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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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Pan-Oh!-Rama plugin interface
Majken

Pan-Oh!-Rama

Pan-Oh!-Rama by Majken is a free LFO-driven auto-panner, tremolo, and dual filter effect offering 6 LFOs with 18 waveshapes and dual filterbanks with 6 filter types, available in Mono and Stereo versions.

VST2Multi-effects
MYFX AFM plugin interface
Odosynths

MYFX AFM

MYFX AFM by Odosynths is a free multi-effect plugin offering FM and AM effects, dual switchable filters, and unique crosser controls for intricate sound design.

VST2Multi-effects
MFX plugin interface
Midinaut

MFX

MFX by Midinaut is a versatile multi-effect plugin for Windows featuring a compressor, 4-band parametric EQ, synced tremolo, stereo gate, pan effects, dual synced filters, and chorus for rich sound design.

VST2Multi-effects
KXDELAY2 plugin interface
KX77FREE

KXDELAY2

KXDELAY2 is a stereo delay effect featuring dual delays with up to 10-second length, multi-mode filters, and LFO modulations, all synchronized to the host.

VST2Multi-effects
HZ Multiplier plugin interface
Higher Hz

HZ Multiplier

HZ Multiplier by Higher Hz is a free multi-effect plugin featuring unison, chorus, and reverb effects to add depth and sparkle to your sounds.

VST2Multi-effects
HY-MBMFX free plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-MBMFX free

HY-MBMFX free is a 3 band multi-effect VST2 plugin offering one effect slot per band with 20 effect types. It features a resizable window, preset management, A/B comparison, and undo/redo capabilities.

VST2Multi-effects
Fragmental plugin interface
ndc Plugs

Fragmental

Fragmental by ndc Plugs is a free multi-effect VST2 plugin for Windows featuring delay, granulation, phase vocoder effects, a reversinator, and versatile modulation sources with flexible routing options.

VST2Multi-effects
Feldspar FX plugin interface
Contralogic Productions

Feldspar FX

Feldspar FX by Contralogic Productions is a free multi-effects VST2 plugin for Windows featuring ring modulation, filtering, echo, reverb, pattern envelope, two LFOs, and a modulation matrix.

VST2Multi-effects
Effectizer plugin interface
GSi

Effectizer

Effectizer by GSi is a simple multi-effect VST2 plugin for Windows featuring six popular effects including WahWah, Overdrive, Tremolo, Modulation, Stereo Delay, and Reverb with host tempo sync and automation support.

VST2Multi-effects
easy-fx 03 plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-fx 03

easy-fx 03 is a free multi-effect plugin for Windows featuring a 16-step gater, six filter styles, bitcrusher, overdrive, flanger, dual delays, and dual pan LFOs.

VST2Multi-effects
Violent Dual plugin interface
Bitsonic

Violent Dual

Violent Dual by Bitsonic is a free VST2 plugin that transforms mono channels into stereo using a chorus effect. It features a Mix knob to balance raw and stereo signals and a Depth control to vary the frequency for dynamic stereo movement.

VST2Spatial
VeeWidener plugin interface
Viper ITB

VeeWidener

VeeWidener by Viper ITB is a stereo widener and doubler plugin that uses a classic psycho-acoustic delay technique to enhance stereo space from mono sources.

VST2Spatial
UpStereo plugin interface
QuikQuak

UpStereo

UpStereo by QuikQuak is a free VST2 effect plugin for Windows that enhances your mix's stereo width and loudness with subtle air and bass boosts.

VST2Spatial
StereoPan plugin interface
D-Charged

StereoPan

StereoPan by D-Charged is a free dual panner plugin for precise stereo imaging on Windows VST2 hosts.

VST2Spatial
Stereo Tool plugin interface
GMH Audio

Stereo Tool

Stereo Tool by GMH Audio is a utility plugin designed to manipulate stereo and mid-side signals with precision. It offers detailed mono summing, width control, and stereo balancing capabilities.

VST2Spatial
Stereo Studio plugin interface
beatassist.eu

Stereo Studio

Stereo Studio by beatassist.eu offers four stereo tools including Auto-Pan, DualPan, Pseudostereo, and Ztereo for enhanced stereo imaging in your mixes.

VST2Spatial
Stereo Pulse Ultra plugin interface
SynthIV

Stereo Pulse Ultra

Stereo Pulse Ultra by SynthIV is a free tempo-synced stereo pulse effect for Windows. It offers independent volume LFOs on left and right channels to create rhythmic, dynamic stereo textures.

VST2Spatial
Stereo Pulse plugin interface
SynthIV

Stereo Pulse

Stereo Pulse by SynthIV is a tempo-synced auto-pan effect designed with separate left and right channel controls for dynamic spatial audio.

VST2Spatial
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