.6

Extensive collection of field recordings, ambient sounds, and unique audio samples from around the world.

Field Recordings Ambient
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Looperman

★ 4.5

Community-driven platform with thousands of royalty-free loops and samples uploaded by producers.

Loops Community
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Samplephonics Free

★ 4.5

Premium-quality free sample packs covering various genres from a respected sample library producer.

Multi-genre Professional
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99Sounds

★ 4.5

Free high-quality sound libraries created by sound designers, entirely royalty-free for any use.

Sound Design Royalty-free
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ProductionMusic Live

★ 4.4

Offers free sample packs regularly, focusing on electronic music production with high-quality sounds.

Electronic Professional
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Learning Resources

Free tutorials, courses and educational materials

In The Mix

★ 4.9

YouTube channel with high-quality tutorials on production techniques, mixing, and mastering.

YouTube Tutorials
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Pensado's Place

★ 4.9

Free video series featuring interviews with top audio engineers and producers with mixing insights.

Interviews Professional
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Ableton Live Tutorials

★ 4.8

Official tutorials from Ableton covering all aspects of music production using their software.

Ableton Official
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Syntorial Free Lessons

★ 4.8

Free introductory lessons to learn sound synthesis through an interactive approach.

Synthesis Interactive
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iZotope Learning Center

★ 4.8

High-quality guides, articles, and videos on mixing, mastering, and audio production.

Professional Comprehensive
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Music Theory for Electronic Musicians

★ 4.7

Free music theory course focused specifically on electronic music production.

Music Theory EDM
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MusicTheory.net

★ 4.7

Free, comprehensive music theory lessons and interactive exercises for beginners to advanced students.

Music Theory Interactive
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Bobby Owsinski's Blog

★ 4.7

Industry veteran's blog with insights on production, mixing, mastering, and music business.

Blog Industry
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You Suck at Producing

★ 4.6

Entertaining and educational YouTube series teaching production techniques with humor.

YouTube Humor
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Sound Gym

★ 4.6

Free ear training exercises to improve your critical listening skills for mixing and mastering.

Ear Training Interactive
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PML Ultimate Guides

★ 4.5

Detailed, free guides on music production topics from Production Music Live.

Guides Production
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Producertech Free Courses

★ 4.5

Selection of free music production courses from a respected online music school.

Courses Various Genres
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