VstBoard

VstBoard free routing | wrapper by CtrlBrk

VstBoard is a free routing and wrapper VST plugin developed by CtrlBrk. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

VstBoard is a free, open source, VST host and plug-in. Its main purpose is to allow fast switching between setups and was primarily designed to be used as a guitar multi-fx.

Features:

  • Multiple setups per file.
  • Fast switching between setups.
  • Multithreaded.
  • Runs standalone or as a plugin.
  • Free (unrestrained) audio and MIDI routing.
  • Some basic scripting capabilities.
  • Undo/redo, your mistakes, endlessly.
  • Customizable interface (dockable windows, custom colors, zoom, plugins windows size and position).
  • Localized : EngRish and French.
  • Other useless stuff.

https://vstboard.blogspot.com/

VST Speek

VST Speek free software-synthesizer by Wavosaur

VST Speek is a free software synthesizer developed by Wavosaur. Available format(s): VST, Audio Unit for Windows 64b, macOS.

VST Speek is a speech software synthesizer that emulates the Software Automatic Mouth (SAM) software for Commode 64:

  • It can be used to create a robotic voice.
  • It responds to MIDI notes and pitchbend.
  • It’s monophonic and velocity sensitive.

http://www.wavosaur.com/

VST Shell

ZynAddSubFX free software-synthesizer by paulnasca 2

VST Shell is a free host application developed by Wild Front Ear. Compatible OS(s): macOS.

VST Shell allows you to play up to 4 VST instruments through a matrix of up to 4 VST fx, and send the lot to Pro Tools (or whatever) via ReWire. It also has a built in arpeggiator (which can be synced to a ReWire host).

  • Supports note, controller, program change, aftertouch and pitchbend input via the OMS MIDI port of your choice.
  • Arpeggiator and external input.
  • Allows you to use VST instruments in Pro Tools.
  • MultiVST Shell is a four-part multitimbral version, with a number of other improvements, such as assignable MIDI input and audio output and a 4 way matrix of VST plug-ins.

{See video at top of page}

http://www.wildfrontear.co.uk/

VST Plugin SDK (Delphi)

ZynAddSubFX free software-synthesizer by paulnasca 2

VST Plugin SDK (Delphi) is a free development tool plugin developed by axiworld. Compatible OS(s): Windows .

This is the Delphi translation of the VST 2.4 and VST 3.5 SDKs. It contains everything you need to compile a VST effect or instrument plugin, but not all the examples in the original SDK.

http://www.axiworld.be/

VST Plugin Analyser

VST Plugin Analyser free development-tool by Christian Budde

VST Plugin Analyser is a free development tool plugin developed by Christian Budde. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

VST Plugin Analyser is a measurement tool for VST Plugins. It can be used by plugin developers for debugging and as a quality control tool, since it can work with virtually any sample rate and any VST Host settings. Furthermore several automated tests are included.

A simple interface makes it easy to use for anyone. Predefined measurements allow to measure the impulse response and thus the magnitude and phase response of any VST effect plugin. Different excitation signals also allow to get an overview how non-linearities affect the impulse response. For further nonlinear investigations, a dedicated waveshaper measurement is available. Beside that, a complete suite of unique measurements for dynamics (compressor/limiters) is available.

The measurement results can be saved in several formats. Impulse responses, can be saved as WAV or CSV (for import in to Excel). All plots can be stored as Bitmap/PNG or SVG (only available on request). Furthermore it is possible to copy the measured data to MATLAB for further processing.

Specifications:

  • Fully customisable VST host.
  • Can work faster than real time, allowing to present results instantly.
  • Works virtually with any given sample rate.
  • Every VST parameter is adjustable without using the GUI.
  • Several built-in measurements such as:
    • Impulse Response Measurement (including magnitude and phase response).
    • Harmonic Distortion (including THD, THD+N values).
    • CPU Performance Test (including P4-bug check).
    • Harmonic Response (fast frequency response measurement of K2, K3…).
    • Waveshaper measurement.
    • Several dynamic measurements (e.g. static characteristic, attack/release time, etc.).
    • Built-in generator for white and pink noise.
    • Workbench for virtually every test available (on request).
  • Plots can be saved as WAV, CSV, BMP/PNG and SVG (on request).
  • Special KVR export available to produce graphics optimized for the KVR-Forum.
  • Data can be transferred to MATLAB for further processing.
  • (Last) settings are stored in an INI file.

http://www.pcjv.de/

VST Plugin Preset Match

VST Plugin Preset Match free other-utility by Christian Budde

VST Plugin Preset Match is a free audio and studio utility Stand Alone plugin developed by Christian Budde. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b.

With VST Plug-in Preset Match it is possible to match the settings of a VST 2.x plug-in to a given reference VST plug-in preset for a certain piece of music. By using a metaheuristics DE algorithm, the matching result will improve continuously over time (if matching is possible at all). With the included ASIO VST plug-in it is also possible to match a VST plug-in to an external hardware device.

This tool can be especially useful if you have older tracks, which use particular effects, which are not maintained anymore (e.g. did not yet make the step to 64-bit). Instead of recreating the plug-in’s settings by hand, the tool can match the plug-in settings to the reference as good as possible. Not seldom, the same results can also be achieved with much less effort. For example, a graphic EQ setting can be replaced with a set of parametric peak EQ filters.

With the latest version 1.0.4, the example VST Plug-ins that were shipped to demonstrate the program are also available separately. However, please note, that these were not intended to be used outside this program (although it is likely that they work fine). This is due to the fact, that each plugin could not be tested with every host. Also there is no support beyond this tool.

The VST Plug-in Preset Match as contribution for the KVR Developer Contest will not be developed further, but – if popular enough – will be integrated in the VST Plugin Analyser 2.0. The development of version 2.0 will be partially crowd founded. Further information can be found here.

KVRDC12

http://www.pcjv.de/

VST MuRF_Controller

VST MuRF_Controller free midi-controller by Moog Music

VST MuRF_Controller is a free midi controller VST plugin developed by Moog Music. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

VST MuRF_Controller is a free software VST controller plug-in for Moog Music’s popular MF-105M MIDI MuRF pedal.

The MIDI MuRF (Multiple Resonance Filter Array) is an advanced combination of two legendary Moog pedals: the MF-105 MuRF and the MF-105B Bass MuRF. It utilizes an 8 band array of resonant filters with a pre-programmed animation section to create unlimited unique sequenced filter effects.

MuRF_Controller is an exciting addition for any MIDI MuRF owner wanting to easily control and expand its power and capabilities from within their DAW.

Features include:

  • Full automation functionality: use your DAW’s plugin automation tools to create fully automated parameter changes on the MIDI MuRF. Every knob and every filter is now “easily” edited from the MuRF_Controller.
  • Create, recall and save presets: Quickly capture and recall any amazing sound you have created on your MIDI MuRF. Once you’ve discovered a sound, you can easily save it within your MuRF_Controller plug-in.
  • Envelope Scale: Allows you to access a time multiplier for the envelope that “stretches” or “shrinks” the duration of the envelope without changing the envelope shape. Changing the envelope time scale independent from the pattern rate provides a whole new range of sonic effects.
  • LFO Rate: Allows direct access to the MuRF’s LFO speed.
  • Staccato and Triplet mode: Allows access to even more creative musical timing modes in the MIDI MuRF.

http://www.moogmusic.com/

VST-MIDI Monitor

VST-MIDI Monitor free studio-tool by Cescato Musiktechnologie

VST-MIDI Monitor is a free studio tools VST plugin developed by Cescato Musiktechnologie. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

VST-MIDI Monitor is a freeware MIDI Data Monitor.

  • Loads as a VST Instrument.
  • Selectable Channel and System Messages activity LED Indicators.
  • MIDI Data Display.
  • MIDI Thru Port.

The first ever made!

New features in Version 3.0:

  • Added Program Change, Polyphonic Key Pressure and System LED Indicators.
  • Added monitor data selection switches.
  • Added switchable MIDI Thru port.
  • Added ‘fxb’ bank management.
  • A ‘Thru Viewed’ option allows to be used as a MIDI data filter device.
  • Fresh compiled code.
Made with SynthEdit

http://cescato.altervista.org/

VST Audio Plug-ins SDK (C++)

VST Audio Plug-ins SDK (C++) free development-tool | wrapper by Steinberg

VST Audio Plug-ins SDK (C++) is a free development tool and wrapper VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Steinberg. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Virtual Studio Technology (VST) is developed by Steinberg and first launched in 1996. The SDK/API is freely available to all.

VST creates a full, professional studio environment on your PC or Mac. VST allows the integration of virtual effect processors and instruments into your digital audio environment. These can be software recreations of hardware effect units and instruments or new creative effect components in your VST system. All are integrated seamlessly into VST compatible host applications. These VST modules have the sound quality of the best hardware units, yet are far more flexible. All functions of a VST effect processor or instrument are directly controllable and automatable; either with a mouse or with an external hardware controller. VST also allows easy integration of external equipment, allowing you to put together a system tailor-made to your needs.

Being an open standard, the possibilities offered by VST have steadily been growing over the past decade. New virtual effect processors and virtual instruments are constantly being developed.


VST 3 is a general rework of the long-serving VST Plug-in interface. It is not compatible with the older VST versions, but it includes some new features and possibilities. We have redesigned the API to make it not only far easier and more reliable for developers to work with, but have also provided completely new possibilities for Plug-ins. These include:

  • Improved Performance with the Silence Flag

Processing can optionally be applied to Plug-ins only when audio signals are present on their respective inputs, so VST 3 Plug-ins can apply their processing economically and only when it is needed:

  • Multiple Dynamic I/Os

VST 3 Plug-ins are no longer limited to a fixed number of inputs and outputs, and their I/O configuration can dynamically adapt to the channel configuration. Side-chains are also very easily realizable. This includes the possibility to deactivate unused buses after loading and even reactivate those when needed. This cleans up the mixer and further helps to reduce CPU load:

  • Sample-accurate automation

VST 3 also features vastly improved parameter automation with sample accuracy and support for ramped automation data, allowing completely accurate and rapid parameter automation changes:

  • Logical Parameter Organization

The Plug-in parameters are displayed in a tree structure. Parameters are grouped into sections which represent the structure of the Plug-in. Plug-ins can communicate their internal structure for the purpose of overview, but also for some associated functionality (e.g. program-lists):

  • Resizeable UI editor

VST 3 defines a way to allow resizing of the Plug-in editor by a user:

  • Note Expression

VST 3 defines with Note Expression a new way of event controller editing. The Plug-in is able to break free from the limitations of MIDI controller events by providing access to new VST 3 controller events that circumvent the laws of MIDI and provide articulation information for each individual note (event) in a polyphonic arrangement according to its noteId:

  • Factory Concept

VST 3 Plug-in library could export multiple Plug-ins and in this way replaces the shell concept of VST 2 (kPlugCategShell).

VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, registered in Europe and other countries.

http://www.steinberg.net/

VST-Scanner

VST-Scanner free development-tool by VB Audio

VST-Scanner is a free development tool plugin developed by VB Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

VST-Scanner allows you to register and test VST plugins.

It consists in two tabs: the “Scan Plugins” section searches for VST plugins and validates them, and the “Test Plugin” section allows you to do a sharp analysis of a particular plugin and to put it in the context of real use to tackle possible problems.

http://www.vb-audio.com/