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Lazarus-Mini plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

Lazarus-Mini

Lazarus-Mini by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free virtual analogue synthesizer offering mono and 8-note polyphonic modes, featuring 3 oscillators with multiple waveforms and modulation options.

VST2Synths
Kroma flexPatch plugin interface
KBplugs

Kroma flexPatch

Kroma flexPatch by KBplugs is a flexible Rhodes Chroma synthesizer emulation featuring cable-based module interconnections and versatile waveforms with CS-80 style filters. Available as a free VST2 plugin for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
Kroma Duette plugin interface
KBplugs

Kroma Duette

Kroma Duette by KBplugs is a free Rhodes Chroma-inspired synthesizer emulation for Windows. It captures the essence of the vintage unit's circuits without aiming for exact hardware accuracy. This classic synth experience ships without presets, reflecting the original's design.

VST2Synths
KRM61 plugin interface
Kriminal

KRM61

KRM61 by Kriminal is a Windows 32-bit VST2 plugin that emulates the 1982 Korg Poly61 synthesizer with 2 DCOs, a 4-pole low-pass filter, and chorus effect.

VST2Synths
Juno 6 plugin interface
Open Source VSTi

Juno 6

Juno 6 is a free virtual analogue synthesizer plugin for Windows that emulates the classic Roland Juno 6/60 sound.

VST2Synths
Insoniq EZQ-FM plugin interface
KBplugs

Insoniq EZQ-FM

Insoniq EZQ-FM is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer plugin by KBplugs, emulating the Ensoniq SQ-80 and ESQ-1 synths without aiming for hardware accuracy.

VST2Synths
Insoniq EZQ-1 plugin interface
KBplugs

Insoniq EZQ-1

Insoniq EZQ-1 is a free Windows VST2 plugin by KBplugs that emulates the Ensoniq SQ-80 and ESQ-1 synthesizers. It features a circuit-inspired design without aiming for precise hardware accuracy and includes no presets, reflecting the original synth's style.

VST2Synths
Fury-800 plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

Fury-800

Fury-800 is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin that emulates the classic KORG Poly-800 from 1983 featuring two band-limited DCOs and individual envelope generators.

VST2Synths
FB-7999 plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

FB-7999

FB-7999 is a software synthesizer that emulates the KORG DW-6000 and DW-8000 from the 1980s with low CPU usage and native C++ performance.

VST2Synths
FB-3300 plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

FB-3300

FB-3300 is a high-performance freeware VST2 synthesizer plugin that emulates the KORG PS-3300 polyphonic synthesizer from 1977 with three independent polyphonic blocks and band-limited oscillators.

VST2Synths
FB-3200 plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

FB-3200

FB-3200 is a polyphonic synthesizer plugin that emulates the 1978 KORG PS-3200 with band-limited oscillators, classic lowpass filters, and an equalizer.

VST2Synths
FB-3100 plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

FB-3100

FB-3100 is a free VST synthesizer plugin that emulates the classic KORG PS-3100 polyphonic synth from 1977, offering authentic controls, band-limited oscillators, and two-pole lowpass filters with efficient CPU usage.

VST2Synths
eXpando plugin interface
KBplugs

eXpando

eXpando is a Windows-exclusive VST2 plugin that emulates the Oberheim Xpander synthesizer circuits without aiming for exact hardware accuracy. It offers a pure synthesis experience with no presets.

VST2Synths
easy-crumar plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-crumar

easy-crumar is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows that emulates the Crumar Multiman S with six sound slots, each featuring filter, octave, and volume controls. It uses original samples inspired by Kujashi.

VST2Synths
CyRinx plugin interface
KBplugs

CyRinx

CyRinx by KBplugs is a Windows-only VST2 synthesizer plugin inspired by the Synton Syrinx. It offers a unique emulation without presets, reflecting the original's character.

VST2Synths
Cynthia plugin interface
NineCows

Cynthia

Cynthia is a monophonic vintage-style synthesizer VST plugin for Windows, offering classic control voltage and sound source features with full MIDI control.

VST2Synths
CS-358 plugin interface
KBplugs

CS-358

CS-358 by KBplugs is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows inspired by the Yamaha CS-series. It features a raw design without presets, reflecting the original hardware approach.

VST2Synths
Chorg PS-20 plugin interface
KBplugs

Chorg PS-20

Chorg PS-20 by KBplugs is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows that emulates the Korg MS-20 with its unique circuits, offering a classic analog synth experience without presets.

VST2Synths
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