A free parallel dynamic equalizer combining parametric EQ with full dynamics processing.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
TDR Nova vs Kilohearts Essentials (2026)
TDR Nova is best for frequency-selective compression and dynamic EQ; Kilohearts Essentials is best for producers wanting a full free effects toolkit inside one ecosystem. TDR Nova starts at Free and Kilohearts Essentials at Free.
Kilohearts
Kilohearts Essentials
Free collection of over 30 effects usable as DAW plugins or Snapins.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| TDR Nova | Kilohearts Essentials | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | frequency-selective compression and dynamic EQ | producers wanting a full free effects toolkit inside one ecosystem |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | 4 dynamic EQ bands plus high-pass/low-pass filters, Frequency-selective and multiband compression/expansion, Built-in spectrum analyzer, Equal loudness monitoring, Paid TDR Nova GE (Gentleman's Edition) adds extra features for 60 EUR | 30+ effects and Snapins, Compressor, EQ, Limiter, Reverb, Distortion modules, Works as Snapins in any Kilohearts Snapin Host, Free Kilohearts account required, New plugins added over time at no extra cost |
| Developer | Tokyo Dawn Records | Kilohearts |
Questions people ask
TDR Nova starts at Free; Kilohearts Essentials starts at Free.
4 dynamic EQ bands plus high-pass/low-pass filters, Frequency-selective and multiband compression/expansion, Built-in spectrum analyzer, Equal loudness monitoring, Paid TDR Nova GE (Gentleman's Edition) adds extra features for 60 EUR.
30+ effects and Snapins, Compressor, EQ, Limiter, Reverb, Distortion modules, Works as Snapins in any Kilohearts Snapin Host, Free Kilohearts account required, New plugins added over time at no extra cost.