261 Results for "software synth"
Arturia Memory V – Thanks for the Memorymoog
26 May in Synths
Arturia's Memory V seeks to bring back one of the most loved and legendary polysynths of all time. Can this software recreation do its hardware forebear justice?
Relica 2, Orra Tone Zone, Okay Distortion: Free Plugins of the Week
Freeware picks of the week: Relica 2 is a chiptune synth, Orra Tone Zone is a powerful tone shaping tool, and Okay Distortion turns your tracks into rubble!
Behringer JT-16 VST: The Long-Awaited Jupiter Clone Becomes a Software Synth
20 May in Synths
While there’s still no sign of the hardware version of Behringer’s Jupiter clone, the upcoming JT-16 VST looks like a great way to pass the time!
Best Virtual Modular Synths: Modular in the Box
18 May in Synths
Virtual modular synths are a great way to experiment with modular without investing in a hardware system. Here's our list of the best modular software synths!
SD-1, TugPhonon, Scream: Free Plugins of the Week
This week’s collection of freebies brings you an emulation of the Ensoniq SD-1, a unique rotating tape delay, and a recreation of Massive’s iconic Scream filter.
Roland Releases ZENOLOGY GX for iPad: Free for a Limited Time!
13 May in Synths
Roland has released ZENOLOGY GX for iPad. During the introductory period, the app is completely free!
Safari Audio Super Chunk: The Retro Bass Synth You’ll Actually Want to Use
11 May in Synths
Safari Audio Super Chunk delivers earth-shaking vintage-style bass sounds with a fun and intuitive user interface.
Smoke Mono 1, MPE Emulator, Spectaverb: Free Plugins of the Week
Smoke Mono 1 is a free software synth by legendary producer Mike Dean! Check it out in this week's round-up of the best free plugins.
LIRA-8, Deess-ertic Lite, Echodude BBD-150: Free Plugins of the Week
LIRA-8 brings the mighty SOMA Lyra-8 drone synth to your DAW as a free plugin! This week’s round-up also features a free de-esser plugin and a classic BBD delay.
Vintage Casio Legacy From UVI and Vintage Vault 5
09 Apr in Synths
UVI and Casio have officially collaborated on this new library that pays homage to the vintage Casio legacy of the 1980s
ARP Odyssey Alternatives: The Best Hardware and Software Emulations
06 Apr in Synths
The legendary ARP Odyssey remains one of the most sought-after vintage synths. Can't afford an original? Check out these ARP Odyssey alternatives!
Swayed Brings Back an Advanced FM and PCM Classic
31 Mar in Synths
Swayed takes us back to the 90s, where digital synthesis and sampling collided and showed us what both methods could do when used creatively!
TAL-J8X Salutes a Classic from 1985!
31 Mar in Synths
TAL brings us another chapter in Roland's analogue synth swan song from the mid-80s, before everything went digital for a while. Does TAL-J8X do the JX-8P justice?
The Crumar DS-2, Resurrected by Cherry Audio
31 Mar in Synths
The Crumar DS-2 by Cherry Audio continues their collaboration with the legendary Italian brand, bringing back an often overlooked analogue rarity.
Initial Audio SourceLab: Who Needs Serum, Anyway?
30 Mar in Synths
Initial Audio SourceLab is one of the most powerful alternatives to Xfer Records Serum. Recently updated to version 2.0, it is now even more versatile.
Tembo Kickstarter Hits $2M, discoDSP Upsets The Usual Suspects – Synth Journal
19 Mar in Synths
It's all kicking off this week in synth land as the Tembo Kickstarter hits $2M of advanced funding, whilst discoDSP have caused a furore with their dip into the open-source world of The Usual Suspects.
LaunchCodes, Pentimento Free, Orbit: Free Plugins of the Week
LaunchCodes is an awesome experimental free software synth that specializes in explosions! Check it out in this week’s collection of free plugins.
Cherry Audio SH-MAX Celebrates Roland’s 70’s ‘SHuper SHynths’!
10 Feb in Synths
Cherry Audio's SH-MAX celebrates the often-overlooked SH range of synths with not one, not two, but three 'clasSHics' represented in one instrument!
LeadOff Jr, Ripper, Nice Stomps: Free Plugins of the Week
LeadOff Jr is a free wavetable lead synth, Ripper is a versatile distortion plugin, and Nice Stomps is a guitar amp and effects bundle: Free Plugins of the Week!
Envosound, jdrummer, Fuzz: Free Plugins of the Week
This week’s collection of freebies brings you retro chiptune arpeggios, a versatile drum plugin, and an analog fuzz: check out Envosound, jdrummer and Fuzz!
The Usual Suspects JE-8086: 2 Trance Legends for the Price of … None? Available Now!
29 Dec 2025 in Synths
After their awesome emulations of the Virus and Nord Lead, The Usual Suspects have re-engineered the chip that powers the JP-8000. JE-8086 is out now!
