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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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EchoLive plugin interface
Interruptor

EchoLive

EchoLive by Interruptor is a free delay plugin featuring tap tempo for live timing and manual or host-synced delay adjustments. Available as a 32-bit VST2 for Windows.

VST2Delay
Echobox D7 plugin interface
Sender Spike

Echobox D7

Echobox D7 by Sender Spike is a free VST2 delay plugin for Windows that emulates a unique echo tape mode from a Japanese stomp-box, itself a digital remake of a classic American tape echo. It offers delay time control from 30 to 2600 milliseconds and adjustable feedback.

VST2Delay
Echo master plugin interface
Meesha

Echo master

Echo master by Meesha is an analog tape delay plug-in with input, delay time, feedback, and mix controls. It features noisy, distorting circuitry that produces a worn-out, fluttering tape effect with positive endless feedback.

VST2Delay
easy-supra-delay plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-supra-delay

easy-supra-delay is a stereo vintage delay with extensive modulation capabilities, including two free-run LFOs, bitcrusher, downsampling, and multiple filter types for diverse sound design.

VST2Delay
easy-Q-delay plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-Q-delay

easy-Q-delay by easytoolz is a free stereo delay plugin featuring two independent delay lines with sync and manual modulation, dual LFOs, and dry/wet control for creative delay effects.

VST2Delay
easy-md 01 plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-md 01

easy-md 01 by easytoolz is a vintage stereo delay plugin for Windows featuring two delay lines, feedback with lowpass filtering, and two LFOs supporting five waveforms plus sample and hold.

VST2Delay
DVS Space Echo plugin interface
Dream Vortex Studio

DVS Space Echo

DVS Space Echo is a free delay plugin inspired by the Roland Space Echo analog delay. It offers host BPM synchronization, feedback loop filters, azimuth and ping-pong width controls, plus a mix level knob.

VST2Delay
Duct Tape Delay plugin interface
Cana San Martin

Duct Tape Delay

Duct Tape Delay is a free VST2 delay effect plugin for Windows by Cana San Martin, available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

VST2Delay
DuckDelay plugin interface
Smartelectronix

DuckDelay

DuckDelay is a unique delay plugin featuring compressed output to maintain voice intelligibility even with heavy delay effects.

VST2Delay
dualReverseDelay plugin interface
Saschart

dualReverseDelay

dualReverseDelay by Saschart is a stereo delay plugin featuring two independent channels with forward and reverse delay directions, plus a lowpass filter toggle for the left channel.

VST2Delay
DLY1 plugin interface
Wusik

DLY1

DLY1 by Wusik is a feedback delay plugin designed to work with dual instances in a bus for custom feedback paths.

VST2Delay
Delazi plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

Delazi

Delazi by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free host sync delay effect featuring three independent delay levels per channel with adjustable times, feedback, and volume controls.

VST2Delay
Delay8 plugin interface
ToneCarver

Delay8

Delay8 by ToneCarver is a free VST2 plugin for Windows featuring eight modulated delay lines with individual modulation, EQ, and panning. It offers flexible serial or parallel routing with stereo input and output.

VST2Delay
Delay YuS plugin interface
Yuri Semenov

Delay YuS

Delay YuS by Yuri Semenov is a modulated delay effect plugin offering classic delay features with modulation capabilities for creative sound design.

VST2Delay
Delay Studio plugin interface
beatassist.eu

Delay Studio

Delay Studio by beatassist.eu offers 7 diverse delay effects including ping-pong, auto-pan, combo, mono, mid/side, multi-band, and stereo delays for versatile sound design.

VST2Delay
Delay plugin interface
Yuri Semenov

Delay

Delay by Yuri Semenov is a versatile effect plugin offering delay, reverb, autopan, and doubler effects with mid-side processing support.

VST2Delay
Cocoa Delay plugin interface
tesselode

Cocoa Delay

Cocoa Delay is a free delay plugin by tesselode offering a warm and lively sound with easy operation and versatile pan modes.

VST2Delay
Brigade Delay plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

Brigade Delay

Brigade Delay by Full Bucket Music is a free VST2 plugin that authentically simulates classic analog Bucket Brigade Device delay effects with low CPU usage for Windows and macOS.

VST2Delay
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