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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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Exploder plugin interface
MZA

Exploder

Exploder by MZA is a high gain amplifier plugin designed for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Guitar amps
ENDL Fireball plugin interface
Vadim Taranov

ENDL Fireball

ENDL Fireball by Vadim Taranov is a free Windows x86 VST2 plugin emulating the ENGL Fireball preamp, offering authentic guitar amp tones.

VST2Guitar amps
DoubleTracker plugin interface
Vadim Taranov

DoubleTracker

DoubleTracker by Vadim Taranov is a real-time guitar doubler plugin that simulates double tracking without latency using dynamic phase manipulation, harmonics handling, and varying delay times.

VST2Guitar amps
Doctor Crunch plugin interface
DamyFx

Doctor Crunch

Doctor Crunch by DamyFx is a free VST2 guitar amplifier plugin for Windows inspired by dirty Marshall tones. It delivers gritty, crunchy sound character ideal for rock and blues guitar sounds.

VST2Guitar amps
Dirthead plugin interface
Ndzeit Audio

Dirthead

Dirthead is a free 3-channel guitar amp plugin featuring clean, crunch, and ultra channels with a unique voicing knob to shape poweramp characteristics.

VST2Guitar amps
Diode Amplifier plugin interface
ViatorDSP

Diode Amplifier

Diode Amplifier by ViatorDSP is a tube guitar amplifier plugin available as a free VST2 for Windows and OSX.

VST2Guitar amps
DIG plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

DIG

DIG by AcmeBarGig is a free, highly tweakable tube guitar amp and effects suite featuring dual 12AX7 high gain tubes. It delivers a wide range of tones from shimmering cleans to high gain metal shred sounds with customizable parameters.

VST2Guitar amps
Dick Head plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

Dick Head

Dick Head by AcmeBarGig is a classic hybrid guitar amp head plugin available as a free VST2 for Windows 32-bit systems. It focuses on amp head tones and requires external cabinet modeling for complete guitar rigs.

VST2Guitar amps
Deep Crunch plugin interface
Heptode

Deep Crunch

Deep Crunch by Heptode is a free VST2 guitar amp plugin delivering the classic 80s tube preamp crunch inspired by the Soldano SLO-100 Crunch channel.

VST2Guitar amps
CrunchDude plugin interface
Heeb

CrunchDude

CrunchDude by Heeb is a straightforward guitar amplifier emulation for Windows that excels at delivering strong crunch tones alongside clean and lead sounds.

VST2Guitar amps
ClBass FD plugin interface
EXE Consulting

ClBass FD

ClBass FD by EXE Consulting is a free bass guitar amp simulator for Windows featuring classic amp tones and various effects in a 64-bit VST2 format.

VST2Guitar amps
ClBass F plugin interface
EXE Consulting

ClBass F

ClBass F by EXE Consulting is a bass guitar amp simulator re-voiced from Classic F and includes a variety of typical effects. It is available as a free 64-bit VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Guitar amps
Classic V2012 plugin interface
EXE Consulting

Classic V2012

Classic V2012 by EXE Consulting is a free 64-bit VST3 guitar amp simulator for Windows featuring a modified Voigt 1940 tonestack and various typical guitar effects.

VST3Guitar amps
Classic Thirty plugin interface
EXE Consulting

Classic Thirty

Classic Thirty is a free guitar amp simulator featuring an AC30 tonestack and numerous guitar effects. It offers advanced distortion modelling and 24 cab models for versatile tone shaping.

VST2Guitar amps
Classic J plugin interface
EXE Consulting

Classic J

Classic J by EXE Consulting is a free guitar amp simulator plugin for Windows providing authentic amp tones in VST2 format.

VST2Guitar amps
Classic F plugin interface
EXE Consulting

Classic F

Classic F by EXE Consulting is a free guitar amp simulator for Windows with a Fender-style FMV tonestack and a variety of typical guitar effects.

VST2Guitar amps
Classic B plugin interface
EXE Consulting

Classic B

Classic B by EXE Consulting is a free 64-bit guitar amp simulator featuring a passive Baxandall tonestack for bass and treble control. It works with cabs off for acoustic guitar, vocals, piano, and more and includes various typical guitar effects.

VST3Guitar amps
Clang plugin interface
Vadim Taranov

Clang

Clang is a free guitar amp simulation plugin for Windows that updates the FourteenMH with stereo support and additional features.

VST2Guitar amps
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