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The KVR Audio product database contains 28646 products: 6450 instruments; 9154 effects; 597 plugin hosts; 11888 soundware; (some are both or all) (6301 are free!). 20118 run on Windows; 15726 on macOS; 862 on Linux; 1024 on iOS; 195 on Android.

The plugins and hosts are ranked by their popularity below - this is derived from how many times the product's KVR page has been viewed. A plugin's KVR Rank, which is displayed on its page at KVR, is calculated from a 3 month average (updated daily).

KVR Rank

Commercial All Products

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2
The God Particle by Cradle
Mastering
3
Purity by Sonic Cat
Sound Module
4
El Rey by Acustica Audio
Compressor
5
Chroma by Xynth Audio
Pitch Correction / Mapping
6
DUNE 3 by Synapse Audio
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
7
Serum by Xfer Records
Synth
8
Nexus by reFX
Synth (Hybrid)
9
VProm by Aly James Lab
Drum Machine
10
Clear by Supertone
Voice Separator
11
Harmony Bloom by Mario Nieto World
MIDI Generator
12
Sylenth1 by LennarDigital
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
14
Lemur by Liine
Controller
15
VOIS by Vois
Voice Processor
16
Master Plan by Musik Hack
Mastering
17
OP-X PRO-3 by SonicProjects
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
18
SynthMaster 2 by KV331 Audio
Synth (Semi Modular)
19
Gullfoss by Soundtheory
Intelligent Automatic Equalizer
20
VB-Cable by VB Audio
Virtual Cable
21
Pigments 5 by Arturia
Synth
22
Ruby 2 by Acustica Audio
Equalizer/Preamp
23
24
Crowd Chamber by QuikQuak
Crowd Simulator
25
RX 11 Elements by iZotope
Audio Repair
26
27
Bitwig Studio 5 by Bitwig
Sequencer / Multitrack
28
Falcon by UVI
Hybrid Instrument
29
30
Visco by Forever 89
Sample-Modeling Drum Machine
31
32
M1 by Korg
Synth (Sample Based)
33
Fresh Air by Slate Digital
Dynamic High Frequency Processor
34
Vanguard by reFX
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
35
Arcade by Output
Instruments
36
Diva by u-he
Synth
37
Roland Cloud by Roland
Bundle
38
The Legend HZ by Synapse Audio
Analog Modeling Synthesizer
39
Zebra by u-he
Synth (Modular)
41
Respiro by Imoxplus
Wind Synth
42
Oszillos-Mega-Scope by [BEN/SCHULZ]
Analyser / Monitor
43
TAL-Pha by TAL Software
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
44
Xpand!2 by AIR Music Technology
Workstation
45
Kontakt by Native Instruments
Sampler/Sample Player
46
48
Spire by Reveal Sound
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
49
Icarus3 by Tone2 Audiosoftware
Synthesizer Workstation

Free All Products

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2
Synth1 by Daichi Laboratory (Ichiro Toda)
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
3
Luftikus by lkjb
EQ
5
Delay Lama by AudioNerdz
Singing Monk
6
pg-8x by ML-VST
Synthesizer
7
Keyzone Classic by Bitsonic
Sample Based Instrument
8
PTEq-X by Ignite Amps
Tube EQ
9
NadIR by Ignite Amps
Convolver
10
QRange by lkjb
Linear Phase EQ
11
s(M)exoscope by Smart Electronix
Analyser / Monitor
12
LoudMax by Thomas Mundt
Dynamics (Compressor / Limiter)
14
OTT by Xfer Records
Compressor
15
16
Vital by Matt Tytel
Wavetable Synth
17
Surge XT by Surge Synth Team
Synth (Hybrid)
18
Actuate by Ardura
Synth (Subtractive)
19
20
NeuralNote by Dr. Audio
Audio to MIDI
21
Signature Lite by ProduceRNB
Synth (Sample Based)
22
EarQuiz Frequencies by EarQuiz
Ear Training
23
Emissary by Ignite Amps
Amp Simulator
25
GClip by GVST
Lo-Fi
26
27
Beat DRMR by Beat
Drum Sampler
28
Emvoice One by Emvoice
Vocal
29
30
Piano One by Sound Magic
Piano / Keys
31
GR-8 by Phuturetone
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
32
Tyrell Nexus 6 by u-he
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
33
Zebralette by u-he
Synth (Modular)
34
Crystal by Green Oak
Semi-Modular Synth
36
Firefly Synth by sjoerdvankreel
Synth (Semi Modular)
37
FuzzPlus3 by Audio Damage
Distortion / Overdrive / Amp
38
Caustic by Single Cell Software
Virtual Studio
40
EQ1979 by Belles Ondes
Channel Strip
41
42
TDR Nova by Tokyo Dawn Labs
Dynamic Equalizer
44
Model-E by Steinberg
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
45
ProF.E.T. by Ignite Amps
Distortion / Overdrive / Amp
46
STFU by ZEEK
VolumeShaper
47
AmpLion Free by Audified
Guitar Amp and FX Modeling
48
Talkbox by mda
Vocoder
49
midiChordAnalyzer by Insert Piz Here
MIDI Utility / Monitor
50
GTune by GVST
Tuner

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Commercial Instruments

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Purity by Sonic Cat
Sound Module
2
DUNE 3 by Synapse Audio
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
3
Serum by Xfer Records
Synth
4
Nexus by reFX
Synth (Hybrid)
5
VProm by Aly James Lab
Drum Machine
6
Harmony Bloom by Mario Nieto World
MIDI Generator
7
Sylenth1 by LennarDigital
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
8
OP-X PRO-3 by SonicProjects
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
9
SynthMaster 2 by KV331 Audio
Synth (Semi Modular)
10
Pigments 5 by Arturia
Synth
11
12
Falcon by UVI
Hybrid Instrument
13
14
Visco by Forever 89
Sample-Modeling Drum Machine
15
M1 by Korg
Synth (Sample Based)
16
Vanguard by reFX
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
17
Arcade by Output
Instruments
18
Diva by u-he
Synth
19
Roland Cloud by Roland
Bundle
20
The Legend HZ by Synapse Audio
Analog Modeling Synthesizer
21
Zebra by u-he
Synth (Modular)
23
Respiro by Imoxplus
Wind Synth
24
TAL-Pha by TAL Software
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
25
Xpand!2 by AIR Music Technology
Workstation
26
Kontakt by Native Instruments
Sampler/Sample Player
27
28
Spire by Reveal Sound
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
29
Icarus3 by Tone2 Audiosoftware
Synthesizer Workstation
30
Omnisphere 2 by Spectrasonics
Synthesizer
31
Hive 2 by u-he
Lead Synth
33
34
Stepic by Devicemeister
Step and Modulation Sequencer
35
Opus by EastWest
Sample Playback Engine
36
Speedrum 2 by Apisonic Audio
Drum Sampler
37
Battery by Native Instruments
Drum Sampler
38
Galaxias by Roland
Synth
39
Keyzone Classic 2 by Bitsonic
Piano Instrument
40
Quanta 2 by Audio Damage
Granular Synthesizer
41
FM8 by Native Instruments
Synth (FM)
42
Sitala by Decomposer
Drum Sampler
43
RealGuitar by MusicLab
Guitar
44
Rhythmizer Ultra by Futurephonic
MIDI Randomiser
45
Wavestation by Korg
Synth (Wavetable)
46
Jupiter-8 by Roland
Synth
47
48
Massive by Native Instruments
Synth (Hybrid)
50
VirtualKeyboard by 4drX
Virtual Keyboard

Free Instruments

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Synth1 by Daichi Laboratory (Ichiro Toda)
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
3
Delay Lama by AudioNerdz
Singing Monk
4
pg-8x by ML-VST
Synthesizer
5
Keyzone Classic by Bitsonic
Sample Based Instrument
7
Vital by Matt Tytel
Wavetable Synth
8
Surge XT by Surge Synth Team
Synth (Hybrid)
9
Actuate by Ardura
Synth (Subtractive)
10
11
Signature Lite by ProduceRNB
Synth (Sample Based)
13
Beat DRMR by Beat
Drum Sampler
14
Emvoice One by Emvoice
Vocal
15
Piano One by Sound Magic
Piano / Keys
16
GR-8 by Phuturetone
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
17
Tyrell Nexus 6 by u-he
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
18
Zebralette by u-he
Synth (Modular)
19
Crystal by Green Oak
Semi-Modular Synth
21
Firefly Synth by sjoerdvankreel
Synth (Semi Modular)
22
Caustic by Single Cell Software
Virtual Studio
23
24
Model-E by Steinberg
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
25
midiChordAnalyzer by Insert Piz Here
MIDI Utility / Monitor
27
Independence Free by MAGIX
Sampler/Sample Player
28
Sound FX Vol. 2 by SlapAsSound
Sound Effects
30
Scratchpad by Patent Sounds
VST Plugin
31
32
Tunefish 4 by Brain Control
Additive- / Wavetable synth
34
VOPM by Sam
Synth (FM)
35
TAL-NoiseMaker by TAL Software
Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
36
VB-1 by Steinberg
Bass Guitar
37
38
BlueARP by Oleg Mikheev aka Graywolf
Pattern Arpeggiator
39
40
41
Vaporizer2 by VAST Dynamics
Wavetable Synth
42
43
Labs by Spitfire Audio
Player
45
46
Engine by Best Service
Sampler / WorkStation
47
Play by EastWest
Sampler Engine
49
MT Power Drum Kit by Manda Audio
Drum Sampler
50

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Commercial Effects

1
The God Particle by Cradle
Mastering
2
El Rey by Acustica Audio
Compressor
3
Chroma by Xynth Audio
Pitch Correction / Mapping
4
Clear by Supertone
Voice Separator
6
VOIS by Vois
Voice Processor
7
Master Plan by Musik Hack
Mastering
8
Gullfoss by Soundtheory
Intelligent Automatic Equalizer
9
Ruby 2 by Acustica Audio
Equalizer/Preamp
10
Crowd Chamber by QuikQuak
Crowd Simulator
11
RX 11 Elements by iZotope
Audio Repair
12
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14
Fresh Air by Slate Digital
Dynamic High Frequency Processor
15
Oszillos-Mega-Scope by [BEN/SCHULZ]
Analyser / Monitor
18
19
Invisible Limiter by A.O.M.
Dynamics (Compressor / Limiter)
22
TB Equalizer v4 by ToneBoosters
Dynamic Equalizer
23
Waves Harmony by Waves
Harmonizer
24
Trance Gate by Kilohearts
Trance Gate
25
Waves Tune Real-Time by Waves
Pitch Correction / Auto-tuning
26
bloom by oeksound
adaptive tone shaper
29
MoMa by Analog Obsession
Saturation
30
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33
Pitch n Time Pro by Serato
Pitch Shifter / Time Stretch
34
Tape Stop by Kilohearts
Tape Saturation
35
Reference 2 by Mastering The Mix
Referencing Tool
37
VirtualKeyboard by 4drX
Virtual Keyboard
38
Glitch by Illformed
FSU
39
midiChords by Insert Piz Here
MIDI Chorder
41
Magic AB by Sample Magic
Referencing Tool
42
Resonote by CARP Audio
Note-Specific Resonator/Soft Distortion
43
Scaler 2 by Plugin Boutique
Chord Generator
44
Endless Smile by Dada Life
Multi Effect
45
Excalibur by iZotope
Multi Effect
46
Metaplugin by DDMF
Plug-in Chainer / Rack
48
Multimeter by Klangfreund
Loudness Meter
49
STL Ignite - AmpHub by STL Tones
Amp Simulator

Free Effects

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2
Luftikus by lkjb
EQ
3
PTEq-X by Ignite Amps
Tube EQ
4
NadIR by Ignite Amps
Convolver
5
QRange by lkjb
Linear Phase EQ
6
s(M)exoscope by Smart Electronix
Analyser / Monitor
7
LoudMax by Thomas Mundt
Dynamics (Compressor / Limiter)
8
OTT by Xfer Records
Compressor
9
10
NeuralNote by Dr. Audio
Audio to MIDI
11
Emissary by Ignite Amps
Amp Simulator
12
GClip by GVST
Lo-Fi
13
14
16
Firefly Synth by sjoerdvankreel
Synth (Semi Modular)
17
FuzzPlus3 by Audio Damage
Distortion / Overdrive / Amp
19
EQ1979 by Belles Ondes
Channel Strip
20
TDR Nova by Tokyo Dawn Labs
Dynamic Equalizer
21
ProF.E.T. by Ignite Amps
Distortion / Overdrive / Amp
22
STFU by ZEEK
VolumeShaper
23
AmpLion Free by Audified
Guitar Amp and FX Modeling
24
Talkbox by mda
Vocoder
25
GTune by GVST
Tuner
26
27
GK Amplification 2 LE by Audified
Bass Amp and FX Modeling
28
Vinyl by iZotope
Lo-Fi
29
31
TDR Kotelnikov by Tokyo Dawn Labs
Mastering Buss Compressor
32
Pancz by Spectral Plugins
Multiband Transient Shaper
33
34
TapeStop by EAS Audio
Tape Stop/Start Pitch Modulator
36
Epoch Amp by GuitarML
Guitar Amp
37
SPAN by Voxengo
Analyser / Monitor
38
NRR-1 by Ignite Amps
Distortion / Overdrive / Amp
40
Deja Vu by Cymatics
Pitch Shifter / Time Stretch
41
42
MAutoPitch by MeldaProduction
Pitch Correction
43
44
Mobius by Circular Labs
Looper
45
VYBE by SoundWare Inc.
Multi FX
46
Leveling Tool by AdHd Audio Tools
Dynamics (Compressor / Limiter)
48
Subhoofer by Ardura
Saturation effect
49
T-De-Esser by Techivation
De-esser
50
basiQ by Kuassa
EQ

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Commercial Hosts

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Bitwig Studio 5 by Bitwig
Sequencer / Multitrack
2
REAPER by Cockos
Sequencer / Multitrack
5
Cubase Pro 13 by Steinberg
Sequencer / Multitrack
6
Metaplugin by DDMF
Plug-in Chainer / Rack
7
RipX DAW PRO by Hit'n'Mix
Future Audio Platform
10
Live by Ableton
Sequencer / Multitrack
11
Wusik Station by Wusik
Workstation
12
Magma by Nomad Factory
Effects Suite
13
inTone 2 by Audified
Effect Rack
14
Logic Pro by Apple
Sequencer / Multitrack
15
RapidComposer by MusicDevelopments
Music Prototyping
16
Renoise by Renoise
Tracker
17
Gig Performer by Deskew Technologies
Live Performance Plugin Host
18
MuLab App by MUTOOLS
Sequencer / Multitrack
19
Loopy Pro by A Tasty Pixel
Looper DAW
20
Reason 12 by Reason Studios
Virtual Studio
21
energyXT by XT Software
Virtual Studio
23
Plugindoctor by DDMF
Plugin Analyser
25
Mixbus32C by Harrison
Sequencer / Multitrack
26
Studio One Professional by PreSonus
Sequencer / Multitrack
27
Mixbus 10 by Harrison
Sequencer / Multitrack
28
TwistedWave by TwistedWave
Audio Editor
29
PatchWork by Blue Cat Audio
Effect Rack
30
MP MIDI Controller by MP MIDI
Touchscreen and Encoders MIDI Controller
31
Synfire by Cognitone
Music Prototyping
32
Entonal Studio by Node Audio
Microtonal
33
Fader Hub by Blue Cat Audio
Network Audio
34
Independence by MAGIX
Sampler/Sample Player
35
Cubase Elements 13 by Steinberg
Sequencer / Multitrack
36
Bitwig Studio Producer by Bitwig
Sequencer / Multitrack
37
Drambo by BeepStreet
Modular environment DAW
40
AudioFinder by Iced Audio
Sample Manager
41
VST Live Pro 2 by Steinberg
Live Performance
42
Numerology 4 Pro by Five12
Sequencer
43
Bridgewize by DDMF
32-bit to 64-bit Adapter
46
47
Bidule by Plogue
Modular Environment
48
Deckadance by Stanton
DJ Tool
49
zenAud.io ALK2 by zenAud.io
Live Looper
50
Bitwig Studio Essentials by Bitwig
Sequencer / Multitrack

Free Hosts

1
Independence Free by MAGIX
Sampler/Sample Player
4
Giada by Monocasual Laboratories
Loop/Drum Machine
5
AudioGridder by Andreas Pohl
DSP Server
6
Pedalboard 2 by Niall Moody
Plug-in Chainer / Rack
8
HeadRush ReValver by HeadRush
Guitar Amp and FX Modeling
9
Helio Sequencer by Peter Rudenko
MIDI Editor / Pattern Sequencer
10
LiveProfessor by audiostrom
Plug-in Chainer / Rack
11
StudioRack Plugin Chainer by Waves
Plug-in Chainer / Rack
12
MPC Beats by AKAI
MPC
13
VSTForx by samba_godschynski
Plug-in Chainer / Rack
14
Audacity by Muse Group
Audio Editor
15
Zen by BigTick
Preset Browser / Manager
16
Automap by Novation
Utility
17
Ardour by Ardour
Sequencer / Multitrack
18
Wotja: Live Generative Music by Intermorphic
Generative Music Creator Player Host Plugin
19
AU Lab by Apple
Plug-in Chainer / Rack
20
21
Contra (FREE) by Audio Vitamins
Mixing Utility
22
ocenaudio by ocenaudio
Audio Editor
23
24
25
Hosting AU by Ju-X
DAW
26
27
Keppy's MIDI Converter by KaleidonKep99
MIDI Conversion Tool
28
MultitrackStudio by Bremmers Audio Design
Sequencer / Multitrack
29
AudioXplorer by Arizona Software
Analyser / Monitor
30
VSTLord by Arne Scheffler
Test Host
32
GarageBand by Apple
Sequencer / Multitrack
33
OwlPlug by OwlPlug
File Manager
35
VST Shell by Wild Front Ear
Simple VST Host
36
37
ossia score by ossia.io
Intermedia sequencer
38
Sequel by Steinberg
Sequencer / Multitrack
39
RiffWorks by Sonoma Wire Works
Guitar Studio
40
XO Wave by XO Audio
Audio Editor
41
Live Performer by Solaria SRL
Live Performance Host
45
PRACQ by pracq.com
Step Sequencer
46
Fmod Ex by Firelight Technologies
Multi-platform C++ Library
47
Gadwin Rockmer by Gadwin
Plugin Host
48
49
Open Sound World by Amar / Open Sound World
Modular Environment
50
HostX by MTSoftware
Sequencer / Multitrack

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