Slate Digital has made a collection of 16 audio plugins available for free through its Complete Access Free Collection. The collection includes plugins from Slate Digital, Solid State Logic, Harrison Audio, and sonible, covering everything from saturation and equalization to delay, reverb, transient shaping, and sidechain effects.
The interesting part is that you don’t need to subscribe to a paid plugin bundle to get access to these tools. The free collection is intended to remain free, without a trial period or an iLok dongle requirement for the current free versions.
I took a quick look at the collection, including some of the plugins that caught my attention and a feature in the Complete Access Hub that lets you experiment with plugins in a built-in environment.
Watch the video below for a quick walkthrough of the free plugin collection.
What’s Included in the Slate Digital Free Plugin Collection?
The Complete Access Free Collection brings together 16 plugins from four audio software developers. Rather than focusing on just one type of processing, the collection covers several common music production and mixing tasks.
Some plugins are designed for everyday mixing, while others are more suited to creative effects and sound design.
Here’s a look at some of the plugins worth checking out.
Harrison Tape Saturator
Harrison Tape Saturator is one of the plugins that caught my attention while browsing the collection.
Tape saturation plugins are used to introduce harmonic distortion and tonal coloration associated with analog tape. Depending on the settings and the source material, this can range from subtle warmth to more noticeable saturation.
It’s worth exploring if you’re looking for another option for adding character to individual tracks or a mix bus.
sonible puffer
Another saturation plugin included in the collection is puffer from sonible.
Saturation can be useful for shaping the tone of instruments, adding harmonics to sounds that feel too clean, or introducing distortion as a creative effect. Having another option available gives you more ways to experiment with different tonal characteristics.
Slate Digital Air & Earth EQ
Air & Earth EQ is a straightforward equalization tool for shaping the high- and low-frequency content of audio.
Simple EQ plugins can be useful when you don’t need a complicated interface full of bands and advanced controls. For basic tonal adjustments, a focused set of controls can make it easier to work quickly.
Harrison 3D Delay
Harrison 3D Delay is another plugin that looks interesting enough to warrant a closer look.
Delay effects can create echoes, add depth, establish rhythmic patterns, and help sounds occupy more space in a mix. A more flexible delay can also provide creative stereo effects and sound-design possibilities.
I haven’t gone into a detailed demonstration of this plugin in the video, but it’s one I’ll be exploring further.
More Free Plugins From Slate Digital
The collection includes several other Slate Digital tools covering different mixing and creative applications.
- FG-Bomber: A processing tool for adding impact and character.
- GateVerb: A reverb effect designed for gated and other shaped reverb sounds.
- Submerge: An automatic sidechain ducking and pumping effect.
- Heatwave: A saturation plugin for adding harmonic character.
- Fresh Air: A high-frequency enhancement plugin for bringing additional air and presence to a sound.
- Virtual Mix Rack: A modular plugin rack that lets you build a processing chain using compatible modules.
The collection also includes Harrison Dyno Mite, a transient-shaping tool that can help control the attack and sustain of audio.
These plugins cover a variety of tasks, so their usefulness will depend on your workflow and the kind of music you’re producing.
Explore the Plugins With Complete Access Hub
The Complete Access Hub is the software used to access and manage the collection.
One particularly interesting feature is Complete Access Playground. It provides a DAW-style environment where you can load a session, view its tracks, open plugins, and experiment with their settings.
This offers a way to explore how plugins work in a session without immediately having to build a test project in your own DAW.
I didn’t play the example session in my video because of potential copyright concerns, and I didn’t run through individual audio demonstrations. The video is intended as a quick introduction to what’s available, with more detailed plugin reviews to follow.
Are These Free Plugins Worth Downloading?
A free plugin isn’t automatically useful just because it costs nothing. The real question is whether it offers something that fits your workflow or provides an alternative to tools you already use.
This collection covers enough different types of processing to make it worth investigating, particularly if you’re interested in saturation, creative effects, or additional mixing tools.
You may already own plugins that perform similar functions. That’s fine. The benefit here is having more options available without adding another subscription to your expenses.
Where to Get the Free Collection
You can find the collection on the official Slate Digital website.
Download page: Slate Digital Complete Access Free Collection
Check the official page for the current plugin list, compatibility information, and installation instructions.
I’ll be taking a closer look at some of these plugins individually, including Harrison 3D Delay, in future videos. For now, the free collection is worth a look if you’re building a plugin library or simply want to experiment with some additional mixing and sound-design tools.
Final Thoughts
The Slate Digital Complete Access Free Collection brings together 16 plugins from four audio software brands without requiring a paid subscription. It includes tools for saturation, EQ, delay, reverb, transient shaping, and other processing tasks, along with the Complete Access Hub and its Playground environment.
I haven’t tested every plugin in depth yet, so this isn’t a verdict on which ones sound best or deserve a permanent place in your workflow. It’s an introduction to what’s available and a starting point for exploring the collection.
Watch the video above for the quick walkthrough, and check back for more detailed looks at individual plugins.
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