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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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Wav3s plugin interface
Blue Lab Audio

Wav3s

Wav3s by Blue Lab Audio offers an interactive 3D waterfall plot display of audio signals with adjustable parameters and multiple view modes.

VST2Mastering
VOCRIDER plugin interface
Terry West

VOCRIDER

VOCRIDER by Terry West is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that functions as a sidechain automatic level rider for vocal tracks. It features a 2-band equalizer, deharsh processor, and various meters including input, processing, ride, and sidechain.

VST2Mastering
VocEQPro plugin interface
Terry West

VocEQPro

VocEQPro is a specialized 4-band mono vocal equalizer with frequency range from 65Hz to 7K (extendable to 15K). It features gender presets, boost modes, gender attenuation controls, and an auto-limiter (in VocEQPro-C).

VST2Mastering
Vocal King plugin interface
J-Hud-Studio

Vocal King

Vocal King by J-Hud-Studio is a vocal processor that enhances presence, clarity, and compression, helping vocals stand out in any mix.

VST2Mastering
VeeMax plugin interface
g200kg

VeeMax

VeeMax by g200kg is a free Maximizer plugin for Windows featuring Inter Sample Peak processing to efficiently control signal peaks beyond digital values.

VST2Mastering
VeeCS plugin interface
Viper ITB

VeeCS

VeeCS by Viper ITB is a free mini-channel strip featuring a noise gate and an interactive EQ with shelving and bell filters designed for mastering tasks.

VST2Mastering
Titan limiter plugin interface
DSPplug

Titan limiter

Titan limiter by DSPplug is a mastering plugin designed to reduce distortion and deliver stable, high-quality levels suited for live or editing environments.

VST2Mastering
Thrillseeker VBL plugin interface
Variety Of Sound

Thrillseeker VBL

Thrillseeker VBL is a free Windows VST2 plugin that emulates a vintage Variable-Mu broadcast limiter from the early 1950s, designed to manage sudden audio level changes without harsh limiting.

VST2Mastering
TheUtility plugin interface
TheZhe

TheUtility

TheUtility by TheZhe is a free tool designed for blending wet and dry audio signals with flexible input options, ideal for mastering workflows.

VST2Mastering
TheSplit plugin interface
TheZhe

TheSplit

TheSplit by TheZhe is a multimode audio splitter that divides a signal into two complementary outputs with four unique modes, including a Center & Sides mode using mid-side processing.

VST2Mastering
The Control Spot plugin interface
Madbee Audio

The Control Spot

The Control Spot by Madbee Audio simulates stereo speakers on headphones, helping you check your mix as if listening through stereo speakers without room acoustics.

VST2Mastering
stWIP plugin interface
whiteLABEL

stWIP

stWIP by whiteLABEL is a free stereo and surround channel strip bundle for Windows featuring input boost, gate, compression, equalization, distortion, and limiting.

VST2Mastering
SL473 plugin interface
smacklabs

SL473

SL473 is a vintage vinyl disc cutting compressor based on a VCA design, offering compressor, limiter, and expander functions for dynamic shaping. It was the main compressor used for vinyl disc cutting from the late 1970s onward.

VST2Mastering
SKLA plugin interface
SNFK Music

SKLA

SKLA by SNFK Music is a stereo leveling amplifier inspired by the classic LA2A compressor. It captures many characteristics of the original unit without being a direct emulation.

VST2Mastering
Sine plugin interface
Blue Lab Audio

Sine

Sine by Blue Lab Audio is a precise sine wave generator plugin producing frequencies from 0.01Hz to 20000Hz with 0.01Hz accuracy. It includes a pass thru option for chaining multiple instances.

VST2Mastering
Sideral plugin interface
Ourafilmes

Sideral

Sideral is a mastering effect plugin that splits audio into center and sides for precise stereo field control. Adjust sides level by ±6 dB to enhance or reduce ambience, presence, and reverb in stereo recordings with transparent processing.

VST2Mastering
SCL EQ plugin interface
Cana San Martin

SCL EQ

SCL EQ by Cana San Martin is a free Mid / Sides console equalizer plugin for Windows in VST2 format.

VST2Mastering
Saturn Console plugin interface
Terry West

Saturn Console

Saturn Console is a free saturation-based channel and buss enhancer for Windows, featuring US preamp and crosstalk emulation, fixed filters, and combined stereo/mono operation.

VST2Mastering
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