IndiePlugins

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Oct 17, 2026
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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Iowa Tuba plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Iowa Tuba

Iowa Tuba by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled tuba plugin originating from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, available in VST2 format for Windows and OSX.

VST2Brass & wind
Iowa Trumpet plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Iowa Trumpet

Iowa Trumpet by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled trumpet plugin sourced from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios.

VST2Brass & wind
Iowa Tenor Trombone plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Iowa Tenor Trombone

Iowa Tenor Trombone is a free sampled tenor trombone plugin from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, available for Windows 32 and 64-bit.

VST2Brass & wind
Iowa Soprano Sax plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Iowa Soprano Sax

Iowa Soprano Sax is a free sampled soprano saxophone plugin developed by bigcat Instruments from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios.

VST2Brass & wind
Iowa Flute plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Iowa Flute

Iowa Flute is a free sampled flute plugin developed by bigcat Instruments using samples from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios. Available in VST2 format for Windows 32 and 64 bit.

VST2Brass & wind
Iowa Bass Flute plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Iowa Bass Flute

Iowa Bass Flute is a free sampled bass flute VST2 plugin developed by bigcat Instruments, sourced from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios.

VST2Brass & wind
Iowa Alto Sax plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Iowa Alto Sax

Iowa Alto Sax by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled alto saxophone plugin sourced from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios.

VST2Brass & wind
Iowa Alto Flute plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Iowa Alto Flute

Iowa Alto Flute is a free sampled alto flute plugin created by bigcat Instruments, sourced from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios.

VST2Brass & wind
easy-oboe plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-oboe

easy-oboe by easytoolz is a realistic oboe VST2 plugin for Windows featuring ADSR, vibrato, tuning, 6 voices, and 16 patches.

VST2Brass & wind
DVS Saxophone plugin interface
Dream Vortex Studio

DVS Saxophone

DVS Saxophone by Dream Vortex Studio is a free VST2 plugin for Windows designed for expressive saxophone playing with velocity and pitch bend sensitivity. It features a reverb tailored to complement the saxophone sound.

VST2Brass & wind
DSK Saxophones plugin interface
DSK

DSK Saxophones

DSK Saxophones is a free rompler featuring soprano and tenor saxophones with ADSR envelope control, velocity curve selector, and built-in reverb effects.

VST2Brass & wind
VSCO2 Violin Section plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Violin Section

VSCO2 Violin Section is a free sampled violin section plugin featuring six articulations including arco vibrato, pizzicato, spiccato, and tremolo. Compatible with Windows and macOS in VST2 format.

VST2Piano & keys
VSCO2 Violin plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Violin

VSCO2 Violin is a free sampled solo violin instrument with six articulations including Arco Vibrato, Pizzicato, Spiccato, and Tremolo. Compatible with Windows and Mac.

VST2Piano & keys
VSCO2 Viola Section plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Viola Section

VSCO2 Viola Section is a free sampled viola section plugin featuring six articulations including Arco Vibrato, Pizzicato, and Tremolo. It is compatible with Windows 32/64-bit and OSX in VST2 format.

VST2Piano & keys
VSCO2 Upright 1 plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Upright 1

VSCO2 Upright 1 by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled upright piano plugin featuring authentic sounds recorded by Versilian Studios. Available for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit systems.

VST2Piano & keys
VSCO2 Piano plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Piano

VSCO2 Piano by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled piano plugin featuring recordings from Versilian Studios. Compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows and macOS systems, it provides authentic piano sounds in VST2 format.

VST2Piano & keys
VSCO2 Double Bass plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Double Bass

VSCO2 Double Bass by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled double bass plugin featuring 7 articulation groups including Sustain, Vibrato, and Pizzicato. It supports 32 and 64-bit Windows systems.

VST2Piano & keys
VSCO2 Cello Section plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Cello Section

VSCO2 Cello Section by bigcat Instruments offers a sampled cello section with six articulations: Arco Vibrato, Pizzicato, Spiccato, Tremolo, Arco Vib f, and Arco Vib p. Available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows and macOS.

VST2Piano & keys
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