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VeloScaler plugin interface
CodeFN42

VeloScaler

VeloScaler by CodeFN42 is a free MIDI effect plugin for Windows that lets you adjust and scale MIDI note velocities with up to 5 customizable bands.

VST2MIDI effects
NoteMapper plugin interface
CodeFN42

NoteMapper

NoteMapper by CodeFN42 is a free MIDI utility plugin that maps incoming MIDI notes to up to three different notes across multiple channels, enabling complex triggering setups like multi-sampler drum patterns.

VST2MIDI tools
MidiKeySwitcher plugin interface
4drX

MidiKeySwitcher

MidiKeySwitcher lets you assign 2-key switches to select MIDI channels and send program and bank change messages directly from your MIDI keyboard, eliminating the need for a mouse when browsing plugin presets.

VST2Uncategorized
MIDI-Transformer plugin interface
Austen

MIDI-Transformer

MIDI-Transformer by Austen lets you transform and reroute incoming MIDI signals within your VST chain on Windows 64-bit systems.

VST2MIDI tools
MIDI Monitor plugin interface
Robin Schmidt

MIDI Monitor

MIDI Monitor by Robin Schmidt displays incoming MIDI messages in real time. It is available as both instrument and effect plugin versions to ensure host compatibility.

VST2MIDI tools
Wind Chimes plugin interface
ToneCarver

Wind Chimes

Wind Chimes by ToneCarver generates MIDI notes simulating wind chime strikes influenced by wind conditions, optionally sending control change messages for system energy.

VST2MIDI generators

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VeloScaler plugin interface
VeloScalerCodeFN42 · VST2
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NoteMapper plugin interface
NoteMapperCodeFN42 · VST2
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MidiKeySwitcher plugin interface
MidiKeySwitcher4drX · VST2
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MIDI-Transformer plugin interface
MIDI-TransformerAusten · VST2
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MIDI Monitor plugin interface
MIDI MonitorRobin Schmidt · VST2
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Wind Chimes plugin interface
Wind ChimesToneCarver · VST2
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Obvious Filter plugin interface
FKFX

Obvious Filter

Obvious Filter by FKFX is a free morphing filter sequencer that transforms any input into rhythmic sequences using 10 analog-modeled resonant filters for rich modulation effects.

VST2Filters
Noisebud Stepdad plugin interface
Noisebud

Noisebud Stepdad

Noisebud Stepdad is a free Windows VST2 plugin featuring a step sequencer controlled filter and ring modulation effect. It requires a host that transmits BPM for proper timing.

VST2Filters
Noisebud Filter plugin interface
Noisebud

Noisebud Filter

Noisebud Filter is a free Windows VST2 plugin offering four parallel filters|low pass, high pass, band pass, and band reject|with three LFOs including a tempo-synced option for dynamic modulation.

VST2Filters
Noisebud BandPass plugin interface
Noisebud

Noisebud BandPass

Noisebud BandPass is a free bandpass filter plugin for Windows 32-bit systems. It offers straightforward filtering capabilities for audio processing.

VST2Filters
HY-Filter4 free plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-Filter4 free

HY-Filter4 free is a semi-modular filter effect plugin with two filter engines and five modulation types for versatile sound shaping.

VST2Filters
GBand plugin interface
GVST

GBand

GBand by GVST is a resonant band-pass filter that uses a combined low-cut and high-cut filter approach for intuitive sound shaping.

VST2Filters
Flux Mini 2 plugin interface
Caelum Audio

Flux Mini 2

Flux Mini 2 by Caelum Audio is a free modulator and filter effect that uses a customizable graph to shape and modulate filter cutoff, resonance, amplitude, and mix, adding character and dynamism to tracks.

VST2Filters
Filterstation plugin interface
Audio Damage

Filterstation

Filterstation by Audio Damage offers a versatile dual filter effect with 12 algorithms, including a unique MS20 emulation, envelope follower, saturation, and rhythmic LFO for creative sound processing.

VST2Filters
Filterjam plugin interface
AudioThing

Filterjam

Filterjam by AudioThing is a multiband resonant filter plugin that creates unique ringmod-like effects by dividing the input signal into four bands that can be combined in different modes. It offers versatile sound shaping from harsh to gentle tones.

VST2Filters
FilterGrizzly LITE plugin interface
CFA-Sound

FilterGrizzly LITE

FilterGrizzly LITE is a free, analog-modeled lowpass filter plugin offering smooth self-resonance and fuzz-drive with an intuitive GUI for easy use on Windows.

VST2Filters
Dub-SPL4 plugin interface
SoundFingers

Dub-SPL4

Dub-SPL4 by SoundFingers is a 4-band audio splitter designed for live performances. It splits audio into Sub, Low, Medium, and High frequency bands with dedicated LP and HP filter controls.

VST2Filters
Bjorn plugin interface
Fanan Team

Bjorn

Bjorn by Fanan Team is a CPU-friendly, latency-free multimode filter plugin featuring 14 filter types, all controlled via an intuitive XY pad for versatile sound shaping.

VST2Filters
Substrate plugin interface
Mastrcode Music

Substrate

Substrate by Mastrcode Music is a bass enhancer VST2 effect that adds sub-harmonic frequencies to enrich your bass sounds on Windows.

VST2Spectral
Noisebud Binvert plugin interface
Noisebud

Noisebud Binvert

Noisebud Binvert is a free spectral effect plugin for Windows that splits audio into two adjustable frequency bands and allows independent phase inversion for each band, helping to preserve heavy bass.

VST2Spectral
Infra plugin interface
Blue Lab Audio

Infra

Infra is a bass enhancer plugin by Blue Lab Audio that leverages the phantom fundamental psychoacoustic effect and adds a sub octave frequency to boost bass perception.

VST2Spectral
Dyno Mod plugin interface
Sampleson

Dyno Mod

Dyno Mod by Sampleson is a harmonic enhancer effect inspired by the early 70's hardware add-on for electric pianos. It enriches high and low harmonics to provide a wider sound.

VST2Spectral
XTrack EQ32 plugin interface
SoundOutTheBox

XTrack EQ32

XTrack EQ32 by SoundOutTheBox is a 32-band equalizer plugin for Windows offering low CPU usage and support for various audio channel configurations including Mono, Stereo, LRS, Quatro, and 8.0 systems.

VST3Eq
W2395c plugin interface
Fuse Audio Labs

W2395c

W2395c by Fuse Audio Labs is a classic Baxandall EQ featuring a rich mid band that adds a unique tonal quality to your tracks. Its interactive bands help your mixes stand out with warmth and clarity.

VST2Eq
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