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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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MASBAX plugin interface
Analog Obsession

MASBAX

MASBAX by Analog Obsession is a transparent 3-band Dual-Mono, Stereo, and Mid-Side EQ with precise boost and cut controls, featuring multiple frequency options and bandwidth types.

VST2Eq
LV-60 plugin interface
ViatorDSP

LV-60

LV-60 by ViatorDSP is a free analog-style graphic equalizer with 10 adjustable bands, saturation, and selectable filter shapes.

VST2Eq
Luftikus plugin interface
lkjb Plugins

Luftikus

Luftikus is a digital EQ plugin replicating an analog design with five half-octave bands and a high frequency boost. It offers deeper cuts and a keep-gain mode to maintain overall gain levels.

VST2Eq
LSHS Corrective EQ plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

LSHS Corrective EQ

LSHS Corrective EQ by AcmeBarGig is a 2-band equalizer designed to correct low and high frequency imbalances, restoring musicality lost during recording or processing.

VST2Eq
Just A Filter plugin interface
ViatorDSP

Just A Filter

Just A Filter by ViatorDSP is a versatile multimode filter EQ offering Low-Shelf, Low-Cut, Notch, High-Cut, and High-Shelf types with linear or proportional Q modes for precise bandwidth control.

VST2Eq
HLQSE plugin interface
Analog Obsession

HLQSE

HLQSE by Analog Obsession is a Helios Type 69 style EQ offering discrete bands that allow simultaneous boosting and cutting for versatile sound shaping.

VST2Eq
Harqules plugin interface
Analog Obsession

Harqules

Harqules by Analog Obsession is a free 4-band vintage equalizer plugin known for its smooth, colorful high-end response and authentic circuit modeling.

VST2Eq
Gold Pro plugin interface
Terry West

Gold Pro

Gold Pro by Terry West is a free parametric EQ plugin featuring five flexible bands with selectable frequencies, solo, boost, and bypass controls per band.

VST2Eq
freeQueue plugin interface
vescoFx

freeQueue

freeQueue by vescoFx is a free 4-band equalizer plugin featuring two shelving and two peaking filters, delivering a classic analog-style sound with versatile frequency response.

VST2Eq
Flickering EQ plugin interface
Yuri Semenov

Flickering EQ

Flickering EQ by Yuri Semenov is a free dynamic equalizer plugin available for Windows and OSX.

VST2Eq
FIVER plugin interface
Analog Obsession

FIVER

FIVER by Analog Obsession is a versatile 5-band equalizer featuring low and high shelf filters plus three bands with continuously variable bandwidth for detailed tonal control.

VST2Eq
EX-EQ plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

EX-EQ

EX-EQ by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free enhanced equalizer plugin for Windows featuring mono and stereo versions with Pultec-style low frequency boost and cut, mid frequency boost, and high frequency boost and cut controls.

VST2Eq
Equalizer Studio plugin interface
beatassist.eu

Equalizer Studio

Equalizer Studio by beatassist.eu is a free pack of seven versatile EQs for Windows, including high-end exciter, multi-band, mid/side, and pan equalizers, offered in VST2 format for x86 and x64 architectures.

VST2Eq
EQ560 plugin interface
Red Rock Sound

EQ560

EQ560 is a free 10-band graphic equalizer plugin inspired by the 1967 classic API 560, offering precision filtering and high headroom for detailed signal enhancement.

VST2Eq
EQ31-Unlimited plugin interface
J-Hud-Studio

EQ31-Unlimited

EQ31-Unlimited is a 31-band graphic equalizer designed for mastering and frequency correction on Windows systems. It allows precise boosting or cutting with adjustable band width and frequency.

VST2Eq
EQ-15 plugin interface
EXE Consulting

EQ-15

EQ-15 is a simple fifteen-band equalizer using an LRC analog filter design with fifteen ISO bands and convolution for accurate filtering.

VST2Eq
EasyQ plugin interface
Robin Schmidt

EasyQ

EasyQ by Robin Schmidt is a user-friendly equalizer plugin featuring an arbitrary number of filter stages in series. Each stage supports peak/cut, shelving, notch, and low/highpass filters.

VST2Eq
easy-iQ-one plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-iQ-one

easy-iQ-one is a vintage 3 band EQ offering warm, bold, and loud sound shaping with low CPU usage. It features Low, Mid, and High bands with gain, warm shaper, and warm diffusor modules. Includes 16 patches and 10 presets.

VST2Eq
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