DSK
Analog Matrix
Analog Matrix by DSK is a free Windows VST synth plugin featuring 2 oscillators with 6 waveforms, dual filters, LFOs, advanced pulse modulation, and three effects including chorus, reverb, and drive.
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KBplugs
200 Max
200 Max by KBplugs offers a comprehensive collection of Buchla 200 module approximations, including dual oscillators and FM/modulation features, optimized for Windows 32-bit VST2 hosts.
VST2Synths
KBplugs
200 C
200 C by KBplugs is a free set of Buchla 200 style modules featuring dual oscillators, envelope generators, filters, modulators, and a mixer in VST2 format for Windows.
VST2Synths
Witech
BassMatrix
BassMatrix by Witech is a free VST2 synth plugin for Windows that emulates the classic Roland TB-303 bassline. It offers a simple interface for programming patterns and supports MIDI play and key sync for arpeggio effects.
VST2Synths
L-Day
Basscruncher
Basscruncher by L-Day is a free monophonic synthesizer plugin featuring a saw and pulse oscillator with a resonant low-pass filter inspired by the TB-303.
VST2Synths
Psychic Modulation
Arptron
Arptron by Psychic Modulation is a free hybrid phase distortion arpeggiator synthesizer featuring dual crossfading oscillators, multi-detune, and triple envelopes including dedicated filter and amp envelopes.
VST2Synths
TubeOhm
Anti-Transpirant + Stepper 16 AT
Anti-Transpirant + Stepper 16 AT by TubeOhm is an analogue-sounding VSTi instrument featuring 8x oversampling for clear high-frequency modulations, including PWM, filter FM, and ring modulation. It includes a monophonic step sequencer.
VST2Synths
acid.milch-und-honig
acidrack
acidrack is a compact virtual analog synthesizer offering 6-voice polyphony, dual oscillators with unison mode, multimode filtering, multiple envelopes, LFOs, and an arpeggiator with a random patch generator.
VST2Synths
Audio Damage
Basic
Basic by Audio Damage is a monosynth with 3 alias-free wavetable oscillators and aggressive subtractive synthesis, featuring self-resonating filters and an intuitive interface.
VST2Synths
Presto
Acolyte
Acolyte is a free monophonic synthesizer plugin inspired by the classic Yamaha CS-01, featuring 1 VCO, 1 VCF, 1 envelope, and 1 LFO.
VST2Synths
HERCs Music Systems
Abakos
Abakos is a high-quality virtual analogue synthesizer for Windows featuring 2 VCOs, multiple LFO waveforms, dual ADSR envelopes, and built-in effects including delay, tremolo, vibrato, and wah wah. It offers digital and analogue filter modes along with an internal preset management system.
VST2Synths
Odosynths
A-Smalli
A-Smalli by Odosynths is a free analog synthesizer plugin featuring two oscillators, phase modulation, and versatile filtering with ADSR envelopes for filter and volume control.
VST2Synths
KX77FREE
8X8CC plus
8X8CC plus by KX77FREE is an 8-oscillator analog-style synth designed to emulate classical ensemble sounds such as strings, brass, choirs, guitar, and bass, as well as synthetic pads and unison leads. Available as a free VST2 plugin for 32-bit Windows systems.
VST2Synths
Quilcom
7SAW
7SAW by Quilcom is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that features an oscillator inspired by the Roland JP-8000 Supersaw synthesizer, offering classic supersaw-style sounds.
VST2Synths
Samsara Cycle Audio
5-SC
5-SC by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free single oscillator analog synthesizer plugin for Windows. It features octave selection, LFO modulation for pitch, filter, and amp, and portamento control.
VST2Synths
Jorgen Aase
Cyber
Cyber by Jorgen Aase is a free VST2 sampler for Windows offering 32-voice polyphony and multi-timbral capabilities with split and layer functions.
VST2Samplers
Quilcom
Bridgit
Bridgit by Quilcom is a free Windows VST2 plugin that acts as a wav sampler, allowing you to crossfade between two audio clips within a defined region to create unique hybrid sounds playable across your keyboard.
VST2Samplers
beatassist.eu
BAT-S12
BAT-S12 is a free drum sampler VST with 12 sample slots, offering precise editing and effects for shaping drum sounds.
VST2Drums
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