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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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Sonatina Timpani plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Sonatina Timpani

Sonatina Timpani is a free sampled timpani instrument from the Sonatina Orchestra public domain library, available as a VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Orchestral
Sonatina Percussion plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Sonatina Percussion

Sonatina Percussion is a free sampled classical percussion set from the public domain Sonatina Orchestra library, available in VST2 format for Windows.

VST2Orchestral
Sonatina Orchestra Module plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Sonatina Orchestra Module

Sonatina Orchestra Module is a free orchestral rompler featuring 20 instruments and over 50 articulations, including soloists and sections for major orchestral instruments.

VST2Orchestral
Sonatina Harp plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Sonatina Harp

Sonatina Harp by bigcat Instruments is a free classical harp sampled instrument derived from the Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra library, available as a VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Orchestral
Sonatina Glockenspiel plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Sonatina Glockenspiel

Sonatina Glockenspiel by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled glockenspiel from the Sonatina Orchestra public domain library, available as a VST2 plugin for Windows and macOS.

VST2Orchestral
Sonatina Choir plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Sonatina Choir

Sonatina Choir by bigcat Instruments offers sampled male and female choir sounds from the Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra library.

VST2Orchestral
Sonatina Chimes plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Sonatina Chimes

Sonatina Chimes is a free sampled tubular bells instrument from the Sonatina Orchestra public domain library, available as a VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Orchestral
Zourna plugin interface
Safwan Matni

Zourna

Zourna is a quarter tone adjustable folk-ethnic VSTi plugin for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Folk & ethnic
World StringZ plugin interface
DSK

World StringZ

World StringZ by DSK offers 13 authentic world string instruments including Celtic harp, Sitar, and Turkish Oud with velocity sensitivity and MIDI automation support.

VST3Folk & ethnic
VPS plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

VPS

VPS by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free VST plugin that emulates ethnic zither instruments with 50 zither-based waveforms and expressive controls.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Vintage Marching Snare Roll plugin interface
RDGAudio

Vintage Marching Snare Roll

Vintage Marching Snare Roll by RDGAudio delivers 15 looping marching band snare patterns with adjustable ADSR parameters and built-in amp and algorithmic reverb.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Varazuvi Indian Flute plugin interface
Varazuvi Entertainment

Varazuvi Indian Flute

Varazuvi Indian Flute offers authentic high-resolution recordings of an Indian flute, allowing detailed control over attack, decay, sustain, release, volume, and reverb to craft expressive folk sounds.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Ukulele plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

Ukulele

Ukulele by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free VST2 plugin featuring the authentic sound of a Hawaiian guitar for Windows.

VST2Folk & ethnic
SIM-WINDHARP plugin interface
Quilcom

SIM-WINDHARP

SIM-WINDHARP is a VST2 effect plugin that generates aeolian harp sounds along with wind and tree rustling effects. It allows mixing these natural sounds and supports sidechain control of wind speed.

VST2Folk & ethnic
SIM-THROAT plugin interface
Quilcom

SIM-THROAT

SIM-THROAT by Quilcom is a free VST2 effect plugin for Windows designed to simulate throat singing by processing your vocal input. It offers a playful way to create unique vocal noises.

VST2Folk & ethnic
SIM-SHENG plugin interface
Quilcom

SIM-SHENG

SIM-SHENG by Quilcom is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that emulates the ancient Chinese mouth organ known as the sheng, producing authentic folk-ethnic wind instrument sounds.

VST2Folk & ethnic
SIM-MIJWIZ plugin interface
Quilcom

SIM-MIJWIZ

SIM-MIJWIZ by Quilcom is a synthesizer that simulates the Arabic wind instrument Mijwiz, also suitable for Arghul and Sipsi. Offers custom scale creation and diverse timbres.

VST2Folk & ethnic
SIM-MBIRA plugin interface
Quilcom

SIM-MBIRA

SIM-MBIRA is a free VST plugin by Quilcom that simulates the African Mbira and Kalimba, capturing the characteristic thumb piano sound.

VST2Folk & ethnic
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