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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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HY-Lofi plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-Lofi

HY-Lofi is a free FSU effect plugin for Windows featuring a bit quantizer with two modes, a waveshaper, and a filter to create unique lo-fi sound textures.

VST2Lofi
HomeCorrupter plugin interface
igorski

HomeCorrupter

HomeCorrupter by igorski is a free lo-fi effect plugin that degrades audio quality by lowering sample rate, bit depth, and simulated clock speed on the fly.

VST2Lofi
GRESSOR plugin interface
Quilcom

GRESSOR

GRESSOR by Quilcom is a free granular processor effect for Windows that lets you manipulate sounds from recordings, live streams, or short WAV files to create unique lofi textures.

VST2Lofi
Grep plugin interface
Shuttleplug

Grep

Grep by Shuttleplug is a free audio destruction and fuzz effect featuring stereo waveshapers for intense lofi distortion on mono or stereo tracks.

VST2Lofi
Gramophony plugin interface
Martinheterjag

Gramophony

Gramophony is a free Lo-Fi style effect plugin for Windows that combines mild distortion, chorus/vibrato, and band pass filtering to create a vintage sound inspired by Boards of Canada.

VST2Lofi
GrainMaker plugin interface
ToneCarver

GrainMaker

GrainMaker by ToneCarver is a free granular processing VST plugin for Windows that chops audio into short grains, modifies them, and plays them back with high flexibility.

VST2Lofi
Grain Freeze plugin interface
Oli Larkin

Grain Freeze

Grain Freeze by Oli Larkin is a free granular synthesis effect plugin designed for Windows systems.

VST2Lofi
FourHead plugin interface
Fugue State Audio

FourHead

FourHead by Fugue State Audio is an experimental granulator effect using four looped playback heads on a continuously recorded audio buffer for unique lofi textures.

VST2Lofi
DvnBitCrusher plugin interface
Davi Santos

DvnBitCrusher

DvnBitCrusher is a free bit crusher effect plugin featuring sample rate reduction to 200 Hz, bit depth reduction, distortion, low pass filter, and dry/wet mix with gain controls.

VST2Lofi
Dizztroy 2 plugin interface
Z3 Audiolabs

Dizztroy 2

Dizztroy 2 by Z3 Audiolabs is a free bitcrush, overdrive, and distortion VST effect plugin for Windows. It can add soft or intense distortion to drum loops, lead synths, and other audio signals, creating lofi and broken radio sounds.

VST2Lofi
Crush plugin interface
Fabric 70

Crush

Crush by Fabric 70 is a bit crusher with distortion offering four distortion types and controllable white noise based on input signal.

VST2Lofi
Codec plugin interface
Lese

Codec

Codec is a unique degrader plugin by Lese that distorts sound using modern internet compression algorithms for authentic digital degradation.

VST2Lofi
Zupaa plugin interface
Analog Obsession

Zupaa

Zupaa by Analog Obsession is a classic fuzz stompbox emulation featuring a thick and fat sound. It closely follows the original circuit schematic with real matched components for authentic tone.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Ymer plugin interface
Fanan Team

Ymer

Ymer is a powerful band distortion plugin by Fanan Team that adds massive coloration and unique analog dirt by boosting a selected frequency band to its peak.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Wave folder plugin interface
Martinheterjag

Wave folder

Wave folder is a free waveshaping distortion plugin inspired by west coast modular synths such as Buchla and Serge, offering a unique approach to creating rich harmonic content starting from simple waveforms.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Wave Destroyer plugin interface
GMH Audio

Wave Destroyer

Wave Destroyer by GMH Audio is a versatile distortion plugin offering a wide tonal palette with independent pre and post EQ control. It adapts from subtle saturation to intense distortion.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
TwinCrusher plugin interface
Saschart

TwinCrusher

TwinCrusher by Saschart is a free two-band distortion plugin offering separate gain and drive controls for high and low frequencies, plus a round knob to smooth the sound and reduce aliasing.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
TripleDrive plugin interface
Soifer Sound

TripleDrive

TripleDrive by Soifer Sound is a versatile multiband distortion plugin featuring multiple distortion types, input/output filters, and a three-band EQ for precise tone shaping.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
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