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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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Chorg PS-20 plugin interface
KBplugs

Chorg PS-20

Chorg PS-20 by KBplugs is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows that emulates the Korg MS-20 with its unique circuits, offering a classic analog synth experience without presets.

VST2Synths
Chorg 870 plugin interface
KBplugs

Chorg 870

Chorg 870 is a free synthesizer plugin by KBplugs, emulating the Korg 800DV with an inspired, not exact, hardware sound. It features no presets, reflecting the real unit's design.

VST2Synths
Chorg 770 DV plugin interface
KBplugs

Chorg 770 DV

Chorg 770 DV is a Windows-only VST2 synthesizer emulating the Korg 770 with a circuit-inspired design. It offers no presets, delivering a raw, authentic experience.

VST2Synths
Cassini plugin interface
KBplugs

Cassini

Cassini by KBplugs is a free Moog Voyager-inspired synthesizer emulation for Win32 VST2 x86. It offers raw analog-style synthesis with no presets, capturing the spirit of the hardware.

VST2Synths
Whooo plugin interface
Krakli

Whooo

Whooo by Krakli is a free experimental theremin-like VST2 plugin for Windows 32-bit. It features pitch control via keyboard and allows storing up to 16 user presets for creative sound exploration.

VST2Synths
VSTRON plugin interface
VETRIX

VSTRON

VSTRON by VETRIX is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that specializes in creating unique special effects sounds, including laser sounds, fast LFO sweeps, filtered madness, bubbling bleeps, and attacking ramps.

VST2Delay
VST Speek plugin interface
Wavosaur

VST Speek

VST Speek is a free speech software synthesizer that emulates the iconic Software Automatic Mouth from the Commodore 64, delivering classic robotic voice effects.

VST2Synths
Vocov2 plugin interface
g200kg

Vocov2

Vocov2 by g200kg is a free VST2 vocoder plugin for Windows with an internal 2 oscillator synth carrier and support for external carrier signals.

VST2Synths
Voc plugin interface
SocaLabs

Voc

Voc by SocaLabs is a free VST2 plugin that emulates the glottis and the shape of the vocal tract, allowing you to modify sounds by constricting the oral cavity. It features a waveform display for visual feedback.

VST2Synths
V-Koder plugin interface
DCSI

V-Koder

V-Koder by DCSI is a free sample-based synth instrument featuring 3 vocoded short nonsense voice soundsets across 3 octaves.

VST2Synths
Thundergod plugin interface
smokedesigns

Thundergod

Thundergod is a polyphonic synthesizer VST2 plugin designed for creating Viking style music with easy sound control and integrated effects.

VST2Synths
Throat Singing plugin interface
Gregjazz

Throat Singing

Throat Singing by Gregjazz is a free Windows VST2 plugin that emulates overtone singing with controls for tone selection, pitch, stereo, and harmonic intensity.

VST2Uncategorized
The Shepherd plugin interface
Simple Media

The Shepherd

The Shepherd is a minimalist mini-synth by Simple Media crafted to recreate the haunting whistling sound from Kill Bill's Ennio Morricone soundtrack. Designed for Windows 32-bit systems in VST2 format.

VST2Synths
Terrormin plugin interface
Quilcom

Terrormin

Terrormin by Quilcom is a free theremin simulation plugin available in VST2 format for Windows 32 and 64-bit systems.

VST2Synths
T1 Audible Tuner plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

T1 Audible Tuner

T1 Audible Tuner by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that provides quick and easy audio signal reference tuning with presets for many instruments and alternate tunings.

VST2Uncategorized
Synlay plugin interface
Elena Design

Synlay

Synlay by Elena Design is a unique delay-based synthesizer offering three parallel tuned-delay modules for creating diverse sounds from orchestral tones to synthetic textures.

VST2Synths
Super Spook Keys plugin interface
Simple Media

Super Spook Keys

Super Spook Keys by Simple Media is a free VST plugin that replicates the classic Theremin sound using sine, sawtooth, triangle, and pulse waves, with variable LFO and wave shaping options.

VST2Synths
Sounds of old TV games plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Sounds of old TV games

Sounds of old TV games is a VSTi plugin by SyncerSoft that introduces the sound atmosphere of vintage TV games into your mixes with 21 unique sound profiles.

VST2Synths
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