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.
VST2MIDI generators
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Acousmodules
ControlK 24
ControlK 24 is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that provides 24 linear controllers for parameter morphing, allowing real-time control and instant switching of 61 settings via MIDI keyboard.
VST2MIDI controllers
Mike Norrish
Armchair Guitarist
Armchair Guitarist is a free VST plugin that enables MIDI input from console guitar controllers on Windows. It transmits MIDI data, allowing guitar controllers to function as MIDI instruments in your DAW.
VST2MIDI tools
Aradaz
AradazAmp Crunch
AradazAmp Crunch is a free guitar amp simulator plugin for Windows in VST2 format.
VST2Guitar amps
RCVPROD
Amplistortion
Amplistortion by RCVPROD is a free real-time guitar multi-effects plugin with ultra low latency, ideal for live performances, studio composing, and quiet home playing.
VST2Multi-effects
Kuassa
Amplifikation Lite
Amplifikation Lite by Kuassa delivers ultra-realistic guitar sounds with a simple interface, enabling high-quality guitar tracks through your computer's soundcard input.
VST2Guitar amps
Analog Obsession
Amper
Amper by Analog Obsession is a free mid/high gain guitar amp plugin designed for metal tones, featuring a unique dual drive section connected in series for detailed distortion control.
VST2Guitar amps
Nick Crow Lab
8505 Lead
8505 Lead by Nick Crow Lab is a free tube guitar amp VST plugin for Windows featuring precise gain and tone controls with oversampling options.
VST2Guitar amps
Nick Crow Lab
7170 Lead
7170 Lead by Nick Crow Lab is a free tube guitar amp VST plugin featuring adjustable drive, tone stack, power amp gain, and output level controls.
VST2Guitar amps
Z3 Audiolabs
Bondage
Bondage by Z3 Audiolabs is a free modular multi-effect plugin featuring 17 modules including effects, modulation sources, MIDI input, modifiers, crossfader, mixer, and visual scope.
VST2Multi-effects
Samsara Cycle Audio
Big Beauty
Big Beauty by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free multi-effect plugin for Windows offering versatile audio processing in VST2 format.
VST2Multi-effects
iraisynn attinom
antiknot
antiknot is a randomizable signal processing effect featuring EQ, warm saturated tri-band and single-band compression, flanger, delay, reverb, and uniphaser units.
VST2Multi-effects
Oli Larkin
Autopan
Autopan by Oli Larkin is a basic autopanner featuring various LFO shapes and panning modes for precise stereo movement.
VST2Spatial
Anaglyph
Anaglyph
Anaglyph is a free 3D high-definition binaural spatializer designed for immersive audio experiences and ongoing research into binaural rendering capabilities.
VST2Spatial
Pecheneg FX
AutoTremWahLight
AutoTremWahLight by Pecheneg FX is a free tremolo wah effect plugin featuring three filter types with adjustable resonance and cutoff, alongside customizable LFO modulation parameters.
VST2Filters
SuperflyDSP
Automatic Wahwah
Automatic Wahwah by SuperflyDSP is a free classic 70’s wahwah effect featuring analog-style time-varying filtering with automatic envelope modulation for funky, aliasing-free sounds.
VST2Filters
Terry West
CS-FX
CS-FX by Terry West is a free VST2 channelstrip effect for Windows offering EQ, compressor, tape saturation, stereo doubling, and phase controls.
VST2Dynamics
Analog Obsession
CHANNEV
CHANNEV by Analog Obsession is a free channel-strip plugin featuring a mic preamp, de-esser, line amplifier, 4-band EQ, compressor, limiter, and tape saturation.
VST2Dynamics
Analog Obsession
BritPre
BritPre by Analog Obsession is a classic British mic/line preamp plugin featuring separate lowpass and highpass filters, dual modules with independent bypass, and phase invert control.
VST2Preamps & amps
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