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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
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Sound Magic
Orchestral Strings One
Orchestral Strings One by Sound Magic is a free string orchestra plugin recorded in Berliner Hall featuring 14 violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, and 6 double basses. It utilizes the NEO Hybrid Modeling Engine to deliver rich orchestral strings.
VST2Piano & keys
bigcat Instruments
NST Pianos
NST Pianos by bigcat Instruments offers five acoustic keyboard sounds in a single instrument, delivering realistic piano-like tones ideal for acoustic keyboard needs.
VST2Piano & keys
Sound Magic
Neo Piano mini
Neo Piano mini is a free sampled Yamaha C7 concert grand piano plugin available for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.
VST2Piano & keys
Safwan Matni
Matnitron
Matnitron by Safwan Matni is a free multi-purpose strings section plugin for Windows in VST2 format.
VST2Piano & keys
bigcat Instruments
LDK1609 Violin
LDK1609 Violin by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled violin plugin featuring six articulation groups including arco, pizzicato, spiccato, and tremolo for expressive violin sounds.
VST2Piano & keys
bigcat Instruments
K Piano 1
K Piano 1 by bigcat Instruments is a free VST2 plugin that delivers the authentic sound of a Kawai Grand Piano.
VST2Piano & keys
bigcat Instruments
JH Piano
JH Piano by bigcat Instruments is a free VST2 piano plugin available for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems. It delivers authentic piano sounds and supports multiple architectures.
VST2Piano & keys
Safwan Matni
Jazz Baby
Jazz Baby by Safwan Matni is a free sampled upright piano plugin for Windows in VST2 format.
VST2Piano & keys
bigcat Instruments
Iowa Piano
Iowa Piano by bigcat Instruments is a free VST piano plugin featuring a Steinway Grand Piano sample set with nearly every note sampled across three velocity layers.
VST2Piano & keys
Safwan Matni
General
General by Safwan Matni is a free sampled acoustic piano plugin available in VST2 format for 32-bit Windows systems.
VST2Piano & keys
RDGAudio
Free Piano 2
Free Piano 2 by RDGAudio is a sample-based hybrid piano and string instrument featuring over 600 samples from an Asian Type D Cottage Piano with four mic positions, velocity sensitivity, and built-in round robin.
VST2Piano & keys
Gregjazz
Suburban Guitarist
Suburban Guitarist is a free lead and rhythm guitar VST2 plugin for Windows featuring pitch wheel modes like bend, slide, and whammy bar, palm muting, harmonics, and humanization control to simulate realistic guitar playing.
VST2Guitar & bass
Simple Media
String Thing
String Thing is a plucked string instrument plugin featuring a new comb filter with advanced controls and filtering. The successor, String Thing 2, uses impulse, resonator, and resonant body models to recreate acoustic plucked string sounds.
VST2Guitar & bass
Krakli
Strat-A-Various
Strat-A-Various by Krakli delivers versatile guitar tones from clean sounds to intense overdrive. It comes with 16 presets to get you started quickly.
VST2Guitar & bass
E-phonic
SoloString
SoloString by E-phonic is a physical modeled acoustic guitar synthesizer plugin for Windows.
VST2Guitar & bass
Sound Magic
Sienna Bass
Sienna Bass by Sound Magic is a free acoustic bass guitar plugin for Windows, available in VST2 format for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
VST2Guitar & bass
bigcat Instruments
Project16 Picked Bass
Project16 Picked Bass by bigcat Instruments offers a sampled Rickenbacker 4001 bass played with a pick, available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows and macOS.
VST2Guitar & bass
bigcat Instruments
Project16 Fingered Bass
Project16 Fingered Bass by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled Rickenbacker 4001 bass plugin played with fingers, available for Windows and macOS.
VST2Guitar & bass
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