COMMERCIALMassive XL v2.0.0
Native Instruments’ wavetable synthesizer combines audio-to-preset generation, guided sound variations and flexible routing, with support for existing Massive X presets and Expansions.
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Vital
A visual wavetable synthesizer with spectral oscillator warping and a free Basic tier.
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Diva
An analogue-inspired synthesizer built around modeled oscillator and filter designs.
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An equalizer combining dynamic and spectral processing with an interactive frequency display.
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OPEN SOURCESurge XT
An open-source synthesizer with several synthesis approaches, flexible modulation and integrated effects.
FREEVital
A visual wavetable synthesizer with spectral oscillator warping and a free Basic tier.
COMMERCIALDiva
An analogue-inspired synthesizer built around modeled oscillator and filter designs.
OPEN SOURCEChow Tape Model
An open-source physical-modeling tape effect from Chowdhury DSP.
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COMMERCIALDrum Booth
An Ableton Pack centered on acoustic drum recordings and additional experimental material.
COMMERCIALChop and Swing
An Ableton Pack of recorded material and presets intended for chopping and recombination.
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OPEN SOURCESurge XT
An open-source synthesizer with several synthesis approaches, flexible modulation and integrated effects.
FREEVital
A visual wavetable synthesizer with spectral oscillator warping and a free Basic tier.
OPEN SOURCEChow Tape Model
An open-source physical-modeling tape effect from Chowdhury DSP.
OPEN SOURCEPopular virtual instruments
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A visual wavetable synthesizer with spectral oscillator warping and a free Basic tier.
COMMERCIALDiva
An analogue-inspired synthesizer built around modeled oscillator and filter designs.
COMMERCIALMassive XL v2.0.0
Native Instruments’ wavetable synthesizer combines audio-to-preset generation, guided sound variations and flexible routing, with support for existing Massive X presets and Expansions.
OPEN SOURCESurge XT
An open-source synthesizer with several synthesis approaches, flexible modulation and integrated effects.
Mixing & mastering essentials
Explore collection ↗OPEN SOURCEChow Tape Model
An open-source physical-modeling tape effect from Chowdhury DSP.
COMMERCIALVoxengo TEOTE
An automatic spectral-balancing processor intended for track and mastering applications.
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COMMERCIALFREEFREEThe Free Orchestra
ProjectSAM's free orchestral series, with individual products and player requirements to check separately.
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COMMERCIALFREEWaveform Free
A free DAW offering from Tracktion, separate from Waveform Pro and optional expansions.
COMMERCIALBitwig Studio
A production environment combining an arranger, clip launching and a broad modulation-oriented design.
COMMERCIALSamples, presets & new starting points
Explore collection ↗COMMERCIALDrum Booth
An Ableton Pack centered on acoustic drum recordings and additional experimental material.
COMMERCIALChop and Swing
An Ableton Pack of recorded material and presets intended for chopping and recombination.
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Explore collection ↗COMMERCIALMassive XL v2.0.0
Native Instruments’ wavetable synthesizer combines audio-to-preset generation, guided sound variations and flexible routing, with support for existing Massive X presets and Expansions.
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Explore collection ↗COMMERCIALMassive XL v2.0.0
Native Instruments’ wavetable synthesizer combines audio-to-preset generation, guided sound variations and flexible routing, with support for existing Massive X presets and Expansions.
OPEN SOURCESurge XT
An open-source synthesizer with several synthesis approaches, flexible modulation and integrated effects.
FREEVital
A visual wavetable synthesizer with spectral oscillator warping and a free Basic tier.
COMMERCIALDiva
An analogue-inspired synthesizer built around modeled oscillator and filter designs.
Popular VST plugins
Explore collection ↗FREEVital
A visual wavetable synthesizer with spectral oscillator warping and a free Basic tier.
COMMERCIALDiva
An analogue-inspired synthesizer built around modeled oscillator and filter designs.
COMMERCIALMassive XL v2.0.0
Native Instruments’ wavetable synthesizer combines audio-to-preset generation, guided sound variations and flexible routing, with support for existing Massive X presets and Expansions.
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Explore collection ↗COMMERCIALMassive XL v2.0.0
Native Instruments’ wavetable synthesizer combines audio-to-preset generation, guided sound variations and flexible routing, with support for existing Massive X presets and Expansions.
OPEN SOURCESurge XT
An open-source synthesizer with several synthesis approaches, flexible modulation and integrated effects.
FREEVital
A visual wavetable synthesizer with spectral oscillator warping and a free Basic tier.
COMMERCIALDiva
An analogue-inspired synthesizer built around modeled oscillator and filter designs.
Presets & soundbanks
Explore collection ↗UNKNOWNRepro Blue Flamingo
A Repro soundset listed by u-he; detailed bank requirements remain a research task.
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A Diva soundset drawing on atmospheric electronic-music vocabulary from the 1970s and 1980s.
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A mixing equalizer with several tonal models and loudness-compensation options.
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