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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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Crio plugin interface
Solcito Musica

Crio

Crio by Solcito Musica is a virtual analog/FM synthesizer designed for creating arpeggios, bass, leads, and FX sounds with minimal controls and powerful sound shaping for studio and live use.

VST2Synths
BSTATION 2 plugin interface
Odosynths

BSTATION 2

BSTATION 2 by Odosynths is a free, powerful bass synthesizer featuring three oscillators with fine tuning, multiple waveforms, a mod oscillator for pulse width and phase modulation, and four versatile filter types.

VST2Synths
ZEN SX1000 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

ZEN SX1000

ZEN SX1000 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a single oscillator analog style synthesizer featuring vibrato LFO, noise section, VCF, and VCA to create classic synth sounds.

VST2Synths
Voltaire plugin interface
Kriminal

Voltaire

Voltaire by Kriminal is a straightforward monophonic synthesizer with a single saw/square wave oscillator, ideal for crafting classic acid basslines.

VST2Synths
Vintager 2 plugin interface
Togu Audio Line

Vintager 2

Vintager 2 is a monophonic synthesizer delivering classic analog synth sounds with three band-limited oscillators, accurate envelopes, and a quality lowpass filter.

VST2Synths
Traveller plugin interface
Severák

Traveller

Traveller is a monophonic synthesizer inspired by the Korg Synthe-Bass, featuring a single oscillator with six waveforms and a unique filter cutoff slider.

VST2Synths
TAL-BassLine plugin interface
Togu Audio Line

TAL-BassLine

TAL-BassLine is a free virtual analog bass synthesizer designed for bass, acid sounds, and effects. It features a robust core and analogue-style controls, including a unique -18dB low pass filter with asymmetric and random components.

VST2Synths
T-BASS plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

T-BASS

T-BASS by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free bass synthesizer inspired by the Roland TB-303 featuring saw, pulse, and double pulse waveforms with glide, ADSR envelope, and distortion.

VST2Synths
SynthX plugin interface
Kriminal

SynthX

SynthX by Kriminal is a monophonic bass synthesizer featuring one oscillator with sine, saw, and pulse waveforms, an asymmetric distortion controlled via an XY pad, and three distinct low-pass filter types. It includes ADSR envelopes for amp and filter, retrigger, and glide.

VST2Synths
Synthestra plugin interface
MARVIN PAVILION

Synthestra

Synthestra is a vintage-style monophonic synthesizer featuring two oscillators, a noise generator, and an LFO with multiple waveforms. It includes a low-pass filter with cutoff and resonance controls for classic analog sounds.

VST2Synths
ritual plugin interface
Tweakbench

ritual

ritual by Tweakbench is an analog-style bass synthesizer for Windows featuring a unique blend of pulse, crushed triangle, super-saw, and crushed sine oscillators for a thick and rich sound.

VST2Synths
Rhythm plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Rhythm

Rhythm by SyncerSoft is a free one-voice synthesizer plugin emulating the Soviet-era EMI Ritm 2 keyboard synthesizer, designed for solo and ensemble usage.

VST2Synths
Real Synth plugin interface
Togu Audio Line

Real Synth

Real Synth by Togu Audio Line is a retro monophonic virtual analog synthesizer with low CPU usage, featuring two bandlimited oscillators, noise FM, and multiple modulation options.

VST2Synths
NK 1001 plugin interface
GTG

NK 1001

NK 1001 by GTG is a free old school monophonic synthesizer for Windows featuring dual oscillators with sample and hold, pulse width modulation, and a switchable AMP mode between ADSR and GATE.

VST2Synths
Mormox Imitate plugin interface
easytoolz

Mormox Imitate

Mormox Imitate is a freeware synth plugin emulating the Murmux Initate hardware from Greece. It features 2 oscillators with saw and pulse waves, FM modulation, a sub-oscillator, and a combined lowpass-bandpass filter.

VST2Synths
Monolisa plugin interface
nB Audio

Monolisa

Monolisa is a free monophonic virtual analog synthesizer for Windows featuring dual oscillators, noise sources, and a 24dB low/high-pass filter with envelope control.

VST2Synths
Megabass plugin interface
Dream Vortex Studio

Megabass

Megabass from Dream Vortex Studio is a straightforward bassline synthesizer featuring a single oscillator, glide, one-knob A.D.S.R. envelope control, LP filter, chorus, and overdrive for quick and versatile bass sound creation.

VST2Synths
HY-Mono plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-Mono

HY-Mono is a monophonic synthesizer inspired by the Oberheim SEM featuring 2 oscillators, a sub/noise oscillator, state variable filter, envelopes, LFO, delay, and drive effects.

VST2Synths
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