Vinyl Restoration Suite is a free, open-source audio restoration plugin and standalone application for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It detects and repairs clicks and pops using crossfade and spline interpolation, and provides RNNoise-based AI denoising with DirectML and NPU acceleration. Real-time FFT noise reduction includes noise profile capture. A 10-band graphic equalizer covers 31 Hz to 16 kHz, while dedicated filters target subsonic rumble from 5–150 Hz and AC power line hum from 40–80 Hz. The application can record audio directly and split tracks at silence. Real-time waveform and spectral views help monitor processing, and Difference Mode plays the noise and clicks being removed. Use it as a VST3 plugin with a DAW or as a standalone app. Pre-built binaries are listed for all three operating systems; the macOS DMG is described as universal for Intel and ARM. The repository lists an MIT license, which provides the software “AS IS” and disclaims warranties and liability.
Who it is for
It may suit people restoring recordings who want click, pop, noise, or hum reduction on desktop systems. It offers both a standalone workflow and VST3 use with a DAW.
What is good
- Free under an MIT license
- Provides standalone and VST3 formats
- Includes click, pop, noise, and hum tools
- Pre-built binaries listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- MIT license disclaims warranties and liability
- Source builds require CMake 3.22 or later
- Source builds require a C++17-compatible compiler and JUCE
Verdict
Vinyl Restoration Suite combines several restoration tools with standalone and plugin workflows across three desktop operating systems. The MIT license’s warranty and liability disclaimer is worth noting before use.
Get started with Vinyl Restoration Suite
- Visit the project at https://github.com/flarkflarkflark/AudioRestorationVST.
- Download a pre-built binary for Linux, macOS, or Windows.
- For DAW use, place the VST3 files in the DAW’s VST3 folder.
- For independent use, launch the standalone application.
- To build from source, use CMake 3.22 or later, a C++17-compatible compiler, and JUCE as a submodule.
What the free plan stops at
The free plan is the MIT-licensed standalone app and VST3 plugin. The MIT license provides the software “AS IS” and disclaims warranties and liability.
Questions about Vinyl Restoration Suite
How much does Vinyl Restoration Suite cost?
The listed Free plan costs 0.00 USD per free.
Is Vinyl Restoration Suite open source?
Yes. The repository lists an MIT license.
Which platforms are available?
Pre-built binaries are listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows. The macOS DMG is described as universal for Intel and ARM.
Can I use it with a DAW?
Yes. It is available as a VST3 plugin, with instructions to copy the plugin files into a DAW’s VST3 folder. A standalone application is also available.
What does it do for audio restoration?
It detects and repairs clicks and pops, reduces noise, and provides filters for subsonic rumble and AC power line hum. It also includes recording, automatic track splitting at silence, and real-time waveform and spectral views.
Who makes it?
The maker identifies as flarkAUDIO and says they create music, audio tools, plugins, and experimental projects.
Vinyl Restoration Suite plans and pricing
All plansCompared on audio restoration software
- Noise reduction
- Yes
- Click and crackle removal
- Yes
- Hum removal
- Yes
- Workflow format
- both
