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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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SubDuer plugin interface
Majken

SubDuer

SubDuer by Majken is a triple oscillator subtractive synthesizer designed for low CPU usage with a compact and user-friendly interface.

VST2Synths
Stinger plugin interface
Krakli

Stinger

Stinger by Krakli is a classic 2-oscillator synthesizer plugin available as a free VST2 for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
Stelsi Virtual Synth plugin interface
Stelsi

Stelsi Virtual Synth

Stelsi Virtual Synth is a unique virtual analogue synthesizer crafted exclusively for the Ukrainian electronic band Stelsi. It offers a thick and distinctive sound character using several unique techniques.

VST2Synths
ST 2008 plugin interface
GTG

ST 2008

ST 2008 by GTG is a pads and FX synthesizer for Windows, designed for quick creation of lush pads, moving textures, chords, and electronic effects.

VST2Synths
SmallQoo plugin interface
g200kg

SmallQoo

SmallQoo is an 8-voice polyphonic compact synthesizer featuring a single anti-aliased oscillator with flexible PWM, multiple filter types, envelope generator, tempo-syncable LFO, and built-in delay and chorus effects.

VST2Synths
Simple Synth plugin interface
Gregjazz

Simple Synth

Simple Synth by Gregjazz is a minimalist VST2 synthesizer for Windows that delivers a wide range of smooth to harsh sounds with minimal controls.

VST2Synths
Scorpius plugin interface
Meesha

Scorpius

Scorpius by Meesha is a free 3-oscillator analog polyphonic synthesizer featuring dual filters, dual LFOs with host sync, pitch envelope, ring modulator, stereo delay, and flanger effects. It offers versatile routing options for rich analog sound.

VST2Synths
SB-3 LE plugin interface
Ourafilmes

SB-3 LE

SB-3 LE by Ourafilmes is a stereo detunable analog synthesizer offering mono and polyphonic modes with low CPU usage in mono. It features three oscillators with a full stereo architecture, including a stereo detune option that doubles oscillators for rich sound design.

VST2Synths
Saturn plugin interface
MVX Synths

Saturn

Saturn by MVX Synths is a free band-saturated synthesizer for Windows featuring a parallel bandpass filter that shapes sound with adjustable resonance and filter level.

VST2Synths
SartreXT plugin interface
Kriminal

SartreXT

SartreXT by Kriminal is a 2-oscillator analog synthesizer plugin for Windows featuring six simultaneous waveforms per VCO, individual filters, envelopes, LFOs, and chorus effects.

VST2Synths
S7 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

S7

S7 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a simple single oscillator analog-style synthesizer featuring 7 waveforms including sine, saw, and noise variants.

VST2Synths
Rticul8R plugin interface
Krakli

Rticul8R

Rticul8R by Krakli is a characterful synth offering both natural and synthetic tones. Ideal with a velocity-sensitive keyboard, it delivers distinctive spikey sound textures.

VST2Synths
RMS1 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

RMS1

RMS1 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a Mono/Poly analogue synthesizer featuring 16-note polyphony, selectable waveforms, LFO, PWM modulation, and an envelope-controlled filter for dynamic sound shaping.

VST2Synths
Quilcom ASS plugin interface
Quilcom

Quilcom ASS

Quilcom ASS is an analogue sounding synthesizer that lets you switch between detailed analogue emulation and a pure digital version of the same preset for sound flexibility.

VST2Synths
Q9 Oldvox plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Q9 Oldvox

Q9 Oldvox by SyncerSoft is an analogue-style synthesizer plugin for Windows offering dual oscillators, filters, and LFO with auto detune to create warm, bright, and fat sounds ideal for electronic music genres.

VST2Synths
Punya plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

Punya

Punya by Samsara Cycle Audio is a mono/poly single oscillator synthesizer featuring seven waveforms, a versatile filter section, LFO, delay effect, and extensive modulation options.

VST2Synths
Pulse80R plugin interface
Kriminal

Pulse80R

Pulse80R by Kriminal is a free Windows VST2 synth featuring 8 pulse wave oscillators, global filter, amplifier, LFO, modulation, and chorus effects.

VST2Synths
Pulsar 4 plugin interface
B Serrano

Pulsar 4

Pulsar 4 is a 6-voice polyphonic synthesizer featuring 2 oscillators with sync and FM, dual envelopes, LFOs, multimode filters, and a digital modulation matrix for rich sound design.

VST2Synths
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