How to Create VST3 Plugins with AI – Audio Plugin Coder (APC) Open Source
Stop Dreaming, Start Shipping: Build Professional VST Plugins Using Natural Language
You have a world-class idea for a synth or effect, but C++ feels like a brick wall?
The days of spending years mastering DSP (Digital Signal Processing) before hearing your first sound are over. Introducing Audio Plugin Coder (APC) – the first open-source framework that lets you “vibe-code” professional audio plugins using the power of AI Agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Kilo.
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Ready to build? Grab the framework for free on GitHub and join the revolution:
Why APC is a Game Changer for Audio Developers
Traditional plugin development is broken. Between JUCE boilerplate, CMake configurations, and debugging real-time audio crashes, 90% of creative ideas die in the “setup phase.” APC changes the workflow from programming to conversing.
- ✅ No C++ Expertise Required: Describe your DSP ideas in plain English. APC and your AI Agent handle the heavy lifting.
- ✅ Industry Standard: Built on JUCE 8, ensuring your plugins work in Every DAW (Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, etc.).
- ✅ Agent-Agnostic: Whether you use Claude, Kilo, or Antigravity – APC provides the structure they need to succeed.
- ✅ One-Click Packaging: Automatically generate installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
From Prompt to Plugin: The 5-Minute Workflow
APC uses a unique 5-Phase System that tracks your progress. You can stop, switch AI models, and resume exactly where you left off.
- DREAM: Define your concept (e.g., “A warm vintage tape delay with wow/flutter”).
- PLAN: The AI designs the DSP architecture and chooses your UI path (C++ or HTML5).
- DESIGN: Generate visual mockups and GUI components without touching a pixel.
- IMPLEMENT: The AI writes the core logic, parameter bindings, and signal chain.
- SHIP: Hit one command to build professional, distribution-ready installers.
“I’ve spent 18 months yelling at LLMs so you don’t have to. APC is the result of thousands of hours of trial and error, distilled into a framework that actually works for real-world audio tools.”
— Noizefield, Creator of APC
Join the Open Source Revolution
Audio Plugin Coder is 100% Open Source (MIT License). No royalties, no hidden fees, no restrictions. We want to see what the community builds when the technical barriers are removed.
How to contribute:
- ⭐ Star the Repo: Help us gain visibility on GitHub.
- 🛠️ Add Skills: Help us expand the AI’s knowledge of DSP and UI patterns.
- 💬 Join the Discussion: Share your creations and get help from fellow developers.
The future of audio software isn’t written—it’s prompted. Are you ready to build yours?
