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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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Konsol plugin interface
Analog Obsession

Konsol

Konsol is a 3-model mixing console bus plugin featuring transformer options and a 2-band shelf EQ for versatile analog-style mixing.

VST2Preamps & amps
Isone Pro plugin interface
Jeroen Breebaart

Isone Pro

Isone Pro is a binaural simulator that enables virtual reproduction of a listening room with various reference loudspeakers using high-quality headphones.

VST2Preamps & amps
FetDrive plugin interface
Analog Obsession

FetDrive

FetDrive by Analog Obsession is a free line amp and driver plugin offering extended input range, drive saturation, and tonal shaping before the gain stage for enhanced signal processing.

VST2Preamps & amps
Easy Convolver plugin interface
GSi

Easy Convolver

Easy Convolver by GSi is a convolution engine plugin that applies impulse responses from reverbs, amplifiers, filters, and other audio equipment to shape your sound.

VST2Preamps & amps
Dual Leveling Amplifier plugin interface
Dream Vortex Studio

Dual Leveling Amplifier

Dual Leveling Amplifier is a free stereo limiter plugin by Dream Vortex Studio featuring two stereo limiters controlled via low pass and high pass filters for precise level management with minimal distortion.

VST2Preamps & amps
DSPplug mark3 plugin interface
DSPplug

DSPplug mark3

DSPplug mark3 is an analog signal modeller offering a Rescue Mark2 emulation with added features like a 3-band graphic EQ for mid and side and a comprehensive mastering solution including dBFS and peak RMS controls. An analog button helps reduce essing for a refined sound.

VST2Preamps & amps
X-Tube plugin interface
Xenium Audio

X-Tube

X-Tube by Xenium Audio is a free VST plugin that emulates classic 12AX7 tube amplifier saturation. Compatible with 32 and 64-bit Windows DAWs, it supports mono, stereo, quad, and 5.1 audio tracks.

VST2Tube & tape
WOW & FLUTTER plugin interface
Interruptor

WOW & FLUTTER

WOW & FLUTTER is a free VST2 plugin by Interruptor that emulates playback speed imperfections of the pre-digital era with real-time modulation using up to six oscillators.

VST2Tube & tape
VeeSatEQ plugin interface
Viper ITB

VeeSatEQ

VeeSatEQ by Viper ITB combines EQ filters, distortion, tube saturation, and a limiter to uniquely color and saturate sounds.

VST2Tube & tape
TuPRE plugin interface
Analog Obsession

TuPRE

TuPRE by Analog Obsession is a custom tube line amp with a passive two-band program equalizer, designed for effective tone shaping with virtually compensated gain. It offers a simple, fully passive design ideal for enhancing any audio source.

VST2Tube & tape
TubeDriver plugin interface
Nick Crow Lab

TubeDriver

TubeDriver by Nick Crow Lab is a free tube amplifier emulation featuring pre-EQ filters, adjustable tube bias, drive, volume, and a boost control for authentic tube saturation.

VST2Tube & tape
TS-1 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

TS-1

TS-1 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free tape master simulator and filter plugin featuring input volume, saturation, bass compensation, phase axis control, output level, 64 patch spaces, and MIDI learn support.

VST2Tube & tape
Track24 plugin interface
Low Wave Studios

Track24

Track24 by Low Wave Studios emulates the warm tone and saturation of analog tape without common downsides like flutter or noise. It includes a Tape Saturation section with a variable Texture control for fine-tuning the effect.

VST2Tube & tape
Tape Cassette plugin interface
Caelum Audio

Tape Cassette

Tape Cassette by Caelum Audio is an analog tape simulator plugin that adds warmth, noise, and character to your music. Use it on master or individual channels for a lo-fi indie texture.

VST2Tube & tape
TAL-Tube plugin interface
Togu Audio Line

TAL-Tube

TAL-Tube is a free saturation plugin that emulates tube characteristics with an additional amplifier mode. It adds higher harmonics and analog excitement to digital sounds and drums, and can be driven to intense distortion.

VST2Tube & tape
SoftAmp 3OD plugin interface
AXP

SoftAmp 3OD

SoftAmp 3OD by AXP is a vacuum triode stage simulator delivering authentic guitar preamp tube tone with efficient CPU usage.

VST2Tube & tape
SN03 plugin interface
Sender Spike

SN03

SN03 by Sender Spike is a free tape sound emulation plugin for Windows. It lets you create a custom tape machine emulating analog tape recorders with adjustable tape speed and standard equalization modes.

VST2Tube & tape
OuraPhat LE plugin interface
Ourafilmes

OuraPhat LE

OuraPhat LE by Ourafilmes is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that enhances sound with valve drive, stereo ensemble, Moog filters, soft saturation, stereo imager, and an output amplifier with limiter. Each module includes bypass control.

VST2Tube & tape
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