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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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SynthTrack plugin interface
2Rule

SynthTrack

SynthTrack by 2Rule is a free filter effect plugin for Windows that applies ADSR and LFO to synths, ideal for creating rhythmic gated pad sounds.

VST2Filters
Synchronize plugin interface
Fabric 70

Synchronize

Synchronize by Fabric 70 is a high-performance IIR filter plugin with envelope and LFO modulation, triggered by the input signal for dynamic control.

VST2Filters
Sweepie plugin interface
Odosynths

Sweepie

Sweepie by Odosynths is a simple VST2 filter effect for Windows that rotates two filters to shape your sound.

VST2Filters
StepFilterDC2014 plugin interface
Max Brezhestovski

StepFilterDC2014

StepFilterDC2014 by Max Brezhestovski is a free VST2 step filter plugin for 32-bit Windows systems.

VST2Filters
Stepcomb plugin interface
Oli Larkin

Stepcomb

Stepcomb by Oli Larkin is a free stereo comb filter VST effect featuring pitch control via a step sequencer for dynamic filtering.

VST2Filters
SF-1 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

SF-1

SF-1 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a straightforward low pass and high pass filter with filter select, level controls, MIDI learn, and 32 patch spaces.

VST2Filters
Rez3 plugin interface
Z3 Audiolabs

Rez3

Rez3 by Z3 Audiolabs is a free resonator plugin featuring a multi-LFO with six waveforms and an envelope follower for dynamic modulation of tone, feedback, filter cutoff, and resonance.

VST2Filters
Resonator plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Resonator

Resonator by SyncerSoft is a resonance and morph filter effect designed to create clear, penetrating sounds favored in live performances across electronic music genres.

VST2Filters
Philteroid plugin interface
Phuturetone

Philteroid

Philteroid by Phuturetone is a dual filter effect tailored for rhythmic sounds like drums, bass, synth, and guitar. It offers FM, AM, and saturation features to add unique character and texture.

VST2Filters
OT FUNimator plugin interface
Orchestools

OT FUNimator

OT FUNimator is a pattern-based LFO plugin offering rhythmic filter and gain modulation with 13 filter modes, MIDI-triggered patterns, and automation controls to add dynamic motion to your audio.

VST2Filters
NTQ plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

NTQ

NTQ by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free 2-stage notch filter VST2 plugin for Windows. It covers 60Hz to 4kHz with bandwidth and mix controls.

VST2Filters
NorthPole plugin interface
Prosoniq

NorthPole

NorthPole by Prosoniq is a free resonant filter plugin featuring 24dB/oct low pass and band pass modes, adjustable cutoff and resonance, distortion, delay, and an envelope follower with customizable sensitivity and attack/release times.

VST2Filters
Nibiru 3 plugin interface
B Serrano

Nibiru 3

Nibiru 3 by B Serrano is a free parallel filters effect plugin featuring four multi-mode filters, extensive modulation options, and advanced envelope control.

VST2Filters
NF2 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

NF2

NF2 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free notch filter plugin inspired by the Ibanez MSP 1000 notch filter section. Designed for Windows 32-bit systems, it offers precise frequency attenuation in VST2 format.

VST2Filters
Naive LPF plugin interface
Admiral Quality

Naive LPF

Naive LPF by Admiral Quality is a resonant low/high-pass filter plugin offering a classic sound with separate envelope followers for six channels and extensive control options including automation, MIDI CC, and joystick.

VST2Filters
MYFX ONE plugin interface
Odosynths

MYFX ONE

MYFX ONE by Odosynths is a free LFO-driven filter unit featuring high-frequency oscillators modulating dual 4-pole filters with simple LFOs and a channel crosser.

VST2Filters
modulatedFilter plugin interface
Saschart

modulatedFilter

modulatedFilter by Saschart is a low-resource modulated filter plugin with one LFO, offering lowpass, highpass, and bandpass filtering with adjustable bandwidth and mix.

VST2Filters
Modfilter plugin interface
696Audio

Modfilter

Modfilter by 696Audio offers dual state variable filters each modulated with independent LFOs and selectable waveforms, with adjustable filter modes for versatile sound shaping.

VST2Filters
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