Best ZENOLOGY Alternatives in 2024

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    Roland Zenbeats Reviews
    Roland Zenbeats is an app for music creation that allows you to create music in a natural way. You can start on any device or platform. Zenbeats brings Roland’s legacy of innovation to a new, easily accessible format. Zenbeats makes music creation simple, no matter if you are an established producer or a new musician. Learn beat making, take lessons, and explore the world around. Zenbeats can help you capture your creative spark wherever you are, regardless of what platform or device. ZC1 plug-in synthesizer is built on Roland's ZEN Core Synthesis System. ZC1 is available in Zenbeats as an instrument for free. It has 60 presets, and a simple touch-based interface. The XY pad can be used to adjust Resonance, Cutoff, and other parameters. Unlock ZC1 to share sounds using ZENOLOGY or ZEN-Core compatible hardware. You'll get about 900 additional presets and 90 built-in MFX effect. These sounds include sounds from electronic and acoustic instruments to ethnic instruments.
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    Roland Cloud Reviews
    Roland Cloud is a cloud-based suite that includes software synthesizers and drum machines as well as sampled instruments for modern creators. ZENOLOGY Pro allows you to harness the power of the ZEN Core Synthesis System and dive into the world custom sound design. Roland has been creating memorable and genre-defining sounds for nearly 50 years. Our unique approach to effects processing is a major part of Roland's sonic footprint. Over the years, sounds such as the feedback-drenched tape echo and JUNO chorus have been a part of many tracks. Now, with ZENOLOGY FX you can add that sound to any instrument or keyboard sound right from your DAW. There are over 90 processors available to make your synth sounds more alive. You can add delays to arps, large-than-life modulation effects for chord progressions, twist and distort basses, and lead tones that leap off the speakers.
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    Magix Music Maker Reviews
    You can fulfill your dream of becoming a music producer without any prior experience. Music Maker lets you get started right away. You can choose from a huge selection of beats, tunes, and vocals at chart-quality level. You can drag and drop sounds and loops, use a variety of software instruments, and apply professional effects. You can choose sounds and loops from your favourite genre and combine them on your timeline with virtual instruments. You can apply analog synthesizers, real drums or elegant strings with just one click. Forge a whole band! You can start recording your own vocals and melodies right away. Simply connect your MIDI keyboard or drum pad controller to the microphone. That's it! You want to record a solo live guitar performance? It's possible. You can customize every element to fit your groove. You can create a track that is unique. Drag and drop to apply professional effects on your sounds, loops or instruments.
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    Syntronik Reviews

    Syntronik

    Ik Multimedia

    $299.99 one-time payment
    Syntronik, a cutting-edge virtual synthesizer, raises the bar in sound quality. It combines the most advanced sampling techniques with a new hybrid model and synthesis engine. Syntronik contains 17 incredible Synths. You can purchase them as a set or separately. There are over 2,000 preset sounds that cover a wide range of 38 vintage synthesizers. Syntronik's synth engine goes beyond traditional sampling thanks a brand-new analog modeled filter section that was created by IK, the pioneer of virtual circuit modeling. This is combined with DRIFT™, a proprietary technology that accurately reproduces the behavior of oscillators in real hardware synths. Syntronik is the ultimate source for inspiration.
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    Music Maker JAM Reviews
    Music Maker JAM allows anyone to create incredible music and instantly share it with millions. Get involved in the music revolution. You can choose from hundreds mix packs that cover all genres, including hip-hop and rock. You can also remix tracks from top producers and artists to create your own version of a song. Mix studio-quality tracks in our 8-track mixer and then add FX to create your own sound. You can even add your vocals. PRO gives you access to all the best JAM features and takes your music to the next level. You can choose from over 300+ Mix packs with a 100k+ loops collection. You can record live using the 8-channel mixer. You have thousands of loops that are studio-quality, including beats, vocals, synth leads, and bass lines. Mixing samples from different music genres creates your own unique sound. You can purchase premium or free audio loops. You can add vocals to your track with studio-quality beats.
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    Surge Reviews
    A digital recording is simply a sequence of numbers. Digital recordings can be easily quantified as ones and zeros. They are stored on physical media and combined into larger numbers to create a continuous stream. Surge can create truly stunning sequences of numbers. We are sure that your ears will agree. Surge is an architecturally complex synthesizer. It's easy to use because of the way it's assembled. Once you master it, you'll be able to convert the sounds in your head into audio much faster than ever before. It is impossible to appreciate the effortless workflow, attention and high quality sound without actually trying it. Try the demo! Each patch contains two scenes, which are separate instances (except for effects) of the entire synth engine. These can be used to layer or split patches. 8 flexible oscillator algorithms: Classic, Sine Wavetable, Window FM2, FM3, FM3, S/H noise and Audio-input.
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    Dreamtonics Synthesizer V Reviews
    The human singing voice is known for its warmth and tonality. Synthesize V is a neural network-based synthesis engine that can generate singing voices that sound almost lifelike. Our first-of-its kind synthesizer runs at lightning fast speeds, and is 100% offline, unlike other solutions that use neural networks. No internet connection? You won't lose access to your work, but that's not a problem. Synthesizer V Studio offers a wide range of voices that you can plug and play. You can customize voices with dynamic vocal modes such as chest, belt, or breathy. Live rendering allows you to visualize your modifications in real-time in waveforms. This will help you reduce hearing fatigue and speed up the idea-to sound cycle. Synthesizer V AI voices can be used in English, Japanese, and Chinese. Cross-lingual synthesis breaks down language barriers, allowing any voice to sing in any one of our three languages.
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    Reason Reviews
    Reason is a powerful collection that includes amazing instruments, synthesizers, and effects to help you create incredible sounds and music. You can use it as a plugin for your favorite DAW, or you can create music in Reason alone.
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    QiBrd Reviews
    QiBrd, a free app for live music synthesizers, offers ease of use as well as powerful performance on stage. It allows users the freedom to modify and evolve 19 free sounds, allowing them to create synth solos even without previous musical training. Each patch has a scale, and controllers that are tailored to the sound. This ensures that every touch changes the timbre or pitches while maintaining harmony. QiBrd works well with electronic music of all genres. It provides leads for progressive rock and bass for techno. It also has a variety of sounds for pop, sound effects, or trance. QiBrd has been used by notable artists like Jus Primae noctis and Brian Redfern in live performances. The app is based off the free CSound library for Android, recognizing the contributions of its creators. Assign each control the most dramatic timbral changes possible. Show a simple interface that allows you to change the sound with just one hand.
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    KOMPLETE Reviews

    KOMPLETE

    Native Instruments

    $599 one-time payment
    Flagship synths, immersive platforms and unique sampled instruments are available. These sounds can be used for any type of production, performance, or genre. KOMPLETE 13 packs the best Native has to give into a one-stop production toolkit that includes brand new GUITAR RIG 6, PRO, SUPER 8, NOIRE and many more. KOMPLETE 13, is designed to allow you to create anything from beats to screen scores to underground sounds. KOMPLETE 13 offers a great deal on all products, with a huge discount. Redesigned, redesigned and reimagined with new amps and effects to enhance your sound. A modern, eight-voice version of vintage polysynthesis. Warm tones and a wide sweet area. The evocative sound of Nils Frahm’s concert grand captured at its Berlin home, the Funkhaus complex.
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    HALion Reviews

    HALion

    Steinberg

    $366.92 per month
    HALion, a comprehensive virtual sound design and sampling system developed by Steinberg offers a versatile platform to create and manipulate sounds. It combines powerful synthesizers with advanced sampling capabilities, giving users a wide range of tools for sound design. HALion offers a variety of sound synthesis options, including granular synthesis, wavetable synthesis and virtual analog synthesis. The software has a user-friendly user interface and a customizable macro page creator, allowing users to create customized user interfaces for their instrument. HALion also includes a library of high-quality presets and samples, covering a wide range of instruments and genres. It integrates seamlessly with all major digital audio workstations, and supports VST plug-in formats.
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    DRC Reviews

    DRC

    Imaginando

    $93.55 one-time payment
    DRC delivers a warm, amazing analog sound. DRC is a virtual synthesizer with authentic analog modeling. It delivers a warm, rich sound on multiple platforms including iOS, Android macOS and Windows. It uses the same synth engine across all devices to ensure consistent, high-quality sound. The synthesizer has a minimalistic, clean interface that is focused on accessibility. This allows users to focus on creativity without distractions. DRC supports cloud synchronization of presets, allowing users to create patches using mobile devices and access them seamlessly on desktop versions. This cross-platform capability allows music production to be done anywhere and anytime. The software features a variety of built-in effects, and it supports MIDI integration. It is suitable for both beginners and advanced musicians who are looking for a powerful and portable synthesis tool. DRC uses the same synth-engine across all platforms to ensure a consistent and high-quality sound.
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    TyrellN6 Reviews
    TyrellN6 has a compact and sporty design. Based on concepts and ideas of a hardware synthesizer: a few modulars, novel features, analogue sound, and low price. TyrellN6 is a software version of these ideas. Exclusively available as a free online download from the German magazine Amazona. TyrellN6 by u-he is a free virtual synthesizer inspired by classic hardware synthesizers such as the Roland Juno 60. It has two oscillators with noise, a ring moderator, two LFOs and eight waveforms. The audio source mixer features authentic overdrive and feedback filters, while the twin-filter is similar to uhe's Diva. TyrellN6 offers unison up to eight voices, and analog-type ADSR envelopes which can be looped or triggered by LFO. The software also includes a small modulation matrix that allows depth modulation to be applied from a second source. It also has a chorus effect in three modes and MIDI Learn/Unlearn functionality for hardware control.
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    Reaktor Reviews

    Reaktor

    Native Instruments

    $199 one-time payment
    Blocks allow you to experiment with rack-style modular patching. Discover over 70 included instruments and thousands of sounds in your user library. Reaktor 6 offers the ultimate toolkit for sound exploration. It features cutting-edge DSP technology and high-fidelity audio. Reaktor is at the heart of synths such as Native's Razor, Monark and Twisted Tools's Twisted Tools, Tim Exile and Blinksonic. It's like a sandbox where you can experiment and explore new sound directions. Reaktor is a tool that lets you create instruments to reproduce the sounds in your mind in a way existing instruments cannot. Reaktor's sound quality is instantly recognizable. Reaktor's sound quality is unmistakable.
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    DS Audio Thorn Reviews

    DS Audio Thorn

    Plugin Alliance

    $29.99 one-time payment
    Thorn is an innovative tool that allows you to create cutting-edge sounds. DS Audio developed a software synthesizer that would create punchy, snappy and aggressive sounds. Thorn's sound engine is based on the novel spectral-synthesis method. This gives you full control over the individual harmonics which go into creating the final timbre. Three harmonic oscillators and an additional Harmonic filter allow you to create forward-looking sounds. Two multi-mode analog-modeled filters with zero-delay feedback paths are available to help you customize your tones. Modulate any parameter with them. Set of 9 high-quality sounds and effects will help you to polish your sound. Check out the pattern-based sequencer for even more fun.
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    Zebralette Reviews
    Zebralette is a Trojan Horse. Zebra2's amazing oscillators are introduced in this free synthesizer. It may convince you to upgrade to Zebra2. Imagine what you could achieve with four oscillators and all the great features in Zebra2. Zebralette introduces Zebra2's powerful oscillators. Zebra2 may seem overwhelming at first, so we simplified it to a single oscillator and a few other features, creating Zebralette, our little Zebra. Zebralette is a great way to learn Zebra2. Zebralette presets are compatible with Zebra2. Zebralette is more than just a teaching tool. It's a synth that sounds incredible. Zebralette is a powerful synthesizer that surrounds Zebra's spectral modulator with some core modulation and effects.
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    AudioKit Synth One Reviews
    AudioKit Synth One, the first professional iOS synthesizer developed by volunteers, is completely free and open-source. It offers a feature-rich and ad-free experience for music creation. It has a hybrid FM/analog poly synthesizer with six voices, over 300 presets created by renowned sound designers and supports accessibility through VoiceOver for the visually impaired and blind. The app is compatible with AUM and BeatMaker 3 as well as Inter-app Audio and GarageBand. It integrates seamlessly with Audiobus 3 and Inter-app Audio. Its sound engine features five oscillators, a pair of assignable LFOs, with multiple routing options, as well as a 16-step vintage-style sequencer. Other features include a classic poly-arpeggiator, Ableton Link, touchable ADSR for amp and filter envelopes, a 4-pole Vintage Low-Pass Filter, high-pass/band pass filters, and effects like reverb and mult-tap delay. MIDI integration allows for control via MIDI keys or DAWs.
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    Krotos Concept 2 Reviews

    Krotos Concept 2

    Krotos

    $149 one-time payment
    Concept 2 has everything you need in a modern synth plug-in. It produces beautiful sounds without the complexity and operation that many synths have. We know your time is valuable so we made it easy for you to have access to a rich sound design palette and not spend too much time learning how to use it. Concept 2 allows you to get lost in the music, and not the manual. Concept 2 was created for musicians, producers and sound designers who want to create sounds quickly. These are just a few of the many benefits of using Concept 2 to create sounds. There are tons of great-sounding presets by top artists like Kayla Painter, Richard Devine, Roni Size. You can be sure to find a sound that will work right out of the box. You'll find cinematic soundscapes, lush pads, orchestral sounds, stirring strings, powerful bass synths, screaming leads and many more. Concept 2 allows you to create your sound with almost unlimited routing parameters. Presets are great, but Concept 2 is a great place to start.
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    SyndtSphere Reviews
    Unique way to surf between sounds. SyndtSphere is essentially a sphere version our polyphonic synthesizer Syndt. It is minimalistic and allows for "surfing" between presets. All parameters can be morphed depending on the proximity to the presets. Anyone can dial in the perfect sound by rotating a sphere made up of over 70 professionally designed states. You can also adjust the sphere to include a delay and some global settings. Innovative interface allows you to seamlessly navigate between 70+ professionally created presets. Requires macOS 10.9 and later, Windows 7 SP1 or later, running an AU or VST compatible 64 bit host. Requires iOS 9.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch. Presets are represented by the different nodes. The parameters of presets are morphed based on the proximity to all other nodes when you're in between them.
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    Caelum Audio Reviews

    Caelum Audio

    Caelum Audio

    $16.47 one-time payment
    Plugins, samples, and other free stuff. Distortions and effects to make big sounds. Premium pack containing crunchy summertime cassette stems. Multi-FX tape plugin that offers a lot of customization. RMS compressor plugin has a loud and aggressive sound. Peak compressor plugin has a clear and elegant sound. Premium 808 sample pack. Premium organic sample pack from British countryside Synchronized filter custom envelope and amp. Rebuilt and improved plugin that recreates the sound of tape cassettes. You can now access even more synth loops, WAVs, and MIDI. Dry and processed WAVs provide more sounds from the human body. Dry and processed WAVs, finger-scratching samples. Make sure your DAW is capable of loading VST3 format plugins. This should work fine if you used the default location of the installer. Make sure VST3 is on in your DAW.
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    Beatzille Reviews
    Beatzille, our compact version of the Bazille modular synthesizer, is a smaller version. Beatzille, despite its condensed features, is still a powerful and engaging synthesizer. Power and style are in the blood. You'll be busy for quite some time before you even think about Bazille. Beatzille strikes the perfect balance between too little and too much. It is a great way to get a taste for Bazille and modular synthesis without being overwhelmed. You can combine all three synthesis methods to create a wide range of sounds. Beatzille can generate weird modular blips, squeaks and soft pads. The factory library shows you how to do this. Modulation can be used to create even more sounds.
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    Omnisphere Reviews

    Omnisphere

    Spectrasonics

    €399 one-time payment
    Omnisphere is Spectrasonics' flagship synthesizer, an instrument with extraordinary power and versatility. Omnisphere is a source of inspiration for top artists around the world. This award-winning software combines many different types synthesis into one amazing-sounding tool that will inspire a lifetime of exploration. Omnisphere is the first software synthesizer in the world that offers a hardware integration feature. This amazing innovation transforms 65 well-known synthesizers in to extensive controllers that unlock Omnisphere’s newly expanded synthesis abilities. This revolutionary feature makes Omnisphere feel like a hardware synth. By bridging this physical experience gap, users can control Omnisphere intuitively by using the familiar layout from their hardware synth.
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    Bazille Reviews

    Bazille

    u-he

    €129 one-time payment
    Bazille is a modular synthesizer developed by uhe that combines digital filters with analog-style oscillators and extensive modulation abilities. It has four digital oscillators that can be used for frequency modulation, phase distortion, and fractal synthesis. This allows for complex sound design. The synthesizer features four self-oscillating, multimode filters with up to six outputs per filter, allowing for a variety of filtering options. Bazille features four ADSR envelopes that can be adjusted for fall and rise, two LFOs that have multiple waveforms and are outputs, as well as a 6-step sequencer with 8 snapshots to allow dynamic modulation. Other components include mapping modules, multiplex modules to mix and modulate signals, and built-in effects like stereo delay, distortion and spring reverb. The interface is modular, allowing the user to connect any input to any output, allowing for complex patching.
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    Arturia Synths Reviews

    Arturia Synths

    ARTURIA

    $99 one-time payment
    Arturia Pigments is an incredibly versatile software synthesizer. It combines several synthesis engines including virtual analog, sample-based synthesis, harmonic synthesis and wavetable synthesis. This allows users to create a wide variety of sounds. It has an intuitive interface and a color-coded system of modulation, which makes complex sound design possible. Pigments offers a comprehensive set filters, effects and a powerful sequencing tool, allowing for intricate sound shaping and modulation. The software comes with over 1,500 presets that provide a variety of sounds for different musical styles. Pigments is compatible to all major DAWs, and supports VST plug-ins, AU plug-ins, and AAX formats. This makes it a flexible tool that can be used by music producers and sound designers. Visualize and perfect sound with an intuitive interface that adapts to you. You can finish a composition using the play view or retouch a color-rated mod or watch a patch or preset come alive with dynamic visualization.
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    Generate Reviews

    Generate

    Newfangled Audio

    $49 one-time payment
    Generate is a cinematic polysynth developed by Newfangled Audio that combines chaotic oscillators and traditional synthesis elements in order to create dynamic and evolving sounds. It has eight chaotic generators that can smoothly transition from sine waves to complex textures and unpredictable sounds, providing a vast sound palette. The synthesizer has five wave folders, which provide a variety of harmonic shaping options. The modulation system in Generate is comprehensive, allowing users the ability to modulate any control via MIDI or MPEG, facilitating expressive performances. The built-in effects include delay, reverb and chorus to enhance sound. Generate offers over 800 presets for professional and artist sounds, including basses, leads and pads, rhythms and sequences, textures and rhythms.
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    BazilleCM Reviews
    BazilleCM offers a compact and powerful synthesis environment. It is a streamlined version u-he’s modular synthesizer Bazille. It has two digital oscillators that can simultaneously modulate frequency, phase distortion and fractal resonance. This provides a rich palette of sound design. The synthesizer features a multimode analog filter with six parallel outs, two ADSR envelops with adjustable sustain slopes and a low frequency oscillator with a variety of waveforms. A 16-step sequencing system with eight morphable snap shots allows for the creation of intricate patterns. Multiplex units for mixing, modulation and stereo delay are just a few of the components that enhance its versatility. BazilleCM offers up to eight voices of polyphony and a skinnable, resizable user interface. It has over 265 presets that will inspire your creativity.
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    Diva Reviews

    Diva

    u-he

    €179 one-time payment
    Diva captures five decades of analog synthesizers. The filters, envelopes, and oscillators from some of the most iconic monophonic and multiphonic synths have been meticulously modeled to produce an unmatched analog sound. Recreate your old favourite synthesizer or mix and match modules to create your own hybrid. Authentic analog sound. Detuned oscillators per voice and user-definable source of modulation. Zero delay feedback (ZDF) filter design for authentic resonance behavior. Three ADS(S),R envelope models based upon classic synth hardware, with keyboard follow and velocity scale. Arpeggiator that can be synced to the host with swing, continuous rate offset and multiple progression options. Two host-syncable LFOs that have multiple waveforms and restart options. Each stereo effects slot has chorus (3 modes), phaser (two modes), plate reverb and delay.
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    Repro Reviews

    Repro

    u-he

    €149 one-time payment
    Repro models two legendary synthesizers with meticulous precision. The original was faithfully recreated using component-level modelling technology. Repro has all the subtleties and quirks of the originals. Two synths, one product, and one installer. The classic design allows you to access all the raw power immediately. The two oscillators, the self-oscillating lowpass filter with four poles, an arpeggiator and step sequencer, as well as the modulation section and five stomp box effects, can be arranged to your liking. It's a simple, intuitive synthesizer with a powerful feature set. The plug-in version has all the quirks that you love about this classic synthesizer, but also a more capable sequencer and more modulation options.
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    Saucillator Reviews
    Saucillator transforms mobile devices into platforms that allow users to create and play digital synthesizers. It is based on the Korg KAOSSILATOR synthesizer and the Moog synthesizer. The touchscreen allows users to manipulate oscillators, effects, and live recording. Users can create custom synthesizers by using the touchscreen axes, which correspond to amplitude (volume), and frequency (pitch). The playback can be recorded, looped and equalized with a parametric Equalizer. The app features a variety timbres. Users can mix these timbres with different harmonics, amplitudes and phases to create customized sounds. Each synth has customizable parameters for envelope, LFO delay, and note lag. Other features include choosing scales, choosing a base note for the pad and controlling grid size.
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    Animoog Z Reviews
    Animoog is a 16-voice polyphonic instrument that allows you to explore multidimensional sound design concepts and performance. Animoog is powered by Moog’s Anisotropic Synth Engine, allowing you to explore new sonic worlds and create your own. ASE uses a novel orbit system that allows you to navigate through the X-Y-Z axes of sound. Sound design is intuitive and immediate with Animoog Z. Simply select and drag an orbit path to explore infinite sonic configurations. Animoog Z brings the instant and intuitive experience of Moog Synthesizers to the digital paradigm. It allows you to quickly sculpt fluid and dynamic sounds which live, breathe and evolve while you play them. Use the built-in keyboard of Animoog Z to control pitch and volume per voice (or to send MIDI), or connect your favourite MPE controller.
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    Pendulate Reviews

    Pendulate

    Newfangled Audio

    $49 one-time payment
    Pendulate is a free chaotic mono-synth developed by Newfangled Audio. It introduces a novel sound generation approach through its double pendulum oscillator. This unique oscillator allows seamless transitions between pure sine waves and complex, chaotic textures. It is ideal for creating gritty soundscapes, biting basslines, and searing leads. Pendulate, which was inspired by the designs of synthesizer innovator Don Buchla's, incorporates a low pass gate and wave folder, further expanding its sound capabilities. The user interface is equipped with an innovative modulation system that allows modulation of each control directly from the main screen. It supports up to 325 simultaneous routings. Pendulate also offers MPE support to enhance expressive control with compatible hardware. The synthesizer includes 136 presets from professional artists.
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    Qithesizer Reviews

    Qithesizer

    Robkoo

    $12.99 one-time payment
    Qithesizer combines virtual analog, wavetable synthesis, and physical modeling into a powerful hybrid software synthesizer. It has two wavetable oscillators and four physical instrument models. It also includes three noise generators and three classical filters. There are two envelope generators as well as two LFOs. The app features a patch library to create sounds instantly. It is also compatible with keyboards and MIDI controllers. This makes it accessible to beginners who have no prior synthesis experience. Real-time visual feedback is synchronized to performances and can boost confidence. Qithesizer can be used on iPads, iPhones, and Macs (requiring an Apple M1 or later chip) and supports AUv3 for integration with hosts like Logic Pro and iPads, iPhones, and DAWs on Macs.
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    NEXUS4 Reviews

    NEXUS4

    reFX

    $249 one-time payment
    NEXUS is a powerful software instrument developed by reFX. It features high-quality sounds, a simple interface, and a wide range of presets. It has a library of over 2,00 factory presets organized into categories like arpeggios and basses. The advanced librarian system features three columns to make navigation easier, color-coded tags and bookmarks, as well as a place for user presets. NEXUS comes with a wide range of effects including reverbs, choruses, phasers, delay and distortions. This allows users to customize and enhance their sounds within the plugin. The arpeggiator has 16 layers with their own patterns and settings. This allows for the creation of complex rhythms and sequences. NEXUS supports expansion packs that provide access to additional presets and sounds tailored to specific styles or genres.
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    Hive 2 Reviews

    Hive 2

    u-he

    €149 one-time payment
    Hive 2, a software synthesizer developed by uhe, is a versatile instrument that delivers high-quality sounds with a streamlined workflow. It has two oscillators that can generate standard waveforms and 2D wavetables. Each oscillator supports up to 16x unison, as well as tunable sub-oscillators. The synthesizer features three distinct synth engines: normal, dirty, or clean. This allows users to customize the character of their sound. Hive 2 features a drag-and drop modulation assignment system. It also includes a 12-slot matrix with modifiers and four user-definable control pads. Other features include an arpeggiator with real-time recording and a step-sequencer with four independent outputs. There are also seven rearrangeable effects: chorus, delay and phaser. The interface can be resized from 70% to 20% and comes with an alternative Izmo Skin. Hive 2 includes over 2,400 NKS ready factory presets.
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    Syndt Reviews
    Syndt is an advanced polyphonic synthesizer that offers a wide range of possibilities. The oscillator waveform is morphable from pure sine to square, and the pulse width can be altered. Two independent LFOs can modulate both the shape and pulse-width. This synth can produce some interesting and raw sounds with the help of fine-tuned high and low pass filters, and a separate filter setting (based on velocity if desired). The additional LFO is shaped to be the oscillator, and can control filters, gain and pitch (using modulation wheels or automatically). This LFO can also be synchronized with an AUv3 Host. Globally, there's a nice chorus (which can also sync with an AUv3 BPM) and EQ. The oscillator is based on an XY pad (PWM on X and square on Y). Mini-LFOs (sine only), independent for each axis on the XY pad.
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    Aparillo Reviews

    Aparillo

    Sugar Bytes

    $99 one-time payment
    Aparillo is a 16-voice FM synthesizer that's designed for majestic sonic movements. A clever combination of synthesis, filtering, modulation, FX and wave shaping creates a powerful sound design tool. Check out the orbiter - a mass controller that instantly creates blockbuster themes. Two FM operators create waveforms that are so complex, it's as if they have their own life. Waveshaping, folding and formant shifting, as well as different FM complexity/and-ratio modes, complex LFOs, and the orbiter, will blow you away with their sonic spectacles. Modulable scale editors create unison spreads that are stacked up to 16 voices of an orchestra from another planet. Total control of a virtually unlimited range of sounds. The orbiter pulls all the strings in the engine, putting the power at your fingertips. An XY pad controls a massive engine that is ready to record.
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    Helm Reviews
    Helm can be used in GNU/Linux and Mac OSX. You can use Helm as a standalone synthesizer, LV2, VST or VST3 plugin, or as a standalone synthesizer. Available in 32-bit and 64 bit versions. This allows you to run Helm from anywhere, without having to worry about DRM. You can also study and modify the source code and redistribute modified or exact copies of Helm. Helm is a software synthesizer. It can be used to create electronic music on your personal computer. Helm is as free as freedom. This means that you have control over the software and it doesn't have control over you. Helm means pay what you want in terms of money. You are free to pay whatever you want. The Helm sound belongs to the person who made it. Helm is your copyright. You can turn some modules off and on. You can click the little power buttons at the top left to turn them off or on. The SUB module is one the three sound producers in Helm. It controls a single oscillator, which by default plays one octave lower than the currently played note.
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    King of Digital Reviews

    King of Digital

    AudioKit Pro

    $4.99 one-time payment
    AudioKit King of Digital is a 64-voice hybrid audio synthesizer that combines PCM and virtual analog synthesis. It offers over 900 presets, and over 3+ gigabytes of samples recorded on analog and FM synthesizers from over 30 years ago. It is designed for versatility and can be used to create epic pads, retrowaves, digital keys, synthwaves, vaporwaves, and more. The app includes dual layers per voice as well as keyboard splits, step sequencers, three LFOs that can modulate each other and harmonic key-tracked, envelope filters per voice. The app's space-saving technology compresses sounds and expansions into a total of only 450 MB. This ensures efficient device storage. King of Digital plug-ins are compatible with iPhone, iPad and iOS AUv3 plug ins. They support MIDI inputs from various sources including customizable on-screen keys, USB MIDI Controllers, Bluetooth MIDI Controllers, and networked MIDI Sources.
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    SunVox Reviews
    SunVox is an easy-to-use modular synthesizer that can be used on any system or device. It's fast and powerful, with a pattern based sequencer. It is available on multiple platforms including Windows, macOS (x86,x86_64), Linux (x86_64), iOS, Android and Windows CE. Free versions are available for all systems except Android and iOS. SunVox has highly optimized synth algorithms, a flexible architecture and supports various sound systems, such as ASIO DirectSound, MME ALSA OSS JACK Audiobus and IAA. It works as an AU effect/instrument on iOS, and supports 16/24/32 bit WAV, AIFF and XI samples. Multitrack WAV export is also possible. The software offers MIDI In/Out/Import/Export, real-time sample recording, and a powerful microtonal sequencer. Users can import XM and MOD files (ProTracker and OctaMED), and record real-time sound events.
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    ACE Reviews

    ACE

    u-he

    €69 one-time payment
    ACE is easy to learn because of its compact, clear, and semi-modular architecture. Simple, but not simplistic. Compact but not limited. Clear but not underpowered. ACE is a powerful, versatile synthesizer that can be used by beginners and seasoned users alike. The modular synthesizer's "boxes-and-cables" philosophy allows you to create your own custom instrument. The vast potential of modular synthesizers becomes apparent as you begin to connect the 16 modules in ACE. As ACE does no distinguish between audio and control signals (modulation), the full-range LFOs are also able to be used to create audio frequencies. ACE's oscillators have been modeled after analog circuits. This includes instabilities and non-linear characteristics.
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    VCV RACK Reviews

    VCV RACK

    VCV RACK

    $19 per month
    VCV RACK simulates a module synthesizer, where each module can be a challenge on a modern computer. Whether it's a virtual model with hundreds analog components to emulate, or a module digital designed to run on an ARM processor similar to that of your smart phone. A patch of 100 modules can require billions in floating point calculations per sec to simulate, and millions of path elements in 2D to be drawn using OpenGL. VCV Recorder can be used to record audio and video. It records audio in engine "time" and not real-time. This means that any hiccups/stuttering heard in real-time will not be present on the recorded version. Plugins add functionality to VCV RACK by adding modules that you can use in your patch. Plugins can be installed through the VCV Library. Modules can be saved, shared, edited, and moved around.
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    KAOSSILATOR PRO+ Reviews

    KAOSSILATOR PRO+

    Korg

    $9.99 one-time payment
    The Korg KAOSSILATOR Pro+ is a dynamic phrase-synthesizer and loop recorder. It allows users to create multi-layered music in various genres by simply touching the X/Y Touchpad. It has 250 sound programs including 62 new ones, covering styles like hip-hop and house. Loop recording supports up to 4 measures. This allows for intuitive performance, and track creation using four infinitely stackable banks of loops. Users can select musical keys and scales to ensure accurate performances. The gate arpeggiator feature allows for easy phrase control using a slider. The device has line and mic inputs to record external audio sources. It also has USB MIDI capabilities, which allows it to be used as a versatile MIDI Controller. The KAOSSILATOR PRO+ also supports saving loop data on SD/SDHC card, as well as external WAV files. Editor software is available to manage sample data and settings.
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    UVI Falcon Reviews

    UVI Falcon

    UVI

    $299 one-time payment
    UVI Falcon is an advanced hybrid instrument that combines sampling and synthesis in a semi-modular setting. It has 20 oscillator types including virtual analog, FM, additive and granular synthesizers, as well as wavetable, FM and additive synthesis. This gives you a wide range of sound design options. Users can enhance their sounds with over 100 high-quality processing techniques, including reverb, delay and modulation. Falcon's modulation includes envelopes and LFOs as well as step sequencers to create dynamic and evolving textures. The software supports MIDI scripting and processing, allowing for the creation of complex performances and custom instrument. The interface of Falcon is highly adaptable. It features a new browser to manage presets efficiently and an intuitive workflow when creating sounds. It comes with over 1,500 factory presets, and offers expansion through additional sound libraries.
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    Nanologue Reviews
    Nanologue brings VST 3 technology to iOS. Nanologue is a streamlined version the acclaimed VST 3 Synthesizer Retrologue. It features a multi-touch interface, a virtual analog synthesizer that sounds great for monophonic basses and leads. Nanologue can be used both standalone and in conjunction with your iOS host app. Nanologue is the monophonic synthesizer of choice for iOS, featuring a variety of inspiring sounds and professional effects. Nanologue is equipped with a cross modulation oscillator, two waveforms and glide, as well as a VCF envelope and LFO. It also has a filter section that includes cutoff, resonance and distortion. The library includes 50 presets that offer a variety of sounds and effects, including leads, booming bass, and stunning effects. Users can export their presets to the Retrologue VST Instrument, included in Cubase or Cubase Artist.
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    Zebra Legacy Reviews

    Zebra Legacy

    u-he

    €99 one-time payment
    Zebra Legacy, developed by uhe, is a comprehensive suite of synthesizers that includes the renowned Zebra2 and ZebraHZ synthesizers, as well as all associated sound sets including The Dark Zebra. It contains over 4,300 presets. Zebra2's versatility is a big draw for sound designers and composers in Hollywood. It features four wavetable oscillators and four FM oscillators as well as a variety of filters and modulation choices. ZebraHZ, originally created in collaboration Hans Zimmer, has additional features like Diva filters and multiphonic compressors that enhance its sonic capabilities. Zebra Legacy is compatible with macOS and Windows platforms, and supports a variety of formats including VST2, VST3, CLAP, AAX and AU. The suite includes NKS-ready presets for Native Instruments hardware integration. Zebra2 owners who already own Zebra2 can access Zebra Legacy content and Zebra Legacy at no additional cost.
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    Podolski Reviews
    Created in 2005, and still going strong. Podolski, a simple, free, CPU-efficient virtual synthesizer, is a free and straightforward instrument. One oscillator, one filter, one envelope, and an arpeggiator/sequencer. Simple, but it has a few tricks. Create high-quality sound with ease. Podolski, a simple and CPU-efficient virtual synthesizer, is a powerful virtual analog synthesizer. Basically a cut-down version of FilterscapeVA with just one oscillator, one filter, one envelope, and two LFOs, it also features a Zebra-style arpeggiator/sequencer plus chorus and delay effects. Podolski is known for his click parameter, which emphasizes the filter attack. It also has the ability to seamlessly morph from three waveforms. Oscillator that can be set to any symmetry (sawtooth, triangle, PWM), and has a glide. Combination arpeggiator/16 step sequencer with an extra modulation source. ADSR or HDSR. Linear or exponential. Sustain has fall/rise controls.
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    Vanguard 2 Reviews

    Vanguard 2

    reFX

    $99 one-time payment
    Vanguard2, a virtual synthesizer developed by reFX offers a blend between classic and modern sound design. This updated version features a cleaner vector-based interface that can be resized to fit different screen resolutions. It has ten new wavetables and two additional filter types. There is also a new delay, enhanced reverb and a new distortion. The advanced librarian system features three columns to facilitate navigation, color-coded tags and bookmarks, favorites, and a location dedicated for user presets. Vanguard2 is compatible to all existing Vanguard1 libraries and projects, ensuring seamless integration. The synthesizer offers 2,440 sound presets in 23 categories, as well as 63 one-shot samples of drums. It is a comprehensive toolkit to help you create music. It supports all major digital audio workstations.
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    Triple Cheese Reviews
    Triple Cheese is an innovative freeware synthesizer which uses comb filters to generate sound instead of oscillators and wavetables. It has three comb filters arranged in series. Each module offers eight different modes. This allows for a wide variety of sound design options. The synthesizer features polyphonic (upto 16 voices), duophonic and monophonic modes, as well as legato, with adjustable portamento times. It has two ADSR envelopes, each with customizable sustain stages. Two host-syncable LFOs are included (one regular with delay and amplitude moderating and one "vibrator", with delay and amplitude moderating). A VCA with amplitude and pan controls is also included. Triple Cheese has five built-in effects including chorus, flangers, phasers, delay and reverb. Modulation sources include wheels, pressure, breaths, velocity, and random inputs. The user interface can be scaled from 70% to 20% and skinnable for flexibility.
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    nanoloop Reviews

    nanoloop

    nanoloop

    €3.99 one-time payment
    Nanoloop is an all-in-one sequencer, synthesizer and sampler app optimized for mobile devices. It ensures smooth performance on a wide range phones and tablets including older models and low end models. Its adaptable user interface is compatible with any screen resolution. It features customizable font sizes and icon sizes as well as light or dark color schemes. The app features an intuitive sequencer that can be used for both rhythm and melodic creation. Automation is available for all parameters. It has eight channels that can be configured as either samplers or synths. Each channel supports up to 8 patterns. Users can load samples directly from an SD card or record using the microphone. They can also trim samples and re-sample. Nanoloop's polyphonic PWM, FM, and noise synths combined with a song-editor featuring a loop feature facilitate complex music composition. The app allows project sharing via email, and is compatible with the iOS counterpart.
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    SynthGPT Reviews
    SynthGPT is a VST plugin developed by Fadr that allows users to create playable musical instruments using text descriptions. SynthGPT allows users to create playable instruments by simply describing their desired sound. The plugin is compatible across all major Digital Audio Workstations and operating systems. It is available in VST3 for Windows, and both VST3 as well as audio unit formats for Mac. Fadr Plus subscribers can download the beta version of SynthGPT, which is currently in active development. It can be found on their account page, under "plugins". Fadr Plus, a subscription service that costs $10 per month, or $100 per annum, gives access to Fadr’s advanced music technology including SynthGPT. An internet connection is needed for the initial login and to source new sounds. Once a sound has been loaded, however, it can be used off-line indefinitely.