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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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California Sun plugin interface
AuraPlug

California Sun

California Sun by AuraPlug is a guitar combo amp offering two channels with clean and dirty modes, featuring built-in distortion, amp and cabinet simulation controls.

VST2Guitar amps
Cab Enhancer plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

Cab Enhancer

Cab Enhancer by AcmeBarGig is a guitar amp cabinet enhancer designed to emulate or enrich cabinet sounds without IRs, preserving the live feel of mic'd cabs.

VST2Guitar amps
Cab Driver plugin interface
Vadim Taranov

Cab Driver

Cab Driver by Vadim Taranov is a free tube power amp and cabinet coupling simulator modeled on ENGL Powerball power amp and ENGL 4x12 cabinet to enhance guitar amp setups.

VST2Guitar amps
C-15 plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

C-15

C-15 by AcmeBarGig is a Windows VST2 guitar amp head plugin tailored for metal tones, offering tight control over high-gain distortion.

VST2Guitar amps
Brain 2 plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

Brain 2

Brain 2 by AcmeBarGig is a guitar amp head simulation delivering vintage tones, smooth blues, classic British crunch, and intense high gain sounds. Available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows 32-bit.

VST2Guitar amps
BMBF plugin interface
EXE Consulting

BMBF

BMBF by EXE Consulting is a distortion and fuzz pedal emulator that offers three stages of amplification and clipping with an additional input amplification stage for high gain tones.

VST2Guitar amps
BMAFB plugin interface
EXE Consulting

BMAFB

BMAFB by EXE Consulting is a distortion and fuzz pedal emulator offering 3 stages of amplification and clipping for very high gain tones. Ideal for guitarists seeking powerful fuzz effects.

VST2Guitar amps
BlackVibe plugin interface
Analog Obsession

BlackVibe

BlackVibe by Analog Obsession is a Fender style clean amp model featuring tremolo for bass, guitar, and keys.

VST2Guitar amps
BlackShow plugin interface
Analog Obsession

BlackShow

BlackShow by Analog Obsession is a Blackface style guitar amp emulation available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows and macOS.

VST2Guitar amps
BIG plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

BIG

BIG by AcmeBarGig is a customizable bass amp and effects suite featuring a noise gate, Granite Compressor, and unique cabinet shaper technology. It includes a preset manager with web interaction for sharing presets.

VST2Guitar amps
Bass Deluxe plugin interface
lostin70s

Bass Deluxe

Bass Deluxe by lostin70s is a versatile tube bass amplifier plugin delivering a fat, classic tone ideal for slap, groove, funk, and beginner bassists alike.

VST2Guitar amps
AradazAmp White plugin interface
Aradaz

AradazAmp White

AradazAmp White is a free guitar amp simulator plugin for Windows offering classic amp tones in VST2 format.

VST2Guitar amps
AradazAmp Green plugin interface
Aradaz

AradazAmp Green

AradazAmp Green is a free guitar amp simulator plugin for Windows in VST2 format.

VST2Guitar amps
Wollo Spacer plugin interface
Wollo

Wollo Spacer

Wollo Spacer is a free multi-effect plugin for Windows featuring two delays, a stereo phaser, and two parallel reverbs with direct signal gain control.

VST2Multi-effects
TugGlicento plugin interface
2Rule

TugGlicento

TugGlicento by 2Rule is a free glitch multi-effect plugin that splits audio into five bands for customizable filtering and effects, ranging from subtle to intense.

VST2Multi-effects
SplineTime plugin interface
Lidsquid audio

SplineTime

SplineTime by Lidsquid audio is a granular multi-effect plugin offering modulation in time, speed, pitch, and filter through 16 tempo-synced steps for creative spectral and temporal effects.

VST2Multi-effects
rf Destroyer plugin interface
rf Music

rf Destroyer

rf Destroyer by rf Music is a multi-effect plugin combining noise gate, drive, distortion, bit crusher, filters, equalizer, compressor, limiter, flanger, and chorus for dynamic sound design.

VST2Multi-effects
Repeat-X plugin interface
Z3 Audiolabs

Repeat-X

Repeat-X by Z3 Audiolabs is a free Windows VST multi-effect plugin featuring 9 stutter and audio manipulation algorithms with real-time modulation and MIDI learn control.

VST2Multi-effects
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