June turned out to be a real treat for producers like me who love expanding their sonic palette without emptying their wallet. Here’s my curated list of the top 8 free plugins that stood out this month – from synths to reverbs, vintage emulations, and creative saturation tools.
Below, I’ve also ranked them based on the amount of positive buzz and reviews I found online: forums, blogs, and social media.
Butter Synth – Free
A versatile, free synth in HD that surprised me with how easy it is to use. Warm pads, silky keys, but also punchy leads if you push it. Perfect for sound explorers who love to tweak.
FREE REVERB REEV R
A free reverb that’s spacious yet controlled. Adds depth to vocals, synths, or snares without turning the mix muddy. I keep coming back to it.
FREE GUITAR Virtual Instrument
A surprisingly realistic guitar sound for chill, lofi, or even pop tracks. It won’t replace a real guitarist, but for quick ideas, demos, or layering, it shines.
Free Tape Machine Emulation
It’s not the most detailed emulation out there, but it brings analog warmth and thickness to buses and tracks. Works especially well on drums and vocals.
HyperspaceCore Free Reverb
A more experimental reverb with creative controls. Great if you want to go beyond “standard reverb” and build atmospheric, textured spaces.
Elvis Slapback Mono 1956 – Free Tape Echo Preset
A short, dry slapback echo inspired by the classic Elvis sound. Instantly adds a retro vibe to vocals and guitars.
23HotCold – Free Saturation Plugin
A saturation plugin that adds gentle harmonics without destroying dynamics. Especially useful on bass, drums, or vocals to add character.
SKY BLUE EQ4
A musical-sounding EQ with natural-sounding cuts and boosts. I’ve used it on vocals and acoustic instruments to add clarity and polish.
🔗 Conclusion
If, like me, you love experimenting and expanding your plugin arsenal for free, these June releases are a real gift.
Which ones have you already tried? Which one caught your eye?
Drop a comment below – and see you next month with a new ranking!
