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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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SideChainer plugin interface
RDGAudio

SideChainer

SideChainer by RDGAudio is a free sidechain compressor plugin featuring 14 preset sidechain shapes, time synchronization options, and real-time waveform display.

VST2Dynamics
SAFECompressor plugin interface
Semantic Audio

SAFECompressor

SAFECompressor by Semantic Audio is a semantic dynamics compressor that accepts descriptive words to load its settings, analyzing audio based on timbral input for precise compression.

VST2Dynamics
ROMBO plugin interface
Acrobatics

ROMBO

ROMBO by Acrobatics is a free Intellidrive Processor featuring true stereo envelope followers and ultrasmooth saturation for dynamic audio shaping.

VST2Dynamics
Red Phatt Pro plugin interface
Jeroen Breebaart

Red Phatt Pro

Red Phatt Pro by Jeroen Breebaart is a versatile dynamics processor offering flexible compression, gating, and expansion to enhance your drum tracks and overall mix.

VST2Dynamics
ReaComp plugin interface
Cockos

ReaComp

ReaComp by Cockos is a highly configurable compressor plugin for Windows offering soft knee, sidechain filters, feedback compression, and low CPU usage.

VST2Dynamics
Peakyboo plugin interface
Quilcom

Peakyboo

Peakyboo by Quilcom is a transient shaper plugin for Windows that modifies the attack and decay of transient sounds like drums and percussion.

VST2Dynamics
PeakCompressor plugin interface
Sinusweb

PeakCompressor

PeakCompressor by Sinusweb is a transparent mono compressor offering soft compression, look ahead processing, and non-linear release curves with minimal CPU usage.

VST2Dynamics
PC-2 plugin interface
Jeroen Breebaart

PC-2

PC-2 is a psychoacoustic compressor for Windows that uses a perceptual loudness model to enhance compression beyond standard peak or RMS detection.

VST2Dynamics
OSS plugin interface
Analog Obsession

OSS

OSS by Analog Obsession is a Universal Audio 176 style limiting amplifier featuring an improved sidechain section and versatile control parameters.

VST2Dynamics
Nova-67P plugin interface
vladgsound

Nova-67P

Nova-67P by vladgsound is a free parallel parametric equalizer with an integrated compressor that supports full-band and split-band modes, enabling dynamic equalization and precise tone and dynamic shaping.

VST2Dynamics
NastyVCS plugin interface
Variety Of Sound

NastyVCS

NastyVCS is an opto-electric compressor offering zero latency operation and dual filters for dynamic and tonal shaping in tracking and mixing.

VST2Dynamics
Nano Dynamics plugin interface
OneClickChords

Nano Dynamics

Nano Dynamics by OneClickChords is a free multiband compressor plugin for Windows that auto-detects attack and release times across three bands and applies a maximizer algorithm.

VST2Dynamics
Molot plugin interface
vladgsound

Molot

Molot by vladgsound is a colored compressor plugin for Windows offering a complex and rich dynamic effect that is not transparent and requires skill to master.

VST2Dynamics
Modern Vacuumer plugin interface
Antress

Modern Vacuumer

Modern Vacuumer by Antress is a free compressor plugin featuring gain reduction and level meters, threshold, attack, release, and gain controls for dynamic sound shaping.

VST2Dynamics
Modern Seventh Sign plugin interface
Antress

Modern Seventh Sign

Modern Seventh Sign by Antress is a free Universal Audio 1176LN compressor clone featuring power switch, GR/VU meter mode, adjustable threshold, multiple ratio settings, and precise attack and release controls.

VST2Dynamics
Modern PoloKiller plugin interface
Antress

Modern PoloKiller

Modern PoloKiller by Antress is a tube-style compressor VST2 plugin for Windows offering classic pre-coloring, gain, reduction, ratio, attack, and release controls.

VST2Dynamics
Modern Lost Angel plugin interface
Antress

Modern Lost Angel

Modern Lost Angel by Antress is a free Universal Audio LA-2A opto compressor clone for Windows with peak control, gain reduction meter, and variable attack and release times.

VST2Dynamics
Modern Fire Chainer plugin interface
Antress

Modern Fire Chainer

Modern Fire Chainer by Antress is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that emulates the classic Fairchild 660 compressor with detailed control over gain, threshold, attack, and release.

VST2Dynamics
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