Top 50 Macintosh Music Software Titles  

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Software TitleDescriptionLicenseReleased on:sort iconPower
Gater v1.4

Stereo 16th-note gate sequencer. [VST/AU]

Freeware | FreeWednesday, February 13, 201360db
SynthMaster 2.5.4.151

Semi-modular software synthesizer and multi-FX plug-in. [AU/VST/VSTi]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, February 13, 201375db
LilyPond v2.17.11

Produces sheet music using a high level description file.

Freeware | FreeMonday, February 11, 201370db
AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix Anniversary Collection

Recreation of the complete guitar amp and effects rig of Jimi Hendrix. [VST/AU/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, February 11, 201365db
Sequera v1.1

Sequera approaches MIDI sequencing in a unique way.

PaidFriday, February 8, 201365db
accuLAG 1.2

accuLAG is a Master Midi Beat Clock Generator that features a unique “Lag Slider” to dig your own Groove

PaidFriday, February 8, 201360db
midiBUG

midiBug is an app that lets you manually bug the midi stream of your Mac to create unique sounds.

PaidFriday, February 8, 201365db
midiPLY v1.1

midiPLY modifies MIDI in real-time, it multiplies incoming MIDI notes and overrides tracks that are synced.

PaidFriday, February 8, 201360db
Multi Drive Pedal

Multi Drive Pedal is a plugin that reproduces eight popular guitar drive pedals. [VST/AU/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationFriday, February 8, 201365db
Silent Way v2.1.0

Suite of plug-ins designed for use as part of a modular analogue synthesiser system. [VST/AU]

Demo | DemonstrationThursday, February 7, 201365db
Volko Alaturka Drum v1.2.3

This is a drums software that produces rhythms of North Africa, Middle East, Arabia and Anatolia. [AU]

Demo | TrialThursday, February 7, 201370db
Bitter Sweet 3.0

Dynamic processor that manages audio transients. [AU/VST/RTAS]

Freeware | FreeWednesday, February 6, 201375db
VTAPE v2.0

Set of two plug-ins based on a thorough simulation of the famous sound of analog tape. [VST/AU]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, February 6, 201365db
Tracktion 4.0.3

Clean, clutter-free audio/MIDI workstation. Go to the full commercial version of Tracktion

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, February 6, 201370db
Reflect v2.5

Combines vintage algorithmic reverbs with convolution based reverbs. [VST/AU/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, February 6, 201365db
MuLab Free v5.0.37

Top-quality sound and music production system, transforming your computer into an inspiring modular studio.

Freeware | FreeWednesday, February 6, 201385db
Bark v1.5

Multi-band filter plug-in. [VST/RTAS/AU]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, February 6, 201365db
TDesign v1.1

Gives the user direct control over the attack and sustain characteristics of natural sounds. [VST/AU/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, February 6, 201365db
PRISM 1.5

Multi-band pitch shifter [VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, February 6, 201365db
FDELAY v1.1

Tool for sound design and loop manipulation in realtime. [VST/AU/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, February 6, 201365db
Combo Model V v1.2

Combo Model V is a software combo organ, based on a well-known 1960's combo organ. [VST/AU]

Freeware | FreeWednesday, February 6, 201370db
UltraMixer 4.0.1RC4

Mix digital music in various formats such as MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV or CDs in real time like with a turntable.

SharewareWednesday, February 6, 201360db
Wave Shredder v1.4.2

Wave Shredder brings a variety of destructive effects: Rate Reducer, Zero-time Gate, Waveform Cut&Fold, Chopper and Bit Crusher. [AU/VST]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, February 6, 201360db
Liquid Notes

This is a music creation app that simplifies chords, scales, and harmonic movement.

Demo | TrialTuesday, February 5, 201365db
Aria Maestosa v1.4.7

MIDI tracker/editor.

Free | GPLMonday, February 4, 201360db
AudioFinder v5.5.9

Manage your audio sample library. [Hosts AU Plugins]

SharewareMonday, February 4, 201370db
UVI Workstation v2.0.9

Multi-timbral virtual instrument that gives you unlimited parts, built in effects, functionality for live performance, and an intuitive real-time workflow. [VST/AU/RTAS]

Freeware | FreeMonday, February 4, 201380db
Rhyme Genie v5.0

Dynamic rhyming dictionary with 30 rhyme types & 300,000 entries.

SharewareMonday, February 4, 201355db
TuneSmith v2.0

Songwriting companion to fine-tune the creation and management of songs.

Freeware | FreeMonday, February 4, 201375db
Nick Crow TubeDriver 1.2

A free tube driver emulator software. [AU/VST]

Freeware | FreeThursday, January 24, 201375db
Harmony Navigator 2.6.2

Intelligent meta instrument for composition in all keys with chord progression editor.

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, January 23, 201380db
EQuality v1.18

EQ. [VST/AU/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationTuesday, January 22, 201360db
Compassion 1.07

Compassion is a dynamics processor audio plugin from DMG Audio, for the Mac. [VST]

DemoTuesday, January 22, 201360db
EQuick 1.03

EQuick is a VST Plug-in software graphical equalizer. [VST/RTAS/AU]

Demo | DemonstrationTuesday, January 22, 201360db
AtomicReverb v1.1

AtomicReverb is a modern room and reverbation effect plug-in [AU/VST]

Demo | TrialTuesday, January 22, 201360db
Impromptu v2.5

Programming environment for composers, sound artists, VJs and graphic artists with an interest in live or interactive programming. [Hosts AU Plugins]

Freeware | FreeMonday, January 21, 201380db
Fission v2.1.1

Streamlined audio editor.

SharewareMonday, January 21, 201380db
Panorama v5.60

Create stunningly realistic 3-D audio scenes. [VST/AU/RTAS/MAS]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, January 21, 201360db
Nexus 2.4.1

Nexus is a Rom synthesizer. [VST/AU/RTAS]

PaidMonday, January 21, 201395db
Reaper 4.32

Record, arrange, edit, mix and render audio. [Hosts VST Plugins]

Demo | TrialMonday, January 21, 201380db
VolumeShaper v3.1.2

Gate effect. [VST/AU]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, January 21, 201355db
Maize Sampler v2.21

Software sampler [VST/AU]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, January 21, 201360db
Curve v2.0.4

Curve is a unique software synthesizer with editable waveforms and preset sharing. [VST/AU]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, January 21, 201360db
Cyclop 1.1.1

Cyclop is a monophonic bass synthesizer plugin. [VST/AU/RTAS/AAX]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, January 21, 201360db
FinalPlug v5.60

Professional peak limiter plug-in. [AU/MAS/VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationFriday, January 18, 201350db
Metro 7.0.1

High-powered sequencer for the design of professional audio projects. [Hosts VST/AU Plugins]

Demo | DemonstrationFriday, January 18, 201370db
Propellerhead Record 1.5.1

Combines "effortless recording" and a "stunning software mixer console" with a "limitless rack of audio processing gear that builds itself or can be infinitely customized"

Demo | DemonstrationThursday, January 17, 201365db
MasterVerb v5.60

A true stereo reverb with a natural sound and a silky-smooth decay. [MAS/VST/RTAS/AU]

Demo | DemonstrationTuesday, January 15, 201365db
MultiDynamics v5.60

Plug-ins for mastering, noise reduction, volume maximization etc. [AU/MAS/VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationTuesday, January 15, 201365db
TrackPlug v5.60

All-in-one EQ, Compressor and Gate plug-in. [AU/MAS/VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationTuesday, January 15, 201355db