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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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Ceres plugin interface
B Serrano

Ceres

Ceres by B Serrano is a free VST2 audio filter plugin for Windows featuring multiple filter types, an envelope, two LFOs, and a BPM-syncable 8-step sequencer.

VST2Filters
breakdown plugin interface
Tweakbench

breakdown

breakdown by Tweakbench is a free filter effect plugin featuring a variable length step sequencer that controls filter type, cutoff, and resonance for each step, enabling diverse effects.

VST2Filters
Bertatron plugin interface
Krakli

Bertatron

Bertatron by Krakli is a 7-stage filterbank with individual cutoff and frequency controls plus phase inversion on each filter for unique sound shaping.

VST2Filters
Basic Filters plugin interface
Fabric 70

Basic Filters

Basic Filters by Fabric 70 is a high-performance IIR filter plugin featuring envelope and LFO control triggered by the input signal. Offers multiple filter types including low pass, high pass, band pass, and more.

VST2Filters
aurelia-filtha plugin interface
easytoolz

aurelia-filtha

aurelia-filtha by easytoolz is a stereo lowpass filter plugin featuring a special low-pass filter with an LFO offering six waveforms, modulation controls, and an inverter switch. Compatible with Windows 32-bit VST2 hosts.

VST2Filters
X-Citer plugin interface
Krakli

X-Citer

X-Citer is a spectral effect by Krakli that splits audio into four tunable frequency bands to modulate an FM oscillator, ideal for real-time manipulation of harmonically rich signals.

VST2Spectral
Vastaus plugin interface
Wavegrove

Vastaus

Vastaus by Wavegrove is a spectral harmonic enhancer designed for use on instrument tracks, buses, and master channels to enrich and sculpt your audio.

VST2Spectral
ThrillseekerXTC plugin interface
Variety Of Sound

ThrillseekerXTC

ThrillseekerXTC by Variety Of Sound is a parallel analog-style exciter that adds weight and character to digital audio using a true analog equalizer design.

VST2Spectral
Stimulate plugin interface
ViatorDSP

Stimulate

Stimulate by ViatorDSP is a free harmonic exciter plugin that brightens your audio by adding odd, even, or both harmonic types. Control the harmonic distortion amount and target frequencies to enhance your signal.

VST2Spectral
Spectral Suite plugin interface
Andrew Reeman

Spectral Suite

Spectral Suite by Andrew Reeman is a free collection of FFT-based VST2 plugins for Windows x64 offering unique spectral processing including a spectral gate and sinusoidal shaped filter.

VST2Spectral
Smash Pro plugin interface
Jeroen Breebaart

Smash Pro

Smash Pro is a spectral processor plugin offering detailed frequency-based control over compression, harmonic excitation, and equalization to create a warm and fat sound.

VST2Spectral
Signal Analyzer plugin interface
Robin Schmidt

Signal Analyzer

Signal Analyzer by Robin Schmidt is a free VST2 plugin offering combined oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer functionality for real-time waveform inspection on Windows.

VST2Spectral
SEND plugin interface
Jeroen Breebaart

SEND

SEND is a free spectrum enhancing plugin featuring resonating low and high-pass filters combined with non-linear elements to generate even or odd harmonics.

VST2Spectral
ReLife plugin interface
Analog Obsession

ReLife

ReLife by Analog Obsession is a dynamic enhancer designed to revive lifeless tracks with simple controls and instant results. Adjust input gain and shape with predefined EQ for softer or harder effects.

VST2Spectral
ReFine plugin interface
lkjb Plugins

ReFine

ReFine by lkjb Plugins subtly enhances mixes by extracting psycho-acoustic parameters to add warmth, space, and punch in a level-dependent way without heavy distortion.

VST2Spectral
Lovend plugin interface
Analog Obsession

Lovend

Lovend by Analog Obsession is a free harmonic bass enhancer plugin that provides selectable frequencies and continuous boost to strengthen weak low-end material.

VST2Spectral
Isol8tor plugin interface
Krakli

Isol8tor

Isol8tor by Krakli is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that removes or isolates vocals and offers unique filter and timebase effects based on phase cancellation.

VST2Spectral
GLS plugin interface
ToneBytes

GLS

GLS by ToneBytes is a free vocal remover plugin using central channel subtraction to isolate and remove singer's voice while preserving bass and drums.

VST2Spectral
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