Best Free AI Powered VST Plugins Of This Year (2024)

This year, we’ve seen an exciting surge in seven incredible free AI-powered VST plugins that not only make creating music easier but also add a fresh twist to your sound. From intelligent mixing assistants to creative sound design tools, these plugins are game changers for producers of all levels.

These are the seven best free AI-powered VST plugins of the year .

1 – AudioStellar

AI-Powered Experimental Sampler

• Create your own constellations with thousands of sounds.
• Play in creative new ways by interacting with the generated map.
• Connect with other software and hardware devices using OSC.
• Invent your own way of playing with unique Units: Explorer, Particle, Sequence, Morph, and OSC.

Platforms: Linux, Mac OS X, Windows (Standalone)

FREE (Open-Source)

Get It HERE – https://audiostellar.xyz/lang/en/index.html

2 – AUTOBEAT by Axart Software

12-track MIDI beat generator plugin that leverages the power of AI to generate unlimited beats in various styles

• Unlimited beat generation
• Multiple style selections, including random and mixed
• 12 tracks with individual mute, solo, volume, and nudge left/right controls
• Beat generation can be limited to selected tracks for more flexibility (for example you can generate a beat that only includes kick, snare, and hi hat)
• Multiple prompt parameters including beat duration (1, 2, 4, or 8 bars), density, and intensity
• Custom pitch mapping so you can use your favorite drum machine or even a synthesizer for arpeggios and basslines
• Store up to 128 beats and 8 prompts
• Export generated beats as MIDI

Platforms: macOS (AU/VST3)

FREE (MIDI export is disabled in the free version)

Get It Here – https://www.axart.net/autobeat/

3 – The_Compressor by Phil Speiser

Dynamics compressor

• Set the knee, attack, release, and ratio as you would on any compressor.
• Features AI technology for advanced dynamics control.
• Magic mode allows you to select the material type, compression style, and input dimming.
• Favorable results in mixing scenarios, saving time and effort.
• Resource-intensive, recommended for busses rather than every channel.

Platforms: Windows and Mac (VST3, AAX, AU)

FREE

Get It Here – https://philspeiser.com/product/the_compressor/

4 – Aurora DSP Liver 6

A Free VST Plugin Emulating the Line6 POD 2.0

• Nostalgic tones reminiscent of early amp sims
• Funny amp model names on the rotary dial
• Digital distortion sound for that 2000s MySpace metalcore vibe
• Cutting-edge neural network-powered VST plugin
• Meticulously simulates the iconic essence of the early Line6 Kidney 2.0
• AI-driven tone matching and social media integration
• “Random Emo Band Name Generator” for instant inspiration

Platforms: Windows and Mac

FREE

Get It HERE – https://auroradsp.com/liver6

Download MAC – https://we.tl/t-TRAhwzyaAS

Download WIN – https://we.tl/t-KonXbsHqzJ

5 – Neutone Morpho by Neutone

Realtime Tone Morphing

• Transform any sound with cutting-edge machine learning technology.
• Pre-trained AI models allow for real-time audio transformation.
• Two modes: Macro Mode with four macro knobs for general behavior adjustments, and Micro View for direct manipulation of latent variables.
• Autoencoder AI algorithm consisting of an encoder and decoder for audio transformation.

Platforms: macOS and Windows (VST3, AU)

FREE (4 Models)

Get It HERE – https://neutone.ai/morpho

Bonus – 

Bap GPT by Patchbanks

AI-Generated MIDI Files

• 500 MIDI files generated by an AI model
• 4-bar MIDI sequences with humanized grooves, off-beat swings, and layered notes
• Perfect for stacking snares, claps, and rimshot samples

FREE

Get It HERE –https://www.patchbanks.com/urban/boom-bap/bap-gpt-free-midi-drums/

6 – Deep Sampler 2 (alpha) by Audialab

AI-Powered Sample Generator

• Download and run open-source generative models locally on your system without programming or coding knowledge
• Modify existing samples or generate custom samples using prompt-based generative AI
• Browse and manage generated samples in the plugin’s Library
• Supports connection to the Audialab Engine for local processing without an internet connection

Platforms: macOS (Windows version coming soon)

FREE

Get It HERE – https://audialab.com/products/deep-sampler-2/

7 – Bassliner by Dreamwave and Cableguys

AI MIDI-generating plugin

• Generate MIDI patterns for modern dance music
• Use it to create a finished bassline or a template for further tweaking
• Publish everything you create without restriction (with the exception of using generated content for MIDI/audio libraries or competing products)
• Choose between unique patterns or patterns that may be shared with other users
• Provide feedback on patterns to improve algorithms

Platforms: macOS and Windows (VST 2, VST 3, AU, AAX)

FREE beta. (Pricing may change in November)

Get It HERE–  https://www.cableguys.com/bassliner