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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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Pterosaur plugin interface
Contralogic Productions

Pterosaur

Pterosaur is a 16 oscillator supersaw synthesizer inspired by the Roland JP-8000, offering independently detunable and pannable oscillators for rich, classic Supersaw sounds.

VST2Synths
PPAnalog plugin interface
Acquit Music

PPAnalog

PPAnalog by Acquit Music is a free VST synthesizer for Windows offering dirty, fat lead sounds with three FM oscillators and a variety of filters.

VST2Synths
Polyvoks plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Polyvoks

Polyvoks Station is a VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows inspired by the legendary Soviet Polivoks synthesizer, designed for creating diverse musical compositions and sound effects.

VST2Synths
Pluton plugin interface
B Serrano

Pluton

Pluton is a free virtual analog synthesizer featuring 12-voice polyphony, dual oscillators with four waveforms, noise generator, and full graphic envelope modulation. It supports tempo synchronization within Windows VST2 hosts.

VST2Synths
PleyadeS plugin interface
DSK

PleyadeS

PleyadeS by DSK is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer featuring 4 oscillators with octave and microtuning controls, dual filters, 3 LFOs with flexible routing, amplitude envelope, dual delay effects, MIDI automation, and a preset selector.

VST2Synths
Padrone plugin interface
Kriminal

Padrone

Padrone by Kriminal is a free analog synthesizer with dual oscillators, each featuring independent filters, envelopes, LFOs, modulation, and chorus effects.

VST2Synths
Orion 1 plugin interface
Meesha

Orion 1

Orion 1 by Meesha is a free 8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer featuring 2 oscillators with various waveforms, oscillator sync, PWM, ADSR envelopes for each oscillator, and dual LFOs with sample and hold, rate sync, and delay.

VST2Synths
Odisea plugin interface
DSK

Odisea

Odisea by DSK is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer featuring 2 oscillators with 5 waveforms, octave selection, micro-detuning, amp envelope, filter, and MIDI automation for easy programming.

VST2Synths
NR2010 plugin interface
GTG

NR2010

NR2010 by GTG is a free analog polysynth featuring a 24dB filter, snappy envelopes, and engaging modulation effects for Windows VST2 hosts.

VST2Synths
Noisie plugin interface
Odosynths

Noisie

Noisie by Odosynths is a simple, free synthesizer featuring three oscillators each with shaper and clipper distortion effects, plus a modulation oscillator for FM synthesis design.

VST2Synths
Nietzsche plugin interface
Kriminal

Nietzsche

Nietzsche by Kriminal is a basic Windows synthesizer featuring two unison oscillators and a sub oscillator for rich sound creation.

VST2Synths
NEBULUS plugin interface
velvetskyemusic

NEBULUS

NEBULUS by velvetskyemusic is a free 2-osc analogue style synthesizer for Windows featuring multi and unison oscillators, individual LFOs per oscillator, and built-in reverb, delay, pan, and volume effects.

VST2Synths
Mycrosynth plugin interface
carcoon

Mycrosynth

Mycrosynth by carcoon is a lightweight single oscillator synthesizer featuring 7 waveforms and a multimode filter.

VST2Synths
MVX2 plugin interface
MVX Synths

MVX2

MVX2 by MVX Synths is a classic 5 oscillator synthesizer featuring dual parallel multimode filters and extensive modulation for versatile sound design with low CPU usage.

VST2Synths
MVF plugin interface
MVX Synths

MVF

MVF by MVX Synths is a basic analog-style lead synthesizer featuring two oscillators with sync and FM, two envelopes, and a 4-pole filter, ideal for creating leads and simple pads with minimal tweaking.

VST2Synths
MP 1 plugin interface
GTG

MP 1

MP 1 by GTG is a free 2-oscillator analog synthesizer VST2 plugin for Windows x86, offering fat basses, sync leads, and rich string pads with full MIDI automation.

VST2Synths
Microtrance plugin interface
Dream Vortex Studio

Microtrance

Microtrance is an analog synthesizer featuring 10 mathematically detuned oscillators and stereo dual low pass filters for a natural, rich sound.

VST2Synths
Meteorite plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Meteorite

Meteorite by Psychic Modulation is a free 3-oscillator analog performance synthesizer for Windows offering sync, FM, and ring modulation with versatile envelopes and BPM synced LFOs.

VST2Synths
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