Helm is a free synthesizer VST plugin for Windows, Mac, and Linux created by Matt Tytel. This cross-platform plugin offers 32-voice polyphony, interactive visuals, and different waveforms.
Helm VST Plugin
Helm is a cross-platform, polyphonic software synthesizer for electronic music. It operates either standalone or as a plugin and is offered in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. This synth is compatible with GNU/Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows.
It has a variety of features designed to help producers create unique synth sounds. These include a dual oscillator module with waveform selectors and cross-modulation for pitch change.
Features:
- 32 Voice Polyphony
- Dual Oscillators with Cross Modulation
- Unison and Harmony Mode for Oscillators
- Oscillator Feedback & Saturation for Waveshaping
- 12 Waveforms
- Seven Filter Types with Keytracking
- 2 Monophonic LFOs
- Step Sequencer Included
- Simple Arpeggiator Feature
- Effects Include Formant Filter, Stutter, Delay
- Tune/Transpose for Pitch Control
- Cross-platform
- Standalone Synthesizer
- OS: Windows, Mac, Linux
Plugin Interface:
- Oscillators – These create sound waves. You can change their shape and pitch.
- Tune – Adjusts the pitch of the oscillators.
- Volume – Controls how loud the sound is.
- Filter – Changes the quality of the sound by removing certain frequencies.
- Feedback – This adds extra sound layers by repeating parts of the audio.
- Stutter – Repeats parts of the sound to create a choppy effect.
- Distortion – Makes the sound rougher and more intense.
- Delay – Echoes the sound, like it’s bouncing back.
- Reverb – Makes the sound feel like it’s in a large space, adding echo and depth.
- Amplitude Envelope – Controls how the sound starts, holds, and stops.
- Filter Envelope – Changes how the filter affects the sound over time.
- Mod Envelope – Modifies different effects over time to shape the sound.
- Step Sequencer – Plays notes in a repeating pattern.
- Keyboard Mod – Adjusts sound based on how you play the keyboard.
- Voices – Sets how many notes can be played at once.
- Porta – Smooths the change when moving between notes.
To get the latest version of the plugin visit the Matt Tytel website. There are fallback links in case the developer’s website is down.
Download
Developer: Matt Tytel
Windows: 32-bit (9 MB) | 64-bit (17 MB)
Mac: Audio Unit (16 MB)
Linux: 32-Bit (7 MB) | 64-Bit (7 MB)
125+ Free Helm Presets: Preset Share
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