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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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LFO Chopper plugin interface
Oli Larkin

LFO Chopper

LFO Chopper by Oli Larkin is a free amplitude modulation and tremolo plugin featuring multiple LFO waveshapes.

VST2Modulation
IO Volume plugin interface
B Serrano

IO Volume

IO Volume by B Serrano is a free Windows VST2 plugin offering multi-level volume adjustment with an advanced 32-stage loopable envelope GUI.

VST2Modulation
IO Ring-mod plugin interface
B Serrano

IO Ring-mod

IO Ring-mod by B Serrano is a free Windows VST2 ring modulator effect featuring a sophisticated GUI envelope with up to 32 stages, enabling durations from nanoseconds to hours. It supports looping or single envelope cycles for versatile modulation.

VST2Modulation
IO Phaser plugin interface
B Serrano

IO Phaser

IO Phaser is a stereo phaser effect plugin featuring a sophisticated GUI envelope with up to 32 stages, allowing detailed modulation durations from nanoseconds to hours. It supports 4, 8, or 12 stages for flexible phasing effects.

VST2Modulation
HY-TP plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-TP

HY-TP by HY-Plugins is a free tremolo and panner effect plugin for Windows available in VST2 format.

VST2Modulation
HY-Phaser plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-Phaser

HY-Phaser is a free phaser effect plugin offering envelope follower modulation, MIDI learn, and a preset manager with a resizable interface.

VST2Modulation
HY-ChoFla plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-ChoFla

HY-ChoFla by HY-Plugins is a free chorus and flanger effect offering modulation depth controls, feedback with polarity options, and BPM-synced LFO for dynamic sound shaping.

VST2Modulation
Hula plugin interface
Shuttleplug

Hula

Hula by Shuttleplug is a dual phaser VST2 plugin for Windows that creates unique stereo effects by independently phasing each channel, with an optional lowpass filter for smoothing highs.

VST2Modulation
GRANCH plugin interface
Quilcom

GRANCH

GRANCH by Quilcom is a free granular chorus effect offering control over 8 grains with adjustable playback rates, stereo width, feedback, and effect levels. It supports linear interpolation for smooth sound textures.

VST2Modulation
Full Bucket Phaser plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

Full Bucket Phaser

Full Bucket Phaser is a classic analog-style phaser offering authentic analog simulation with low CPU usage. It features 4 or 8 phasing stages, stereo output, and LFO modulation.

VST2Modulation
Flying Tremolo plugin interface
SuperflyDSP

Flying Tremolo

Flying Tremolo is a classic stereo tremolo effect providing aliasing-free, analog-style volume modulation with selectable waveforms and stereo widening.

VST2Modulation
Flying Phaser plugin interface
SuperflyDSP

Flying Phaser

Flying Phaser by SuperflyDSP is a classic analog-feel phaser effect plugin offering smooth and subtle sweeping filter effects with host BPM synchronization and high sound quality.

VST2Modulation
Flying Chorus plugin interface
SuperflyDSP

Flying Chorus

Flying Chorus by SuperflyDSP is a classic chorus effect featuring host bpm synchronization, VST3 preset saving, and an aliasing-free design with over 120dB SNR.

VST2Modulation
Flanger VST plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Flanger VST

Flanger VST by SyncerSoft is a free classic flanger effect with analog and tube emulation available for Win32.

VST2Modulation
Chorus GAS plugin interface
Stone Voices

Chorus GAS

Chorus GAS by Stone Voices is a free modulation effect plugin offering four independent delay modules tuned across the full MIDI range to create chorus, flanger, phaser, and vibrato effects.

VST2Modulation
Chorus plugin interface
IMI Virtual Effects

Chorus

Chorus by IMI Virtual Effects is a free classic chorus effect plugin for Windows. Adjust rate, depth, and mix to shape your modulation sound.

VST2Modulation
Chopa plugin interface
Analog Obsession

Chopa

Chopa by Analog Obsession is a free tremolo and chopper effect plugin featuring an easy-to-use GUI. Add rhythmic tremolo, vocal chopping, or dynamic movement to your guitars and synths with smooth fade controls.

VST2Modulation
Brandulator plugin interface
Stone Voices

Brandulator

Brandulator by Stone Voices is a free modulation effect plugin featuring three comb filters controlled by an arpeggiator. It produces unique sounds reminiscent of flangers, vocoders, and harmonizers through a distinct signal branching method.

VST2Modulation
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