Instruments, effects, and hidden gems

Free VST plugins

Discover free Windows audio plugins by sound, instrument, effect, format, popularity, and the creative tools producers use together.

Install IndiePlugins
2140reviewed plugins
79%install-ready
Top 5category ranks
40sound categories

New discoveries

Freshly discovered

The newest additions to the catalog.

Sep 26, 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

Make sound faster

Install in a click

Jump from discovery to making music without breaking your flow.

1696 ready
VeloScaler plugin interface
VeloScalerCodeFN42 · VST2
One click
NoteMapper plugin interface
NoteMapperCodeFN42 · VST2
One click
MidiKeySwitcher plugin interface
MidiKeySwitcher4drX · VST2
One click
MIDI-Transformer plugin interface
MIDI-TransformerAusten · VST2
One click
MIDI Monitor plugin interface
MIDI MonitorRobin Schmidt · VST2
One click
Wind Chimes plugin interface
Wind ChimesToneCarver · VST2
One click

Complete catalog

2140 plugins

Keep digging—every published listing in one place.

BD-808 plugin interface
Synsonic Instruments

BD-808

BD-808 by Synsonic Instruments is a free plugin for crafting authentic 808-style bass drum sounds, based on detailed analysis of the original 808 Bass Drum circuit. It supports MIDI control for use as a bass synthesizer with adjustable accent to control drum sound strength.

VST2Single drums
XXdr 8008 plugin interface
Acquit Music

XXdr 8008

XXdr 8008 is a VSTi drum machine by Acquit Music that emulates vintage 808 sounds with 16 presets for live and studio use.

VST2Drum machines
Tromine C plugin interface
MARVIN PAVILION

Tromine C

Tromine C by MARVIN PAVILION is a Roland CR-78 inspired analog modeling drum synthesizer featuring 15 classic drum sounds, 9 outputs, and MIDI CC support.

VST2Drum machines
Tromine plugin interface
MARVIN PAVILION

Tromine

Tromine is a Roland TR-606 style analog drum synth featuring nine editable sounds including bass drum, snare, hi-hats, crash cymbal, and hand clap.

VST2Drum machines
transistor drums 2 plugin interface
acid.milch-und-honig

transistor drums 2

transistor drums 2 is a free 808/909 style drum machine plugin featuring analogue-style kick, hybrid analogue/sample snare, granular sampled clap, and sampled drum sounds. Available as a VST2 for Win32.

VST2Drum machines
Tattoo plugin interface
Audio Damage

Tattoo

Tattoo by Audio Damage is a drum machine with 12 unique voice-tuned synthesizer topologies inspired by the X0X series and a powerful step/mod sequencer.

VST2Drum machines
SD 2100 plugin interface
Acquit Music

SD 2100

SD 2100 by Acquit Music is a free VST2 plugin that emulates the iconic Emu SP 1200 beat box on Windows.

VST2Drum machines
Off-Grid plugin interface
Ricardo F Gomes

Off-Grid

Off-Grid by Ricardo F Gomes is a drum machine designed for layering and experimental percussion. It features 7 channels with 4 voices each and a variety of percussive types accessible on the fly via its user interface.

VST2Drum machines
OvDrum plugin interface
Andrew Ovdiel

OvDrum

OvDrum is a VSTi drum module by Andrew Ovdiel that creates analog-style percussion sounds using additive synthesis. It simulates electronic percussion with an emphasis on analog characteristics.

VST2Drum synths
DrumBox XE plugin interface
C Hackl

DrumBox XE

DrumBox XE is a free 12-pad trigger drum kit featuring 149 drum samples, one techno preset, reverb, filter, and MIDI learn support for Windows x86.

VST2Drum kits
Rhythm Master plugin interface
Meesha

Rhythm Master

Rhythm Master by Meesha is a free analog drum machine VST2 plugin for Windows featuring 10 classic rhythm patterns and 7 analog drum sounds with MIDI support and host sync.

VST2Drum machines
KR5 plugin interface
Krakli

KR5

KR5 by Krakli is a 5-channel drum machine featuring flexible drum synthesis, playable via sequencer, MIDI, or pads.

VST2Drum machines
Zapkit plugin interface
GTG

Zapkit

Zapkit by GTG is a free drumsynth inspired by Kraftwerk featuring pitch, decay, and modulation controls for individual drums with stereo and multiple output versions.

VST2Drum synths
SynthDrums plugin interface
DSK

SynthDrums

SynthDrums is a versatile 12-patch drum synthesizer for Windows with deep sound design controls, featuring filter, distortion, EQ, and MIDI automation.

VST2Drum synths
RoboDrum plugin interface
JustJ

RoboDrum

RoboDrum by JustJ is a free 4-voice drum synthesizer featuring two oscillators per voice, pitch and volume release controls, ring modulation, and multiple filter options.

VST2Drum synths
Rhythms plugin interface
Odosynths

Rhythms

Rhythms by Odosynths is a complete electronic drum kit with 32 drum sounds, including bass drums, tuned hi-hats, toms, and rimshots. It offers 6 stereo outputs with selectable channels and distortion and phase modulation effects.

VST2Drum synths
Psy Drums plugin interface
Odosynths

Psy Drums

Psy Drums by Odosynths is a free drum synth plugin for Windows featuring two bass drums, snares, hi-hats, toms, clap, zap sounds, and drive distortion. Available in multi-output and stereo versions.

VST2CLAPDrum synths
Optik plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Optik

Optik by Psychic Modulation is a free drum synthesizer plugin for Windows featuring multiple drum kits, onboard mixer, and multiple outputs.

VST2Drum synths
The free-plugin pulseUpdated Sep 26, 2026

1696 plugins are ready to install in one click.