Smartelectronix
Foorius
Foorius by Smartelectronix is a free Windows VST2 plugin offering 16-note polyphony and multiple synthesis methods including FM, AM, VA, wave-sequencing, and noise oscillators.
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HERCs Music Systems
Abakos PRO
Abakos PRO is a free 2 oscillator analog synthesizer plugin for Windows featuring multiple waveforms, an arpeggiator, onboard effects, and versatile filter modes.
VST2Synths
TubeOhm
Alpha-Ray
Alpha-Ray by TubeOhm is a powerful virtual analog synth featuring 2 main oscillators, 1 sub-oscillator, and 10-voice polyphony with versatile modulation and three filters.
VST2Synths
Noisebud
CatchDad
CatchDad by Noisebud is a free VST2 plugin for Windows designed for live sampling and rhythm programming. Capture up to four sounds and create complex rhythmic patterns using integrated step sequencers.
VST2Samplers
Sonic Charge
Cyclone
Cyclone by Sonic Charge is a true hardware emulator of the 12-bit Yamaha TX16W sampler, replicating its 68000 CPU, DSP circuits, 12-bit sample memory, and DACs for authentic sound.
VST2Samplers
Tascam
CVPiano
CVPiano is a free grand piano plugin for Windows featuring spectral morphing technology that creates continuous spectral variations from a single baseline sample velocity.
VST2Piano & keys
Ample Sound
Ample Guitar M Lite II
Ample Guitar M Lite II is a free sampled acoustic guitar plugin featuring 866 samples at 16-bit 44.1kHz resolution with direct-from-disk playback and controllable resonance for vivid, realistic sound.
VST2Samplers
Ample Sound
ABPL II
ABPL II by Ample Sound is a free lite virtual bass instrument featuring a Fender Precision Bass sampled with direct-from-disk technology and rich fingering noises for realism.
VST2Guitar & bass
Greynote Music
Analog Snare
Analog Snare by Greynote Music delivers 10 handcrafted analog snare drum samples with a true analog sound source in a lightweight, royalty-free plugin.
VST2Drums
Greynote Music
Analog Kick
Analog Kick delivers 10 handcrafted analog kick drum samples with a true analog sound. Designed for simplicity and royalty-free use.
VST2Samplers
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