Synthesizers & Samplers
This category includes virtual synthesizers and samplers covering diverse sound generation techniques such as wavetable, subtractive, granular, and FM synthesis. Most resources provide extensive editing options for sound shaping and are suitable for both sound design and musical applications. Users of this category are producers and musicians who want to generate new sounds or creatively expand existing ones. Not included are sample packs and libraries, which are listed separately under "Sample Packs, Libraries & Managers."
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Expressive standalone musical instrument and live controller with MPE pads, sampling, synthesis, and direct Ableton Live integration
Free MIDI generator plugin to instantly create melodies, basslines, chord progressions, and arpeggios
Semi-modular software synthesizer offering flexible routing and analogue-modeled oscillators and filters for versatile sound design
Software synthesizer emulating and extending the classic TB-303 acid bassline sound for electronic music production
Software synthesizer providing highly flexible oscillators, stereo filters, modulation, arpeggiator, and layering for diverse sound design
Plugin mit über 2000 hochwertigen Instrumenten-Presets für schnelle Soundauswahl und kreative Performance
Virtual analog synthesizer plugin offering fat basses, bold filters, vintage effects, and step sequencing for creative sound design without UA hardware
Software synthesizer combining six synthesis engines, flexible modulation, effects, and generative sequencing with a color-coded interface for modern sound design
A comprehensive suite of 45 iconic software instruments ranging from vintage synth emulations to modern hybrid acoustic sounds for music production
Software synthesizer emulating and extending the Soviet Polivoks synth with modern polyphony, arpeggiator, and effects for unique gritty sounds
Premium preset soundbank with 120 diverse presets exclusively for the Lush 2 synthesizer
Monophonic bass synthesizer with built-in step sequencer for classic acid basslines in a free browser-based DAW
A polyphonic modular software synthesizer combining digital phase distortion oscillators and analogue-style filters with extensive modulation options
Compact modular synthesizer plugin combining FM, phase distortion and fractal resonance oscillators with analogue-style filter and built-in delay effect
Virtual synthesizer focusing on analogue modeled synthesis with modular modulation matrix and advanced oscillators
A modular sound-design environment within Bitwig Studio for creating synthesizers, effects, sequencers, and generative audio patches
Virtual synthesizer with unique harmonic control via XY pad, additive wave morphing, advanced arpeggiator, and multiple effects for experimental sound design
A plugin instrument delivering modern synth bass loops, samples, and one-shots with extensive modulation and sequencing for contemporary bass styles
Vintage-inspired virtual instrument with sampled synth chords, leads, and sequences featuring extensive editing, sequencing, and effects for warm analogue-style sounds
Synthesizer for creating immersive ambient soundscapes with extensive presets and sample import capabilities
Virtual synthesizer combining subtractive, FM, and string model synthesis with extensive preset library and creative features
Suite of plugins for composing harmonically correct chord progressions, melodies, basslines and drum patterns inside a DAW
Free Kontakt instrument offering a unique cassette-inspired bass synth patch with built-in impulse responses
Two-voice physical modeling acoustic synthesizer offering unique sounds and extensive control for creative sound design
A free Kontakt instrument sampling 30 patches from the Commodore 64’s SID chip with a custom playable interface
Software synthesizer emulating the unique hybrid digital/analog sound of the 1978 Crumar DS-2 with modern enhancements
Virtual recreation of the 1983 Crumar Spirit analog monosynth offering rich modulation, dual filters, and extensive presets for sonic experimentation
Digital recreation of Roland's iconic D-50 synthesizer offering classic sounds via Roland Cloud platform
Creative Sound Design Synth — Free synthesizer with focused modulation system & 125 presets.
Free sampler plugin for playing DecentSampler-format libraries on Windows, Mac, Linux, and iOS with multiple plugin formats
Multi-platform FM synthesizer plugin modeled on Yamaha DX7 with Sysex management and 3 engine types
Partnerseite von Native Instruments präsentiert Dopamine Synthesizer für Pop- und EDM-Musik ohne detaillierte Produktbeschreibung
Virtual synthesizer plugin that authentically recreates the classic Ensoniq ESQ-1 hybrid digital/analog synthesizer with modern enhancements
Sample-basierter Synthesizer für atmosphärische, ätherische Klänge mit vielseitigen Layern und umfangreicher Modulation
Sample-based synthesizer focusing on metallic sounds, offering four-layer blending, extensive modulation, and metal-inspired effects
Sample-basierter Synthesizer mit vier Layern und umfangreichen Modulations- sowie Effektfunktionen für atmosphärische und dunkle elektronische Klänge
Sample-based synthesizer with quad-layer engine and morphing XY pad designed to create bold, evolving sounds through extensive modulation and effects
Sample-based instrument blending foley, nature and analog synthesis with four layers, modulation, and botanical-inspired effects for synthwave and sound design
Sample-based synthesizer with vintage-inspired sounds combining quad-layer blending, modulation, and custom effects for expressive tones
Hybrid virtual instrument plugin combining extensive oscillators, effects, modulation, and scripting for advanced sound design on macOS and Windows
Instrument platform combining multi-sampling, synthesis, and modular engines for expressive and customizable virtual instruments
Subscription-based professional mixing and mastering suites offering 80+ high-quality plug-ins with fast workflow and perpetual ownership option
Browser-based free synthesizer with organic sounds integrated in Audiotool's online DAW for design and live play without installation
Officially licensed software emulation of the Sequential Prophet~5 synthesizer with authentic filters, dual layers, modulation, effects, and extensive presets for expressive sound design
Virtual synthesizer inspired by 1970s West Coast modular synthesis with triple oscillators, dual filters, extensive modulation and effects for sound design
Visual virtual synthesizer with all controls visible at once, featuring custom waveforms, enhanced arpeggiator, and simultaneous stereo delay and reverb
Ein intuitiver virtueller FM-Synthesizer, der FM-Synthese spielerisch und zugänglich macht, ohne komplexe Programmierung
MIDI generator plugin creating polyrhythmic patterns with extensive customization and visual feedback for any MIDI-compatible device