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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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DPinga Congas plugin interface
PulpoAudio

DPinga Congas

DPinga Congas by PulpoAudio is a free set of conga drums featuring Quinto, Conga, and Tumba with multiple velocity layers and round robin samples, ideal for afro cuban and salsa music production.

VST2Percussion
DPinga Bongo plugin interface
PulpoAudio

DPinga Bongo

DPinga Bongo by PulpoAudio offers authentic afro cuban and salsa percussion with 16 bongo and 10 campana sounds featuring velocity layers and round robin.

VST2Percussion
dmiHammer plugin interface
Smartelectronix

dmiHammer

dmiHammer by Smartelectronix is a free VSTi plugin that creates chromatic hammered percussion sounds like xylophones, mbira, and chimes with vibrato control and stereo spread.

VST2Percussion
Clog Boxes plugin interface
Alan ViSTa

Clog Boxes

Clog Boxes is a free sampled woodblock set featuring 5 pitched woodblocks with 2 velocity layers, using 24-bit mono samples from the University of Iowa public domain library.

VST2Percussion
Clavestinas plugin interface
Alan ViSTa

Clavestinas

Clavestinas is a sampled clave percussion plugin featuring seven distinct pitched claves with two velocity layers, offering authentic stereo 24-bit samples sourced from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios public domain library.

VST2Percussion
TheDrumSource plugin interface
Witech

TheDrumSource

TheDrumSource by Witech is a simple, sample-based drum machine with a sequencer and built-in sample browser, designed to emulate the classic x0x hardware drum machine feel.

VST2Groove / sequencers
T-Force Alpha Plus 2 plugin interface
Mastrcode Music

T-Force Alpha Plus 2

T-Force Alpha Plus 2 by Mastrcode Music is a trance gate synthesizer with enhanced features and a customizable GUI, available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Groove / sequencers
T-Force Alpha Plus plugin interface
Mastrcode Music

T-Force Alpha Plus

T-Force Alpha Plus by Mastrcode Music is a hybrid trance-gate synth featuring subtractive and FM synthesis with updated oscillators, available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Groove / sequencers
SequencAir plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

SequencAir

SequencAir by Full Bucket Music is a lightweight step sequencer and synthesizer plugin featuring 16 chainable banks and detailed control over notes, velocity, gate, and MIDI CCs.

VST2Groove / sequencers
RPS-1 plugin interface
Contralogic Productions

RPS-1

RPS-1 by Contralogic Productions is a percussion-focused pattern sequencing sampler that enables rapid creation of rhythm sequences with random variation using probability-based steps.

VST2Groove / sequencers
Minimal plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Minimal

Minimal by Psychic Modulation is a free groove sequencer featuring Kick, Snare, Hat, and Bass modules, each with independent 8-step sequencers and random probability controls.

VST2Groove / sequencers
Midinaut Drum Station plugin interface
Midinaut

Midinaut Drum Station

Midinaut Drum Station is a free 16-step sequencer and sample player featuring four drumkits, custom WAV loading, and synced stereo delay effects for Windows.

VST2Groove / sequencers
Livetweaker plugin interface
Odosynths

Livetweaker

Livetweaker by Odosynths is a hybrid synth and sampler drum instrument designed for live performance, featuring over 50MB of unique samples.

VST2Groove / sequencers
easy-wave-player 12 plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-wave-player 12

easy-wave-player 12 is a 12-slot wave player with 12 pads featuring drum and percussion sounds, a 12x16 step sequencer, and effects like tuning, LoFi, overdrive, delay, and multi-mode filters with modulation controls.

VST2Groove / sequencers
XXDrummodules plugin interface
Acquit Music

XXDrummodules

XXDrummodules by Acquit Music offers four drum modules including hi-hats, cymbals, snares, and percussion with options for delay, pitch, and volume control.

VST2Single drums
X Crash plugin interface
vst4free

X Crash

X Crash is a free sampled 16 inch crash cymbal plugin featuring multi-mic recordings for detailed sound sculpting.

VST2Single drums
Techno Toms VSTi plugin interface
Softrave

Techno Toms VSTi

Techno Toms VSTi by Softrave offers 512 tom drum sounds from classic drum machines and keyboards. It features a high-frequency filter and sound mixer to craft unique tom tones, ideal for techno, tech-house, electro, synth pop, and related genres.

VST2Single drums
Techno Snare plugin interface
Softrave

Techno Snare

Techno Snare by Softrave offers 512 analog techno snare sounds with high-frequency filtering and mix options for creative drum design in a compact VST2 plugin.

VST2Single drums
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