IndiePlugins

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All categoriesDrum kits · 29Drum synths · 14Drum machines · 9Single drums · 27Groove / sequencers · 10Percussion · 30Drums · 30Guitar & bass · 28Piano & keys · 79Brass & wind · 44Folk & ethnic · 53Orchestral · 24Samplers · 52Loop & scratch · 12Synths · 587Organs · 30

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Aug 23, 2026
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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FuzzPlus plugin interface
Audio Damage

FuzzPlus

FuzzPlus by Audio Damage is a free vintage fuzz pedal emulation featuring controls for fuzz, tone, output, and a bypass button.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Func Shaper plugin interface
Robin Schmidt

Func Shaper

Func Shaper is a free waveshaping distortion plugin by Robin Schmidt that lets you customize the distortion curve via mathematical expressions.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Fire plugin interface
Wings Music

Fire

Fire by Wings Music is a free multiband distortion and downsampler plugin featuring multiple drive functions and unique output controls.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Fazu plugin interface
Owl O Lantern

Fazu

Fazu by Owl O Lantern is a distortion plugin designed to crush basslines into thick, filtered sludge with adjustable tonal and bias controls.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
EpiCentre plugin interface
TD

EpiCentre

EpiCentre by TD is a straightforward distortion and filter effect offering 25 distortion, FSU, and filter modes with simple controls for fast sound shaping.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
EddieVsHeaven plugin interface
AuraPlug

EddieVsHeaven

EddieVsHeaven by AuraPlug is a free stompbox distortion plugin featuring level, drive, and three-band EQ controls with built-in amp, cabinet, and effect simulation.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Dystroyed plugin interface
Damaged

Dystroyed

Dystroyed by Damaged is a free creative envelope distortion plugin featuring AR envelope shaping, sample and bit rate conversions, and a sidechain filter for added versatility.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Drove plugin interface
Shuttleplug

Drove

Drove by Shuttleplug is a free overdrive plugin tailored for drums, also great on electric piano synths. It features a voltage-controlled filter to shape frequency input and an optional low-pass filter for smooth output.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
DoDoD plugin interface
Analog Obsession

DoDoD

DoDoD by Analog Obsession is a free DOD 250 style overdrive/booster pedal plugin offering gain and level controls to shape distortion and body.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Distox plugin interface
Analog Obsession

Distox

Distox by Analog Obsession is a multimode distortion plugin featuring custom designed solid-state to tube circuits. It includes extra low and high pass filters and mix controls for versatile tone shaping.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
DirtyPumper plugin interface
SNFK Music

DirtyPumper

DirtyPumper by SNFK Music is an extreme saturator designed to aggressively shape and distort sounds, ideal for drum processing but versatile enough for any audio source.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
D-Stortion plugin interface
D-Charged

D-Stortion

D-Stortion by D-Charged is a free asymmetrical distortion and filter plugin offering detailed control over signal processing for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Contrast Distortion plugin interface
Lurker Beats

Contrast Distortion

Contrast Distortion by Lurker Beats is a digital distortion plugin offering heavy soundwave distortion with versatile filters, frequency control, and XY EQ.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
CharBooster plugin interface
AXP

CharBooster

CharBooster by AXP is a composite overdrive effect designed as a booster to enhance virtual amplifier models on Windows.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Vesta plugin interface
B Serrano

Vesta

Vesta by B Serrano is a free multimode filter plugin for Windows featuring three customizable filtering layers with individual curve responses, multiple routing options, and modulation sources including LFO, step controller, and envelope follower.

VST2Filters
Unifilter plugin interface
SNFK Music

Unifilter

Unifilter by SNFK Music is a lightweight filter and distortion plugin offering eight filter types and upward harmonic saturation with an intuitive interface.

VST2Filters
Transformant plugin interface
igorski

Transformant

Transformant by igorski is a multichannel formant filter effect designed to create gritty, honking, and nasal textures rather than smooth choirs. It allows sound shaping across the stereo field with separate oscillators and vowel controls for distinctive tonal effects.

VST2Filters
T-Rex Cut & Rez Mini plugin interface
Max Project

T-Rex Cut & Rez Mini

T-Rex Cut & Rez Mini by Max Project is a free multi-mode filter plugin for Windows featuring seven different filter types in VST2 format.

VST2Filters
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