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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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Mini Erhu plugin interface
Kong Audio

Mini Erhu

Mini Erhu by Kong Audio is a free VST2 plugin for Windows x86 that emulates the traditional Chinese two-stringed bowed instrument.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Mini DiZi plugin interface
Kong Audio

Mini DiZi

Mini DiZi by Kong Audio is a free VST2 plugin offering authentic Chinese flute sounds, including Tenor DiZi and Xiao, with various expression styles for folk-ethnic music.

VST2Folk & ethnic
KusoSynth plugin interface
g200kg

KusoSynth

KusoSynth by g200kg is a tone-deaf polyphonic synthesizer featuring a unique ToneMorph envelope for creative harmonic modulation. It is designed for Windows 32-bit in VST2 format.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Kazoo plugin interface
Necromare

Kazoo

Kazoo by Necromare is a sampled kazoo instrument plugin for Windows offering authentic folk-ethnic kazoo sounds in VST2 format.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Kaman plugin interface
Safwan Matni

Kaman

Kaman by Safwan Matni is a Middle Eastern strings module for Windows with a VST2 x86 format.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Jew Harp plugin interface
Softrave

Jew Harp

Jew Harp by Softrave is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin featuring authentic samples from jew harp and related instruments worldwide.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Indian DreamZ plugin interface
DSK

Indian DreamZ

Indian DreamZ by DSK offers six authentic Indian instruments including sitar, sarod, veena, tar, tampura, and tabla with velocity response and MIDI automation support.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Hurdy Gurdy plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

Hurdy Gurdy

Hurdy Gurdy by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free VST2 plugin that emulates the sound of the medieval folk instrument for Windows x86 systems.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Harmonium plugin interface
Softrave

Harmonium

Harmonium is a free VST2 synth plugin based on samples of a real 19th century harmonium recorded in Moscow, offering a warm and realistic folk-ethnic sound.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Harmonica plugin interface
DSK

Harmonica

Harmonica by DSK is a free mini rompler offering 5 variations of harmonica sounds for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Folk & ethnic
Guitars Steel plugin interface
DSK

Guitars Steel

Guitars Steel by DSK is a country steel guitar plugin offering high expressive and dynamic sounds with a clean and simple interface for Windows.

VST2Folk & ethnic
VSCO2 Tuba plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Tuba

VSCO2 Tuba by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled tuba plugin featuring four articulations recorded by Versilian Studios. Available in 32-bit and 64-bit VST2 formats for Windows and OSX.

VST2Brass & wind
VSCO2 Trumpet plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Trumpet

VSCO2 Trumpet by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled trumpet VST2 plugin offering seven articulations including sustain, vibrato, staccato, and mute variations.

VST2Brass & wind
VSCO2 Trombone plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Trombone

VSCO2 Trombone by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled trombone plugin featuring five articulation groups, compatible with Windows and macOS in VST2 format.

VST2Brass & wind
VSCO2 Piccolo plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Piccolo

VSCO2 Piccolo by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled piccolo flute plugin available for Windows and macOS in VST2 format.

VST2Brass & wind
VSCO2 Old Trombone plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Old Trombone

VSCO2 Old Trombone by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled trombone plugin with high-quality recordings from Versilian Studios.

VST2Brass & wind
VSCO2 Oboe plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Oboe

VSCO2 Oboe by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled oboe plugin featuring authentic recordings by Versilian Studios. Available in VST2 format for Windows and OSX.

VST2Brass & wind
VSCO2 Horn plugin interface
bigcat Instruments

VSCO2 Horn

VSCO2 Horn is a free sampled French horn plugin offering five articulations including sustain, staccato, and mute. It supports 32-bit and 64-bit Windows and macOS in VST2 format.

VST2Brass & wind
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