Summary

VANGUARD2 by reFX is an enhanced remake of the original VANGUARD synthesizer featuring a new user interface, additional wavetables, filters, effects, and a comprehensive preset library. It offers improved usability and sound quality while maintaining compatibility with previous VANGUARD1 presets.

Features

• Redesigned, cleaner, vector-based user interface with sharp and resizable graphics
• Ten new wavetables expanding the sonic possibilities
• Two new filter types and a new delay effect
• Completely new reverb effect (the same as in NEXUS5: RutaVerb) with improved sound quality over the original
• New distortion effect added after the reverb to enhance sound character
• Advanced preset librarian allowing multi-column navigation, color-coded tags, bookmarks, favorites, and quick search with instant preview
• Compatibility with VANGUARD1 presets and libraries for continuity
• Optimized for fast CPU performance and resource efficiency
• Online activation and installation via the reFX Cloud App
• Includes all 16 previously sold expansions with 2,440 factory presets and 63 drum samples

System Requirements and Compatibility

• Available for macOS (10.13 and later, including Apple Silicon M1 native support) and Windows 10/11 (64-bit only)
• Requires host software supporting AudioUnit, VST, VST3, or AAX plugin formats
• Recommended 16GB RAM or more
• Compatible with major DAWs such as FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Pro Tools, and more