Overview

Synth Anthology 5 is a comprehensive software instrument that emulates the authentic sound of 300 hardware synthesizers, ranging from vintage to modern models. It features over 6,000 presets and sound layers, delivering hand-crafted sounds with the character of real hardware.

Features

• Dual-layer engine allowing two synth sounds to be layered and modulated.
• Extensive library of 300 hardware synths with detailed sound programming, recording, and editing.
• Advanced modulation system including two LFOs, two multi-step modulators, velocity, and modwheel support.
• New analog-modeled filters (Ladder and VCF4023) and Analog Drift control for vintage character and instability.
• Polyphonic mode and per-step repeats in the sequencer with mode-specific sequencer presets.
• Smart sound exploration via a proximity explorer to find related sounds quickly.
• Native MPE support and deep modwheel integration for expressive performance.
• Supports a wide variety of synthesis types: analog, analog modeling, FM, wavetable, additive, PCM sample-based, and more.

Content

The instrument includes 54,503 samples and 6,278 presets encoded in lossless FLAC format. The total size is 28.45 GB.

Compatibility and Requirements

• Runs in UVI Workstation (version 4.0.6) and Falcon (version 26.0.4).
• Requires iLok account (free, dongle not required) and internet connection for license activation.
• Supports MacOS 10.14 Mojave to 26 Tahoe and Windows 10 to 11 (64-bit).
• Formats supported: Audio Unit, AAX, VST, VST3, and standalone.
• Recommended 21 GB free disk space and 4 GB RAM, with 7,200 rpm hard drive or SSD.

Highlights

Synth Anthology 5 aims to capture the unique sonic character of real hardware synths, including their imperfections and filter behaviors, and delivers a large array of tools for deep sound design and performance in a modern software format.