Vinyl Restoration Suite

Vinyl Restoration Suite is an audio restoration plugin and standalone application for reducing noise and repairing clicks and pops. Its RNNoise-based denoiser supports DirectML and NPU acceleration, while real-time FFT-based noise reduction includes noise profile capture. Click and pop repair uses crossfade and spline interpolation. A 10-band graphic EQ covers 31 Hz to 16 kHz, and dedicated filters target subsonic rumble and AC power line hum. The app can record audio and split tracks automatically at silence. Real-time waveform and spectral views help monitor audio, while Difference Mode lets users hear removed noise and clicks. Use it independently or as a VST3 plugin with a DAW. Pre-built binaries are listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows; the macOS DMG is described as universal for Intel and ARM. The project is free and open source under the MIT license. Building from source requires CMake 3.22 or later, a C++17-compatible compiler, and JUCE as a submodule. The license disclaims warranties and liability.

Vinyl Restoration Suite combines several restoration tools with standalone and DAW plugin use. Its free, open-source license is useful to note alongside the stated warranty and liability disclaimers.

It suits people restoring audio who want noise reduction, click repair, and hum filters in a standalone app or VST3 workflow. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Overview

Vinyl Restoration Suite is a free desktop restoration tool for cleaning recordings with both a standalone application and a VST3 plugin. It is best suited to vinyl listeners and audio editors who want click repair, denoising, and recording in one workflow. Its range is unusually broad for a free tool, but it requires a desktop setup rather than a browser.

Key features

Automatic click and pop repair uses crossfades and spline interpolation, while an RNNoise-based denoiser supports DirectML and NPU acceleration. For users who want more control over noise, real-time FFT reduction includes noise-profile capture. These complementary approaches are useful for varied cleanup tasks, though they do not remove the need to listen carefully to the processed result.

A 10-band graphic EQ spans 31 Hz to 16 kHz, and dedicated filters target subsonic rumble from 5–150 Hz and AC power-line hum from 40–80 Hz. That makes the suite relevant beyond surface clicks, particularly for recordings with low-frequency rumble or hum. The standalone app can record audio and split tracks automatically at silence, supporting a record-to-cleanup workflow without a DAW.

Real-time waveform and spectral views provide visual monitoring, and Difference Mode lets users hear the noise and clicks being removed. That is a practical way to judge whether cleanup is also taking away wanted audio. The suite works independently or as a VST3 plugin in a DAW. Pre-built binaries are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows; the macOS DMG is universal for Intel and ARM. Building from source requires CMake 3.22 or later, a C++17-compatible compiler, and JUCE as a submodule.

Pricing

Free — free: The MIT-licensed plan includes the standalone app and VST3, with noise reduction, click and crackle removal, and hum removal. There is no paid tier or trial to weigh against it. The MIT license provides the software “AS IS” and disclaims warranties and liability, so users should account for that limitation in professional or business workflows.

Platforms

Vinyl Restoration Suite supports Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its standalone format suits users who do not work in a DAW, while the VST3 format can be installed in a DAW's VST3 folder. The universal macOS DMG covers both Intel and ARM machines.

Who it's for

This is a strong fit for vinyl collectors and editors who want a free desktop tool combining click repair, denoising, hum and rumble filters, recording, and track splitting. It is less suitable for anyone who needs browser-based processing or does not want to use a standalone desktop app or VST3 host.

Pros and cons

• Pros: One free package combines automated click repair, AI denoising, profile-based FFT reduction, EQ, and targeted rumble and hum filters.
• Pros: Standalone recording and silence-based track splitting support a complete capture and cleanup workflow without requiring a DAW.
• Pros: Difference Mode and live waveform and spectral views help users monitor what cleanup removes.
• Cons: The desktop and VST3 formats rule out a browser-only workflow.
• Cons: The MIT license disclaims warranties and liability, a material caveat for users relying on the software in paid work.

Alternatives

Audio Restoration Software is a broader category page for comparing restoration tools.

• @audio/denoise is a free browser-based option with no account or upload, better suited to users who want to avoid desktop installation.
• PD Cleaner is free and open source for Windows 64-bit, making it an alternative for Windows users seeking a no-account tool.
• VinylRest offers Linux, macOS, and web options; its free public beta requires a license for processing, and VinylRest Live supports up to three active Mac installations.
• Wave Corrector is available on Linux and Windows, with its Professional Edition free for personal use and no registration required.
• Cathar is another free option for Linux and macOS.
• CEDAR Cambridge is a paid modular hardware and software system for macOS and Windows, with custom pricing depending on options and configuration.
• Neiro supports Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows use.
• Algorithmix Sound Laundry is a paid alternative for Windows.

Verdict

Choose Vinyl Restoration Suite if you want a free desktop toolkit that brings click repair, several forms of noise reduction, recording, and track splitting together, with standalone and VST3 workflows. Look elsewhere if you need browser access or cannot accept software supplied without warranty or liability coverage.