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80-vox plugin interface
KBplugs

80-vox

80-vox by KBplugs is a free Yamaha CS-80 inspired VST2 synth plugin for Windows x86, capturing the essence of the classic with a circuit-inspired design and no presets.

VST2Synths
4Front Rhode plugin interface
4Front

4Front Rhode

4Front Rhode is a vintage Rhodes/Wurlitzer style piano module featuring gentle overdrive to recreate classic electric piano sounds.

VST2Piano & keys
44 S plugin interface
GTG

44 S

44 S by GTG is a free six-voice analog-style synthesizer plugin with a fat, vintage sound for Windows.

VST2Synths
4Front E-Piano plugin interface
4Front

4Front E-Piano

4Front E-Piano is a compact hybrid electric piano module combining sample playback and synthesis to deliver a rich, warm, and silky sound.

VST2Piano & keys
Bend Box plugin interface
ToneBytes

Bend Box

Bend Box by ToneBytes is a free Windows software synthesizer that emulates a circuit-bending device, ideal for experimental noise effects. It supports manual tweaking and MIDI control.

VST2Synths
Bucket ONE plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

Bucket ONE

Bucket ONE is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin by Full Bucket Music that accurately simulates the classic Crumar BIT 01/99 synthesizers from 1985. It features up to 64 voices polyphony, including Split and Double modes, and a visual sound editor for detailed sound design.

VST2Synths
b6 plugin interface
KBplugs

b6

b6 by KBplugs is a free Windows VST2 plugin inspired by the Andromeda A6 synth circuits, offering a unique emulation experience.

VST2Synths
Angel Synth plugin interface
Gregjazz

Angel Synth

Angel Synth by Gregjazz is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer that creates sound using dynamic oscillators for unique sonic textures.

VST2Synths
Arminator plugin interface
Krakli

Arminator

Arminator by Krakli is a free VST2 plugin that emulates the Yamaha CS80 synthesizer on Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
Amusing sounds of the body plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Amusing sounds of the body

Amusing sounds of the body is a VST instrument by SyncerSoft that adds unique body-related sound effects to your tracks, featuring 21 distinct sound profiles.

VST2Uncategorized
Alice-1377 plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Alice-1377

Alice-1377 is a free VST2 plugin for Windows inspired by the classic Soviet synthesizer Alisa-1377, offering authentic vintage synth sounds.

VST2Synths
Afrokeyz Lite plugin interface
Afroplug

Afrokeyz Lite

Afrokeyz Lite by Afroplug is a free keyboard synthesizer rompler offering six presets inspired by African diaspora hit songs across Dancehall, R&B, Reggaeton, Lo-fi, and Afrobeats genres. It features reverb, ADSR, LFO, glide, pitch, filter, and pan controls to shape your beats.

VST2Synths
ABVSTI plugin interface
Audiobulb

ABVSTI

ABVSTI is a free virtual studio synthesizer by Audiobulb, offering unique acoustic-inspired sounds and complete MIDI parameter automation on Windows.

VST2Synths
A-Saw plugin interface
Odosynths

A-Saw

A-Saw by Odosynths is a free phase modulation synthesizer plugin available as a VST2 for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
A-Key plugin interface
Odosynths

A-Key

A-Key by Odosynths is a free distortion synthesizer with two oscillators, designed for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
Bleep plugin interface
ToneBytes

Bleep

Bleep by ToneBytes is a free Windows VSTi synthesizer inspired by the MOS Technology SID sound, featuring three oscillators with sawtooth, triangle, pulse with pulse width, and noise waveforms.

VST2Synths
Baby Piano plugin interface
Les Productions Zvon

Baby Piano

Baby Piano is a free VST instrument for Windows featuring natural samples of a worn Chinese toy piano. Created with the Maize Sampler, it offers a unique and charming piano sound.

VST2Piano & keys
Aegis plugin interface
Xenobioz

Aegis

Aegis by Xenobioz is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer inspired by the classic Amiga Sonix synth. It features a unique Drawable Oscillator and LFO waveforms with a special Phase Distortion technique.

VST2Synths
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