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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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Lethality plugin interface
Iridium Iris

Lethality

Lethality by Iridium Iris is a versatile electric guitar VST plugin offering multiple articulations and effects tailored for alternative and rock music genres. It supports playing via standard MIDI notes and mod-wheel triggers.

VST2Guitar & bass
Haunted Guitar Lite plugin interface
Electronik Sound Lab

Haunted Guitar Lite

Haunted Guitar Lite by Electronik Sound Lab is a free multi-sampled Fender Stratocaster Plus Deluxe rompler featuring 8 presets and 224 samples with dark and spooky guitar sounds achieved through high-quality effects.

VST2Guitar & bass
FunkBass plugin interface
audiolatry

FunkBass

FunkBass is a lightweight sample-based bass guitar plugin offering 8 presets and multiple playing techniques for genres like Pop, EDM, Funk, Soul, and RnB.

VST2Guitar & bass
The Gong plugin interface
SampleScience

The Gong

The Gong is a sampled gong instrument offering 4 articulations and velocity layers, ideal for New Age and meditation music.

VST2Percussion
Cloudrum plugin interface
Ample Sound

Cloudrum

Cloudrum by Ample Sound is a soothing steel tongue drum plugin spanning 3 octaves with two mic positions offering stereo and mono modes. Easily add unique tonal color to any genre.

VST2Percussion
Nasty Looper plugin interface
beatassist.eu

Nasty Looper

Nasty Looper is a Windows-only drum machine and groovebox featuring 16 pad cells that load 16 or 24-bit WAV samples, with MIDI controller mapping for enhanced sequencing.

VST2Groove / sequencers
Toum! plugin interface
Solcito Musica

Toum!

Toum! by Solcito Musica is a free percussion synthesizer plugin that creates kick, tom, timbal, percussion, and bass sounds with analog and electronic drum synthesis.

VST2CLAPSingle drums
EXC!TE SNARE DRUM plugin interface
CHAIR

EXC!TE SNARE DRUM

EXC!TE SNARE DRUM is a free snare drum plugin delivering ultra-realistic sounds via physical modeling. It allows tuning for various snare sizes, tip hardness, rimshot effects, and adjustable snare rattle.

VST2Single drums
Chow Kick plugin interface
Chowdhury DSP

Chow Kick

Chow Kick is a free kick drum synthesizer plugin that uses creative physical modeling of classic drum machine circuits. It features a parameterizable pulse shaper and resonant filter with nonlinear modes for versatile sound design.

VST2Single drums
BumBer Deluxe plugin interface
beatassist.eu

BumBer Deluxe

BumBer Deluxe is a bass drum synth and sampler with five waveform signals and a library of 165 samples for precise bass drum sound design.

VST2Single drums
SUB plugin interface
Sampleson

SUB

SUB by Sampleson is a vintage analog drum synthesizer featuring classic drum sounds and a sub-frequency oscillator for added depth.

VST2Drum synths
RVK-808 plugin interface
Electronik Sound Lab

RVK-808

RVK-808 is a drum ROMpler inspired by the classic TR-808 offering 272 quality samples and 17 drum kits with assignable outputs.

VST2Drum kits
RT-7070 plugin interface
Electronik Sound Lab

RT-7070

RT-7070 is a drum rompler inspired by the classic TR-707, featuring 20 kits including the original and 19 processed with modern and vintage effects for diverse sounds.

VST2Drum kits
Organic Calfskin Kit plugin interface
Organic Drum Loops

Organic Calfskin Kit

Organic Calfskin Kit is an acoustic drum ROMpler featuring 7 drum kits recorded with various tools for 18 unique kits. It simplifies working with multi-track, multi-velocity samples.

VST2Drum kits
MT Power Drum Kit plugin interface
Manda Audio

MT Power Drum Kit

MT Power Drum Kit is a free drum sampler delivering high-quality acoustic drum sounds tailored for pop, rock, and metal productions.

VST2Drum kits
ESL-110 plugin interface
Electronik Sound Lab

ESL-110

ESL-110 is a sampled Boss DR-110 classic drum machine plugin featuring LP filter, reverb, pitch control, amplitude range, and multi-out support.

VST3Drum kits
DrumTable plugin interface
C Hackl

DrumTable

DrumTable by C Hackl is a free VST2 drum-kit plugin for Windows featuring a basic wave sample drum and a distortion effect suited for industrial sounds. It includes a preset manager for efficient sound saving and recall.

VST2Drum kits
DrumBox LM plugin interface
C Hackl

DrumBox LM

DrumBox LM is a 12-pad triggered drum kit for Windows featuring reverb, filter, distortion, and a 150-sample library. Supports WAV file loading and offers easy preset management with 4 presets included.

VST2Drum kits
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