Synthesizers create unusual sounds electronically or mechanically. Often come as analog hardware but there are software synthesizers that can achieve similar effects.
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- Prophet 64 Use your Commodore 64 as a TB-303 sequencer with a Prophet 5-like interface. Includes a random composer pattern generator.
- Sfx Audio Compiler System Integrated development system to generate real-time audio effects and synthesizer instruments using SAOL with SoundFont 2 for Structured Audio Score Language (SASL) and MIDI compositions.
- Wusik Featuring Wusikstation VSTi, a sample based virtual instrument for Windows VST hosts. Demo, forum, MP3 examples.
- Disco DSP Company that develops Discovery and Vertigo and some effects. Description, screenshots, audio samples, downloadable demos.
- Spectrasonics Virtual instruments like Stylus, Omnisphere and Trilian. Audio samples, worldwide distributors, online ordering.
- CreamWare Makers of DSP and synthesizer software and hardware for PC and Mac.
- Sonorous codes Creators of Atmogen, the visual additive software synthesizer.
- Grapesynth A software synthesizer loosely based on the CZ series synth engine.
- Brainspawn Offers the Forte soft-synth controller. Also a tone generator and a spectrum analyser.
- Applied Acoustics Systems Develops Tassman and Lounge Lizard, virtual instruments based on physical modeling.
- Kiesel Software Developers of the Helga softsynth.
- Manyetas: Ritmo Audio Unit drumsampler for Mac OS X. Feature description, screenshots, audio samples, forum, downloadable demo and online ordering.
- Crystal Semi-modular synthesizer featuring both subtractive and FM synthesis. Description, user guide, screenshots, downloadable demo.
- Virtual Synth Page A resource about software synthesizers including background information and detailed reviews.
- Muon Software Ltd Develops virtual instrument plug-ins for use with music recording software.
- Synapse Audio Software Makers of Orion, Hydra and Scorpion. Screenshots, support and download area.
- Tweakbench Creators of freeware VST Instruments for Windows.
- Doggiebox Percussion sequencing application (drum machine) software for Mac OS X. Overview, screenshots, FAQ, mailing list and support area.
- SampleTank Sound module which combines into a VST instrument, a sampler/synth engine with multisampled sounds.
- Arturia Offers Moog Modular and CS-80V, a reproduction of the Yamaha CS-80. Specifications, audio samples, support, and download area.
- Yellow Tools Development of sound libraries and virtual instruments such as Culture, Majestic and Candy. Feature description, support area and purchase information.
- AudioRealism It develops Bass Line, a bass emulator. Main features, audio samples, support area, purchasing information.
- LinPlug Virtual Instruments [Win - Mac] Several VST synths: screenshots, audio samples, download and support area.
- Sonic Charge µTonic [Win] Drum and percussion synth combined with a pattern based engine. Features, audio samples, downloadable demo, purchasing information.
- Garritan Orchestral Libraries Developing instruments based on Kontakt software technology. Audio samples, features description, news and purchasing information.
- FabFilter Software Instruments Develops FabFilter One, a monophonic lead synthesizer in VST and AudioUnit format. Audio samples, downloadable demo.
- Psychic Modulation [Win] Features several VST instruments by Jack Resweber. Downloadable demos.
- Synthogy Company that develops Ivory, a sample based piano virtual instrument. Features, screenshots, demos, purchasing information.
- MachFive Overview, screenshots and technical specifications of this sampler from MOTU.
- Yohng.com Develops some virtual instruments and effects. Feature description, audio samples and demos available, screenshots, purchase information.
- MX4 Virtual instrument from MOTU: overview, technical specifications, audio examples.
- Way Out Ware TimewARP 2600 Arp 2600 emulator. RTAS plug-in.
- SoftPlug Adventus VST synth offers leads, pads, strings, basses, organs and pianos, for live performance work or sequencing. Demo available.
- Beatcraft Virtual drum machine software. Make your own beat with 266 different drum sounds.
- KVR Audio Software synthesizer news, resources, information and reviews.
- Stomper Non-real time 808 and 909 drum synthesiser.
- Syntheway Developer of several VST audio plugins. Overview, screenshots, audio examples and downloadable demos.
- Musicrow Features several Instruments and Reaktor-5 ensembles.
- Luxonix Develops Purity and other synthesizers. Specifications, audio samples, support and download area.
- Toontrack Develops DFH Superior, a drum and percussion virtual instrument. Main features, forum and support area, audio and video demos, purchasing information.
- iDrum Drum machine for Mac and PC: overview, screenshots, main features, purchasing information.
- PatchArena Software synthesizer news, information, reviews, and a download area.
- Inspired Acoustics Developers of acoustic and virtual pipe organ products. Reviews, audio examples, demos, purchasing information.
- IMEA Studio Association of sound designer and developer, features tools and synthesizers based on an hybrid concept.
- Ilya Efimov Production Creates libraries and virtual instruments of Russian ethnic instruments, acoustic guitar and bass. Audio demo available, immediate download.
- Zebra Description, technical overview, screenshots, download area and purchasing information about this synth that combines subtractive and additive synthesis.
- VirSyn Software Synthesizer Develops Tera and Cube. Description, downloadable demos, support area, company information.