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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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LXM plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

LXM

LXM by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free drum pad synthesizer plugin for Windows offering a VST2 format with 32-bit architecture.

VST2Drum synths
Kick me too plugin interface
Odosynths

Kick me too

Kick me too by Odosynths is a free Windows VST2 drum synth featuring 5 unique drum synths with various waveforms and filter options.

VST2Drum synths
Freqatic plugin interface
g200kg

Freqatic

Freqatic by g200kg is a free FM synthesis drum machine plugin for Windows. It features 3-operator synthesis to create kicks, snares, toms, hats, and cymbals in VST2 format for x86 systems.

VST2Drum synths
FreeDrum plugin interface
GTG

FreeDrum

FreeDrum by GTG is a user-programmable drum synthesizer offering customizable sound creation and LED feedback for each key-stroke. Compatible with Win32 systems.

VST2Drum synths
EDP4 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

EDP4

EDP4 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free electronic drum pad synthesizer for Windows featuring 4 pads and MIDI learn functionality. It recreates the sound and behavior of vintage drum pad synthesizers.

VST2Drum synths
XS-707 plugin interface
12bitz

XS-707

XS-707 is a drum rompler by 12bitz, sampling a TR-707 kit from an EMU EMAX 12-bit sampler with 127 velocity layers per drum element.

VST3VST2Drum kits
Wollo Beat plugin interface
Wollo

Wollo Beat

Wollo Beat is a free virtual drum and percussion machine for Windows that blends classic Roland-style and acoustic sampled sounds with built-in delay and reverb effects.

VST2Drum kits
transistor drums plugin interface
acid.milch-und-honig

transistor drums

transistor drums by acid.milch-und-honig is a compact sample-based drum kit featuring 10 drum slots with multiple controls for character, tuning, envelope, distortion, velocity, panning, level, and randomization.

VST2Drum kits
T.Rex 64 plugin interface
Max Project

T.Rex 64

T.Rex 64 is a freeware rompler capturing the iconic SID 8580 sounds from the Commodore 64C, sampled with high fidelity for authentic vintage tones.

VST2Drum kits
T.Rex 1982 plugin interface
Max Project

T.Rex 1982

T.Rex 1982 is a free processed LinnDrum rompler plugin that offers retro drum kit sounds with a modern touch through 64-bit floating-point mastering.

VST2Drum kits
SuperDrumFX plugin interface
Denis Eismann

SuperDrumFX

SuperDrumFX is a free drum sampler designed to create realistic acoustic drum sounds using your own sample-based drum sets. Playable via e-drum or DAW.

VST2Drum kits
SR202 plugin interface
Muon Software

SR202

SR202 by Muon Software is a free drum-kit plugin featuring up to 16 sample pads with WAV or AIFF support, directly loaded from the front panel on Windows.

VST2Drum kits
Sean Pandy Drums plugin interface
Chokehold

Sean Pandy Drums

Sean Pandy Drums is an acoustic drum rompler featuring Kick, Snare, 4 Toms, and a Sub Blower with multiple velocity layers and random samples to avoid repetition artifacts.

VST2Drum kits
Musyng Kite Standard Drums plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Musyng Kite Standard Drums

Musyng Kite Standard Drums by bigcat Instruments is a free general MIDI drum kit plugin available in VST2 format for 32 and 64-bit Windows systems.

VST2Drum kits
mini DrumZ 2 plugin interface
DSK

mini DrumZ 2

mini DrumZ 2 is a vintage drum machine rompler featuring corrected sounds, GM MIDI mapping, external kit support, and improved filters.

VST2Drum kits
GanGsta plugin interface
beatassist.eu

GanGsta

GanGsta is a free drum sampler offering 5 wav slots and access to a 374-sample drum library, featuring versatile pitch modes and drum effects.

VST2Drum kits
DVS Drum Sampler plugin interface
Dream Vortex Studio

DVS Drum Sampler

DVS Drum Sampler by Dream Vortex Studio is a straightforward drum programming plugin for Windows. Load any 16bit WAV samples and preview sounds via an integrated keyboard spanning MIDI C1 to C2.

VST2Drum kits
DrumZ MachineZ plugin interface
DSK

DrumZ MachineZ

DrumZ MachineZ by DSK is a sampled drum machine plugin featuring 8 sound slots, 226 samples across 18 kits, level and pan controls with 8 stereo outputs, midi automation, and a preset selector.

VST2Drum kits
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