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Software Synthesizers, Mac Software Synthesizers - Here you will find a collection of software based synthesizers which do the same thing as traditional physical synths, except they run on your computer. Some of these soft synths are completely new while others are replications of your favorite old synths such as the famous, fat TB-303. Synth free download - Synth 76477, Crossfade Loop Synth AU, Additive Synth AU, and many more programs. Enter to Search. My Profile Logout.
Here is the SYNTH ANATOMY list of the best free Synthesizer plugins for PC & Mac ranging from virtual analog, FM, percussive to modular synthesis concepts!
If you want to produce music, you need a digital audio workstation (DAW) and for some sound options also some good plugins. Unfortunately, many musicians can’t afford very expensive plugins. For this reason, I would like to briefly present my favourite Synthesizer plugins which are available for free for PC and Mac.
I’m pretty sure there are far more plugins available but I want to consider here both worlds: the PC and the Mac universe. Last update: May 16th, 2020
Free Synthesizer Plugin Highlight 2020/1: Surge
Surge is probably the most powerful free Synthesizer plugin on the market right now. It’s open-source and it can do a lot. 2 layers, 3 Oscillators with 8 algorithms including virtual analog, wavetable, window, FM and more. These are supported by two filter units with 8 different configurations, a 5-shape waveshaper, up to 12 LFOs that can act also as DAHDSR enveloper generators.
Sounds can be refined with 8 effects units arranged as 2 insert per scene, 2 sends and 2 master effects. Available are 10 different high-quality effects ranging from delay, reverb, chorus, phaser, rotary speaker, frequency shifter and more. Surge comes with over 1000 patches and 183 onboard wavetables. Well, I can name even more features but what I can only repeat: this is a must-have for every music producer.
Virtual Analog Synthesizers
- Crystal
- Full Bucket Music FB-3300 Sound Demo
- FBM FB-3100 Sound Demo
- FBM StigmaSound Demo
- FBM The Blooo Sound Demo
FM Synthesizers
Phase Modulation Synthesizers
Morphing Synthesizers
Synthesizer Definition
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Multi-Engine Synthesizers
8-bit & Retro Synthesizers
Modular Synthesizers
Special Synthesizers
- Nusofting Sinnah Complex (waveshaper)Sound Demo
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String Machine Synthesizers
- 2getheraudio Cheeze Machine 2 (sound demo)
Sound Effect Synths
Arturia has premiered the OB-Xa V soft synth for Mac and PC. Known for its awesome emulations of some of the most legendary synths, Arturia put its full engineering muscle into the OB-Xa, and created not only a recreation, but also pushed the envelope to make the OB-Xa a modern powerhouse.
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Oberheim’s original OB-Xa made a big splash in the market when it debuted in December 1980. The OB-Xa’s most recognizable sound is the fat synth part from Van Halen’s Jump. However, it was a stable in music released throughout the 80’s. The artists that made music history with the the OB-Xa include Prince, Billy Idol, Chaka Khan, Bon Jovi, Vangelis and Gary Numan. The sound of this synth can be utilized for power ballads, ambient textures, and huge roars. It’s used today by the likes of Flume, Chrome Sparks, Calvin Harris and Venetian Snares, entering a new dimension of electronic music.
The main upgrade from its predecessor, the Oberheim OB-X, was switching from discrete circuitry to integrated Curtis chips, which resulted in greater stability in all Oberheim’s instruments. Although OB-X had a creamier sound due to its discrete SEM 12dB/oct state variable filter, OB-Xa offered two switchable filter modes: 12 dB/oct (2-pole) and 24 dB/oct (4-pole), leading to a slightly more aggressive sound. This punchy signature sound created by Oberheim made the OB-Xa V the bread and butter synth of the 80’s. OB-Xa brought an eight voice polyphony and deep control with the LFO capabilities.
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For Arturia’s emulation, the French concern combined the original OB-Xa with the best features that OB-X and OB-8 had to offer, and left out some of the cumbersome elements, such as the multitimbral part of the original instrument.
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Arturia’s OB-Xa V costs $149 and is available now.