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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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TechSynth PRO plugin interface
DSK

TechSynth PRO

TechSynth PRO by DSK is a Windows-only VST2 synthesizer featuring two oscillators with five waveforms, an advanced filter with ADSR and LFO, and a 32-step sequencer.

VST2Synths
Tb unknown plugin interface
Odosynths

Tb unknown

Tb unknown by Odosynths is a free bassline synthesizer plugin designed for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
T-Rex Bass plugin interface
Max Project

T-Rex Bass

T-Rex Bass by Max Project is a free bass synthesizer plugin for Windows featuring an arpeggiator and a step LFO for dynamic bass sound design.

VST2Synths
T-Rex ArgenSynth plugin interface
Max Project

T-Rex ArgenSynth

T-Rex ArgenSynth by Max Project is a free arpeggiator synthesizer plugin featuring two oscillators, five waveforms, onboard effects, and a retro design GUI for Windows 32-bit.

VST2Synths
Syntler plugin interface
Syntler

Syntler

Syntler is a free Windows VST synthesizer featuring joystick-controlled groove and arpeggio play with MIDI support.

VST2Synths
Subconscious plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Subconscious

Subconscious by Psychic Modulation is a dual hybrid synthesizer featuring unique arpeggiation and gate sequencers, with independent filter and amp envelopes for each section.

VST2Synths
Silkworm plugin interface
Simple Media

Silkworm

Silkworm by Simple Media is a SuperSaw style analogue synthesizer featuring multiple waveforms, a gate sequencer, delay, powerful filter, modulation, and dynamic controls with stereo spread.

VST2Synths
Seeq One plugin interface
Odosynths

Seeq One

Seeq One by Odosynths is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows featuring five sequencers that modulate notes, filter, pulse width, resonance, and phase effects.

VST2Synths
Samurai plugin interface
TA Programming

Samurai

Samurai by TA Programming is a free additive synthesizer featuring dual oscillators with 50 sinusoidal partials each, precisely tuned to the harmonic series. It offers harmonic preservation algorithms and detuning options for rich sound design.

VST2Synths
S3K plugin interface
Krakli

S3K

S3K by Krakli is a mono synth blending retro tones with a modern edge. It features 64 diverse patches and dynamic modulation capabilities.

VST2Synths
Radium plugin interface
B Serrano

Radium

Radium by B Serrano is a 16-voice polyphonic VST2 synthesizer for Windows featuring subtractive and FM synthesis with 2 operators, a comfortable XY pad, auto pan, and MIDI learn.

VST2Synths
PsYbAsSyX Free plugin interface
Tekky Synths

PsYbAsSyX Free

PsYbAsSyX Free by Tekky Synths is a free VST2 synthesizer for Windows designed to create instant bass lines with a multi-oscillator and built-in step sequencer.

VST2Synths
PolyWaves plugin interface
Audioutsider

PolyWaves

PolyWaves by Audioutsider is a free Windows VST2 synth featuring 3 oscillators, multi arpeggiators, sequenced modulations, sample reading, distortion, and a vowelliser effect.

VST2Synths
PIO plugin interface
Tyapu

PIO

PIO by Tyapu is a free synthesizer plugin featuring an arpeggiator and ADSR-controlled MOOG-style filter for dynamic sound shaping.

VST2Synths
Photon plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Photon

Photon by Psychic Modulation is a free experimental hybrid synthesizer featuring a unique warp engine that creates evolving rhythmic sequences, random arpeggios, and sample & hold style effects. It includes two oscillators with sync and FM warp capabilities.

VST2Synths
Pandemonium plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Pandemonium

Pandemonium by Psychic Modulation is a hybrid FM synthesizer featuring unique SnH style arpeggiator and flexible routing of its oscillators for diverse sound design.

VST2Synths
NuCLeoDoM Free plugin interface
Tekky Synths

NuCLeoDoM Free

NuCLeoDoM Free by Tekky Synths is a Windows-only synthesizer plugin featuring sequencing, multispectral filtering, and multi-waveform oscillators for dynamic synth lines.

VST2Synths
MS-01 plugin interface
Midinaut

MS-01

MS-01 by Midinaut is a Windows VST2 synthesizer featuring a 16-step pitch and filter sequencer with dual oscillators, noise, mono/poly modes, and flexible modulation options.

VST2Synths
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