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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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Drag plugin interface
beatassist.eu

Drag

Drag is a polyphonic synthesizer with 4 oscillators tailored for GOA/PSY leads, featuring 4 delays, 4 LFOs, master chorus, reverb, and octave stepper.

VST2Synths
Diodow plugin interface
HrastProgrammer

Diodow

Diodow by HrastProgrammer is an unconventional digital modeling synthesizer for Windows. It features a unique design with a distinct interface and no presets, offering creative sound design possibilities.

VST2Synths
Devanagari plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

Devanagari

Devanagari by Samsara Cycle Audio is a hybrid synthesizer featuring four oscillators and four distinct waveforms including brass, strings, voice, and piano. It offers joystick mix control, amp and filter envelopes, and MIDI learn functionality.

VST2Synths
Czar plugin interface
Kriminal

Czar

Czar by Kriminal is a free synthesizer plugin for Windows featuring Phase Distortion synthesis with two PD oscillators, each with individual envelopes and effects.

VST2Synths
Cobalt plugin interface
Leslie Sanford

Cobalt

Cobalt is a hybrid digital synthesizer inspired by 1980s digital synths, combining early analog and digital synthesis architecture in a purely digital format.

VST2Synths
Chimera plugin interface
Majken

Chimera

Chimera by Majken is an experimental subtractive synthesizer using pitch-controlled narrow bandpass filters on white noise to craft pads, atmospheres, organs, and percussive sounds.

VST2Synths
CHAOS plugin interface
Quilcom

CHAOS

CHAOS by Quilcom is an experimental synthesizer plugin for Windows featuring chaotic oscillation technology.

VST2Synths
Casiopea plugin interface
MARVIN PAVILION

Casiopea

Casiopea is an 8-voice polyphonic phase distortion synthesizer featuring two oscillators with multiple waveforms, resonance types, three envelopes, and ring modulation. Available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows.

VST2Synths
Burque plugin interface
Shuttleplug

Burque

Burque by Shuttleplug is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows that combines phase distortion, subtractive synthesis, and waveshaping to create rich synth-bass sounds. It features a mono mode for monophonic play and retrigger envelopes when playing legato.

VST2Synths
Blender 2 plugin interface
Quilcom

Blender 2

Blender 2 by Quilcom is a free VST synthesizer plugin for Windows that enables dynamic waveform morphing by blending four sound sources using a recordable joystick interface.

VST2Synths
Asper plugin interface
zOne.sk

Asper

Asper by zOne.sk is an experimental synthesizer that combines wavetable, subtractive, phase distortion, and physical modeling synthesis with oscillator-level humanization to create unique sounds.

VST2Synths
Anubis 2 plugin interface
B Serrano

Anubis 2

Anubis 2 is a hybrid synthesizer combining subtractive, FM, and additive synthesis with 32-voice polyphony and rich modulation options.

VST2Synths
Antopya plugin interface
L-Day

Antopya

Antopya by L-Day is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer plugin specializing in ambient sounds and effects through FM and additive synthesis.

VST2Synths
Angulon plugin interface
X-Zero Productions

Angulon

Angulon by X-Zero Productions is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer featuring 3 oscillators combining phase distortion and FM synthesis, plus dual assignable LFOs, mod envelope, reverb, and overdrive effects.

VST2Synths
Analog Nexus plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Analog Nexus

Analog Nexus by SyncerSoft is a vintage style warp synthesis synthesizer for Windows, featuring four analog style filters, reverb, and delay effects. Ideal for creating synthetic basses, leads, and pads.

VST2Synths
ADK plugin interface
Krakli

ADK

ADK by Krakli is a spectral additive synthesizer featuring additive oscillators with modulation driven by ADSR envelopes or LFOs, combined with an FM section for added sonic complexity.

VST2Synths
YMVST plugin interface
Preromanbritain

YMVST

YMVST is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that authentically emulates the Atari ST YM2149 sound chip, delivering classic chipsounds with a user-friendly interface.

VST2Synths
VSTSID plugin interface
igorski

VSTSID

VSTSID is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin that emulates the sound chip of the Commodore 64, featuring tempo-synced arpeggiation and fully automatable parameters.

VST2Synths
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