LSP Plugins is a large collection of audio production tools for Linux.
Rather than concentrating on a single task, the suite covers mixing, mastering, sound design, measurement and utility work. Its processors can be loaded by a wide range of plugin hosts and digital audio workstations, while many tools provide their own detailed graphical interfaces. The breadth of the collection makes it useful as a general-purpose audio toolbox rather than just an effects bundle.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- CLAP builds make the processors available to hosts supporting that plugin standard.
- LADSPA variants provide compatibility with long-established Linux audio software.
- LV2 support covers one of the principal native Linux audio plugin formats.
- Linux VST2 builds are available for compatible plugin hosts.
- VST3 support broadens compatibility with contemporary audio applications.
- Standalone JACK operation is available for processors designed to run independently.
- Parametric and graphic equalizers cover corrective and creative frequency shaping.
- Dynamic processors include compressors, limiters, gates and expanders.
- Multiband tools process independent frequency ranges with separate settings.
- Convolution processors can work with impulse responses for specialised signal processing.
- Delay processors cover straightforward echo and more complex time-based effects.
- Spectrum and signal analysers provide detailed visual measurement facilities.
- Samplers support sample-triggering and instrument-oriented workflows.
- Signal generators are useful for testing, calibration and technical audio work.
- Modulation processors add movement and other time-varying effects to signals.
- Metering tools provide visual information about levels and other signal characteristics.
- Utility plugins assist with routing, phase, stereo and channel-management tasks.
- Graphical controls are tailored to the requirements of individual processors.
Website: github.com/lsp-plugins/lsp-plugins
Support:
Developer: LSP Project Team
License: GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0
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