Free audio plugins and Max for Live devices by WHY3K. Each one does a single job, does it well, and stays out of your way — in the studio, on stream, and on stage.
Download, load, play. Formats and requirements are listed on each page.
A live elapsed-time readout that starts the moment you launch a clip. Built for streaming, live sets, and recording.
Session View only
The next device is in development. Stay tuned.
No installers, no license keys. Drop it in and play.
Download and load it straight into your DAW. Setup instructions live on each plugin's page.
No fees, no account, no mailing list. If it earns a spot in your workflow, that's the whole deal.
Every tool here started as something I wished existed while composing, recording, or running live sound.
WHY3K PLUGINS is where music producer WHY3K releases self-built audio tools for free. It starts with Max for Live devices, with VST / AU formats on the roadmap. No flashy suites — just small utilities that quietly earn their place in your workflow.