IndiePlugins

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Sep 28, 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

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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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Arminator plugin interface
Krakli

Arminator

Arminator by Krakli is a free VST2 plugin that emulates the Yamaha CS80 synthesizer on Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
Amusing sounds of the body plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Amusing sounds of the body

Amusing sounds of the body is a VST instrument by SyncerSoft that adds unique body-related sound effects to your tracks, featuring 21 distinct sound profiles.

VST2Uncategorized
Alice-1377 plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Alice-1377

Alice-1377 is a free VST2 plugin for Windows inspired by the classic Soviet synthesizer Alisa-1377, offering authentic vintage synth sounds.

VST2Synths
binauralGenerator plugin interface
Saschart

binauralGenerator

binauralGenerator by Saschart is a free binaural and monaural beats generator featuring continuous frequency control, four wave shapes, and several preset frequencies including Solfeggio tones.

VST2Dynamics
Afrokeyz Lite plugin interface
Afroplug

Afrokeyz Lite

Afrokeyz Lite by Afroplug is a free keyboard synthesizer rompler offering six presets inspired by African diaspora hit songs across Dancehall, R&B, Reggaeton, Lo-fi, and Afrobeats genres. It features reverb, ADSR, LFO, glide, pitch, filter, and pan controls to shape your beats.

VST2Synths
ABVSTI plugin interface
Audiobulb

ABVSTI

ABVSTI is a free virtual studio synthesizer by Audiobulb, offering unique acoustic-inspired sounds and complete MIDI parameter automation on Windows.

VST2Synths
A-Saw plugin interface
Odosynths

A-Saw

A-Saw by Odosynths is a free phase modulation synthesizer plugin available as a VST2 for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
A-Key plugin interface
Odosynths

A-Key

A-Key by Odosynths is a free distortion synthesizer with two oscillators, designed for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
Bleep plugin interface
ToneBytes

Bleep

Bleep by ToneBytes is a free Windows VSTi synthesizer inspired by the MOS Technology SID sound, featuring three oscillators with sawtooth, triangle, pulse with pulse width, and noise waveforms.

VST2Synths
Baby Piano plugin interface
Les Productions Zvon

Baby Piano

Baby Piano is a free VST instrument for Windows featuring natural samples of a worn Chinese toy piano. Created with the Maize Sampler, it offers a unique and charming piano sound.

VST2Piano & keys
Aegis plugin interface
Xenobioz

Aegis

Aegis by Xenobioz is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer inspired by the classic Amiga Sonix synth. It features a unique Drawable Oscillator and LFO waveforms with a special Phase Distortion technique.

VST2Synths
38911 Bytes plugin interface
Odosynths

38911 Bytes

38911 Bytes by Odosynths is a vintage-inspired 1 oscillator synth based on Commodore 64 software with saw, triangle, pulse, and pitch noise waveforms. It features pulse width modulation, noise cutoff, noise level controls, octave range from -3 to 4, and 3 BPM sequencers with adjustable steps and rates.

VST2Synths
Apad 4.5 plugin interface
Odosynths

Apad 4.5

Apad 4.5 by Odosynths is an analog pad synthesizer featuring three oscillators with detune, oscillator volumes, and octave settings. It offers phase modulation, individual ADSR envelopes per oscillator, a filter ADSR, multiple filter types, and several effects including flanger, BPM delay, and panner. The plugin supports glide, mono mode with retrigger, and comes with over 100 presets.

VST2Synths
Alieno plugin interface
Acrobatics

Alieno

Alieno by Acrobatics is a hybrid VST2 synthesizer for Windows featuring a sci-fi themed interface and advanced modulation capabilities.

VST2Synths
Alien Artifact plugin interface
HERCs Music Systems

Alien Artifact

Alien Artifact is a Win32 VST2 synth by HERCs Music Systems designed to inspire raw sonic creativity through unique controls like alien keypads and green spheres.

VST2Synths
Aethereal plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Aethereal

Aethereal by Psychic Modulation is a free ambient vector synth offering over 100 built-in sampled sounds, including synth tones, vocal pads, and atmospheres, loaded into 4 wave oscillators for evolving textures.

VST2Synths
easy-V-syn o1 plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-V-syn o1

easy-V-syn o1 by easytoolz is a vintage wavetable synthesizer featuring four oscillators, a low-pass and band-pass filter with drive, doubledelay effect, and pulse modulation.

VST2Synths
BlueZ plugin interface
DSK

BlueZ

BlueZ by DSK is a free 2-oscillator synthesizer featuring 134 waveforms, sub oscillators, advanced filters, LFO routing, delay and chorus/flanger effects, MIDI automation, and a preset manager.

VST2Synths
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