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I'm sure you know about some of these VSTs already, but I'm going to try and occasionally update this post with more good free VSTs as I find them. M-Theory is well worth looking into for a plucked string modeler that supports plucking, bowing, gate arpeggios, etc. Rez is quirky but can produce a range of leads, percussive noises, and basses. Abakos is great for atmosphere. Figured you all may want to check these out when you have time. :)
VicariousE
VST virtual studio tech?
DAW digital audio workstation?
I'm so behind the times :( Should probably see if Goldwave is still around, I had a demo version donkey's years ago, could make that program dance.
ADR3-N
VST -- virtual instrument plugin
DAW -- yes
Goldwave? Similar to famitracker? Or?