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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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U.F.O. Zone Edition plugin interface
zOne.sk

U.F.O. Zone Edition

U.F.O. Zone Edition by zOne.sk is a free subtractive synthesizer plug-in featuring 3 oscillators with 36 waveforms, dual SVF filters, and built-in delay, chorus, and reverb effects. It includes preset randomization and subpreset management for flexible sound design.

VST2Synths
Sophia plugin interface
Audiobulb

Sophia

Sophia by Audiobulb is a unique virtual synthesizer designed for creating intriguing ambiences and modulated sound effects.

VST2Synths
REDIUM plugin interface
Shuttleplug

REDIUM

REDIUM by Shuttleplug is a free phase modulation synthesizer for Windows that delivers metallic, noisy, science fiction sounds.

VST2Synths
Padulator plugin interface
Quilcom

Padulator

Padulator by Quilcom is a free Windows VST synthesizer focused on creating rich and interesting pad sounds with a unique algorithm.

VST2Synths
padawan plugin interface
Tweakbench

padawan

padawan by Tweakbench is a hybrid synthesizer for creating lush pads and ambient sounds. It combines an analog-style oscillator with a wavetable oscillator, featuring tempo-synced modulation, stereo chorus, and simple reverb effects.

VST2Synths
MX 2008 plugin interface
GTG

MX 2008

MX 2008 by GTG is a free pads and FX synthesizer plugin for Windows.

VST2Synths
Mork plugin interface
Shuttleplug

Mork

Mork by Shuttleplug is a free analog-style synthesizer plugin for Windows that excels at creating deep, low pad sounds, spacy melodies, and realistic storm effects. It features two oscillators with a SINE/NOISE waveform switch and a mix control for blending.

VST2Synths
Marazmator plugin interface
Stone Voices

Marazmator

Marazmator by Stone Voices is a free VST2 sound FX synthesizer for Windows that generates unusual sound forms ranging from natural phenomena to technical and vocal sounds.

VST2Synths
Invader plugin interface
E-phonic

Invader

Invader by E-phonic is a free Windows VST2 FX synthesizer featuring 2 oscillators, a noise generator, and multiple modulation modes including FM, sync, and ring modulation. It includes 2 modulators, an LP filter, stereo modulated delay, glide, and supports MIDI CC.

VST2Synths
Harm plugin interface
Krakli

Harm

Harm by Krakli is a VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows designed to create aggressive and strange sounds. It includes 64 patches by Dimitri Schkoda for immediate use.

VST2Synths
Gargoyle 2 plugin interface
Krakli

Gargoyle 2

Gargoyle 2 by Krakli is a noise-making synthesizer plugin designed for sound designers and musicians who enjoy experimental sound manipulation. It offers a unique challenge for fans of the original Gargoyle synth.

VST2Synths
Ethereal Padz plugin interface
DSK

Ethereal Padz

DSK Ethereal Padz is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer specializing in lush pad sounds with three layers, advanced filters, and modulation options.

VST2Synths
Esfera 2 plugin interface
beatassist.eu

Esfera 2

Esfera 2 by beatassist.eu is a free FM synthesizer tailored for creating dark atmospheres, soundscapes, effects, and pads with three mini-FM synths and dual 16-step steppers per synth.

VST2Synths
EffEm plugin interface
Krakli

EffEm

EffEm by Krakli is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows that creates rhythmic sound effects and sci-fi noises with a host-synced sequencer and unique filter array.

VST2Synths
DreamZ plugin interface
DSK

DreamZ

DreamZ by DSK is a free experimental additive synthesizer plugin for Windows offering three LFOs assignable to cutoff, resonance, pan, and sync.

VST2Synths
Darkness Theory 3 plugin interface
DSK

Darkness Theory 3

DSK Darkness Theory 3 is a free ambient synthesizer featuring three advanced oscillators with 72 waveforms, comprehensive envelope controls, and versatile filtering options.

VST2Synths
ChoirZ plugin interface
DSK

ChoirZ

ChoirZ by DSK offers 3 layers with 32 choir and pad sounds, featuring ADSR, fine-tuning, pan control, advanced filters, LFO modulation, chorus, and reverb effects for rich vocal and atmospheric textures.

VST2Synths
Catalyst plugin interface
Broken Gadget

Catalyst

Catalyst by Broken Gadget is a Windows-only VST2 synth focusing on unique sound creation through dynamically evolving hybrid waveshapes.

VST2Synths
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