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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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JBR Chorus plugin interface
JBR Plugins

JBR Chorus

JBR Chorus is a versatile 8-voice chorus plugin offering independent control of delay, depth, gain, pan, and extensive modulation options for rich, textured sounds.

VST2Modulation
GLFO plugin interface
GVST

GLFO

GLFO is a free triple low-frequency oscillator effect offering independent control over amplitude, pan, and low-pass filter with a graphical display to visualize modulation.

VST2Modulation
GChorus plugin interface
GVST

GChorus

GChorus by GVST is a traditional chorus effect that detunes and oscillates an audio stream to enrich its sound.

VST2Modulation
Flanger plugin interface
Recluse-Audio

Flanger

Flanger by Recluse-Audio is a free modulation plugin that adds vintage shimmering flange effects with precise manual control and lush analog-style modulation.

VST2Modulation
Dr Phase plugin interface
Audiority

Dr Phase

Dr Phase by Audiority is an analog modeled vintage phaser that recreates the classic MXR Phase 90 pedal from the early 70s. It adds dynamic movement and character to guitar, bass, synths, and drums.

VST2Modulation
DLYM plugin interface
Imaginando

DLYM

DLYM by Imaginando is a delay modulator plugin that creates flanger and chorus effects, offering subtle depth to radical sound changes with over 20 presets.

VST2Modulation
ChowPhaser plugin interface
Chowdhury DSP

ChowPhaser

ChowPhaser is a phaser effect inspired by the classic Schulte Compact Phasing A providing rich modulation tones in mono and stereo versions.

VST2Modulation
Blue Cat Phaser plugin interface
Blue Cat Audio

Blue Cat Phaser

Blue Cat Phaser is a free vintage analog-style phaser effect plugin offering up to 32 phasing stages with precise digital processing for rich modulation.

VST2Modulation
Blue Cat Flanger plugin interface
Blue Cat Audio

Blue Cat Flanger

Blue Cat Flanger is a versatile vintage flanger effect offering both harsh metallic and smooth soft filtering sounds in a simple interface. Available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Modulation
Blue Cat Chorus plugin interface
Blue Cat Audio

Blue Cat Chorus

Blue Cat Chorus is a free vintage chorus effect plugin that simulates multiple voices for rich ensemble sounds or deep modulation.

VST2Modulation
Tube Amp plugin interface
Voxengo

Tube Amp

Tube Amp by Voxengo delivers asymmetric tube triode overdrive typical of single-tube microphone pre-amp boxes, ranging from warm mild overdrive to fuzzy distortion. It includes a -6 dB/oct low-pass filter built into the valve circuit.

VST2Preamps & amps
SnareBuzz plugin interface
Wavesfactory

SnareBuzz

SnareBuzz by Wavesfactory is a free audio effect plugin that emulates the distinctive buzzing sound of snare wires when triggered by nearby instruments, adding a unique and cool character to your mix.

VST2Preamps & amps
SGA1566 plugin interface
Shattered Glass Audio

SGA1566

SGA1566 by Shattered Glass Audio is a vintage-inspired all tube preamplifier plugin delivering authentic analog sound through real-time circuit simulation. Available as a free VST2 for Windows.

VST2Preamps & amps
RetroBand plugin interface
Michael Kingston

RetroBand

RetroBand is a 4-band analog distortion plugin that transforms sound by warming, sharpening, roughening, softening, and smoothing, perfect for enriching sterile sources or simulating failing equipment.

VST2Preamps & amps
FenrIR plugin interface
Aurora DSP

FenrIR

FenrIR by Aurora DSP is a free impulse response loader and mixer for effortless IR file blending with real-time waveform and spectrum visualization.

VST2Preamps & amps
TubeWarmth plugin interface
Tonelib

TubeWarmth

TubeWarmth by Tonelib is a free tube overdrive plugin that adds even-numbered harmonics to enrich and warm up dry digital signals with classic tube tone.

VST2Tube & tape
PreFET plugin interface
Accentize

PreFET

PreFET by Accentize is a free ML-based transistor pre-amp emulation capturing the character of a 70s tabletop cassette recorder. It colors sound depending on the drive setting.

VST2Tube & tape
phi-L Tube Preamp plugin interface
DDMF

phi-L Tube Preamp

phi-L Tube Preamp by DDMF is a detailed tube preamp circuit emulation offering full user control over all circuit components for customization.

VST2Tube & tape
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