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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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kawaChord2 free plugin interface
kawa

kawaChord2 free

kawaChord2 free is a MIDI chorder plugin that sends triad chords as MIDI notes with four editing modes. It supports placing chords on tracks in some DAWs and is available as a free VST2 plugin for both 32- and 64-bit Windows.

VST2MIDI effects
Nova3 plugin interface
ToneCarver

Nova3

Nova3 by ToneCarver is a free generative sequencer plugin where rovers navigate a matrix to generate MIDI notes upon encountering obstacles, producing dynamic patterns.

VST2Sequencers
Sekvens plugin interface
Noisebud

Sekvens

Sekvens by Noisebud is a free live-use sequencer designed for Windows. It offers standard sequencing features plus instant state saving and recalling, enhancing its role as a live instrument.

VST2Sequencers
MidiFripp plugin interface
Nay-Seven

MidiFripp

MidiFripp by Nay-Seven is a free double delay plugin for Windows featuring two delay voices with tunable second delay, enabling repetitive melodies and rhythms intuitively.

VST2Delay
Easy-NY plugin interface
Terry West

Easy-NY

Easy-NY is a free Windows VST2 plugin delivering the famous Parallel Compression (New York) effect with dedicated EQ, saturation, and punch modes, perfect for enhancing vocals and mixes.

VST2Dynamics
Modern Deluxe plugin interface
lostin70s

Modern Deluxe

Modern Deluxe is a free VST amp plugin by lostin70s offering a classic British tone with clean and crunchy sounds captured from a personal purple English amp.

VST2Guitar amps
easyLimiter plugin interface
Saschart

easyLimiter

easyLimiter by Saschart is a free limiter plugin designed for straightforward mastering with clear, smooth sound and increased volume without unwanted artifacts.

VST2Dynamics
Stage plugin interface
RDGAudio

Stage

Stage by RDGAudio is a free gain staging and stereo enhancement VST2 plugin offering multiple stereo width modes and factory presets.

VST2Spatial
DReverb plugin interface
Stone Voices

DReverb

DReverb by Stone Voices is a free, high quality algorithmic reverb plugin featuring long reverb times and low CPU usage. It uses vector graphics for a clear interface.

VST2Reverb
simpleTON II plugin interface
whiteLABEL

simpleTON II

simpleTON II by whiteLABEL is a free Windows VST2 plugin featuring dual filters and distortion effects.

VST2Distortion & overdrive
Acquitxx11 plugin interface
Acquit Music

Acquitxx11

Acquitxx11 is a free 4-note polyphonic FM synthesizer featuring four oscillators, two phasers, and two flangers, offering 16 lead and bass sounds for Windows.

VST2Synths
Voc-one plugin interface
Simple Media

Voc-one

Voc-one by Simple Media is a free choir synthesizer plugin for Windows that uses an analogue synthesizer approach to simulate vocal glottal pulses, offering a unique and tuneful vocal synthesis.

VST2Synths
Saw Landscapes plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Saw Landscapes

Saw Landscapes by SyncerSoft is a free VST2 plugin for Windows designed to create cinematic and theatrical musical effects. It features OSC, tube, filter, and master sections to shape your sound.

VST2Spatial
VSCO2 Organ plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Organ

VSCO2 Organ by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled organ plugin featuring recordings by Versilian Studios. Compatible with Windows 32-bit and 64-bit systems, it offers authentic organ sounds in VST2 format.

VST2Organs
SF2 plugin interface
DSK

SF2

DSK SF2 is a free high quality SoundFont player featuring bank and preset selectors, MIDI channel selection, note controls, and multimode filter with advanced LFO.

VST2Samplers
SE64 plugin interface
Oli Larkin

SE64

SE64 is a monosynth plugin by Oli Larkin designed to create retro computer game sounds. It features two oscillators, including various waveforms and ring modulation, plus envelope generators for pitch, pulse width, and amplitude.

VST2Synths
Eclipse plugin interface
B Serrano

Eclipse

Eclipse by B Serrano is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows x86 featuring 6 harmonics, 2 LFOs, a 24db filter, and a versatile carrier oscillator with modulation and octave control.

VST2Synths
HaNon B70 plugin interface
lostin70s

HaNon B70

HaNon B70 is a free VST2 plugin that emulates the classic Hammond B3 organ with a Leslie 122 rotating speaker effect using physical modeling of 91 tonewheels for natural sound and low CPU usage.

VST2Organs
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