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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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PDS Pro Drum Synth plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

PDS Pro Drum Synth

PDS Pro Drum Synth by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free VST2 plugin simulating a vintage analogue drum pad synth with dual oscillators, noise, and versatile filtering options.

VST2Drums
StingerMax plugin interface
Krakli

StingerMax

StingerMax by Krakli is a simple classic 2 oscillator synthesizer with an analog sequencer output that can be routed to oscillators or filters.

VST2Synths
Ny plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

Ny

Ny is a free VST2 plugin by Full Bucket Music that closely simulates the classic 1979 KORG Lambda ES-50 Polyphonic Ensemble with 64 voices polyphony, percussive and ensemble sections, and chorus effect.

VST2Synths
easy-pro-six plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-pro-six

easy-pro-six by easytoolz is a free SC Prophet inspired synth featuring 3 oscillators, 6 waveforms, a low-band-pass filter, FM modulation, flanger, overdrive, dual delays, and pan LFOs. It offers 48 presets with analog drifting across 6 voices.

VST2Synths
tonespace 2 plugin interface
mucoder

tonespace 2

tonespace 2 by mucoder is a MIDI chorder plug-in offering an intuitive music keyboard interface with extensive chord, scale, and key options. It supports over 50 grids, 14 scales, 18 keys, 30+ chord types, and 25 chord voicings.

VST2MIDI generators
Stochas plugin interface
Surge Synth Team

Stochas

Stochas by Surge Synth Team is a free probabilistic polyrhythmic step sequencer and chord generator plugin that outputs MIDI to sequence other instruments.

VST2Sequencers
Mini Ringo plugin interface
Fanan Team

Mini Ringo

Mini Ringo is a free MIDI groove machine plugin that controls other VST instruments by playing groove styles divided into variations, modeled after hardware arrangers.

VST2MIDI tools
midi-shape-shifter plugin interface
Rob McDiarmid

midi-shape-shifter

midi-shape-shifter is a versatile MIDI plugin for mapping, generating, and transforming MIDI data with a simple and flexible interface.

VST2Uncategorized
HY-SeqCollection 2 Free plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-SeqCollection 2 Free

HY-SeqCollection 2 Free is a versatile MIDI step sequencer featuring 4 modulation signal generators, 8 macro controls for parameter modulation, and 9 MIDI effects including Octave, Transpose, and Scale.

VST2Sequencers
HY-RPE2 plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-RPE2

HY-RPE2 is a free 3-track grid sequencer plugin featuring a randomizer, MIDI Learn, and MIDI Note Map in a resizable interface.

VST2Sequencers
HY-MPS2 free plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-MPS2 free

HY-MPS2 free is a block-based MIDI step sequencer featuring three sequencer blocks and a 16-step block chainer for flexible playback order control.

VST2Sequencers
TSE B.O.D plugin interface
TSE

TSE B.O.D

TSE B.O.D is an overdrive stompbox emulation designed for bass guitar, delivering a versatile drive effect with easy control over input level.

VST2Guitar amps
ToneLib-GFX plugin interface
Tonelib

ToneLib-GFX

ToneLib-GFX offers a versatile collection of high-quality guitar amps, speaker cabinets, and effects with support for third party impulse responses.

VST2Guitar amps
StudioDevil BVC plugin interface
Studio Devil

StudioDevil BVC

StudioDevil BVC is a free guitar tube amplifier modeling plugin that emulates British-style vacuum tube amps using authentic 12AX7A tube preamp and power stage models.

VST2Guitar amps
Shred Suite plugin interface
AcmeBarGig

Shred Suite

Shred Suite by AcmeBarGig offers 6 versatile amp heads covering tones from warm clean sounds to powerful metal distortion, ideal for guitarists seeking a range of sonic options.

VST2Guitar amps
NadIR plugin interface
Ignite Amps

NadIR

NadIR by Ignite Amps is a zero latency dual Impulse Response convolver designed as a cabinet simulator for guitar and bass preamplifiers, offering pristine convolution quality with low CPU usage.

VST2Guitar amps
GrindMachine Free plugin interface
Audio Assault

GrindMachine Free

GrindMachine Free by Audio Assault is an aggressive hi-gain guitar amplifier plugin featuring the Animal amp model paired with three dynamic cabinets, perfect for metal guitarists.

VST2Guitar amps
Goblyn plugin interface
Aurora DSP

Goblyn

Goblyn by Aurora DSP is a guitar amp simulator based on the studio standard metal head 5153, enhanced with premium overdrive and analog-inspired tone shaping, featuring two custom IRs.

VST2Guitar amps
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