As the COVID-19 virus outbreak continues, the best thing we can do is to stay at home and slow down the epidemic. Thankfully, a group of generous software developers and soundware designers are offering their music-making products for free to help music producers pass time during social distancing and self-isolation.

Below is the current list of time-limited offers to get music production software and sound libraries for free. This article will be updated daily. Check back to find new freebies as the situation unfolds.

#StayAtHome Music Freebies – Highlights

Here’s a list of the best music production freebies during the lockdown. This section of the article only features the highlights. Scroll download the page to see the detailed section with screenshots, descriptions, and more info about each freebie.

Digital Audio Workstations

VST Plugins

Portable Apps

#StayAtHome Music Freebies – Full List

The page is now organized into three sections for easier browsing:

Hopefully, these freebies will help you #StayAtHome and make some great music while things get better.

1. Desktop Freebies (Plugins & Standalone)

This section includes standalone applications and plugins for use on Windows and macOS computers.

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1.1 Plugin Alliance (Windows & macOS)

Plugin Alliance is offering all of its music production software for free use over a 30-day period. This includes all 124 audio plugins available in their online store. Simply create a Plugin Alliance user account and download the PA Installation Manager application to access your free software.

More info: Plugin Alliance

Offer expires after 30 days.

1.2 Cockos REAPER 6 (macOS, Windows)

Cockos is offering a temporary REAPER 6 license until July 1st, 2020. The license is offered to everyone “working remotely and/or social distancing who want to use REAPER from home.” Anyone interested can access the temporary license as a TXT file that is available on the Cockos website.

REAPER 6 is an incredibly powerful digital audio workstation. It is reasonably priced at $60 for personal use ($225 for the full commercial license).

More info: Cockos REAPER 6

Offer expires: July 1st, 2020

1.3 FXpansion Geist Lite (macOS, Windows)

Geist Lite is the feature-limited version of FXpansion’s flagship Geist beat slicer, drum sequencer, and drum sampler plugin. It was included as a freebie with various music production magazines like Computer Music and Beat, but now everyone can get it completely free of charge. Simply visit the product page on FXpansion’s website and submit your email address to receive the download link and your serial number.

More info: FXpansion Geist Lite

Offer expires: N/A

1.4 Voltage Modular Nucleus (macOS, Windows)

Cherry Audio is offering the Voltage Modular Nucleus ($29) bundle as a free download. Voltage Modular software is available in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats for compatible digital audio workstations.

Voltage Modular Nucleus features 22 modules and over 130 presets designed for use with the Voltage Modular synthesizer. This number can be expanded by purchasing add-ons. A valid email address is required to receive the download link for the free version.

More info: Voltage Modular Nucleus

Offer expires: N/A

1.5 Waves OneKnob Wetter (macOS, Windows)

Waves Audio is offering the OneKnob Wetter reverb plugin as a free download for a limited time only. You will need to sign up for a Waves user account to activate your software.

OneKnob Wetter is a simple reverb plugin designed for ease of use. It features a single control knob which is used to adjust the size and tone of the reverb effect. The plugin is great for use urgent quick mixing projects when you need to get the job done quickly.

More info: Waves OneKnob Wetter

Offer expires: March 27th, 2020

1.6 HoRNet Plugins SW34EQ MK2 (macOS, Windows)

HoRNet Plugins is offering the SW34EQ MK2 analog equalizer plugin as a free download until April 3rd, 2020. The SW34EQ MK2 plugin emulates a classic four-band API console channel equalizer from the ’80s. It models both the analog sound of a vintage console EQ and its streamlined control layout.

The effect is available in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats for compatible digital audio workstations on PC and Mac. Use the coupon code SW34EQMK2FREE at checkout to claim your free copy of the plugin.

More info: SW34EQ MK2

Offer expires: April 3rd, 2020

1.7 IK Multimedia Software (Windows & macOS)

IK Multimedia is offering a range of music production tools that can be downloaded and used for free. At the moment, there are four excellent free plugins to choose from:

SampleTank 4 CS – A flexible sample player and groove workstation, packed with 4 GB of free sounds and loops for all users.

– A flexible sample player and groove workstation, packed with 4 GB of free sounds and loops for all users. Syntronik Free – A powerful hybrid of sampling and physical modeling plugin that delivers a range of classic analog synth sounds.

– A powerful hybrid of sampling and physical modeling plugin that delivers a range of classic analog synth sounds. AmpliTube CS – An expandable guitar amp, bass amp, and FX powerhouse, with 24 virtual stompboxes, amps, cabs, mics, and rack effects.

– An expandable guitar amp, bass amp, and FX powerhouse, with 24 virtual stompboxes, amps, cabs, mics, and rack effects. T-RackS CS – An analog-modeled mixing and mastering plug-in, with powerful metering and useful presets.

The plugins can be expanded with in-app purchases. However, the free content that comes with the software can be used for an unlimited time.

More info: IK Multimedia

Offer expires: N/A

1.8 Mastering Software (macOS, Windows)

Sonoris Audio Engineering is offering a fully functional 90-day free trial version of its professional audio mastering and audio post-production software. Mastering Equalizer (€249), Dither (€59), Multiband Compressor (€249), Parallel Equalizer (€199), and Mastering Compressor (€199) can all be used completely free of charge for 90 days.

More info: Sonoris Mastering Software

Offer expires: 90-day free trial

1.9 Sonible Balancer (macOS, Windows)

Sonible is offering the Balancer spectral balancing plugin as a free download until April 13th, 2020. Balancer is based on Sonible’s unique smart:engine technology. It uses A.I. to adjust the spectral balance of a mix. The software is available in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats for digital audio workstations on PC and Mac. Both 32-bit and 64-bit plugin hosts are supported.

More info: Balancer

Offer expires: April 13th, 2020

1.10 Steinberg #StayHome Bundle (macOS, Windows)

Steinberg has released the #StayHome Elements Collection, a collection of music creation and audio editing tools that are free to use for 60 days. The bundle includes four different applications: Cubase Elements, WaveLab Elements, Dorico Elements, and The Absolute Collection. The offer is valid from April 2nd until May 15th, 2020. Once downloaded and installed, the software can be used free of charge for 60 days.

More info: #StayHome Elements Collection

Offer expires: May 15th, 2020

1.11 Ableton Live Suite (macOS, Windows)

Ableton is offering the Live 10 Suite digital audio workstation and live performance tool for free use over a 90-day period. Live 10 Suite is the flagship version of Ableton’s popular music production software. It includes thirteen virtual instruments, 56 effects for audio and MIDI processing, and instant mapping support for a range of MIDI devices.

Users who download and install the free trial version will get all the features of the full release over a 90-day period.

More info: Ableton Live Suite

Offer expires: 90-day free trial

1.12 Soundtoys Effect Rack (macOS, Windows)

Soundtoys is offering the full version of the Effect Rack multi-effect plugin for free until June 30th, 2020. Effect Rack is a multi-effect plugin that comes with a collection of fourteen different effects powered by Soundtoys. The plugin includes the EchoBoy and PrimalTap delays, the Radiator saturation effect, the FilterFreak modulator, and more.

Effect Rack is normally only available as part of the Soundtoys 5 bundle, but Soundtoys is letting everyone use it for free during the lockdown. The software is available in VST, AU, and AAX plugin formats. Please note that only 64-bit plugin hosts are supported.

More info: Soundtoys Effect Rack

Offer expires: June 30th, 2020

1.13 iZotope Neutron Elements (macOS, Windows)

Loopcloud, Loopmasters, Plugin Boutique, iZotope, and Producertech joined forces to deliver the #StayInCreate bundle. It contains a free set of software, audio content, and tutorials for music producers. Perhaps the most interesting item featured in the bundle is the Neutron Elements plugin by iZotope. The plugin normally costs $145 but you can get it completely free of charge via Plugin Boutique.

#StayInCreate Bundle also contains the Radio plugin by Plugin Boutique, free sounds from Loopmasters, and free tutorials from Producertech.

More info: #StayInCreate Bundle

Offer expires: May 3rd, 2020

1.14 Eventide Anthology XI (macOS, Windows)

Eventide is offering a 90-day free trial version of Anthology XI, their ultimate plugin collection. Anthology XI contains 23 plugins, including channel strips, stompboxes, reverbs, multi-effects, and more. Simply download the trial version of the bundle to get free months of access to Eventide’s flagship music production software.

More info: Anthology XI

Offer expires after 90 days.

1.15 Logic Pro X (macOS)

Much like Ableton and REAPER, the most popular digital audio workstation for macOS can be used for free. Everyone can download install Logic Pro X for free and use it for 90 days.

More info: Logic Pro X

Offer expires after 90 days.

2. Portable Apps (Android & iOS)

This section features freebie music-making apps for use on iOS and Android devices.

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2.1 Minimoog Model D Synthesizer (iOS)

Minimoog Model D Synthesizer ($4.99) is Moog’s official emulation of the legendary analog synthesizer. The virtual instrument sounds very authentic and expands on the original’s feature set in several ways. The official Minimoog app comes with a patch manager, polyphonic playing mode, and a built-in delay effect. Only available on iOS.

More info: Minimoog Model D Synthesizer

Offer expires: N/A

2.2 Korg Kaossilator (Android/iOS)

Korg is offering the full version of the Kaossilator app ($14.99) as a free download. The app is available for Android and iOS devices (the iOS version of the app is appropriately named iKaossilator). Optimized for touch input, the Kaossilator app is a fun little loop machine for beat-making and live jams.

More info: Korg Kaossilator

Offer expired!

2.3 SynthMaster One iPhone (iOS)

The iPhone edition of the SynthMaster One app is free until April 1st. To download your free copy, simply visit the product page on the App Store using a compatible iOS device. The app was designed for use on iPhones but it also works on 64-bit iPad devices.

SynthMaster One is the feature-limited version of KV331 Audio’s flagship SynthMaster software. It comes with 300 presets and features eight-voice polyphony. The app supports AudioUnits V3, meaning that multiple instances can be used in compatible host applications like GarageBand and Cubasis. KV331 Audio is running a sale on all iOS apps and app upgrades until May 1st.

More info: SynthMaster One iPhone

Offer expires: April 1st, 2020

2.4 iOptigan (iOS)

iOptigan is a virtual instrument based on the Optigan keyboard from the 1970s. The hardware Optigan used a unique system of optical discs for sound reproduction. This concept is somewhat similar to that of the Mellotron which used magnetic tape as the medium for sound storage.

Unlike the Mellotron, though, the Optigan utilized vinyl record-sized optical discs that contained musical patterns and chords. The user could press the chord buttons to select different types of accompaniment. There were different music styles to choose from, including Bossa Nova, Big Band, Pop, Latin and more.

The app is available for use on iOS devices only!

More info: iOptigan

Offer expired!

2.5 Arturia iSpark (iOS)

Arturia is offering the iSpark virtual drum machine for iOS as a free download until April 30th, 2020. The app is based on the company’s flagship Spark 2 drum machine plugin. It comes with over 600 preset sounds and 40 drum kits. However, the user is free to take advantage of iSpark’s powerful drum synthesis engine to create their own unique drum sounds.

The drum engine is based on a combination of subtractive synthesis and physical modeling. iSpark works equally well at emulating the sounds of classic drum machines and generating completely new and original drums.

More info: iSpark

Offer expires: April 30th, 2020

2.6 BIAS FX Mobile (iOS)

Positive Grid has announced that the BIAS FX Mobile app for iOS devices is now a free download from the App Store. The app features a powerful suite of virtual guitar amplifiers and guitar effects.

BIAS FX Mobile is the mobile edition of Positive Grid’s flagship BIAS FX 2 desktop software for guitarists. The app has a 4.7-star rating in the App Store. Thanks to its intuitive touch-oriented user interface, guitarists can easily create custom FX chains using a virtual pedalboard and a flexible guitar rack.

More info: BIAS FX Mobile

Offer expires: April 8th, 2020

2.7 Endlesss (iOS)

Tim Exile has launched Endlesss, a free-to-use live music collaboration and social networking app for iOS devices. Endlesss is a free portable music studio app with a selection of virtual drum machines, synthesizers, sound effects, and more. The app was designed with live collaboration in mind, allowing multiple users to create music and jam out at the same time from separate locations.

More info: Endlesss

Offer expires: N/A

2.8 Roland Zenbeats (Android, iOS)

Roland is offering the unlocked version of the Zenbeats music-making app on Android and iOS devices for free. Zenbeats is an intuitive cross-platform music creation app. The base version of the software is free with in-app purchased required for unlocking additional content. Now, Roland has unlocked all add-on content for iOS and Android users.

Zenbeats comes with a huge library of sounds, including Roland’s legendary TR-808, TR-909, and TR-707 drum machine samples. The app offers a virtual drum machine instrument and multiple virtual synthesizers. It can also record audio.

More info: Roland Zenbeats

Offer expires: N/A

3. Sound libraries

In this section, you’ll find a selection of free sound libraries and sample packs that were released by various sound design labels to help you #StayAtHome.

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3.1 MoReVoX MSP (WAV)

MoReVoX is offering the MSP reverb impulse response library as a completely free download. You will need a convolution reverb plugin to use these impulse responses.

The library contains over 200 impulse responses which are organized into modulated reverbs and spring-plate reverbs. You can download it for free until April 15th, 2020. MoReVoX is inviting anyone who can help to send a donation to the Italian Croce Rossa (more info available on the product page).

More info: MoReVoX MSP

Offer expires: April 15th, 2020

3.2 Bobeats Sonic Solitude (WAV)

YouTuber Bobeats has released Sonic Solitude, a free (pay what you want) collection of drum loops and one-shot samples. The sounds were captured from the Arturia Drumbrute, Elektron Analog Rytm, and Korg Minilogue synthesizers.

More info: Bobeats Sonic Solitude

Offer expires: N/A

3.3 Hainbach Isolation Loops (WAV)

YouTuber Hainbach has released Isolation Loops, a freely downloadable collection of audio loops and grooves. The sounds come from various hardware devices like the Metasonix D1000 drum machine, the Roland Juno-60 synthesizer, the Ciat-Lonbarde modular system, and more.

More info: Hainbach Isolation Loops

Offer expires: N/A

3.4 Six Bit Deep’s 909 Sample Pack (WAV)

Six Bit Deep’s 909 is a 909 drum machine sample pack containing 112 individually treated one-shot drum sounds. The samples were captured from an original 909, which was fitted with the Fairman mod. The mod boosts the drum machine’s low-end response, adding more bass to the classic 909 sounds. It restores the amount of bass on the master output to the level that was originally intended by the manufacturer.

You can download the sample pack for free until March 27th, 2020. A valid email address is required to get the download.

More info: Six Bit Deep’s 909 Sample Pack

Offer expires: March 27th, 2020

3.5 Principle Pleasure Studios (WAV)

Principle Pleasure Studios is a free collection of analog synthesizer samples released by Sharooz Raoofi, the founder of Sample Magic. The library is hosted on WeTransfer and the download link will be valid for seven days only.

According to Sharooz’s post on Facebook, he recorded these samples a while ago, just in case he was in a situation where he couldn’t access his favorite synthesizers. The samples can now be downloaded completely free of charge. The samples are provided in WAV format.

More info: Principle Pleasure Studios

Offer expires: March 31st, 2020

3.6 SoundGateLibrary (WAV)

SoundGateLibrary is offering a free collection of field recordings and foley sounds. The download pack contains 32 audio recordings in 24-bit WAV format. The sounds were handpicked from the label’s first four libraries released so far: Sounds of Oman, Virgin Forest, Cameras, and Pick it Up and Put it Down.

All included audio content is royalty-free. According to SoundGateLibrary, you can use these field recordings in any of your projects, both commercial and non-commercial.

More info: SoundGateLibrary

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3.7 Audio Community Power Pack (WAV)

A Sound Effect is offering the Audio Community Power Pack, a collection of freely downloadable sound effects and fourteen days of free access to Soundly Pro. The freebie also includes The Sound Success Guide, an ebook packed with expert advice on succeeding in eighteen types of audio jobs.

As for the included sound effects, the free library contains 75 free sounds from Chase Steele’s video tutorials and 20 free SFX sounds provided by Kai Paquin.

More info: A Sound Effect

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3.8 Hybrid Drum Design (WAV)

StellarSamples released Hybrid Drum Design, a free collection of one-shot drum samples. The included samples were created by blending acoustic drum sounds with synthesized drums. All samples were processed and mastered to fit the modern loudness and tonal balance criteria. These unique electro-acoustic drum samples are intended for use in modern electronic dance music.

The library contains 55 drum samples in total. It features a set of kick drum samples, snares, and hi-hats.

More info: StellarSamples

Offer expires: N/A

3.9 Krotos ($99 Voucher)

Krotos is offering a $99 voucher to their subscribers. The voucher can be used to download any sound library for free, or as a discount coupon for more expensive bundles. The company is offering a range of sound libraries for sound designers, foley artists, game developers, and music producers.

A valid email address is required to activate your subscription. After subscribing, the voucher code will be delivered to your inbox.

More info: Krotos

Offer expires: N/A

3.10 Prime Loops Lockdown (WAV)

Prime Loops has released Lockdown, a free-to-download collection of melodic loops from their latest commercial releases. According to the press release, the company has “curated this 100% free sample pack for all those in quarantine, with the hope that this will help continue to fuel their creativity.”

The sound library contains 100 melodic audio loops from ten different releases. Prime Loops is also offering up to 75% OFF in discounts on selected sample packs for a limited time.

More info: Prime Loops Lockdown

Offer expires: N/A

3.11 Ghosthack’s Spring Freebie Pack (WAV)

Ghosthack has introduced the Spring Freebie Pack, a freely downloadable set of snares, claps, sound effects, and ambient sounds. All included samples are royalty-free. The sounds come in 24-bit WAV format.

More info: Spring Freebie Pack

Offer expires: N/A

3.12 Intimate Noise (WAV)

The team at Intimate Noise is offering two free sample packs. The samples can be downloaded completely free of charge with no signup required. The label has also extended its ongoing sale to all currently available products. Any profit will go to charity (more info on the download page).

More info: Intimate Noise

Offer expires: N/A

3.13 MGF Audio Mega Pack (WAV)

MGF Audio has unleashed the MGF Audio Mega Pack, a massive 7 GB collection of free sample packs, multi-sample libraries, and wavetables for Serum and other wavetable synthesizers. The included sounds will work in any style of electronic music but they’re mostly suitable for retro-inspired tunes.

Due to file size restrictions, after signing up for your free copy of the library on Gumroad, you will receive the actual download link as a text file. Also, be sure to check out the free MGF Audio sound library on 99Sounds.

More info: MGF Audio Mega Pack

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3.14 Steinway Grand Piano (Kontakt)

Jon Meyer has released a free Steinway Grand Piano sound library for Kontakt. If you like this one, be sure to check out Jon’s previously released Felt Piano sample library as well.

Please note that the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt is required to play this library. It will only work in demo mode in the freeware Kontakt Player plugin.

More info: Jon Meyer’s Steinway Grand Piano

Offer expires: N/A

3.15 New Glass Marimba (Kontakt)

8Dio Productions has released New Glass Marimba, a free marimba sound library for Native Instruments Kontakt. The library features over 2,000 individual sounds. Various playing techniques and articulations like soft mallets, hard mallets, and fingers were deep-sampled to create one of the most versatile marimba libraries on the market. New Glass Marimba also contains a bonus set of SFX and ambient samples.

You will need the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt to use this library.

More info: New Glass Marimba

Offer expires: N/A

3.16 Angry Brass Pro – Soloists (Kontakt)

Angry Brass Pro – Soloists is a free brass sound library by Performance Samples. The library features a collection of solo trombone and trumpet samples for Native Instruments Kontakt. The full version of Kontakt is required to play these sounds.

More info: Angry Brass Pro – Soloists

Offer expires: N/A

3.17 Native Instruments Analog Dreams (Kontakt 6 & Kontakt Player)

Native Instruments is offering the Analog Dreams ($50 value) sound library as a free download until March 31st, 2020. The library is compatible with both the full version of Kontakt 6 and the freeware Kontakt Player plugin. A valid Native Instruments user account is required to install and activate the software.

The Analog Dreams sound library comes with 100 retro synthesizer presets. The presets are based on over 3 GB of sample data that was captured from various vintage analog synthesizers. The instrument delivers a modern production-ready sound with a retro vibe.

More info: Analog Dreams

Offer expires: March 31st, 2020

3.18 The Cure (WAV)

ProducerSpot has released The Cure, an epic collection of samples, loops, and presets that you can download completely free of charge. The content was provided by various sound design labels like Diginoiz, Feak Music, Studio Trap, and others. The library contains 310 one-shot samples, 227 audio loops, 25 construction kits, 25 vocal samples, and more. You’ll also find a 16 minute-long tutorial video about chords and scales.

The sample pack can be download for free via ProducerSpot. No signup required.

More info: The Cure

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3.19 Lockdown Drum Kit (WAV)

Loops de la Crème has released the Lockdown Drum Kit, a freely downloadable (pay what you want) collection of one-shot drum samples. The kit contains 70 royalty-free drum samples in 24-bit WAV format. You’ll find a selection of kick drums, snare, percussion hits, and some hard-hitting toms.

Lockdown Drum Kit is valued at €12 but it will be offered as a free download during the lockdown in France. You can enter zero as the amount to claim your free copy or enter any other amount to send a donation to Loops de la Crème.

More info: Lockdown Drum Kit

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3.20 Lidell’s Isolation loops (WAV)

Jamie Lidell has released Lidell’s Isolation Loops, a free sample pack inspired by HAINBACH’s sound library of the same name. The pack contains a range of experimental sounds and audio recordings. You’ll find voice recordings, piano sounds, drums, and more. The sounds can be downloaded for free, with optional donations.

More info: Lidell’s Isolation Loops

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3.21 Lazzaretto (WAV)

Paul Plut has released Lazzaretto, yet another excellent free collection of sounds inspired by HAINBACH’s Isolation Loops. The sample pack features cemetery organs, distorted guitars, and heavy piano chords. There is also an Ableton drum rack of sampled church benches.

More info: Lazzaretto

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3.22 Black Octopus Sound (WAV)

Black Octopus Sound is offering the Stay At Home Beats sound library with over 800 MB of royalty-free content. The library contains 438 individual sounds, including two complete construction kits, 164 one-shot drum samples, 22 Serum wavetables, and more.

More info: Black Octopus Sound

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3.23 W.A. Production (WAV)

W.A. Production has launched the Stay Home Stey Safe Freebie, an epic sound library that contains over 3 GB of royalty-free audio content. The release includes a huge selection of melodic loops and drums loops. Also included are vocals for genres such as Future House, Bass House, Trapstep, Chill, and more.

More info: W.A. Production

Offer expires: N/A

4. Bonus: More FREE Music Software

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That’s all for now! I will update the article with more freebies on a daily basis. If you find any interesting music production freebie that should be featured here, please leave a comment to let me know.

Dear BPB readers, stay safe and let’s hope things will get better soon. Hopefully, this music production goodies will help a little. Thanks to all the generous developers and sound designers who have offered their paid products free of charge.