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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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Analog Galaxy plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Analog Galaxy

Analog Galaxy by SyncerSoft is a vintage-style ROM synthesis synth plugin featuring four analog-style filters, reverb, and delay for creating rich synthetic basses, leads, and pads.

VST2Synths
Addtractive plugin interface
GyL Synths

Addtractive

Addtractive by GyL Synths is a free dual wavetable synthesizer for Windows featuring two oscillators each with 135 waveforms. It offers waveform addition, multiplication, subtraction, phase shift, inversion, and level control along with a unison detunable main oscillator and a switchable sub oscillator.

VST2Synths
Chorg DS-600 plugin interface
KBplugs

Chorg DS-600

Chorg DS-600 is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that emulates the Korg DS-8 synthesizer, capturing its character without aiming for exact hardware accuracy. It offers a preset-free experience like the original synth.

VST2Synths
Adonis plugin interface
B Serrano

Adonis

Adonis by B Serrano is a versatile virtual analog, amplitude modulation, and frequency modulation synthesizer featuring multiple waveforms, extensive modulation options, dual filters, and an 8-step sequencer.

VST2Synths
Acquitxx14 plugin interface
Acquit Music

Acquitxx14

Acquitxx14 by Acquit Music is a free Frequency Modulation synthesizer available as a VST2 plugin for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
A-sine plugin interface
Odosynths

A-sine

A-sine by Odosynths is a simple Windows-only synth featuring four sine wave oscillators, phase modulation, ADSR filter, volume control, and auto panning. Perfect for organ and FM sounds with 100 presets included.

VST2Synths
DodecaMax plugin interface
KBplugs

DodecaMax

DodecaMax by KBplugs is a free VST2 plugin for Windows offering a comprehensive set of Buchla 200 module emulations, including two 258-style dual oscillators and a 2-operator module, designed to fit on most displays without scrolling.

VST2Synths
Dark Steps plugin interface
KBplugs

Dark Steps

Dark Steps is a free Windows VST2 plugin by KBplugs that emulates a group of three Doepfer Dark Energy synths with a 3x8/2x16 stepLFO, combining features from both DE I and DE II models.

VST2Synths
Dark Four plugin interface
KBplugs

Dark Four

Dark Four by KBplugs is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that emulates a group of four Doepfer Dark Energy modules, combining features from both DE I and DE II synthesizers, including VCO-modulated VCF and multimode filters.

VST2Synths
Damatriks plugin interface
Meesha

Damatriks

Damatriks by Meesha is a classic modular synthesizer system for Windows featuring various modules and a CV matrix for complex patching.

VST2Synths
Crystal plugin interface
Greenoak

Crystal

Crystal by Greenoak is a semi-modular software synthesizer offering subtractive and FM synthesis with over 90 modulateable parameters and multi-stage envelopes featuring graphical editors.

VST2Synths
Analog Matrix plugin interface
DSK

Analog Matrix

Analog Matrix by DSK is a free Windows VST synth plugin featuring 2 oscillators with 6 waveforms, dual filters, LFOs, advanced pulse modulation, and three effects including chorus, reverb, and drive.

VST2Synths
200 Max plugin interface
KBplugs

200 Max

200 Max by KBplugs offers a comprehensive collection of Buchla 200 module approximations, including dual oscillators and FM/modulation features, optimized for Windows 32-bit VST2 hosts.

VST2Synths
200 C plugin interface
KBplugs

200 C

200 C by KBplugs is a free set of Buchla 200 style modules featuring dual oscillators, envelope generators, filters, modulators, and a mixer in VST2 format for Windows.

VST2Synths
BassMatrix plugin interface
Witech

BassMatrix

BassMatrix by Witech is a free VST2 synth plugin for Windows that emulates the classic Roland TB-303 bassline. It offers a simple interface for programming patterns and supports MIDI play and key sync for arpeggio effects.

VST2Synths
Basscruncher plugin interface
L-Day

Basscruncher

Basscruncher by L-Day is a free monophonic synthesizer plugin featuring a saw and pulse oscillator with a resonant low-pass filter inspired by the TB-303.

VST2Synths
Arptron plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Arptron

Arptron by Psychic Modulation is a free hybrid phase distortion arpeggiator synthesizer featuring dual crossfading oscillators, multi-detune, and triple envelopes including dedicated filter and amp envelopes.

VST2Synths
Anti-Transpirant + Stepper 16 AT plugin interface
TubeOhm

Anti-Transpirant + Stepper 16 AT

Anti-Transpirant + Stepper 16 AT by TubeOhm is an analogue-sounding VSTi instrument featuring 8x oversampling for clear high-frequency modulations, including PWM, filter FM, and ring modulation. It includes a monophonic step sequencer.

VST2Synths
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