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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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Bitcom plugin interface
Audio Damage

Bitcom

Bitcom by Audio Damage is a step sequenced bitcrusher plugin featuring a custom-designed bitcrusher driven by a step sequencer with synth sidechain, delivering aggressive digital bit-shredding effects.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Barffet Sound Re-Genarator plugin interface
Astatic DSP

Barffet Sound Re-Genarator

Barffet Sound Re-Genarator by Astatic DSP is a free VST2 effect plugin for OSX that creates glitch sounds using buffers, comb filters, bit crushers, reverb, and random chaos.

VST2Spectral
Atom plugin interface
SineVibes

Atom

Atom by SineVibes is a dynamic filter plugin with tempo-synchronized modulation, featuring five resonant filter types and two versatile modulators.

Filters
914 Fixed Filter Bank plugin interface
Audio Damage

914 Fixed Filter Bank

914 Fixed Filter Bank by Audio Damage recreates the Moog 914 filter module, offering twelve band-pass filters plus low-pass and high-pass filters for unique filter textures and subtle effects.

VST2Filters
Discord3 plugin interface
Audio Damage

Discord3

Discord3 by Audio Damage is a free VST2 pitch-shifter plugin modeled after the first mass-produced pitch-shifting unit. It combines classic studio-standard features with added modern DAW controls.

VST2Pitch
A1TriggerGate plugin interface
A1AUDIO.de

A1TriggerGate

A1TriggerGate is a free sequenced gate effect plugin that chops incoming audio signals in sync with your host tempo. It emulates the trance gate effect popular in electronic music.

VST2Gates & de-essers
EP-78 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

EP-78

EP-78 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free electric piano plugin for Windows that delivers a vintage electric piano sound using tuned frequencies and velocity-influenced tonal changes.

VST2Piano & keys
Arppe2600va plugin interface
Glen Stegner

Arppe2600va

Arppe2600va is a free VST2 plugin for Windows x86 that emulates the iconic ARP 2600 semi-modular analog monosynth. It features rich frequency modulation options for classic analog sounds.

VST2Synths
Alter Ego plugin interface
Plogue

Alter Ego

Alter Ego by Plogue is a free vocal synthesizer that lets you type lyrics and play them with your MIDI keyboard. It offers extensive sound modification for expressive performances.

VST2Synths
A window to Europe plugin interface
Creatorum Genius Lab

A window to Europe

A window to Europe is a hybrid additive and FM synthesizer for Windows featuring a rhythm sequencer and 128 presets with randomization options.

VST2Synths
4 Tune plugin interface
Noizefield

4 Tune

4 Tune by Noizefield is a free subtractive synthesizer for Win32 featuring four oscillators with 58 waveforms each. It offers presets inspired by hit sounds across EDM, House, Dance, Trance, Dub, and Trap genres.

VST2Synths
ART Pyrite free plugin interface
Artvera

ART Pyrite free

ART Pyrite free is a powerful atmospheric synthesizer for Windows offering unique atmospheres, soundscapes, pads, textures, ambient sounds, and effects.

VST2Synths
Aeolian Meditation plugin interface
Ocean Swift Synthesis

Aeolian Meditation

Aeolian Meditation by Ocean Swift Synthesis is a free VST2 soundscape generator for Windows featuring an addictive-additive synthesizer with a unique asymmetrical design. It creates meditative drones, hypnotic tones, and rich melodic soundscapes.

VST2Synths
Defiant WT plugin interface
Ocean Swift Synthesis

Defiant WT

Defiant WT by Ocean Swift Synthesis is a wavetable synthesizer offering wavetable, additive, and subtractive synthesis with a unique modulation system.

VST2Synths
Foorius plugin interface
Smartelectronix

Foorius

Foorius by Smartelectronix is a free Windows VST2 plugin offering 16-note polyphony and multiple synthesis methods including FM, AM, VA, wave-sequencing, and noise oscillators.

VST2Synths
CPS plugin interface
Bonneville

CPS

CPS by Bonneville is a real-time interactive programming environment for audio, MIDI, and media I/O that enables patch creation through object placement and wiring. It supports sound design, algorithmic composition, DSP, electronic music, and education.

VST2Uncategorized
Abakos PRO plugin interface
HERCs Music Systems

Abakos PRO

Abakos PRO is a free 2 oscillator analog synthesizer plugin for Windows featuring multiple waveforms, an arpeggiator, onboard effects, and versatile filter modes.

VST2Synths
Alpha-Ray plugin interface
TubeOhm

Alpha-Ray

Alpha-Ray by TubeOhm is a powerful virtual analog synth featuring 2 main oscillators, 1 sub-oscillator, and 10-voice polyphony with versatile modulation and three filters.

VST2Synths
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