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amsynthLinux, MacOSAnalog Modelling Synthesizer Easy-to-use software synth with a classic subtractive synthesizer topology.
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dexedLinux, MacOS, WindowsDexed is a multi platform, multi format plugin synth that is closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7. Dexed is also a midi cartridge librarian/manager for the DX7. Website: https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ Distrho Linux port: https://distrho.sourceforge.io/ports Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSs1-020nNY |
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OB-XdLinux, MacOS, WindowsOB-Xd is based on the Oberheim OB-X. It attempts to recreate its sound and behavior, but as the original was very limited in some important ways a number of things were added or altered to the original design. OB-Xd was designed to sound as good and as rich as the original. It implements micro random detuning which is a big part of that sound. Website: https://www.discodsp.com/obxd/ |
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Tyrell N6Linux, MacOS, Windows
Download: https://www.amazona.de/freeware-synthesizer-tyrell-n6-plugin-vst-au-win-mac/ |
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Surge XTLinux, MacOS, WindowsFree & Open Source Subtractive Hybrid Synthesizer featuring many synthesis techniques, a great selection of filters, a flexible modulation engine, a smorgasbord of effects, and modern features like MPE and microtuning.
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MoniqueLinux, MacOS, WindowsMonique is a unique chord step sequencer synthesizer for deep basses and aggressive lead sounds.
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VK-1 Viking SynthesizerMacOS, WindowsVK-1 Viking Synthesizer is an authentic emulation of a classic monophonic analog synthesizer. It has three continuously variable wave oscillators, two ladder filters with a Dual Lowpass or Highpass/Lowpass configuration, a multi-wave LFO, and two modulation busses. VK-1 uses state of the art DSP technology to accurately reproduce the sound of the hardware. VK-1 comes with 228 presets in the categories Bass, Bright Lead, Electro Bass, FX, Percussive Lead, Soft Lead, and Synthwave. The 50 Electro Bass and 50 Synthwave presets were created by experienced sound designer eXode. The synth excels at thick bass and rich lead sounds. Download: https://blamsoft.com/vst/vk-1-viking-synthesizer/ Promotional Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32RUtjdXZC8 |
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VCV RackLinux, MacOS, WindowsEurorack Simulator (standalone app) Comes with 37 modules. To add more modules, you need to create an account on their website. Or, if you prefer, you can download lots of free modules from third-party developers such as NYSTHI and SubmarineFree. Simply copy the downloaded zip file to the plugins-v1 sub-folder of your Rack folder and re-start VCV Rack so it can detect the new plugins. Website: https://vcvrack.com/Rack Manual: https://vcvrack.com/manual/ |
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CardinalLinux, MacOS, WindowsEurorack Simulator plugin Cardinal is a free and open-source virtual modular synthesizer plugin, available as CLAP, LV2, VST2 and VST3 audio plugin for FreeBSD, Linux, macOS and Windows. Plus AU and JACK or Native audio standalone for some systems. It is based on the popular VCV Rack but with a focus on being a fully self-contained plugin version. Website: https://github.com/DISTRHO/Cardinal Downloads: https://github.com/DISTRHO/Cardinal/releases |
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Bespoke SynthLinux, MacOS, WindowsBespoke is a software modular synthesizer. It contains a bunch of modules, which you can connect together to create sounds. Website: https://www.bespokesynth.com/ Downloads: https://www.bespokesynth.com/#contact Demo & Tutorial Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnLnfmXl4x2QmgTxwPbvEw |
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VitaliumLinux, MacOS, WindowsVitalium is a free open-source fork of the commercial soft synth Vital. Linux: LV2 or VST for Debian/Ubuntu/Linux Mint. LV2 or VST for Arch/Manjaro Linux. MacOS and Windows: https://github.com/DISTRHO/PawPaw/releases |
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CobaltWindowsCobalt is a VSTi software synthesizer inspired by many of the digital synthesizers from the 1980s. It features a wide selection of waveforms, most of which were resynthesized from actual hybrid synthesizers, while providing traditional subtractive synthesis capabilities for sculpting its sound. Website: https://www.lesliesanford.com/vst/plugins/ |
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TAL-NoiseMakerLinux, MacOS, WindowsSubtractive virtual analog synthesizer
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setBfreeLinux, MacOS, WindowsA DSP Tonewheel Organ emulator similar to the Hammond B3. Website: https://x42-plugins.com/x42/setBfree Demo video: https://vimeo.com/130633814 |
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FluidSynthLinux, MacOS, WindowsA SoundFont Synthesizer FluidSynth is a real-time software synthesizer based on the SoundFont 2 specifications and has reached widespread distribution. FluidSynth itself does not have a graphical user interface, but due to its powerful API several applications utilize it and it has even found its way onto embedded systems and is used in some mobile apps. Website: https://www.fluidsynth.org/ |