Top 50 Windows Music Software Titles  

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Software TitleDescriptionLicenseReleased on:sort iconPower
Chor'X v1.5.0

Chor'x is a three in one vintage chorus effect software based on Bucket-Brigade Delay. [VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationTuesday, September 17, 201360db
COMPrime 1.5.0

COMPrime is a compressor plugin based on vintage compressors. [VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationTuesday, September 17, 201355db
Ableton Live 9.0.6

Compose, perform, capture, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas. [Hosts VST Plugins] Go to the full commercial version of Ableton Live

Demo | TrialMonday, September 16, 201385db
MIDI-Master 2.5 Masterkeyboard Controller Software

MIDI Masterkeyboard Controller Software

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, September 16, 201375db
MWaveShaper 7.11

Wave-shaping plug-in. [VST]

Freeware | FreeMonday, September 16, 201370db
MFlanger 7.11

Traditional flanger with adjustable shape. [VST]

Freeware | FreeMonday, September 16, 201365db
VSTForx 1.0.31

Load any number of VST-plugins and connect them anyway you want. [VSTi]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, September 16, 201375db
Melodyne Editor 2.1.1

Melodyne Editor is a one-track full function audio editor. [VST/RTAS/Rewire]

Demo | TrialMonday, September 16, 201375db
AthTek DigiBand

AthTek DigiBand is an automatic music composition application for Windows.

Demo | TrialMonday, September 16, 201380db
Anvil Studio v2013.09.01

Multi-track recording, composing, editing and mixing of MIDI and audio. [Host]

SharewareWednesday, September 11, 201395db
The Glue v1.2.9

Analog modeled plug-in based on a cross between an E and G series SSL 4000 buss compressor with some additional features. [VST/RTAS]

Demo | TrialWednesday, September 11, 201365db
MB-7 Mixer 2.0.1

A powerful multiband manipulation plug-in. [VST/RTAS/DX]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, September 11, 201370db
Meringue v2.1.0

Delay effect. [VST]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, September 9, 201365db
Circle v1.0.8

Semi-modular software synthesizer. [VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, September 9, 201365db
Nodal v1.9

Generative software application for composing music.

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, September 9, 201370db
Little Spacey v1.1.0

Delay effect, inspired by classic analogue 'bucket brigade' delays but with refinements only possible in the digital arena. [VST]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, September 9, 201365db
MRingModulator v7.10

Performs standard ring-modulation effect using two oscillators. [VST]

Freeware | FreeMonday, September 9, 201365db
MVibrato v7.10

MVibrato is a vibrato plugin with adjustable shape. [VST]

Freeware | FreeMonday, September 9, 201360db
MModernCompressor 7.10

Compressor plugin [VST]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, September 9, 201360db
S-Gear v2.2

S-Gear is a virtual guitar amp with virtual cabinet simulations [VST]

Demo | TrialMonday, September 9, 201370db
Nootka 0.8.95 beta

Nootka is a classical score notation app designed to help both teachers and students.

Freeware | FreeMonday, September 9, 201375db
Voxengo SPAN v2.6

Real-time spectrum analyzer. [VST]

Freeware | FreeThursday, September 5, 201390db
HitFactoryXL

HitFactoryXL is a software solution for song creating and recording, it is both a step sequencer and a music studio.

SharewareThursday, September 5, 201375db
DarkWave Studio v4.1.9

Modular Virtual Studio for the creation of electronic music. Hosts VST plugins.

Free | Open Source | GPLMonday, September 2, 201390db
Oomingmak v1.1.1

Pitch and envelope tracking (re)synthesis effect. [VST]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, September 2, 201360db
Reverberate v1.820

Efficient convolution audio processor with modulation capabilities offering true zero-latency operation for two separate, stereo impulse responses. [VST]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, September 2, 201365db
Studio One v2.6

Music creation and production application that makes audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and audio mastering simple right out of the box, yet provides a wealth of professional features. [Hosts VST Plugins]

Demo | DemonstrationMonday, September 2, 201380db
IdolSoundLab

Record and edit audio files.

SharewareMonday, September 2, 201360db
Buddha Orchestra (release 26.08.2013)

This app creates music based on objects in a given image. [STANDALONE] - Check out our roundup of In-Ear Monitors for use on stage.

Freeware | FreeMonday, September 2, 201370db
MLimiter v7.10

Performs smooth limiting in a standard tube-like way improving clarity of the resulting sound. [VST]

Freeware | FreeThursday, August 29, 201370db
MStereoProcessor 7.10

Advanced multi-band stereo analyzer and enhancer. [VST]

Demo | DemonstrationThursday, August 29, 201365db
RapidComposer v2.21

Rapid music prototyping software designed for composers, song-writers and musicians of all musical styles. [VST/Hosts VST Plugins]

Demo | DemonstrationThursday, August 29, 201375db
MMultiBandDistortion 7.10

Versatile distortion plug-in designed mainly for guitars and synths but, due to its multiband core, it can be used on any track or even applied to the whole mix. [VST]

Demo | DemonstrationThursday, August 29, 201355db
A.O.M. Invisible Limiter 1.5.3

Brickwall limiter with automatic attack/release-time optimization [VST]

Demo | DemonstrationThursday, August 29, 201365db
A.O.M. Stereo Imager D 1.5.3

A decorrelation-based Stereo Imager [VST]

PaidThursday, August 29, 201365db
Wave Shredder 1.5.3

Wave Shredder is a collection of destructive processors: Rate Reducer, Zero-time Gate, Waveform Cut&Fold, Chopper and Bit Crusher. [VST]

Demo | DemonstrationThursday, August 29, 201360db
WOW 2.0.2

Versatile filter plug-in. [VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, August 28, 201365db
FL Studio 11.0.3

Music production environment capable of multi-track audio recording, sequencing and mixing for the creation of professional quality songs or realistic drum loops. [Hosts VST/DX Plugin]

Demo | DemonstrationWednesday, August 28, 201385db
AuI ConverteR 48x44 v.2.0

High fidelity audio converter of format and resolution of lossless files.

Freeware | FreeMonday, August 26, 201370db
Liquid Notes

Liquid Notes is a music production tool that assists you with chords, scales, and harmonic movement with ease and efficiency.

Demo | TrialMonday, August 26, 201370db
Oxford Limiter v2

Provides a very high degree of quality and facility in programme loudness control and limiting functions. [VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationFriday, August 23, 201360db
Oxford Transient Modulator v1.5

Allows dynamic level of signals to be modified by the transients in the programme material over time. [VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationFriday, August 23, 201360db
Alloy 2.02

Provides key sound shaping effects for your tracks and busses, bringing them to life with six processors designed to give character to every element of your mix. [VST/DX/RTAS]

Demo | TrialFriday, August 23, 201360db
Stutter Edit v1.04

Stutter Edit is a software for making various stutter effects pioneered by Brian Transeau (BT) and developed by iZotope. [VST]

Demo | TrialFriday, August 23, 201365db
Redline Monitor v1.0.5

Listening, mixing, and mastering tool. [VST/RTAS]

Demo | DemonstrationThursday, August 22, 201365db
MEqualizerLinearPhase 7.10

MEqualizerLinearPhase is an 8-band linear phase equalizer specifically tuned for mastering. [VST]

Demo | DemonstrationThursday, August 22, 201360db
Silent Way 2.2.1

A bundle of plug-ins designed for use as part of a modular analogue synthesiser system. [VSTi]

Demo | DemonstrationThursday, August 22, 201360db
MCompressor v7.10

This is a plugin that provides standard compression with maximized volume and adjustable shape of compression. [VST]

Freeware | FreeThursday, August 22, 201375db
MRhythmizer 7.10

Time manipulation effect that uses an integrated sequencer to control time, volume and filters. From gating to glitching, repeating to scratching, all with stunning audio quality [VST]

Demo | TrialThursday, August 22, 201360db
MAutopan v7.10

Free automatic panner with shape variations. [VST]

Freeware | FreeWednesday, August 21, 201360db