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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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KWave plugin interface
Krakli

KWave

KWave is a free morphing additive synthesizer by Krakli for Windows 32-bit systems. It offers dynamic waveform morphing with Envelope and LFO modulation, dual oscillators, and dual filters for rich sound design.

VST2Synths
Kuma 508 plugin interface
beatassist.eu

Kuma 508

Kuma 508 by beatassist.eu is a hybrid FM and analog synthesizer featuring 5 FM algorithms, 3 single oscillator modes, semi-modular patchable filters, and 22 extra waveforms per oscillator.

VST2Synths
Kruudster plugin interface
Xenobioz

Kruudster

Kruudster by Xenobioz is a hybrid synthesizer featuring drawable low-resolution waveforms, three oscillators, three LFOs, a randomizer, multiple ADSRs, and a versatile filter with 13 modes.

VST2Synths
Kruud plugin interface
Xenobioz

Kruud

Kruud by Xenobioz is a Windows-only VST2 synthesizer featuring a drawable low resolution oscillator with multiple waveform modes including Phase Mod, PWM, and morph modes.

VST2Synths
Kairatune plugin interface
Futucraft

Kairatune

Kairatune by Futucraft is a synthesizer plugin tailored for electronic music producers seeking crisp and tight electric sounds with high audio quality.

VST2Synths
Joker plugin interface
KBplugs

Joker

Joker by KBplugs is a VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows x86 systems inspired by the u-he ACE synthesizer circuits but without aiming to replicate the original sound. It comes without presets.

VST2Synths
Hum808 X plugin interface
Callybeat

Hum808 X

Hum808 X is a free bass synthesizer plugin for Windows offering 3 oscillators, a sampler, and flexible subtractive or FM synthesis modes to create crunchy or deep bass sounds.

VST2Synths
Hum808 plugin interface
Callybeat

Hum808

Hum808 by Callybeat is a free VST2 synth plugin for Windows designed to create crunchy and deep bass sounds with 4 oscillators, 2 filters, and digital distortion.

VST2Synths
Harvester plugin interface
Quilcom

Harvester

Harvester by Quilcom is a polyphonic granular synthesizer for Windows that transforms WAV sound clips into new tones playable via MIDI.

VST2Synths
Harmonical plugin interface
ndc Plugs

Harmonical

Harmonical is an additive synthesizer that uses spherical harmonics to modulate sphere vertices, generating unique waveforms with an OpenGL visual display for each voice.

VST2Synths
GTG Sputnik 2000 plugin interface
GTG

GTG Sputnik 2000

GTG Sputnik 2000 is a retro-style synthesizer featuring three phase modulation oscillators, one analog oscillator, and effects like LFO, chorus, and reverb. It offers 97 presets including bass, percussion, pads, and FX.

VST2Synths
Funxion plugin interface
Xenobioz

Funxion

Funxion by Xenobioz is a hybrid synthesizer offering user-definable waveforms and distortion, featuring 3 oscillators with VA and custom waveshapes, FM, sync, and morph modes.

VST2Synths
FSynth Pro plugin interface
Jeroen Breebaart

FSynth Pro

FSynth Pro by Jeroen Breebaart is a VST2 audio effect that resynthesizes audio by modifying envelope and filter characteristics based on detected audio events.

VST2Synths
Frankenstein2 plugin interface
Spacedad

Frankenstein2

Frankenstein2 by Spacedad is an experimental synth for Windows featuring multiple synthesis techniques combined into one unique VST2 plugin.

VST2Synths
EZ Plucker plugin interface
RDGAudio

EZ Plucker

EZ Plucker is a 32-voice subtractive synthesizer designed for trance chord plucks, arpeggios, basses, pads, and leads with 36 oscillator types and separate unison and filter envelopes.

VST2Synths
Explorer plugin interface
Fabric 70

Explorer

Explorer by Fabric 70 is a polyphonic synthesizer featuring waveshaping and oscillator modulation with extensive modulation sources.

VST2Synths
DumBass plugin interface
HrastProgrammer

DumBass

DumBass is a free Windows VST synthesizer featuring a SuperSaw engine that delivers complex sounds with a streamlined feature set.

VST2Synths
Dulcet plugin interface
Xenobioz

Dulcet

Dulcet by Xenobioz is a physical modeling synthesizer featuring a versatile body resonator, multiple noise modes, and an oscillator with saw, sine, and square waves.

VST2Synths
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