Synthesizers

• Computers: Multimedia: Music and Audio: Software: Gigasampler  (7)
• Computers: Multimedia: Music and Audio: Software: Plug-ins  (38)

Applied Acoustics Systems :

- Develops Tassman and Lounge Lizard, virtual instruments based on physical modeling.
Arturia :

- Offers Moog Modular and CS-80V, a reproduction of the Yamaha CS-80. Specifications, audio samples, support, and download area.
AudioRealism :

- It develops Bass Line, a bass emulator. Main features, audio samples, support area, purchasing information.
Beatcraft :

- Virtual drum machine software. Make your own beat with 266 different drum sounds.
Big Tick Audio Software :

- Makers of the CheezeMachine, TickyClav, Angelina and Rhino software synthesizers.
Brainspawn :

- Offers the Forte soft-synth controller. Also a tone generator and a spectrum analyser.
Camel Audio :

- Featuring Cameleon 5000 and some effect plug-ins. Description, screenshots, reviews, company information.
Cockaigne :

- Developing some free VST instruments and effects for Window. Screenshots and download area.
CreamWare :

- Makers of DSP and synthesizer software and hardware for PC and Mac.
Crystal :

- Semi-modular synthesizer featuring both subtractive and FM synthesis. Description, user guide, screenshots, downloadable demo.
Cutter Music :

- Creators of SawCutter softsynth.
Devine Machine Software :

- A loop workstation VSTi, also offers the free LiveSyncRecorder PC VST plugin.
Disco DSP :

- Company that develops Discovery and Vertigo and some effects. Description, screenshots, audio samples, downloadable demos.
Doggiebox :

- Percussion sequencing application (drum machine) software for Mac OS X. Overview, screenshots, FAQ, mailing list and support area.
FabFilter Software Instruments :

- Develops FabFilter One, a monophonic lead synthesizer in VST and AudioUnit format. Audio samples, downloadable demo.
Garritan Orchestral Libraries :

- Developing intruments based on Kontakt software technology. Audio samples, features description, news and purchasing information.
Grapesynth :

- A software synthesizer loosely based on the CZ series synth engine.
iDrum :

- Drum machine for Mac OS X: overview, screenshots, main features, purchasing information.
Kiesel Software :

- Developers of the Helga softsynth.
KVR Audio :

- Software synthesizer news, resources, information and reviews.
Lapjockey :

- Reason ReFill suppliers.
LinPlug Virtual Instruments :

- [Win - Mac] Several VST synths: screenshots, audio samples, download and support area.
MachFive :

- Overview, screenshots and technical specifications of this sampler from MOTU.
Manyetas: Ritmo :

- Audio Unit drumsampler for Mac OS X. Feature description, screenshots, audio samples, forum, downloadable demo and online ordering.
MHC Synthesizers and Effects :

- Space Synthesizer, Fatsondo Synthesizer, Voxynth, FlexFX, Space Effect, VST Plugins for Windows.
Morphology :

- Feature description, screenshots and system requirements of this instrument by Zero-G.
Muon Software :

- Virtual instruments such as Electron, Tau, Neutron, and Atom. Screenshots, demos.
Musicrow :

- Features several Instruments and Reaktor-5 ensembles.
MX4 :

- Virtual instrument from MOTU: overview, technical specifications, audio examples.
Nyr Sound :

- Developer and supplier of synthesizers including Chaosynth, Ice and Fluid.
The Oddity :

- Virtual instrument modeled on the classic ARP Odyssey. Features, audio samples, system requirements, screenshots.
Pluginspot :

- Distributors of the affordable DX-10, WASP and MDA piano softsynths.
Prophet 64 :

- Use your Commodore 64 as a TB-303 sequencer with a Prophet 5-like interface. Includes a random composer pattern generator.
Psychic Modulation :

- [Win] Features several VST instruments by Jack Resweber. Downloadable demos.
rgcAudio Software :

- Creators of the Pentagon and (free) Triangle softsynths.
SampleTank :

- Sound module which combines into a VST instrument, a sampler/synth engine with multisampled sounds.
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.
SoftPlug :

- Adventus VST synth offers leads, pads, strings, basses, organs and pianos, for live performance work or sequencing. Demo available.
SoHa Sound Design :

- Makers of Sonata, a VST soft-synth for leads and pads
Sonic Charge µTonic :

- [Win] Drum and percussion synth combined with a pattern based engine. Features, audio samples, downloadable demo, purchasing information.
Sonorous codes :

- Creators of Atmogen, the visual additive software synthesizer.
Spectrasonics :

- Virtual instruments like Stylus, Atmosphere and Trilogy. Audio samples, worldwide distributors, online ordering.
Stomper :

- Non-real time 808 and 909 drum synthesiser.
Synapse Audio Software :

- Makers of Orion, Hydra and Scorpion. Screenshots, support and download area.
SynC Modular :

- A software synthesizer for Windows 95, 98 and NT4.0. Allows up to 16 voices. Available for free download.
Syntheway :

- Instruments and effects such as DAL Flute, Master Hammond B3, Realistic Virtual Piano, Fantasize SoundFont Player
Synthogy :

- Company that develops Ivory, a sample based piano virtual instrument. Features, screenshots, demos, purchasing information.
Toontrack :

- Develops DFH Superior, a drum and percussion virtual instrument. Main features, forum and support area, audio and video demos, purchasing information.
Tweakbench :

- Creators of freeware VST Instruments for Windows.
Twitch :

- [Win] Drummachine allowing sample destruction, degrading, layering and reshaping. Screenshots, manual, download area.
VirSyn Software Synthesizer :

- Develops Tera and Cube. Description, downloadable demos, support area, company information.
Virtual Instruments :

- Magazine about the world of softsynths and samplers. Online subscription for both the paper and digital edition.
Virtual Synth Page :

- A resource about software synthesizers including background information and detailed reviews.
Visiomedia :

- Software synthesizers, music production systems, audio and video processing software.
VocalWriter :

- Synth that sings English lyrics for Mac OS X: specifications, audio demos, download and purchasing information.
Way Out Ware :

- TimewARP 2600 Arp 2600 emulator. RTAS plug-in.
Yellow Tools :

- Development of sound libraries and virtual instruments such as Culture, Majestic and Candy. Feature description, support area and purchase information.
Yohng.com :

- Develops some virtual instruments and effects. Feature description, audio samples and demos available, screenshots, purchase information.
Zebra :

- Description, technical overview, screenshots, download area and purchasing information about this synth that combines subtractive and additive synthesis.