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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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Arido plugin interface
Solcito Musica

Arido

Arido by Solcito Musica is a free additive synthesizer with simple FM synthesis and a subtractive filter, featuring a polyphonic driver for diverse timbres including ambient, bass, pads, organs, and distorted sounds.

VST2Synths
Amurg Lite plugin interface
audiolatry

Amurg Lite

Amurg Lite is a free lofi and ambient rompler featuring 33 presets derived from hardware synthesizers, including keys, leads, basses, pads, and effects.

VST2Synths
OS-251 plugin interface
Onsen Audio

OS-251

OS-251 by Onsen Audio is a pure digital lo-fi synthesizer featuring a JUNO style digital subtractive synthesis with warm, digital DSP algorithms for unique lo-fi sounds.

VST3Synths
KiTR plugin interface
Spacedad

KiTR

KiTR is a lo-fi pitch-shifting and distortion synthesizer based on a rubberband guitar sample. It offers twangtastic sounds with unique character.

VST2Synths
The Grey Apparatus 2 plugin interface
Creatorum Genius Lab

The Grey Apparatus 2

The Grey Apparatus 2 by Creatorum Genius Lab is a free atmospheric synthesizer featuring Wave Draw and Wave Form oscillators, rhythm arpeggiator, ping-pong delay, and versatile modulation options for rich sound design.

VST2Synths
Esfera plugin interface
beatassist.eu

Esfera

Esfera by beatassist.eu is a free ambiance and special effects synthesizer for Windows featuring three oscillators with dedicated modulation and filtering options.

VST2Synths
Creepy Piano Lite plugin interface
Electronik Sound Lab

Creepy Piano Lite

Creepy Piano Lite by Electronik Sound Lab is a free multi-sampled rompler offering 22 spooky piano presets with ADSR, low-pass filter, and reverb effects. It includes 24-bit multisample WAV files and is royalty free.

VST2Synths
Creepy Piano 2 Lite plugin interface
Electronik Sound Lab

Creepy Piano 2 Lite

Creepy Piano 2 Lite by Electronik Sound Lab is a free multi-sampled rompler featuring 25 spooky piano presets ideal for cinematic, lo-fi, and trap productions.

VST2Synths
Atmos plugin interface
Electronik Sound Lab

Atmos

Atmos 2 is a free ambient piano instrument featuring samples from a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano recorded in Mallorca. It offers 56 samples across 2 layers with ADSR controls.

VST2Synths
Sprike plugin interface
Cognitone

Sprike

Sprike is an additive and wavetable synthesizer plugin extending the Tunefish4 virtual analog synth with enhanced MIDI compatibility.

VST2Synths
Sawrizor Lite plugin interface
Sugar Audio

Sawrizor Lite

Sawrizor Lite by Sugar Audio is a free wavetable and sawtooth synthesizer featuring two high-quality oscillators that blend diverse saw generators to create unique sounds.

VST2Synths
GrooveBoxII plugin interface
C Hackl

GrooveBoxII

GrooveBoxII is a customizable wavetable synthesizer with a 32-step sequencer and a unique HighPowerOSC oscillator designed for rich sounds. It offers 9 wavetables and a Super Effect for unison detune.

VST2Synths
Graphite plugin interface
Sporesound

Graphite

Graphite by Sporesound is a free wavetable synthesizer supporting 2048-sample wav tables, compatible with VST2 format on Windows.

VST2Synths
PlayMate plugin interface
Flandersh Tech

PlayMate

PlayMate by Flandersh Tech is a simple FM synthesizer with dual 6-operator oscillators and drawable oscillator shapes, ideal for creating basses and noisy leads.

VST2Synths
Future plugin interface
C Hackl

Future

Future by C Hackl is a Windows-only synth built mainly with ADSR envelopes, featuring a HighPowerOSC similar to GrooveBoxI/II and a unique 'Super' effect with its own ADSR for distinctive sounds. It includes 30 presets, a preset generator, and MIDI-automation on knobs.

VST2Synths
FMetal plugin interface
Hinton and Fairchild

FMetal

FMetal by Hinton and Fairchild is a powerful FM synthesizer designed for metal synth sounds used in Bigroom House, Progressive, Electro, and Dubstep genres. It features 3 oscillators with FM, PM, and AM types plus a sub oscillator and a morphing wavetable.

VST2Synths
Exakt Lite plugin interface
Sonicbits

Exakt Lite

Exakt Lite by Sonicbits is a user-friendly FM synthesizer plugin featuring 4 operators and classic FM algorithms to create a range of digital and organic sounds.

VST2Synths
Dexed plugin interface
Digital Suburban

Dexed

Dexed is a free FM synthesizer closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7, designed as a companion tool for the original synth.

VST2Synths
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