These are the best free chiptune vst synths. If you're looking for some free synths that make those low bit style sounds, the 5 in this post are going to get you the results you're after.
The free synths in this list make sounds similar to what the NES, Atari, Game Boy, and even the Commodore 64 make. From percussion to sound effects, keep reading until the end for a bonus.
Chart of the best free synths for chiptune
This table includes all of the free synths for chiptune that are mentioned in the article below.
Nes Plugin
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The Pulse and Triangle plugin have mono- and polyphonic support, a Lo and Hi Pass Filter, a vibrato and some pitch functions and a slide. You can also change the Duty Cycle (25%, 50%, 75%, 87,5%) of the Pulse VST. The Noise VST has two noise modes and a root pitch slider. And all three have an ADSR envelope. PLUGINS 4 FREE - Free Audio Plug-ins and Archives. Free VST downloads: Afrokeyz Lite (Keyboard / synth rompler by Afroplug) - Terrormin (Theremin simulation by Quilcom) - M-Box (Music box by Samsara Cycle Audio) - Voc (Vocal Synth by SocaLabs) - Radio Active (Radio / electrical noise by Robert Todd) - Synlay (Delay-based synth by Elena Design. OTT (VST AAX) for Windows (1.201) Same plugin as 1.2 (improved installer elevates permissions) v1.2 freeware Download: InstallXferDeltaModulator.dmg Delta Modulator (VST and AU) for Mac OSX (1.06 adds Big Sur support) v1.06 freeware Download: DeltaModulatorPC.zip Delta Modulator (VST) for.
| Synth Name | Available Plugin Formats | Supported OS |
|---|---|---|
| PULS | 32-bit VST | Windows |
| NES Pulse VST | 32-bit VST | Windows |
| ymVST | 32-bit VST | Windows |
| pooBoy 2 | 32-bit VST | Windows |
| 38911 Bytes | 32-bit VST | Windows |
1. PULS
First up, we've got a Monophonic pulse wave synth with a really simple design. The synth only has buttons (32 to be exact), but hey, this plugin can definitely make some noise.
Get it here: PULS synth free download
2. NES VST PACK
This next one is a Nintendo Entertainment System sound emulator pack with 3 different plugins.
They are for creating pulse waves (NESPulse), triangle waves (NESTri), and white noise (NESNoise).
Together, these really hit the mark when it comes to recreating the original sounds of the console.
Just press the pink 'ZIP' button to the right of the option once you're on the download page.
Get it here: NES VST PACK synth bundle - free download
3. ymVST
Based on Atari ST sound chip, ymVST even has a pixel themed interface. You'll get a lot of those old-school sounds from this plugin.
Get it here: ymVST synth free download
4. pooBoy 2
This one from Pontonius is an emulation of the sounds from the original Game Boy. Sure, it's got a silly name but, love it or hate it, this thing does its job. It has that retro look while still keeping it user-friendly.
Get it here: pooBoy 2 synth free download
5. 38911 Bytes
Based on Commodore 64, this classic looking synth made by Odo Synths sticks to a traditional interface. You might be intimidated by its looks, but really, after figuring out what everything does, you should be good to go.
Vst Plugin Nes Vst 1.2 (vst)
Get it here: 38911 Bytes synth free download
Free 8 Bit Vst
(Press the pink 'ZIP' button on the top right of the plugin bar)
Nes Pulse Vst
Now, these are definitely not all of the free plugins for Chiptune out there, they really only scratch the surface. After combing through many lists, these are the ones I found to be most promising.
Snes Vst
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