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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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SpDp plugin interface
Tekky Synths

SpDp

SpDp by Tekky Synths is a free VST2 loop scratch plugin for Win32 platforms featuring random sample loading, 8 lock and recall pattern slots, and a boost/stereo widener effect.

VST2Loop & scratch
RS1 plugin interface
Topaz Productions

RS1

RS1 is a free loop slicing and playback VST2 plugin for Windows. Load full loops, set original BPM, and preview slices at any tempo with auto pitch correction. It offers 16 stereo sample slots with ADSR, pitch, and level controls for each slice plus three assignable stereo outputs.

VST2Loop & scratch
Regen plugin interface
ToneCarver

Regen

Regen by ToneCarver is a free ambient-focused looper featuring four independent tracks for layered soundscapes and textural playback manipulation.

VST2Loop & scratch
Introjector plugin interface
Homegrown Sounds

Introjector

Introjector Lite by Homegrown Sounds is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that allows you to re-sequence loops using onboard sequencers and record the results for use in other applications.

VST2Loop & scratch
Flooper plugin interface
Quilcom

Flooper

Flooper by Quilcom is a simple and fun looper plugin designed to create compounding loops easily on Windows.

VST2Loop & scratch
dropout plugin interface
Tweakbench

dropout

dropout by Tweakbench is a free VST2 sample player for Windows that uses granular pitch shifting and sample slicing to create unique sample playbacks.

VST2Loop & scratch
CrAZyX plugin interface
Tekky Synths

CrAZyX

CrAZyX by Tekky Synths is a free loop slicer plugin designed to manipulate and transform your sounds with multiple effects and randomization options. It features a sample player, tempo recognition, preset manager, and full MIDI learn capabilities.

VST2Loop & scratch
Yumbu 3 plugin interface
Fanan Team

Yumbu 3

Yumbu 3 is a fast-loading slot-driven drum sampler designed for live performance and quick workflow. It supports both WAV and MP3 files and offers quick one-stage control.

VST2Samplers
ttm001 plugin interface
TTM Works

ttm001

ttm001 by TTM Works is a free drum sampler for Windows that lets you create drum kits by combining any WAV files with up to 16 patches and 24 simultaneous sounds.

VST2Samplers
Stupid Simple Sampler plugin interface
BipTunia

Stupid Simple Sampler

Stupid Simple Sampler by BipTunia is an easy-to-use 64-bit WAV file sampler for Windows. It supports any WAV sample format with only five controls for straightforward sampling fun.

VST2Samplers
Speedrum lite plugin interface
Apisonic Labs

Speedrum lite

Speedrum lite is a fast and easy percussion sampler featuring 16 pads with drag and drop sample loading and essential controls.

VST2Samplers
Sfplay plugin interface
Odosynths

Sfplay

Sfplay by Odosynths is a free Windows VST2 plugin that loads two SoundFonts with ADSR, filter cutoff, resonance, velocity, mix, and detune controls.

VST2Samplers
Scrubber plugin interface
Dunk

Scrubber

Scrubber by Dunk is a free VST2 sampler plugin for Windows that specializes in the classic jungle and drum and bass time-stretching "Dread-voice" effect, supporting WAV files only.

VST2Samplers
SampleSwap plugin interface
Soifer Sound

SampleSwap

SampleSwap by Soifer Sound is a drum replacement sampler designed to seamlessly blend drums into your mix. Available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows (64-bit).

VST2Samplers
Safwan Soundfont Player plugin interface
Safwan Matni

Safwan Soundfont Player

Safwan Soundfont Player is a flexible free soundfont player plugin for Windows supporting VST2 format on Win32 systems.

VST2Samplers
Raptor plugin interface
Kriminal

Raptor

Raptor by Kriminal is a free 2-oscillator synth that uses waveplayers to play single cycle waveform samples. It includes sample folders and lets you load your own sounds, each oscillator featuring its own filter, amp envelope, pan, volume, and tune controls.

VST2Samplers
Quad Zamp plugin interface
Les Productions Zvon

Quad Zamp

Quad Zamp by Les Productions Zvon is a free VST2 one-shot and drum sample player with four multi wav players, allowing customizable key assignments.

VST2Samplers
Osiris-XT plugin interface
B Serrano

Osiris-XT

Osiris-XT by B Serrano is a free dual wave file player and synthesizer featuring 6-voice polyphony, two stereo wave players, modulatable envelopes, LFOs, syncable to host BPM, multimode filters, ring modulation, and a modulation matrix with stereo mixer controls.

VST2Samplers
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