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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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Style ORGAN SYNTH Plus plugin interface
VisareTone

Style ORGAN SYNTH Plus

Style ORGAN SYNTH Plus is a free organ and synthesizer hybrid VST2 plugin for Windows featuring nine standard drawbars, adjustable key click and percussion settings, harmonic drawbar intensity, modulation FM, scanner vibrato, and wide passive amplification effects.

VST2Synths
Stock plugin interface
MVX Synths

Stock

Stock by MVX Synths is a free phase distortion synthesizer plugin featuring a 6 poles SVF filter, designed for leads and aggressive sounds.

VST2Synths
Spiral Generator plugin interface
Soundemote

Spiral Generator

Spiral Generator by Soundemote is a 3D synthesizer inspired by oscilloscope music. It uses Jerobeam Fenderson's fractal spiral algorithm to create infinitely zoomable sounds via the Morph parameter. Ideal for rich vocal basses with fully automatable controls.

VST2Synths
SpectroBits plugin interface
g200kg

SpectroBits

SpectroBits is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows that interprets images as spectrograms to generate sound based on harmonic intensity and MIDI note input.

VST2Synths
Sonitarium plugin interface
Verklagekasper

Sonitarium

Sonitarium is a free Windows synthesizer plugin featuring aliasing-free DSF oscillators that generate quadrature stereo signals. Ideal for creating fat pads, drones, and horror music with up to 200 oscillators per voice.

VST2Synths
SixSenZe plugin interface
DSK

SixSenZe

SixSenZe by DSK is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer featuring multiple oscillators with basic waveforms, octave selection, micro-detuning, amplitude envelope, multimode filter, SuperSAW effect, MIDI automation, and a preset selector.

VST2Synths
Shapeulator plugin interface
Fugue State Audio

Shapeulator

Shapeulator by Fugue State Audio is a free waveshaper oscillator synthesizer designed for deep sound design using subtractive synthesis techniques.

VST2Synths
SAW plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

SAW

SAW by Samsara Cycle Audio is a saw wave synthesizer featuring 4 pitch controls with selectable octave ranges, multiple filter types, and glide with mono/poly modes.

VST2Synths
RMPx plugin interface
Krakli

RMPx

RMPx by Krakli is a hybrid physical modeling and ensemble synthesizer for Windows, offering expressive acoustic-like sounds when played with a touch sensitive keyboard.

VST2Synths
Richman plugin interface
Krakli

Richman

Richman by Krakli is a free plucked strings synthesizer combining physical modelling and FM synthesis to deliver expressive, organic sounds.

VST2Synths
Reezy plugin interface
TopStyleAudio

Reezy

Reezy by TopStyleAudio is a free deep reese bass rompler featuring filter, distortion, and portamento controls for flexible sound shaping.

VST2Synths
rebar plugin interface
Tweakbench

rebar

rebar by Tweakbench is a monosynth with a unique drawn waveform step oscillator, featuring envelope controls and XY-based warp and delay effects for creative sound design.

VST2Synths
Rave Generator 2 plugin interface
Wavosaur

Rave Generator 2

Rave Generator 2 by Wavosaur is a rompler featuring up to 147 classic 90s rave stabs and samples. Load your own samples and layer up to 16 sounds for rich, multi-timbral synth textures.

VST2Synths
Rave Generator plugin interface
Wavosaur

Rave Generator

Rave Generator by Wavosaur is a free rompler VST synth featuring 64 classic early 90's rave and hardcore sounds, including iconic stabs like T99 Anasthasia choir and Black Riot.

VST2Synths
Rand plugin interface
Sampleson

Rand

Rand by Sampleson is a free generative subtractive synthesizer plugin for Windows creating unique patches with one button press and extensive randomization.

VST2Synths
PTS plugin interface
Quilcom

PTS

PTS by Quilcom is a Windows VST2 synthesizer plugin utilizing Pulsar Train Synthesis, a granular technique pioneered by Curtis Roads. It features preset banks by Manfred Plümer and offers a unique synthesis approach inspired by Hamburg Audio’s Nuklear synth.

VST2Synths
PMS plugin interface
Quilcom

PMS

PMS by Quilcom is a physical modelling synthesizer featuring over 50 acoustic instrument presets for detailed sound exploration and customization.

VST2Synths
pippo plugin interface
Tweakbench

pippo

pippo by Tweakbench is a unique synth using self-oscillating delay units to create diverse tones ranging from toy piano to bell-like sounds with a simple interface.

VST2Synths
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