Summary

NEXUS5 by reFX is a versatile software synthesizer that combines preset-based workflow with comprehensive customizability, designed for producers across all levels. It offers a large collection of presets and expansions covering many modern genres alongside extensive features such as sample loading, multiple synthesis engines, and studio-grade effects.

Features

• Open architecture allowing users to design presets from scratch, load samples, create custom routings, and build expansions.
• Includes a built-in sample editor with slicer, loop, and crossfade capabilities.
• Comes with over 5,300 presets including 1,100+ new factory presets spanning genres like EDM, Melodic Techno, House, Hip Hop, Lo-fi, Retrowave, Cyberpunk, Drum and Bass, Trance, and more.
• Offers a retro skin interface that replicates the classic NEXUS2 look and feel, fully functional and one-click accessible.
• Supports import of single samples, multi-samples, and entire libraries with automatic slicing and looping.
• Equipped with 8 advanced sound generators: Virtual Analog, Sampler, Wavetable, Time Stretcher, Retro Sampler, Grain, Cloud, and FM synthesis.
• Includes dozens of studio-grade effects such as Bucket Brigade Delay, Particle Reverb, Vowel Filter, Rotary, and Pusher for sound shaping.
• Compatible with all existing NEXUS projects and libraries enabling seamless integration with prior work.
• Delivers fast preset loading times and optimized CPU performance.
• Activation is done online without any dongles, with offline usage fully supported post-activation.
• reFX Cloud App simplifies installation of NEXUS5 and expansions.

Editions

• Starter Edition: Includes NEXUS5 plug-in, 5,454 presets, and 47 GB of samples.
• Bundle Builder: Allows custom bundles choosing 5, 10 or 15 expansions.
• Complete Edition: Includes NEXUS5 plug-in plus all 206 expansions, 33,352 presets, 292 GB of samples.

Expansions

A vast selection of expansions is available individually, covering various genres such as French House, UK Garage, Vaporwave, Vintage Synths, Hard Techno, Bass House, Melodic Techno, EDM, Jungle, and many more, each priced typically around €60 with occasional discounts.