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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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Mars JFD plugin interface
Vadim Taranov

Mars JFD

Mars JFD is a free guitar amplifier plugin by Vadim Taranov, modeled after the Marshall AFD100 amp, ideal for achieving Slash-inspired tones.

VST2Guitar amps
Live Pedalboard plugin interface
lostin70s

Live Pedalboard

Live Pedalboard by lostin70s is a free guitar rig stompbox featuring distortions, overdrives, fuzz, delay, compressor, chorus, tremolo, and reverb effects. It allows up to 3 simultaneous effects of the same type with 6 effect slots and 3 user banks storing 10 global presets.

VST2Guitar amps
LG2Amp plugin interface
EXE Consulting

LG2Amp

LG2Amp by EXE Consulting is a free low gain guitar amp simulator available for Windows in VST3 and VST2 formats.

VST3VST2Guitar amps
Lead E530 plugin interface
Vadim Taranov

Lead E530

Lead E530 is a free VST2 guitar amp plugin for Windows that simulates the ENGL E530 lead channel.

VST2Guitar amps
Knuckle Head plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

Knuckle Head

Knuckle Head by AcmeBarGig is a Win32 VST2 guitar amp plugin delivering tones from clean and glistening to SRV-style crunch and high gain. Its poweramp is the primary tone shaper, offering versatile guitar sound options.

VST2Guitar amps
KABIN plugin interface
Analog Obsession

KABIN

KABIN by Analog Obsession is a universal guitar cabinet modeler that lets you shape your tone by adjusting speaker and cabinet size, character, and microphone placement. Available as a free VST2 plugin for 64-bit Windows.

VST2Guitar amps
Jump plugin interface
Vadim Taranov

Jump

Jump by Vadim Taranov is a free guitar amplifier simulation plugin modeled after the Tomato amp tone, enhanced beyond its original design to deliver unique sound characteristics.

VST2Guitar amps
JessieM X100 plugin interface
Vadim Taranov

JessieM X100

JessieM X100 is a free guitar amp simulation plugin replicating the iconic Marshall JCM800 2204 50W Super Lead tone from 1986.

VST2Guitar amps
JCM800 Hot Preamp plugin interface
Mercuriall

JCM800 Hot Preamp

JCM800 Hot Preamp by Mercuriall is a free VST2 plugin for Windows and OSX that emulates the preamplifier stage of the iconic Marshall JCM800 tube guitar amplifier with improved sound modifications.

VST2Guitar amps
JAMP plugin interface
lostin70s

JAMP

JAMP by lostin70s is a versatile free VST guitar amp plugin featuring real tube emulation and a cabinet simulation that reproduces spectral characteristics without room effects for a dry sound.

VST2Guitar amps
HG2Amp plugin interface
EXE Consulting

HG2Amp

HG2Amp is a high gain guitar amp simulator for Windows, offering VST2 and VST3 formats with 32 and 64-bit support.

VST3VST2Guitar amps
Heavy Tone plugin interface
Heptode

Heavy Tone

Heavy Tone by Heptode is a free VST2 plugin delivering high gain overdrive inspired by the 80’s Soldano SLO-100 tube preamp sound. It features a mono input and output setup designed for guitar processing.

VST2Guitar amps
Harlequin plugin interface
Mercuriall

Harlequin

Harlequin Preamp by Mercuriall is a digital emulation of the Harlequin guitar amp preamp stage from Cornford Amps, delivering versatile and classic studio tone.

VST2Guitar amps
Gunner plugin interface
Analog Obsession

Gunner

Gunner by Analog Obsession is a free Marshall Guv'nor style overdrive pedal plugin with gain, level, and bass EQ controls.

VST2Guitar amps
Guitar Gadgets plugin interface
Musical Entropy

Guitar Gadgets

Guitar Gadgets by Musical Entropy is a unique collection of unusual analog-style guitar pedal effects that produce strange and fun sounds. Designed for use with electric guitars and amp simulations, but versatile enough for other instruments.

VST2Guitar amps
Gimme Head plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

Gimme Head

Gimme Head is a guitar amp head plugin capturing the classic 1970's Punk tone and attitude.

VST2Guitar amps
G-EQ plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

G-EQ

G-EQ by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free guitar equalizer featuring a 5-band graphic EQ and a distortion section with fuzz and overdrive controls.

VST2Guitar amps
Flextron plugin interface
AXP

Flextron

Flextron by AXP is a virtual-analog guitar amp plugin inspired by a hybrid distortion pedal combining Crate's Flexwave and VOX's Cooltron tube emulations.

VST2Guitar amps
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