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ROUGE plugin interface
velvetskyemusic

ROUGE

ROUGE by velvetskyemusic is a 3 oscillator wavetable additive synthesizer featuring 39 selectable waveforms per oscillator, individual LFOs, and built-in reverb, delay, and chorus effects.

VST2Synths
Overdose plugin interface
Noizefield

Overdose

Overdose by Noizefield is a versatile wavetable synthesizer featuring two oscillators with 168 waveforms each, ring modulation, FM, two multimode filters, a vowel filter, four ADSR envelopes, fadeable LFOs, and stereo chorus. It suits genres like EDM, Trance, Trap, Dubstep, and Hip-Hop.

VST2Synths
OranZe plugin interface
DSK

OranZe

OranZe by DSK is a free wavetable synthesizer plugin featuring 2 oscillators with 135 waveforms, multi-mode filters, multiple LFOs with routing matrix, and built-in step sequencers.

VST2Synths
OC-10 plugin interface
MARVIN PAVILION

OC-10

OC-10 is a polyphonic waveform memory synthesizer featuring 4 voices, 2 envelopes (ADS and Hold), and auto pitch bend. Compatible with Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
NoteGraphica plugin interface
g200kg

NoteGraphica

NoteGraphica by g200kg is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows that lets users draw custom waveforms for oscillators, LFOs, and envelope generators.

VST2Synths
Noisy plugin interface
Odosynths

Noisy

Noisy by Odosynths is a synthesizer with three oscillators offering 64 waveforms, real FM synthesis, dual filters with enveloped and LFO modulation, plus effects like chorus, flanger, EQ, drive, and stereo delay.

VST2Synths
K1v plugin interface
Nils Schneider

K1v

K1v is a highly accurate emulation of the 1988 Kawai K1 classic rompler featuring full parameter editing and 768 presets including original factory sounds.

VST2Synths
Harmonaut plugin interface
ToneBytes

Harmonaut

Harmonaut is an additive synthesizer plugin featuring 4 waveform types and 32 harmonics that can be drawn with the mouse. Each harmonic's ADSR envelope can be customized, with additional timbre shaping via LP/HP filter, LFO, and chorus effects.

VST2Synths
Uno FM plugin interface
Xsynth

Uno FM

Uno FM by Xsynth is an 8-note polyphonic FM synthesizer with a vintage analog-style layout and 128 presets. It features 5 oscillators including sine waves, offering a unique sound distinct from classic FM synths.

VST2Synths
Six plugin interface
Odosynths

Six

Six is a free 6-operator FM synthesizer for Windows featuring 32 DX7 algorithms, multiple waveforms, and detailed operator controls including fine tuning, octave, and pulse width.

VST2Synths
Purple plugin interface
Odosynths

Purple

Purple by Odosynths is a free 4-operator FM synthesizer featuring 8 routings, versatile filters, and modulation options for Windows.

VST2Synths
Phobos plugin interface
B Serrano

Phobos

Phobos is a free FM synthesizer featuring a phase distortion oscillator as modulator, dual LFOs, a modulation envelope, chorus effect, and switchable mono/poly mode with glide control.

VST2Synths
Phadex plugin interface
Quilcom

Phadex

Phadex by Quilcom is a free phase distortion synthesizer plugin for Windows. Explore Casio's phase distortion synthesis technique with enhanced controls in this VST2 instrument.

VST2Synths
Oxe FM Synth plugin interface
Oxe Software

Oxe FM Synth

Oxe FM Synth is a free 8-operator frequency modulation synthesizer offering multitimbral support with 16 MIDI channels, flexible modulation options, and built-in global reverb and delay effects.

VST2Synths
OctaSine plugin interface
Joakim Frostegard

OctaSine

OctaSine is a 4-operator FM synthesizer featuring flexible routing and detailed control over volume, panning, modulation index, feedback, and envelope parameters. It includes frequency modifiers and a white noise toggle for sound design versatility.

VST2Synths
MObells plugin interface
Stardust Audio

MObells

MObells is a free FM synthesizer by Stardust Audio designed to create bell-like sounds such as music boxes and church bells. It includes presets for FL Studio and FXP format.

VST2Synths
Lizard plugin interface
Krakli

Lizard

Lizard by Krakli is a wild and abrasive FM synthesizer offering full Envelope LFO control over all modulators for complex sound design.

VST2Synths
K200 plugin interface
Krakli

K200

K200 by Krakli is a 4 operator FM synthesizer plugin for Windows.

VST2Synths
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