Free bundle · 3 plugins
Free plugins: Fuzzboy, Hot Potato and MakeItLoud
Three free effects in one bundle: Fuzzboy for pedal-style fuzz, Hot Potato for boost and distortion, and MakeItLoud for compression and saturation. Each one is also free on its own.
These are the versions available today: Fuzzboy 1.1 and MakeItLoud 1.0 for Windows and macOS, and Hot Potato 1.1 for Windows only. None of them has a Linux version yet.
The three plugins
What each one does
The three side by side, with the systems each download runs on today.
| Plugin | What it does | Main controls | Try it on | Systems |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuzzboy | Fuzz and distortion in three modes: Crunch, Potato and Hiss | Mode, two tweak knobs, In and Out | Guitar, bass, synths, drums | Windows, macOS |
| Hot Potato | Boost and distortion, with 12 presets | Boost, Tone, Clip Amount, Power, In and Out | 808s, kicks, bass, guitar | Windows |
| MakeItLoud | Loudness: a compressor, then saturation | Mode, Boost, In and Out, custom compressor settings | Drums, synths, vocals | Windows, macOS |
Questions about the free plugins
Short, straight answers.
Are they really free?
Yes. All three cost nothing, as the bundle or one at a time.
Do they run on Linux?
Not yet. Fuzzboy and MakeItLoud run on Windows and macOS, and Hot Potato on Windows only.
Which one should I start with?
Fuzzboy for guitar or bass that wants fuzz, Hot Potato for 808s and kicks that should crunch, and MakeItLoud to make drums, synths or vocals louder.