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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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VINYLUSION plugin interface
VETRIX

VINYLUSION

VINYLUSION by VETRIX is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that emulates the texture and sound characteristics of vinyl records, adding crackles, pops, static, and hiss for a warm vintage feel.

VST2Synths
Vinyl plugin interface
ToneBytes

Vinyl

Vinyl by ToneBytes is a free Windows VST2 plugin that emulates the nostalgic sounds of old vinyl records, including adjustable dust noise and frequency response.

VST2Synths
Unknown64 plugin interface
Odosynths

Unknown64

Unknown64 by Odosynths is a free Windows VST synthesizer featuring an oscillator, wavetable with multiple waveforms, dual arpeggiators, and versatile modulation options.

VST2Synths
Unicycle plugin interface
Spacedad

Unicycle

Unicycle by Spacedad is a free 8-bit wavetable synthesizer for Windows featuring 300 four-cycle waveforms, drawable ADSR drawbars controlling AMP, PITCH, FILTER, and BADNESS parameters, plus dual LFOs with tempo sync.

VST2Synths
triforce plugin interface
Tweakbench

triforce

triforce by Tweakbench is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows that emulates classic Nintendo Entertainment System sounds with three wave types and a simple arpeggiator.

VST2Synths
Toy Piano plugin interface
Arman Bohn

Toy Piano

Toy Piano is a clean-sampled, velocity-sensitive synthesizer plugin featuring a simple ADSR interface and a limited note range to emulate a real toy piano.

VST2Synths
Superubbish plugin interface
Spacedad

Superubbish

Superubbish by Spacedad is a free polyphonic synthesizer plugin for Windows 32-bit systems offering unique synthesis capabilities.

VST2Synths
Spectral Destroyer plugin interface
Fugue State Audio

Spectral Destroyer

Spectral Destroyer by Fugue State Audio is a Windows-only audio mangling plugin focused on spectral processing, using pitch-shifting and delay for unique audio destruction and feedback effects.

VST2Synths
SN76489 plugin interface
SocaLabs

SN76489

SN76489 by SocaLabs emulates the Texas Instruments SN76489 chip used in the Sega Master System and other consoles. It features 3 square wave channels with 3-note polyphony, 1 noise channel with 2 types, and a waveform display.

VST2Synths
SKdrummer plugin interface
Arman Bohn

SKdrummer

SKdrummer is a VSTi instrument emulating the Casio SK-1's lo-fi 8-bit drum sounds with individually sampled kick, snares, hats, and toms, each featuring pitch control.

VST2Synths
SK-crooner plugin interface
Arman Bohn

SK-crooner

SK-crooner is a free vocal synthesizer plugin inspired by the 8-bit human voice patch of the Casio SK-1, featuring two modes, ADSR envelope, vibrato, and filter controls.

VST2Synths
Sinsonic Drums plugin interface
Necromare

Sinsonic Drums

Sinsonic Drums is a free VST2 plugin that emulates the vintage Mattel Synsonic toy drums, famously used by Kraftwerk.

VST2Synths
SID plugin interface
SocaLabs

SID

SID is a free synth plugin by SocaLabs that emulates the MOS Technology SID chip from the Commodore 64. It features 3 oscillators with 4 wave shapes, ADSR envelopes per oscillator, ring modulation, oscillator sync, and multiple filters.

VST2Synths
SFX8 plugin interface
SocaLabs

SFX8

SFX8 is a retro-inspired sound effects generator delivering classic NES-style sounds like coin, laser, and explosion effects with 9 waveforms and 16 pads.

VST2Synths
RP2A03 plugin interface
SocaLabs

RP2A03

RP2A03 by SocaLabs emulates the iconic Ricoh 2A03 sound chip from the NES, featuring 2 square wave channels, 1 triangle wave channel, and 1 noise channel with waveform display.

VST2Synths
Robosynth plugin interface
JustJ

Robosynth

Robosynth by JustJ is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows x86 that emulates the sound of classic computers and game consoles like Atari, Amiga, and NES. It features two oscillators, a filter bank with high-pass, low-pass, and Moog-style filters, an 8-step sequencer, LFO, mod wheel routing, and stereo delay.

VST2Synths
Proto PSG plugin interface
g200kg

Proto PSG

Proto PSG is an 8-voice polyphonic PSG-style synthesizer featuring 2 oscillators, 1 noise generator, and 1 envelope generator for rich sound design.

VST2Synths
PAPU plugin interface
SocaLabs

PAPU

PAPU by SocaLabs is a Nintendo Gameboy synthesizer emulation featuring two square wave channels, one with sweeps, plus a noise channel and waveform display with stereo output.

VST2Synths
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