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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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acidrack plugin interface
acid.milch-und-honig

acidrack

acidrack is a compact virtual analog synthesizer offering 6-voice polyphony, dual oscillators with unison mode, multimode filtering, multiple envelopes, LFOs, and an arpeggiator with a random patch generator.

VST2Synths
Basic plugin interface
Audio Damage

Basic

Basic by Audio Damage is a monosynth with 3 alias-free wavetable oscillators and aggressive subtractive synthesis, featuring self-resonating filters and an intuitive interface.

VST2Synths
Acolyte plugin interface
Presto

Acolyte

Acolyte is a free monophonic synthesizer plugin inspired by the classic Yamaha CS-01, featuring 1 VCO, 1 VCF, 1 envelope, and 1 LFO.

VST2Synths
Abakos plugin interface
HERCs Music Systems

Abakos

Abakos is a high-quality virtual analogue synthesizer for Windows featuring 2 VCOs, multiple LFO waveforms, dual ADSR envelopes, and built-in effects including delay, tremolo, vibrato, and wah wah. It offers digital and analogue filter modes along with an internal preset management system.

VST2Synths
A-Smalli plugin interface
Odosynths

A-Smalli

A-Smalli by Odosynths is a free analog synthesizer plugin featuring two oscillators, phase modulation, and versatile filtering with ADSR envelopes for filter and volume control.

VST2Synths
8X8CC plus plugin interface
KX77FREE

8X8CC plus

8X8CC plus by KX77FREE is an 8-oscillator analog-style synth designed to emulate classical ensemble sounds such as strings, brass, choirs, guitar, and bass, as well as synthetic pads and unison leads. Available as a free VST2 plugin for 32-bit Windows systems.

VST2Synths
7SAW plugin interface
Quilcom

7SAW

7SAW by Quilcom is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that features an oscillator inspired by the Roland JP-8000 Supersaw synthesizer, offering classic supersaw-style sounds.

VST2Synths
5-SC plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

5-SC

5-SC by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free single oscillator analog synthesizer plugin for Windows. It features octave selection, LFO modulation for pitch, filter, and amp, and portamento control.

VST2Synths
Cyber plugin interface
Jorgen Aase

Cyber

Cyber by Jorgen Aase is a free VST2 sampler for Windows offering 32-voice polyphony and multi-timbral capabilities with split and layer functions.

VST2Samplers
Combo Pro plugin interface
Terry West

Combo Pro

Combo Pro by Terry West is a professional multichannel wavefile player for Windows, offering 5 slots for loading 16 and 24 bit wave files with comprehensive playback controls.

VST2Uncategorized
Bridgit plugin interface
Quilcom

Bridgit

Bridgit by Quilcom is a free Windows VST2 plugin that acts as a wav sampler, allowing you to crossfade between two audio clips within a defined region to create unique hybrid sounds playable across your keyboard.

VST2Samplers
BAT-S12 plugin interface
beatassist.eu

BAT-S12

BAT-S12 is a free drum sampler VST with 12 sample slots, offering precise editing and effects for shaping drum sounds.

VST2Drums
Bassje plugin interface
Odosynths

Bassje

Bassje by Odosynths is a powerful sample sequencer featuring three built-in tom samples to enhance your drum patterns and bring more life to your beats.

VST2Drums
AFX plugin interface
beatassist.eu

AFX

AFX by beatassist.eu is a free drum sampler plugin for Windows that utilizes sf2 soundfonts. It features 8 slots with individual EQ, distortion, and state variable filter to shape unique drum sounds.

VST2Samplers
3Sampler plugin interface
Saschart

3Sampler

3Sampler by Saschart is a lightweight WAV, SFZ, and OGG sampler using only three samples. It features visual audio profiles, easy note range allocation, and graphical velocity-time visualization.

VST2Samplers
Overture plugin interface
DSK

Overture

Overture by DSK offers classic orchestra instruments with up to 4 layers or 4 different instruments playable via MIDI channel selection. Features include amp envelope, panorama, level, gain, and mute controls.

VST2Orchestral
NST Vocal plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

NST Vocal

NST Vocal by bigcat Instruments offers 30 acoustic choral patches across 5 instrument ranges, delivering rich sampled choir sounds.

VST2Samplers
Marimbaphonic plugin interface
Alan ViSTa

Marimbaphonic

Marimbaphonic is a free sampled marimba instrument featuring 122 stereo-spread, multi-velocity samples for expressive playability.

VST2Folk & ethnic
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