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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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Aspen Trombone plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Aspen Trombone

Aspen Trombone by bigcat Instruments is a free trombone virtual instrument plugin available in VST2 format for Windows and macOS.

VST2Brass & wind
Aspen Cornet plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Aspen Cornet

Aspen Cornet by bigcat Instruments offers cornet sustain and staccato sounds in a free VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Brass & wind
Aspen Clarinet plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Aspen Clarinet

Aspen Clarinet by bigcat Instruments is a free clarinet instrument plugin available in VST2 format for Windows and macOS.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Aspen Bass Trombone plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

Aspen Bass Trombone

Aspen Bass Trombone by bigcat Instruments is a free VST2 bass trombone instrument plugin available for Windows and OSX systems.

VST2Brass & wind
City Piano Crisp plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

City Piano Crisp

City Piano Crisp by bigcat Instruments is a free virtual instrument featuring a Baldwin Baby Grand Piano sampled across four velocity layers for dynamic expression.

VST2Piano & keys
City Piano plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

City Piano

City Piano by bigcat Instruments offers a finely sampled Baldwin Baby Grand Piano with 4 velocity layers for expressive playing.

VST2Piano & keys
AkoustiK KeyZ plugin interface
DSK

AkoustiK KeyZ

AkoustiK KeyZ by DSK offers three acoustic piano sounds including Grand Piano and two Concert Piano types with velocity response, filters, and effects.

VST2Piano & keys
4Front Piano plugin interface
4Front

4Front Piano

4Front Piano is a small and versatile upright piano module featuring a unique hybrid sound technology that combines sample and synthesis methods for reduced size and low CPU usage.

VST2Piano & keys
BassZ plugin interface
DSK

BassZ

BassZ by DSK offers 24 bass sounds ranging from acoustic to synth, with master level controls and amp envelope for dynamic expression.

VST2Synths
AkoustiK GuitarZ plugin interface
DSK

AkoustiK GuitarZ

DSK AkoustiK GuitarZ is a free VST2 acoustic guitar instrument for Windows featuring four guitar types, amp, envelope, fine tuning, stereo spread, portamento, and three effects: flanger, delay, and chorus.

VST2Guitar & bass
4Front Bass plugin interface
4Front

4Front Bass

4Front Bass is a small, versatile electric bass module combining sampled string excitation with synthesis for a unique bass sound.

VST2Guitar & bass
Chau Gongs plugin interface
Alan ViSTa

Chau Gongs

Chau Gongs by Alan ViSTa is a free sampled Chinese gong set featuring 3 Tamtam gongs and a Wind gong with multiple velocity layers. It includes 12 stereo 24-bit samples from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios.

VST2Folk & ethnic
easy-drum X8 plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-drum X8

easy-drum X8 is an analog vintage style drum module featuring 12 fully synthesized instruments and extensive modulation options including distortion, lofi, SV-filter, and LFO. It offers 12 sequencers with 16 steps each and parameter potentiometers for detailed control.

VST2Drums
Drumper 2.5 plugin interface
Syntler

Drumper 2.5

Drumper 2.5 is a free Windows VST2 plugin by Syntler featuring two internal 16-step sequencers that morph between patterns to create dynamic drum grooves in real time.

VST2Drums
Drumper 1 plugin interface
Syntler

Drumper 1

Drumper 1 by Syntler is a free groove beat box for Windows that lets you quickly create and mix two rhythmic drum patterns with preset rhythms. Easy to use and perfect for fast beat making.

VST2Drums
Drumper plugin interface
Syntler

Drumper

Drumper by Syntler is a groovebox for Windows that enables live mixing of pre-defined and user patterns using four drumsets with full automation.

VST2Drums
Cubix plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Cubix

Cubix by Psychic Modulation is a drumsynth and sample player featuring an onboard arpeggiated bassline synth and dual X-Fade sequencers per drum section for dynamic live beat creation.

VST2Drums
Cerebrum plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Cerebrum

Cerebrum is a hybrid groovebox-style drum machine featuring 5 drum synth modules, over 150 built-in drum sounds, and an onboard bassline synth for dynamic beat creation.

VST2Drums
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