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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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Dynasaur plugin interface
Analog Obsession

Dynasaur

Dynasaur by Analog Obsession is a dynamic equalizer featuring RMS and PEAK modes to dynamically control your EQ bands. Use it as a de-esser, multi-band compressor, or peak rider to tame problematic frequencies with precision.

VST2Eq
ColourEQ plugin interface
DDMF

ColourEQ

ColourEQ by DDMF is a unique IIR equalizer featuring a custom 4th order filter and five super parametric peaking bands for precise tonal shaping.

VST2Eq
BXQ plugin interface
Analog Obsession

BXQ

BXQ by Analog Obsession is a high-fidelity Baxandall equalizer plugin offering Left/Right and Mid/Side processing, designed for mixing and mastering with authentic analog tone.

VST2Eq
VOCOVEE plugin interface
g200kg

VOCOVEE

VOCOVEE by g200kg is a free low latency vocoder effect plugin for Windows that allows clear speech vocoding with adjustable formant shift and mangling.

VST2Pitch
Vocoral plugin interface
Quilcom

Vocoral

Vocoral by Quilcom multiplies a monophonic vocal input into a rich 20-part stereo unison choir with precise panning across 20 points.

VST2Pitch
V-coder plugin interface
Audioutsider

V-coder

V-coder by Audioutsider is a real-time classic vocoder featuring 2 VCOs, VCF, noise generator, chorus, and distortion effects for Windows.

VST2Pitch
TunedDelays plugin interface
Elena Design

TunedDelays

TunedDelays by Elena Design is a delay-based harmonizer that transforms noises from microphones or percussion into musical material, creating realistic guitar-like strums from mic input.

VST2Pitch
tcStretch plugin interface
ToneCarver

tcStretch

tcStretch by ToneCarver is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that offers extensive time stretching, pitch shifting, and spectral blurring capabilities with sensitivity to transients.

VST2Pitch
SYKK plugin interface
Shuttleplug

SYKK

SYKK by Shuttleplug is a free pitch modulation effect for Windows offering versatile control from subtle chorus to intense pitch shifts.

VST2Pitch
Swoosh plugin interface
Perspective Sound

Swoosh

Swoosh by Perspective Sound is a free pitch shifter plugin that emulates the short delay and pitch shift drum sounds of the late 70s and early 80s. It offers a quick and easy setup for vintage analog-style pitch shifting.

VST2Pitch
Stratum plugin interface
zOne.sk

Stratum

Stratum by zOne.sk is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that creates rich unison effects with control over each voice's amplitude and stereo position. Expand mono sources into stereo, apply synced pitched delays, or add harmonic excitation and harmonization.

VST2Pitch
sideslip plugin interface
Tweakbench

sideslip

sideslip by Tweakbench is a granular pitch shifter effect featuring a variable length step sequencer. Modify pitch and grain size per step with customizable sequencer modes and granular envelope types.

VST2Pitch
RoVee plugin interface
g200kg

RoVee

RoVee by g200kg is a free voice-changing VST2 plugin for Windows x86 that tweaks formants to morph voices into male, female, toy, or robotic styles.

VST2Pitch
Pitchproof plugin interface
Aegean Music

Pitchproof

Pitchproof is a pitch shifting effect plugin that emulates classic guitar harmonizer pedals with modern quality. It shifts the pitch of the input signal while preserving its character.

VST2Pitch
Pitch Shifter plugin interface
Robin Schmidt

Pitch Shifter

Pitch Shifter by Robin Schmidt is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that shifts the pitch of audio signals using a delayline with crossfaded read pointers, enabling feedback effects.

VST2Pitch
KeroVee plugin interface
g200kg

KeroVee

KeroVee is a free pitch correction VST2 effect plugin for Windows that offers a distinctive autotune effect differing from a vocoder. It allows mixing of two transposed pitch-corrected outputs alongside the bypassed signal.

VST2Pitch
HarmonicBoost plugin interface
ChromaDSP

HarmonicBoost

HarmonicBoost by ChromaDSP is a polyphonic pitch shifter that enhances signals with harmonically matching content and real-time octave and interval shifts.

VST2Pitch
grumblebum plugin interface
Tweakbench

grumblebum

grumblebum by Tweakbench is a free stereo pitch follower effect that generates synth sounds driven by incoming audio, ranging from subtle analog textures to intense distortion.

VST2Pitch
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