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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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ToneDeluxe V2 plugin interface
lostin70s

ToneDeluxe V2

ToneDeluxe V2 is an analog tube guitar amplifier plugin simulating ECC83 and EL34 tubes for authentic preamplification and amp dynamics.

VST2Guitar amps
ToneDeluxe plugin interface
lostin70s

ToneDeluxe

ToneDeluxe is a full analog tube guitar amplifier plugin featuring ECC83 and EL34 tubes for authentic sound and low latency performance.

VST2Guitar amps
TinyComp plugin interface
EXE Consulting

TinyComp

TinyComp is a free compressor pedal plugin offering expansion, limiting, and gate modes with sidechain capability and filtering options.

VST2Guitar amps
Tiny F plugin interface
EXE Consulting

Tiny F

Tiny F by EXE Consulting is a lightweight guitar amp simulator for Windows x64. It offers zero latency and low CPU usage by approximating the Classic F tonestack.

VST2Guitar amps
The Anvil plugin interface
Ignite Amps

The Anvil

The Anvil by Ignite Amps is a digital emulation of a 3-channel tube preamplifier for guitar, accurately modeling its hardware counterpart designed by Andy Zeugs. Each channel has independent signal paths and separate tone stacks.

VST2Guitar amps
Tamla Head plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

Tamla Head

Tamla Head is a classic hybrid guitar amp head plugin inspired by Motown Records' The Funk Brothers, tailored for authentic Funk guitar tones.

VST2Guitar amps
Swanky Amp plugin interface
Resonant DSP

Swanky Amp

Swanky Amp is a tube amplifier plugin featuring detailed simulations of real tube amplifier circuits for authentic sound.

VST2Guitar amps
Super Sonic plugin interface
Vadim Taranov

Super Sonic

Super Sonic is a free guitar amp plugin inspired by the overdrive channel of the Bogner Uberschall preamp, delivering rich amp tones for your guitar tracks.

VST2Guitar amps
STR-X plugin interface
Arboreal Audio

STR-X

STR-X by Arboreal Audio is a free guitar preamp plugin featuring 4x oversampling and a unique distortion algorithm for authentic asymmetrical tone.

VST3Guitar amps
SoftAmp PSA plugin interface
AXP

SoftAmp PSA

SoftAmp PSA by AXP is a virtual-analog guitar pre-amp plugin featuring five distortion stages, a noise gate, and a compressor, modeled after classic guitar gear.

VST2Guitar amps
SoftAmp GT plugin interface
AXP

SoftAmp GT

SoftAmp GT by AXP is a free VST2 guitar amplifier simulator for Windows that emulates a classic analog solid state stomp-box with op-amp saturation and tone shaping.

VST2Guitar amps
SoftAmp FM25 plugin interface
AXP

SoftAmp FM25

SoftAmp FM25 is a virtual-analog guitar amplifier plugin modeled after the Fender Frontman 25R combo amp. It features a dual-channel setup with a shared 3-band equalizer and spring reverb for versatile electric guitar practice tones.

VST2Guitar amps
SmartAmpPro plugin interface
GuitarML

SmartAmpPro

SmartAmpPro by GuitarML is a guitar amp plugin leveraging machine learning to capture and recreate authentic guitar tones with ease. Record, train, and play your custom tones quickly.

VST2Guitar amps
SmartAmp plugin interface
GuitarML

SmartAmp

SmartAmp by GuitarML is a free tube guitar amp plugin that uses machine learning to replicate the nuances of tube amplifiers. It offers clean and lead channels with EQ and gain controls and supports loading custom and community tones for versatile sound shaping.

VST2Guitar amps
SHB-1 plugin interface
Ignite Amps

SHB-1

SHB-1 is a digital emulation of a tube bass amplifier created by Ignite Amps, designed to replicate the tones of the original hardware built for Subhuman bassist Federico Fulceri.

VST2Guitar amps
Series 60 plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

Series 60

Series 60 by AcmeBarGig is a powerful guitar amp head plugin designed specifically for metal tones, delivering immense power comparable to an 8,000 watt amplifier.

VST2Guitar amps
RXG-100 plugin interface
Valdemar Erlingsson

RXG-100

RXG-100 emulates the pre-amplifier section of the Randall RG-100 guitar amplifier, delivering classic amp tones in a VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Guitar amps
Rollamp plugin interface
Analog Obsession

Rollamp

Rollamp by Analog Obsession is a free authentic circuit guitar combo amplifier emulation featuring three valve models, a Class A power amp, and a 1×12 Type M cabinet with calibrated input level for recording.

VST2Guitar amps
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