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Curated free & open-source tools for music creators

First version – we will expand this concept soon. Built and maintained by Blogelist.com.

Directory – Free Tier

FreeSound.org FREE OPEN-SOURCE

Collaborative database of Creative Commons sounds, samples and effects. Ideal for foley, atmos and experimental layers.

SamplesEffectsCommunity

Surge XT FREE OPEN-SOURCE

Advanced hybrid synthesizer with deep modulation, MPE, microtuning and high-quality DSP. A modern flagship open synth.

VSTSynthSound Design

Helm FREE OPEN-SOURCE

Polyphonic subtractive synth featuring modulation matrix and step sequencer. Great for learning synthesis and quick ideas.

VSTSynthSequencer

Dexed FREE OPEN-SOURCE

FM synthesizer closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7. Load, edit and create classic FM patches with modern conveniences.

VSTSynthFM

TDR Nova FREE

Dynamic equalizer for surgical tone-shaping and de-harshing. Clean workflow, precise metering and musical results.

VSTEQMixing

Valhalla Supermassive FREE

Lush reverb and delay plugin known for cavernous ambiences, shimmering echoes and cosmic textures.

VSTReverbDelay

Audacity FREE OPEN-SOURCE

Cross-platform audio editor and recorder. Perfect for quick edits, podcasts and simple mastering tasks.

DAWEditorRecording

LMMS FREE OPEN-SOURCE

Music production suite with MIDI piano roll, pattern sequencing and built-in instruments. Friendly for beginners.

DAWSequencerMIDI

Ardour FREE OPEN-SOURCE

Full-featured DAW for recording, editing and mixing with powerful routing and control surface support.

DAWRecordingMixing

About this directory

Music Resource Base is a simple, fast directory focused on free and open-source tools for creators. This is our first public version. We will add more categories in future updates.

Editorial curation by Blogelist. Suggestions welcome.

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Non-commercial, open-source and truly free projects get a Free-Tier listing. Commercial services and courses are conidered to be added in the future.

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