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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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Keylay plugin interface
BABY Audio

Keylay

Keylay by BABY Audio is a free delay and ducker plugin offering a simplified version of the Comeback Kid delay with an on-board ducker and four wet signal flavors.

VST2Delay
Hysteresis plugin interface
Glitchmachines

Hysteresis

Hysteresis by Glitchmachines is a glitch delay plugin designed to create robotic artifacts and abstract musical malfunctions using delay, stutter, lowpass filter, and modulation effects within its feedback path.

VST2Delay
HY-Delay 4 free plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-Delay 4 free

HY-Delay 4 free is a versatile ducking delay plugin with a simple delay mode, EQ section, and randomizer, featuring a rescalable interface.

VST2Delay
GDuckDly plugin interface
GVST

GDuckDly

GDuckDly by GVST is a digital delay plugin with a unique compression feature that blends the wet signal with the dry signal. It provides seven knobs and a switch for precise control, including a gain reduction meter.

VST2Delay
DubStation plugin interface
Audio Damage

DubStation

DubStation is a vintage-style bucket-brigade delay plug-in offering delay times from 4ms to 2000ms with pitch modulation and MIDI CC control.

VST2Delay
Deelay plugin interface
Sixth Sample

Deelay

Deelay by Sixth Sample is a free delay and reverb unit offering diffusion, distortion, and modulation in a minimalistic interface. It allows creating reverbs from small chambers to large cinematic swells with versatile sound shaping.

VST2Delay
ChowMatrix plugin interface
Chowdhury DSP

ChowMatrix

ChowMatrix by Chowdhury DSP is a multitap delay effect featuring an infinitely expandable tree of delay lines with individual controls for delay length, feedback, panning, filters, and distortion.

VST2Delay
STRINGS Q3 plugin interface
AGL VST CUSTOMS

STRINGS Q3

STRINGS Q3 by AGL VST CUSTOMS is a free strings synthesizer offering three distinct sounds: Pad, Strings, and Orchestra. It features attack and release controls, a three-band EQ, rotary, spatial, chorus, and reverb effects, all in full stereo with velocity control.

VST2Strings
Performer Free plugin interface
Crumar

Performer Free

Performer Free by Crumar is a freeware physical modeling simulation of the vintage Crumar Performer instrument. This Linux-only plugin offers a stripped-down experience focusing on essential string sounds.

VST2Strings
Mel-Lofi plugin interface
audiolatry

Mel-Lofi

Mel-Lofi by audiolatry offers 23 presets based on Mellotron samples, featuring looped, rough, and lo-fi sounds across five main instrument categories.

VST3Strings
ORGANized Trio plugin interface
GSi

ORGANized Trio

ORGANized Trio by GSi emulates the classic electro-mechanical tonewheel organ sounds of the 1950s, capturing the essence of the iconic Hammond B3 organ.

VST2Organs
Topaz Clav1 plugin interface
Topaz Productions

Topaz Clav1

Topaz Clav1 is a clavinet sample player featuring a dynamic multi mode filter section, designed for expressive piano-keys sounds on Windows.

VST2Piano & keys
Ticky Clav 2 plugin interface
2getheraudio

Ticky Clav 2

Ticky Clav 2 is a physical modeling emulation of the popular Hohner Clavinet D6, delivering authentic clavinet sounds in a remastered virtual instrument format.

VST2Piano & keys
Sweetcase plugin interface
NoiseAsh Audio Tools

Sweetcase

Sweetcase by NoiseAsh Audio Tools is a free electric piano rompler offering warm, realistic, and customizable vintage electric piano sounds with a special 3D GUI. Ready to mix for professional results.

VST2Piano & keys
SC-3 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

SC-3

SC-3 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a clavinet-influenced virtual instrument for Windows that offers octave selection and tone control to shape brightness and timbre.

VST2Piano & keys
Mr Ray plugin interface
GSi

Mr Ray

Mr Ray by GSi is a free electric piano VST plugin for Windows that emulates classic 1970s electric pianos including Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and FM Piano sounds.

VST2Piano & keys
ePiano plugin interface
MDA

ePiano

ePiano is a free softsynth based on 31 expertly sampled Rhodes Piano sounds, featuring up to 32-voice polyphony, a unique width control, and a gentle muffling filter for rich electric piano tones.

VST2Piano & keys
RMI Harmonic plugin interface
Tom Saouz

RMI Harmonic

RMI Harmonic is a free emulation of a rare 1974 synthesizer, offering vintage synth sounds as a VST2 plugin for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
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