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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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OP-X FREE plugin interface
sonicprojects

OP-X FREE

OP-X FREE by sonicprojects is a highly organic sounding VST synthesizer for Windows with precise detuning and tuning options matching its hardware counterpart.

VST2Synths
MiniMogueVA plugin interface
Glen Stegner

MiniMogueVA

MiniMogueVA is a free Windows softsynth inspired by the classic Minimoog monosynth, offering authentic analog-style sound with added features such as 5-note polyphony and an arpeggiator.

VST2Synths
easy-tauros plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-tauros

Easy-Tauros by easytoolz is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that emulates the classic Moog Taurus bass synthesizer with two oscillators and six waveform types.

VST2Synths
Neurobot plugin interface
beatassist.eu

Neurobot

Neurobot is a simple bass synthesizer using phase distortion oscillation with core waveforms like Square, Saw, Pulse, and Saw-Pulse, featuring amp, modulation, and filter envelopes.

VST2Synths
Lo-Fi Noise plugin interface
Yuri Semenov

Lo-Fi Noise

Lo-Fi Noise by Yuri Semenov is a free white and pink noise generator available in mono, stereo, and dual versions for Windows.

VST2Lofi
Horror Box 2 Lite plugin interface
Electronik Sound Lab

Horror Box 2 Lite

Horror Box 2 Lite by Electronik Sound Lab is a dark ambiance generator featuring 5 presets and 8 sound layers crafted from analog and virtual synthesizers, processed sounds, and field recordings.

VST2Synths
Zebralette plugin interface
u-he

Zebralette

Zebralette by u-he is a free hybrid synthesizer featuring two LFOs, a multi-stage envelope, and three effects including chorus, EQ, and delay. It also offers unique dual spectral effects with innovative squelchy filter algorithms.

VST2Synths
Zap plugin interface
SineVibes

Zap

Zap by SineVibes is a unique mini-synthesizer that modulates oscillator frequency using an envelope follower driven by incoming audio.

Synths
Triple Cheese plugin interface
u-he

Triple Cheese

Triple Cheese by u-he is a unique comb filter synthesizer that creates sound using chromatically tuned delays instead of traditional synthesis methods.

VST2Synths
TMP-Sounder plugin interface
C Hackl

TMP-Sounder

TMP-Sounder by C Hackl is a low CPU supersaw synthesizer featuring a TMP-Array Oscillator with built-in reverb, filter, and distortion effects. Designed for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
T-Force Alpha TS plugin interface
Mastrcode Music

T-Force Alpha TS

T-Force Alpha TS by Mastrcode Music is a free subtractive synthesizer plugin for Windows featuring multiwave oscillators inspired by the Roland Supersaw. Perfect for trance music production with versatile sound design.

VST2Synths
Symptohm PE plugin interface
Ohm force

Symptohm PE

Symptohm PE by Ohm Force is a preset-driven synthesizer plugin featuring over 1200 presets from the Symptohm:Melohman synth engine. It delivers the same sounds as the standard edition with a sophisticated synthesis engine.

VST2Synths
Surge XT plugin interface
Surge Synth Team

Surge XT

Surge XT is a hybrid subtractive synthesizer featuring dual scenes per patch for layered or split sounds and a quick patch browser with search and favorites.

VST2Synths
Surge plugin interface
Surge Synth Team

Surge

Surge is a free hybrid subtractive synthesizer offering dual scenes per patch for layering or splits, with a quick category-based patch browser.

VST2Synths
Simple Microtonal Synth plugin interface
BipTunia

Simple Microtonal Synth

Simple Microtonal Synth by BipTunia is a polyphonic synth specializing in microtonal music with 32 presets and 5378 tuning options. Available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Synths
Romplay 2 plugin interface
Electronik Sound Lab

Romplay 2

Romplay 2 by Electronik Sound Lab is a simple sound module featuring 144 high-quality presets across Keys, Leads, FX, Textures, and Synthesizers for electronic music production.

VST2Synths
Ribs plugin interface
hvoya audio

Ribs

Ribs by hvoya audio is a free granular synthesizer and effect plugin that creates glitch, scratch sounds, and textured audio.

VST2Synths
RetroVibes plugin interface
audiolatry

RetroVibes

RetroVibes Lite is a free ROMpler plugin capturing iconic 80s sounds from hardware and software synths. Customize presets with ADSR envelopes, modulation, and filter controls for authentic vintage tones.

VST2Synths
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