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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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SpectralDiff plugin interface
Blue Lab Audio

SpectralDiff

SpectralDiff by Blue Lab Audio is a free mastering plugin that identifies differences between two audio files by displaying a real-time spectral difference during playback.

VST2Mastering
Speaker Vibrator plugin interface
RDGAudio

Speaker Vibrator

Speaker Vibrator by RDGAudio offers a unique 3D visualizer that displays VU and RMS levels with a vibrating speaker cone, featuring volume and pan controls for detailed monitoring.

VST2Mastering
SPAN plugin interface
Voxengo

SPAN

SPAN by Voxengo is a real-time FFT audio spectrum analyzer plugin offering flexible spectrum analysis modes for professional music and audio production.

VST2Mastering
Sound Delay plugin interface
Voxengo

Sound Delay

Sound Delay by Voxengo is a precise multi-channel signal delay plugin available in VST2 format for professional audio applications on Windows.

VST2Mastering
Smile plugin interface
Noisebud

Smile

Smile by Noisebud is a free Fletcher-Munson De-Harsher plugin designed to reduce harshness in mixes and masters while preserving crucial tonal elements.

VST2Mastering
SA60 plugin interface
Red Rock Sound

SA60

SA60 is a real-time 1/3 octave spectrum analyser inspired by the classic DN60 design from 1980, offering precise spectral monitoring.

VST2Mastering
Rebalance plugin interface
Blue Lab Audio

Rebalance

Rebalance by Blue Lab Audio is a spectral demixer plugin that lets you adjust vocal, bass, and drum levels within a single track in real time.

VST2Mastering
mvMeter2 plugin interface
TBProAudio

mvMeter2

mvMeter2 by TBProAudio is a multivariable meter offering RMS, EBUR128, VU, and PPM measurement modes with stereo and mid-side channel support for precise mastering metering.

VST2Mastering
Multi Peak Limiter plugin interface
Yuri Semenov

Multi Peak Limiter

Multi Peak Limiter by Yuri Semenov is a versatile 3-band peak limiter that operates in LR_MS modes, ideal for mastering tasks.

VST2Mastering
Master Tone PRO plugin interface
Yuri Semenov

Master Tone PRO

Master Tone PRO by Yuri Semenov is a mastering strip plugin available in VST2 format for Windows and macOS.

VST2Mastering
LVC-Meter plugin interface
LVC-Audio

LVC-Meter

LVC-Meter is a free VST2 plugin offering true-peak metering with spectrum analysis, stereo vectorscope, and waveform history views for accurate mastering measurements.

VST2Mastering
KlipFreak plugin interface
Audio Assault

KlipFreak

KlipFreak by Audio Assault is a free peak clipper plugin designed for mastering purposes, available for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.

VST2Mastering
Isol8 plugin interface
TBProAudio

Isol8

Isol8 by TBProAudio is an advanced mix monitoring tool that splits audio into five frequency bands, allowing precise soloing or muting to focus on specific ranges during mixing and mastering.

VST2Mastering
Initial Clipper plugin interface
Initial Audio

Initial Clipper

Initial Clipper by Initial Audio is a soft clipper plugin that smooths audio peaks to prevent signals from exceeding zero decibels, ideal for mastering.

VST2Mastering
Impulses plugin interface
Blue Lab Audio

Impulses

Impulses by Blue Lab Audio is a free IR processor that captures and applies the acoustic characteristics of spaces using impulse responses to enhance vocals or instruments.

VST2Mastering
GClip plugin interface
GVST

GClip

GClip by GVST is a wave-shaping clipper plugin that prevents audio signals from exceeding a set maximum. It offers adjustable hard- or soft-knee clipping with gain, clip, and softness controls, plus a visual graph and wave display. Supports 2x oversampling for enhanced audio quality.

VST2Mastering
Fletchy-Muncher plugin interface
Noisebud

Fletchy-Muncher

Fletchy-Muncher by Noisebud applies loudness playback adjustments based on the Fletcher-Munson curve to detect harshness or brightness at high volumes.

VST2Mastering
dpMeter 5 plugin interface
TBProAudio

dpMeter 5

dpMeter 5 by TBProAudio is a free, precise, multichannel digital audio meter supporting RMS, EBUR128, and TruePeak measurement for mastering.

VST2Mastering
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