Free Alpha
by Linplug
3.9 / 5     (61 votes)
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VST AU
The Free Alpha synthesizer is a 32 note-polyphonic  synthesizer based upon a classic subtractive design.

It includes 2 oscillator modules, a filter module, 2 envelopes and 3 LFO modules, a chorus effect and an easy-to-use yet powerful Modulation Matrix.
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mnrv-ovrf-year-c Jul 22 2022
Jul 22 2022
I have the full version, and have used the Computer Music edition, and also used "Free Alpha" which was based on v2 I think, came with MusicTech Magazine. For that earliest one had to patch into the mod-matrix so it responded to MIDI velocity by main amplitude. This synth is awesome for any style of music. The free Alpha listed here is a bit less capable, has two less LFO's. Surprised even this free edition has spread! Some people might think it's a shame Linplug no longer operate but people could change their tastes.
Marco Jul 12 2022
(5 / 5)
Jul 12 2022
Great stuff! Thanks to you and developers!
Takeshi Shinyama Jun 07 2022
(5 / 5)
Jun 07 2022
Appreciate it so much
Василий ИванЫч Apr 02 2022
(5 / 5)
Apr 02 2022
Wow, that's great!
John Burns Aug 09 2021
(2 / 5)
Aug 09 2021
One of the many, many VST synths that have issues triggering correctly with my keyboard/sustain pedal. I wish these guys would release CM505 in 64 bit. That was the best drum synth I ever used.
LANG Jul 22 2021
Jul 22 2021
it tells me- cannot create the follwing file C:usersUserNameOneDrive????? ??????AlphaManuel330.$$A
amanatan Jun 07 2021
Jun 07 2021
People, why it doesn't have .dll anymore? Please help. :x
Joker Jun 05 2021
(5 / 5)
Jun 05 2021
Trying in MPC Beats and work fine! thanks a lot
Lutz May 21 2021
May 21 2021
Trying the VST and AU with latest version of Garageband, but although it shows on the disc under plug-ins, it's not displayed in the plug-in menu...any idea?
Tariq Apr 25 2021
Apr 25 2021
Can this be used for the use of gaining profits if credit is given?
Andi Apr 26 2021
Apr 26 2021
im pretty sure that yes, you dont even need to credit them i guess.. i mean its a vst plugin
Steve Apr 03 2021
(3 / 5)
Apr 03 2021
It's ok. There are other better synths of this type out there
dotexe Feb 13 2021
(1 / 5)
Feb 13 2021
I've tried to install it three times and I keep getting an error when scanning for it, I'm using FL Studio 12
Ayanami Feb 13 2021
Feb 13 2021
This version is dead, use FlStudio 20 bro
Yaz Feb 07 2021
Feb 07 2021
Hello, i am using macbook pro 2019, Logic proX. however i am, unable to find the VST in logic i have down everything correctly. Can someone help
Arnez Feb 10 2021
Feb 10 2021
Open logic and open up preferences then scroll down to plugin manager open it up and see if it's down in the left corner it will be one of the first or on the right with all your plugins if so highlight it and do a rescan.
Anonymous Nov 17 2020
Nov 17 2020
Yo lo metto nella cartella di fl studio vst ma quando vado su fl non lo trovo
Mete Nov 18 2020
Nov 18 2020
Pure io sei riuscito a risolvere?
Anonymous Nov 19 2020
Nov 19 2020
anche io ho questo problema
kushi pappa Nov 11 2020
Nov 11 2020
Thanks bro it works.
Leo boy Oct 16 2020
(4 / 5)
Oct 16 2020
Good plugin
auchild Oct 11 2020
(4 / 5)
Oct 11 2020
Got this from a sound magazine, it's flippin dope
Andy Aug 04 2020
(4 / 5)
Aug 04 2020
Not bad for a vst that is free
adaptive Jul 19 2020
(5 / 5)
Jul 19 2020
This is one of the first vst's I started to use in the early 2000's, it still sounds great and it is kind of a classic to me
Yo Jul 10 2020
(1 / 5)
Jul 10 2020
Doest fuckin work
Anonymous Jul 31 2020
Jul 31 2020
Yes it does bro, you have to find it. At first I thought the same thing but then I found it and it works.
Author Dec 28 2020
Dec 28 2020
Plz mention the DAW that you have been using
Vishal Jul 09 2020
(4 / 5)
Jul 09 2020
Nice
Nícolas Novoa Jul 01 2020
(5 / 5)
Jul 01 2020
Sencillo de usar y muy funcional. 100% recomendando
giovanni Jun 08 2020
(5 / 5)
Jun 08 2020
Great plugin!!
Hans G. May 31 2020
(4 / 5)
May 31 2020
Wow, really great! I use it with the guitar synth MidiGuitar 2 and I like a lot of sounds really well! (Win10 - 64 bit)
EZ May 21 2020
May 21 2020
doesn't work on logic atm
This is shit May 18 2020
(0 / 5)
May 18 2020
Doesn't work at all on LMMS don't try it
Slime Green Beats Apr 17 2020
(5 / 5)
Apr 17 2020
My favorite free VST.
santosh kumar Apr 10 2020
Apr 10 2020
Lovely
astar Mar 31 2020
Mar 31 2020
I'm on fl studio, and I successfully installed the plugin, but the menu is so small, I cant even read the text. Anyone have some solutions?
Anonymous Aug 13 2020
Aug 13 2020
Yea if your using I high resolution on your pc change it to 720p its perfect also your fl studio will respond much faster at a lower frame
Leftlane Mar 28 2020
Mar 28 2020
Pretty good for a free VST! Thanks!
chris Mar 18 2020
Mar 18 2020
Cannot get presets to load. What am I missing ?
mr marx Mar 23 2020
Mar 23 2020
same here
Lucas Aug 11 2020
Aug 11 2020
Probably because something went wrong in the installation process. That happened to me and I just opened up plugin manager, ran a diagnostics test, opened my component files folder in Finder and then moved it there and all was fixed.
CatDog Mar 17 2020
Mar 17 2020
Works great with Logic Pro X!!
Karl Mar 07 2020
Mar 07 2020
Not Logic Pro Compatible...
PROducer Feb 15 2020
(5 / 5)
Feb 15 2020
Great vst !!!!!
Digital Rules Feb 02 2020
(5 / 5)
Feb 02 2020
One of the highest quality free synths!
Anonymous Jan 24 2020
(1 / 5)
Jan 24 2020
DOES NOT WORK WITH LOGIC PRO X ANYMORE DONT EVEN WASTE YOUR TIME
Anonymous Jul 05 2020
Jul 05 2020
Bro it's a free plugin if it doesn't work just uninstall
Lucas Aug 11 2020
Aug 11 2020
so true hahaah
Anonymous Jan 18 2020
Jan 18 2020
Thanks. I'm using FL 12 and it works fine.
KnowTM Dec 27 2019
Dec 27 2019
I work on lmms. it is impossible to add. please help me
former president barack obama Jan 11 2020
Jan 11 2020
The file that is downloaded is the installer, run it download the dll file from that and you're set
Anonymous Apr 08 2020
Apr 08 2020
Yeah, i'm having the same issue as KnowTM. Anyone know what to do?
abicorios May 24 2020
May 24 2020
I run it in LMMS in Linux. I installed x32 version in Windows, moved a directory with installed plugin to Linux and opened a dll-file.
Anonymous Dec 23 2019
Dec 23 2019
Trying to download with MacBook pro. I downloaded it with logic pro x (yes logic was closed when I downloaded this) and everything went where it should and I downloaded the proper link (Mac AU) and for some reason it just won't show up in plug-in manager or anywhere else. Please help
Harvey Dec 03 2019
Dec 03 2019
Restarted logic but won't show up anywhere in plug in manager?
anon Aug 05 2020
Aug 05 2020
same
aiden Dec 01 2019
(5 / 5)
Dec 01 2019
Good work
adrian Oct 21 2019
(5 / 5)
Oct 21 2019
So cooooool
bnenenen Oct 19 2019
Oct 19 2019
Does it come with presets?
Andrei Nov 30 2019
Nov 30 2019
Yes, there are many good presets to choose from but it doesn't play presets made in commercial Alpha.
SciFiDigitalMusic Jul 10 2019
Jul 10 2019
Super dope plugin.
Omar S. Jun 15 2019
Jun 15 2019
Hi .. I am on Logic Pro. Should I download the Mac OSX VST or the Mac AU? Thank you!
Gabe Aug 23 2019
Aug 23 2019
I think you want the AU for Logic Pro.
Anonymous Jun 13 2019
Jun 13 2019
Thanks~ I just pulled up an older song and saw that it had a free alpha sound from a long time ago - nice to be able to go back and load this on my new laptop to keep the flow of the song going!
Anonymous Feb 27 2019
(5 / 5)
Feb 27 2019
Thank you!
Latoso Lethal Feb 18 2019
(5 / 5)
Feb 18 2019
muito bom dei vaio valor rsrsrsrsrsrsr
Sambluze Feb 13 2019
Feb 13 2019
Its won't show up on my fl studio 11, producers edition
dj3 Apr 19 2019
Apr 19 2019
Tried it in Fl Studio 12 but gives an error too.
funk May 17 2019
May 17 2019
Dosnt show on FL 20 as well
dj lise Jun 05 2019
Jun 05 2019
Doesn't show for me either
GigitoEQ Oct 28 2018
(3 / 5)
Oct 28 2018
Great sound quality! Use this for pad sounds.
Darko Aug 30 2018
(5 / 5)
Aug 30 2018
Very light on the CPU and sounds very good!
Proteus May 24 2018
(5 / 5)
May 24 2018
An oldie but goldie!
AM May 22 2018
(5 / 5)
May 22 2018
It is easy on the CPU and it sounds pretty good. Definitely a keeper.
Brood Saunters Sept 12 2017
(4 / 5)
Sept 12 2017
This synth produces the BEST BEST BEST Sub Bass. You'll never wish to use another synth for subs once you hear what I mean. It comes in super loud without even compressing. More synths should sound like this, but sadly, don't. I used 10 different synths with all kinds of stupid shit to get a loud Sub -- this synth you just type in the note you want to play!
Mato Mar 05 2017
(5 / 5)
Mar 05 2017
A timeless classic. Just like Synth1.
Nolive61 Nov 15 2016
(5 / 5)
Nov 15 2016
Très bien !!!
june Aug 11 2016
Aug 11 2016
How come after I download it on my mac it doesn't pop up in my logic pro x
LeGentlemanSwagger Oct 12 2016
Oct 12 2016
You have to restart Logic every time you have a new plugin you want to use.
Acetlo May 18 2016
(5 / 5)
May 18 2016
I'd say this synth is very good for what it is. It is very versatile, and very crisp much like an analog synth would. I immediately tried to change parameters and found them easy to manipulate and locate. If you know how synths work/how to use one, and are looking for another synth to add to your library, get this one. It's very simple, easy to use, and has a lot of presets to choose from/see its range and ability.
TheRobotizer Jan 24 2016
(4 / 5)
Jan 24 2016
Really cool Soft-Synth.
Michael Nov 24 2015
(5 / 5)
Nov 24 2015
I am the father of a talented Musician, who also works at GC. He sees and demos all the latest gear. I am Low Tech/HiFi, if you get my drift. I am super picky about track noise, and little crackles and such. That is why tape is still very popular. We geezers don't have to mess with CPU usage and that dreaded maxout crack noise. I am slowly learning how to use VST's through my little 49 MIDI. To the point now. This has well thought out presets, that allow, or I should say DON'T allow dum dums like me to wander too far into trouble. I do astronomy podcasting, and this provides me with enough sounds to add background. On the music side, if you like soft Ambient layers, this is it. If you want pounding sharp bass tones, yep. Even add some sprinkles of trailoffs, of enveloping, yep. One of my favs. Reaper and this, and I'm happy. I run it to an external multi track, and it is very clean. I'm impressed. M.
Miguel Reinoso Nov 19 2015
(5 / 5)
Nov 19 2015
I'm really amazed with this synth. It sounds so good and it's powerful enough to orchestrate full tracks relying exclusively on it. It's cpu load is very low, so you can use multiple instances with no problems. It's a little treasure and a great source of inspiration to me. Congrats to LinPlug.
N VEGA Nov 05 2015
(5 / 5)
Nov 05 2015
So cool so good, recomended!
Akros Aug 16 2015
(5 / 5)
Aug 16 2015
This is a classic synth. In my top 5. Sounds very good and 64 bits version !
James Mar 10 2021
Mar 10 2021
Thanks for tip, and your next 4 favourites are?
antonio Jul 15 2021
Jul 15 2021
I'm really amazed with this synth. It sounds so good and it's powerful.