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VMP1 plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

VMP1

VMP1 by Samsara Cycle Audio is a mono/poly analogue synthesizer featuring 16-note polyphony with versatile oscillator waveforms including saw, square, sine, and free wave. It offers individual tuning, on/off oscillators, white noise control, and MIDI channel selection.

VST2Synths
Victor plugin interface
Kriminal

Victor

Victor by Kriminal is a free analog-style synthesizer plugin featuring 3 groups of 4 oscillators each, offering 7 waveform types, multiple filter options, envelopes, and tuning controls for rich sound design.

VST2Synths
Twin Bass plugin interface
Interruptor

Twin Bass

Twin Bass by Interruptor is a free bass synthesizer VST2 plugin for Windows 32-bit. It features a double filter architecture for rich mid-range and solid sub bass tones, with vocal-like timbres and a comprehensive modulation matrix.

VST2Synths
Tsunami plugin interface
Kriminal

Tsunami

Tsunami by Kriminal is a free 4 oscillator polyphonic synthesizer for Windows with dual filter routing and global chorus.

VST2Synths
ThoR plugin interface
DSK

ThoR

ThoR is a free Windows synthesizer plugin featuring 4 oscillators with 5 waveforms, advanced LFOs, multiple filters, and integrated delay effects, offering flexible sound design and MIDI automation.

VST2Synths
The qyooo plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

The qyooo

The qyooo is a polyphonic analog synthesizer featuring three oscillators with ring modulation, three zero-delay feedback filters, a white noise generator, and complex scene morphing for dynamic filter modulation.

VST2Synths
THE LOUD plugin interface
SynthIV

THE LOUD

THE LOUD is a bass synthesizer featuring two oscillators and a parallel synthesizer with a low pass filter and boost circuit that enhances low-end presence.

VST2Synths
The blooo plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

The blooo

The blooo is a free polyphonic subtractive synthesizer by Full Bucket Music featuring up to 32 voices, dual band-limited oscillators with ring modulation, and portamento.

VST2Synths
TAL-Elek7ro plugin interface
Togu Audio Line

TAL-Elek7ro

TAL-Elek7ro is a virtual analog synthesizer offering oscillator hard sync, frequency modulation, improved alias-free oscillators, and versatile envelopes and LFOs.

VST2Synths
Synth2 plugin interface
Kriminal

Synth2

Synth2 by Kriminal is a Windows-only 2-oscillator synthesizer designed for creating classic keyboard sounds. It features effects including rotator, tremolo, delay, chorus, and drive to shape your tones.

VST2Synths
SubsTractor plugin interface
SyncerSoft

SubsTractor

SubsTractor by SyncerSoft is a free analog-style polyphonic synthesizer plugin for Windows based on subtractive synthesis and inspired by the Propellerhead Reason SubTractor.

VST2Synths
SubDuer plugin interface
Majken

SubDuer

SubDuer by Majken is a triple oscillator subtractive synthesizer designed for low CPU usage with a compact and user-friendly interface.

VST2Synths
Stinger plugin interface
Krakli

Stinger

Stinger by Krakli is a classic 2-oscillator synthesizer plugin available as a free VST2 for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
Stelsi Virtual Synth plugin interface
Stelsi

Stelsi Virtual Synth

Stelsi Virtual Synth is a unique virtual analogue synthesizer crafted exclusively for the Ukrainian electronic band Stelsi. It offers a thick and distinctive sound character using several unique techniques.

VST2Synths
ST 2008 plugin interface
GTG

ST 2008

ST 2008 by GTG is a pads and FX synthesizer for Windows, designed for quick creation of lush pads, moving textures, chords, and electronic effects.

VST2Synths
SmallQoo plugin interface
g200kg

SmallQoo

SmallQoo is an 8-voice polyphonic compact synthesizer featuring a single anti-aliased oscillator with flexible PWM, multiple filter types, envelope generator, tempo-syncable LFO, and built-in delay and chorus effects.

VST2Synths
Simple Synth plugin interface
Gregjazz

Simple Synth

Simple Synth by Gregjazz is a minimalist VST2 synthesizer for Windows that delivers a wide range of smooth to harsh sounds with minimal controls.

VST2Synths
Scorpius plugin interface
Meesha

Scorpius

Scorpius by Meesha is a free 3-oscillator analog polyphonic synthesizer featuring dual filters, dual LFOs with host sync, pitch envelope, ring modulator, stereo delay, and flanger effects. It offers versatile routing options for rich analog sound.

VST2Synths
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