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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Free synth bass plugin with rich analog tones and aggressive layers powered by the free Kontakt Player for cinematic scoring
Free browser-based four-operator phase-modulation synthesizer integrated in Audiotool for designing digital pianos, bells, basses, and textures
Open-source software synthesizer for electronic music, runnable standalone or as LV2, VST, VST3, AU plugins across major OS platforms
Vielseitiger, CPU-effizienter Software-Synthesizer mit Wavetable-Unterstützung, umfangreicher Modulationsmatrix und flexibler Effektsektion
Open source formant synthesizer plugin simulating human voice characteristics using glottal pulses and resonant filters
MIDI pack offering hooks, leads, and drops inspired by electronic pop and EDM for use with EZkeys software
Free hybrid synth with 156 acoustic-electric presets inspired by nature for Kontakt Player users
Virtual solo violin instrument capturing Aleksey Igudesman's unconventional techniques and experimental sounds for creative scoring and composition
Virtual hybrid synthesizer emulating the classic OSCar with digital oscillators, analogue filters, wavetable and user LFO editors
A free, open source, MIDI-driven VST synthesizer plugin featuring versatile synthesis, effects, MPE support, and microtuning.
Randomised sampler plugin for creating evolving ambient soundscapes with dynamic sample position shifts, modulation, and effects
Digital recreation of the iconic JP-8000 synthesizer focused on supersaw oscillator and modern enhancements for electronic music production
Free, open-source audio sampler plugin focused on simplicity and powerful features for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Free VST3 synthesizer plugin for Linux and Windows with multi-oscillator sound generation, modulation matrix, filters, effects, and step sequencer
Software recreation of the classic ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizer featuring authentic sound modeling, expanded features, and extensive MIDI control
Software recreates the ARP Odyssey analog synthesizer with advanced features including polyphony, effects, and MIDI control
Rhythm synthesizer plugin for Mac/Win emulating classic ELECTRIBE-R with intuitive step sequencing and flexible sound design
Filter Ark is a software tool combining classic and modern synthesizer filters with flexible routing and modulation for advanced sound design
Software reproduction of the legendary KORG M1 music workstation synthesizer with full presets and modern high-resolution interface
Software recreating the original microKORG synthesizer and vocoder with modeled analog sound and versatile synthesis features
Software recreation of the classic 1970s miniKORG 700S analog synthesizer with original circuit emulation and modern sound design features for Mac/Windows
Software emulation of Korg's classic 4-oscillator Mono/Poly synthesizer with detailed analog modeling and modern enhancements
Semi-modular software synthesizer emulating the classic analog KORG MS-20 with advanced circuit modeling and new multi-effects
Software polyphonic synthesizer emulating KORG's classic Polysix with authentic analog circuit modeling and modern features for Mac/Windows
Software solo synthesizer emulating the classic KORG Prophecy hardware with physical modeling synthesis and modern polyphonic features
Software recreation of the legendary PS-3300 polyphonic synthesizer with detailed modeling and modern enhancements
Software recreation of the iconic 1995 KORG TRINITY workstation synthesizer with authentic sounds and modern DAW integration
Software emulation of the KORG TRITON music workstation offering its original synthesis system and presets for Mac and Windows
Software recreation of KORG's classic WAVESTATION synthesizer featuring advanced vector synthesis and wave sequencing for Mac/Windows
Kontakt 8 is a virtual instrument sampler platform providing extensive sound libraries and creative tools for music production and sound design
Virtual analog synthesizer plugin emulating KORG MS-20 with semi-modular architecture, vintage filters, built-in sequencer, polyphony, and effects for aggressive analog sound design
Over 40 curated plugins, instruments, effects, and production tools from leading providers.
All-in-one instrument plugin for creating powerful hits and basses with customizable wave, noise generators, effects, and modulation
Interactive web learning platform to explore and play synthesizers without prior knowledge directly in the browser
A deep software synthesizer with dual oscillators, unique mixing modes, modular effects, and advanced modulation for intuitive sound design
Virtual emulation of the SOMA Lab Lyra-8 drone synthesizer available as plugins and standalone app for creating ambient and drone sounds
Virtual analog synthesizer with multilayer architecture offering deep sound design and built-in mixing and effects
Software synthesizer emulating the 1982 Memorymoog with authentic analogue sound and enhanced modern features for polyphonic sound design
Virtual analog synthesizer modeled on the Roland JP-8, delivering authentic vintage sounds with modern enhancements and flexible performance features
A free, open-source subtractive synthesizer VST plugin for Windows offering expressive sound design with minimal controls
Software emulation of the classic Minimoog monosynth delivering iconic analog sounds with modern enhancements
Software synthesizer emulating and extending Arturia's MiniBrute with analog modeling, polyphony, built-in effects, and a vast preset library
Hybrid virtual synthesizer combining digital oscillators and modeled analog filters with expressive sequencing and modulation
VST plugin emulating the Minimoog analog monosynth with 3 oscillators, envelopes, LFO, effects, and arpeggiator with step sequencer
Virtuelles Instrument mit vier instabilen VCO-Wellenformen zur Erzeugung einzigartiger analoger Klänge
Creative modular synthesizer and effect software with physical modeling and FM synthesis for unique sound design and performance
Intelligent standalone music software transforming mouse movements into melodic counterpoint and MIDI control for expressive improvisation
Free Kontakt instrument offering vintage synth samples with intelligent controls and a gritty character filter