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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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TAL-Vocoder plugin interface
Togu Audio Line

TAL-Vocoder

TAL-Vocoder is a vintage-style vocoder emulation featuring 11 bands and analog modeled components. It replicates early 80’s vocoder sounds using digital algorithms including SFFT.

VST2Pitch
PitchShift plugin interface
Blue Lab Audio

PitchShift

PitchShift by Blue Lab Audio is a pitch shifter that adjusts sound pitch from one octave below to one octave above with a transient boost for attack enhancement.

VST2Pitch
OC-D2 plugin interface
Christopher Hooker

OC-D2

OC-D2 is a customizable octaver VST2 plugin for Windows that generates signals one and two octaves below the original. Inspired by the Boss OC-2 pedal, it offers enhanced features for advanced pitch effects.

VST2Pitch
NA Chromatic Tuner plugin interface
Nembrini Audio

NA Chromatic Tuner

NA Chromatic Tuner by Nembrini Audio offers fast and accurate tuning with a bright, colorful LED display and supports calibration to any pitch standard.

VST2Pitch
MIDI Choir plugin interface
MVs Plugins

MIDI Choir

MIDI Choir is a MIDI controlled transposer that processes single-pitched audio and transposes it in real time using MIDI notes. It features a reliable ASDF pitch tracker with voiced/unvoiced recognition and a pitch tracking indicator.

VST2Pitch
GSnap plugin interface
GVST

GSnap

GSnap is a free auto-tune VST plugin by GVST for Windows that corrects vocal pitch or creates robotic voice effects with adjustable parameters.

VST2Pitch
Graillon FE plugin interface
Auburn Sounds

Graillon FE

Graillon Free Edition is a vocal live changer offering pitch shifting and pitch correction optimized for voice in VST2 format on Windows and macOS.

VST2Pitch
StormGate1 plugin interface
AraldFX

StormGate1

StormGate1 by AraldFX is a rhythmic gate plugin that allows detailed amplitude pattern shaping using hand-drawn or tool-assisted patterns. Transform static sounds into dynamic rhythmic parts.

VST2Gates & de-essers
SideChainer 2 plugin interface
RDGAudio

SideChainer 2

SideChainer 2 by RDGAudio is a drawable gate plugin featuring a customizable point and tension curve editor with presets, offering precise control over gating effects.

VST3Gates & de-essers
Renegate free plugin interface
Auburn Sounds

Renegate free

Renegate free by Auburn Sounds is a full-band gate plug-in known for its natural sound and quick operation, offering simplified gating with advanced internal processing.

VST2Gates & de-essers
GGate plugin interface
GVST

GGate

GGate by GVST is a free noise gate plugin that silences audio signals falling below a set threshold, effectively removing unwanted background noise during silent passages.

VST2Gates & de-essers
EnveLover plugin interface
Press Play

EnveLover

EnveLover by Press Play is a unique MIDI-controlled audio gate effect that lets you trigger dynamics processing via MIDI, enhancing your music production workflow.

VST2Gates & de-essers
YuStrip-3 plugin interface
Yuri Semenov

YuStrip-3

YuStrip-3 by Yuri Semenov is a complete channel strip plugin available in VST2 format for Windows 32 and 64-bit systems.

VST2Mastering
Youlean Loudness Meter plugin interface
Youlean

Youlean Loudness Meter

Youlean Loudness Meter is a free plugin that measures the true perceived loudness of your audio, ensuring compliance with Film and TV industry standards and preventing your mix from sounding crushed.

VST2Mastering
Wave Observer plugin interface
Press Play

Wave Observer

Wave Observer by Press Play is a free VST oscilloscope and monitoring plugin designed for time-domain audio analysis, supporting mixing, mastering, and sound design workflows.

VST2Mastering
VU plugin interface
UnplugRed

VU

VU by UnplugRed is a free VU meter plugin offering true RMS metering with adjustable reaction speed and nominal operation level in stereo and mono modes.

VST2Mastering
Uraleq plugin interface
Flandersh Tech

Uraleq

Uraleq by Flandersh Tech is a free advanced multiband processor featuring multiband compressors, delays, and balance controls with Mid/Side processing and linear-phase FIR filters. Ideal for mixing and mastering.

VST2Mastering
Toned plugin interface
LVC-Audio

Toned

Toned by LVC-Audio is a free analog-modeled tone shaping plugin ideal for mastering and two-track mixing, featuring a three-band matrix and a high pass filter.

VST2Mastering
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