New Audio Freeware Site

Related link: http://www.dontcrack.com/

Before it got clogged with ads and nonsense posts, I used to explore Shareware Music Machine for interesting new music-production software. More recently, I’ve been grazing VersionTracker and KVR, but getting to the downloads still requires lots of clicking (and often waiting).

Don’t Crac[k], a new site I just found through MacMusic.org, seems to be the cleanest-looking of them all. There are no overbearing ads, irrelevant visitor reviews, or lengthy descriptions to distract you from choosing software to try. And if you do want more information, a simple click takes you to the developer’s site instead of leading down a slow, lengthy tunnel of redirects.

In addition to its dedicated freeware section, Don’t Crac[k] sports a straightforward online store for independent software developers. (See below.) The forum section is currently underpopulated, but I’m sure that will change as more open-minded musicians discover the site.

Pizza Synth, a Windows VSTi with hilariously unique controls, is yours for just $9.99 at the Don’t Crac[k] online store.

Where do you browse for music software?