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Browse 42 reviewed free midi plugins for Windows, with compatibility and installation details.

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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
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
Transition plugin interface
CodeFN42

Transition

Transition by CodeFN42 is a free generative MIDI sequencer plugin for Windows that uses bots moving through a matrix to create notes and chords based on scale degrees and octaves.

VST2Sequencers
Ripchord plugin interface
Trackbout

Ripchord

Ripchord by Trackbout is a simple MIDI plugin for creating and remixing custom chord progressions with ease. It allows mapping multiple output notes to a single input note and experimenting with chord order and rhythm.

VST2MIDI tools
Randomidi Free plugin interface
Fanan Team

Randomidi Free

Randomidi Free is a random multi-channel arpeggiator designed for live performance. It allows musicians to control up to 16 VST instruments simultaneously and switch presets instantly using MIDI CC buttons.

VST2MIDI effects
RandARP plugin interface
CodeFN42

RandARP

RandARP by CodeFN42 is a free MIDI arpeggiator plugin for Windows featuring various randomization options and standard arpeggiator controls like octaves, note length, and note order.

VST2MIDI effects
MbiraGen plugin interface
ToneCarver

MbiraGen

MbiraGen by ToneCarver is a semi-generative MIDI sequencer plugin featuring up to 12 melodies, each with 4 variations arranged in a 5x4 grid for note pitch and timing control.

VST2Sequencers
LibreArp plugin interface
LibreArp contributors

LibreArp

LibreArp is a free MIDI effect plugin that generates arpeggios from chord input in any VST3 host on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

VST2MIDI effects
HY-SeqCollection Free plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-SeqCollection Free

HY-SeqCollection Free is a MIDI step sequencer featuring pattern snapshot, pattern chaining, step recording, undo/redo, and a preset manager with a resizable interface.

VST2Sequencers
HY-SEQ32 free plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-SEQ32 free

HY-SEQ32 free is a 32-step analog-inspired sequencer with pitch and modulation units, pattern chaining, chord and scale effects, and a MIDI recorder.

VST2Sequencers
HY-SEQ16 plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-SEQ16

HY-SEQ16 is an analog style 16-step sequencer plugin with a scalable window, preset manager, undo/redo, and value randomizer features for Windows.

VST2Sequencers
HY-RPE free plugin interface
HY-Plugins

HY-RPE free

HY-RPE free is a block-based grid sequencer plugin with three sequencer tracks, block chainer units, and detailed step control including velocity, probability, and timing.

VST2Sequencers
Harmony Rotator plugin interface
ToneCarver

Harmony Rotator

Harmony Rotator is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that generates up to 3 harmony notes per input MIDI note using predefined offsets with four voice options and scale snapping.

VST2MIDI effects
Chordz plugin interface
CodeFN42

Chordz

Chordz by CodeFN42 lets you play full chords by pressing single notes on your MIDI keyboard or drum-pad, simplifying complex chord progressions with ease.

VST2MIDI effects
ChordworX plugin interface
Topaz Productions

ChordworX

ChordworX by Topaz Productions transforms a single note into up to seven-note chords or arpeggios with 98 presets including standard and jazzy chords, plus custom chord addition.

VST2MIDI effects
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