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."
214 entries
Virtual instrument plugin offering rhythm guitar grooves with synthesizer features and effects for creating innovative guitar-based sequences
Virtual instrument plugin faithfully emulating the 1982 Rhodes Chroma polyphonic analog synthesizer with modern enhancements
Synthesizer plugin combining advanced modal synthesis with subtractive synthesis to create diverse, sample-free acoustic and electronic sounds
A software sampler plugin emulating the classic 12-bit sound and workflow of the E-mu SP-1200 for beatmaking and sequencing
Software-Emulation des Yamaha YM2612 FM-Synthesizers aus dem Sega Genesis als VST/AU/AAX-Plugin und Rack Extension fcr Reason
Kontakt instrument for cinematic sci-fi soundscapes with distorted guitars and industrial textures, featuring 120 presets and XY pad layering
Ethereal scoring instrument by Native Instruments for creating cinematic and atmospheric music textures
Software synthesizer emulating the classic Oberheim SEM with analog-style oscillators, state variable filter, and advanced modulation features
Authentic software recreation of the classic Sequential Prophet~5 analog synthesizer with modern enhancements for sound design and performance
Serato DJ Pro. Industry-leading professional DJ software, renowned for its reliability and performance power.
Advanced hybrid wavetable synthesizer offering extensive oscillator types and creative sound design capabilities with a visual workflow
Virtual analog synthesizer that combines and enhances 1970s SH-series synths for versatile, authentic analog sounds in modern software
Open-source sample-based instrument in active beta development by Surge Synth Team with community feedback and ongoing improvements
A pulse engine plugin featuring layered rhythms with LFOs, step sequencer, arpeggiator, and looper using 25 pulse instruments and 2GB of content
Part of Cinematique Instruments' KLANG COLLECTION, Sine Beauty is a sampled instrument for KONTAKT offering pure, beautiful sine wave based sounds and textures
Additive synthesizer software with extensive oscillators and LFOs, available as plugin and standalone on major desktop platforms
Virtual instrument offering layered, mutated sine waves and sampled pure tones for diverse sound design and cinematic textures
Drum sampler plugin and standalone app offering 16 pads, intuitive controls, MIDI mapping, and drag-and-drop sound management
Spectrum-based wavetable synthesizer running in-browser for creating evolving pads, textures, and leads without installation
Flagship versatile software synthesizer with vast curated sound libraries, adaptive controls, and advanced synthesis features
Polyphonic software synthesizer with versatile oscillators, filters, effects, and flexible modulation for sound design and music production
A smart imaging robot for automating high-resolution timelapse photography of biological samples on Petri dishes
Sample-based virtual instrument plugin offering hundreds of high-quality playable presets and sounds for music production
Modellbasierter Synthesizer mit einzigartigen String-Oszillatoren und multitimbraler Klanggestaltung für ausdrucksstarke, texturreiche Sounds
Virtual synthesizer focused on deep bass sounds with new synthesis and samples, suitable for contemporary and multimedia music production
Free virtual instrument with authentic Game Boy sound samples allowing retro and modern chiptune music creation
Open-source digital subtractive hybrid synthesizer with versatile oscillators, filters, modulation, and effects for multiple platforms
VST plugin by weldroid for musical sound design with personal license and trial version
Synthesizer plugin with AI-based Genopatch technology for organic and exploratory sound design moving beyond traditional controls
Polyphonic FM synthesizer Android app with 1024 patches, arpeggiator, effects, MIDI support, and DX7 emulation
Comprehensive software instrument emulating authentic sounds of 300 hardware synthesizers with extensive presets and dual-layer engine
Large affordable collection of 36 virtual instruments from vintage synths to classic drum machines bundled with live performance host
Free virtual instrument emulating the classic Oberheim synthesizer module with unique multi-mode filter and effects
Multitimbral analog synthesizer software emulating the Elka Synthex with advanced modulation, effects, and expressive controls for rich and layered sounds
Virtual analog synthesizer with multiple oscillators, flexible modulation, built-in effects, and low CPU usage
Virtual analog synthesizer plug-in emulating the classic Juno 60 synth sound with authentic oscillators, filters and envelopes
Four-oscillator wavetable synth plugin with FM, ring modulation, unison, filters, and a drag-and-drop modulation system for macOS, Windows, and Linux
A free macOS plugin that synthesizes human-like crowd claps with live variation, playable in time or via MIDI triggering
Analog modeled software synthesizer co-developed with Hans Zimmer for cinematic film scoring and music production
Theremin Plus ist eine Theremin Sample Library von Soundiron im Native Instruments Webshop für Musiksoftware
Expressive synthesizer using unique audio-derived models allowing custom sound creation from user-imported audio files with MPE support
Visual step sequencer and simple synthesizer running in-browser for melodic and experimental music creation
Virtual recreations of the classic Korg Trident analog synthesizer with expanded features and multitimbral sections for expressive, layered sound design
Freeware synthesizer using unique comb filter synthesis for unusual and vintage digital sounds
Free creative software sampler plugin with extensive sound shaping and sample management features
Free virtual analog software synthesizer with classic design and modern workflow enhancements from u-he
Virtual analogue synthesizer emulating classic synth hardware with authentic oscillators, filters, envelopes and effects for detailed sound design