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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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Pudding plugin interface
Tweakbench

Pudding

Pudding by Tweakbench is a granular delay effect plugin for Windows offering detailed synchronization and extensive randomization, capable of creating simple delays or complex granular synthesis.

VST2Delay
PpDelay plugin interface
Terry West

PpDelay

PpDelay is a stereo delay plugin for Windows featuring left/right length, feedback, high/low damping, dry/wet mixer, and separate left/right panning with host-synced timing.

VST2Delay
pongDelay plugin interface
Saschart

pongDelay

pongDelay by Saschart is a free ping pong delay effect offering smooth rate changes and enhanced stereo width for a rich, crackle-free echo experience.

VST2Delay
PitchedDelay plugin interface
lkjb Plugins

PitchedDelay

PitchedDelay by lkjb Plugins is a versatile delay effect featuring pitch shifting inside or outside the feedback loop, with mono, stereo, and ping-pong modes, plus a feedback filter.

VST2Delay
PhatNoise Delay plugin interface
BurghRecords

PhatNoise Delay

PhatNoise Delay by BurghRecords emulates the classic tape echo sounds of the 70s with a rich, thick delay effect. Its intuitive interface makes it ideal for beginners.

VST2Delay
panDelay plugin interface
Saschart

panDelay

panDelay by Saschart is a low-resource panning delay effect plugin for Windows. It offers smooth rate changes with no distortion and lets you place delays anywhere in the stereo field.

VST2Delay
Odd Odo Delay plugin interface
Odosynths

Odd Odo Delay

Odd Odo Delay by Odosynths is a free dual-channel BPM-synced delay plugin featuring independent left and right delay controls, resonant filters, and flexible depth, feedback, mix, and rate parameters.

VST2Delay
Neviah plugin interface
SynthIV

Neviah

Neviah by SynthIV offers three tempo-synced delay lines paired with various filters and effects for versatile sound design.

VST2Delay
mashup plugin interface
Tweakbench

mashup

mashup by Tweakbench is a free delay effect plugin featuring a variable length step sequencer and six selectable delay types with precise time and feedback controls.

VST2Delay
Mangleverb plugin interface
Audio Damage

Mangleverb

Mangleverb by Audio Damage is a versatile VST2 effect plugin combining VCF/VCA and reverb with LFO and envelope follower. It offers filter, reverb, transient shaping, rhythmic gating, and tempo-synced VCA functionalities.

VST2Delay
maDelay plugin interface
Madbee Audio

maDelay

maDelay by Madbee Audio is a free tape echo delay plugin for Windows featuring beat/time selection, flutter effect, bandpass filter, and drive.

VST2Delay
KR-Delay FS plugin interface
KResearch

KR-Delay FS

KR-Delay FS by KResearch is a multimode delay and echo effect offering host sync with a wide range of durations and multiple operation modes including Stereo, Link, and Ping-Pong. It features fully independent parameter controls in Stereo mode for creative delay effects.

VST2Delay
IxoxDelay plugin interface
Ixox

IxoxDelay

IxoxDelay is a quadruple panning echo delay plugin optimized with SSE for efficient CPU usage on Windows.

VST2Delay
HZ Delay plugin interface
Higher Hz

HZ Delay

HZ Delay by Higher Hz is a vintage analog delay effect that delivers characterful and unique sound by intentionally embracing imperfections typical of older analog gear.

VST2Delay
HY-Delay plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-Delay

HY-Delay by HY-Plugins is a free, simple delay effect featuring a bit convertor, available in 32 and 64-bit VST2 formats for Windows.

VST2Delay
GRECHO plugin interface
Quilcom

GRECHO

GRECHO by Quilcom is a granular echo delay effect offering unusual behavior and sound textures.

VST2Delay
Flying Delay plugin interface
SuperflyDSP

Flying Delay

Flying Delay by SuperflyDSP is a free delay effect plugin that creates echoes from subtle repeats to long, spacey delays up to five seconds. It also simulates short reverbs.

VST2Delay
Echomania plugin interface
Interruptor

Echomania

Echomania by Interruptor is a multifaceted tape delay plugin for Windows, featuring stereo, ping pong, and multitap delays with tape saturation and filtering effects.

VST2Delay
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