A bass and lead synth with an inspiring interface, designed specifically with EDM in mind. Windows VST only. More info and download here. E-MU Proteus VX A free synth sound module from the legendary hardware sampler makers. It’s a slimmed-down version of their Emulator X3, and can load any sounds from the Emulator X library. Windows VST only. Surge is an opensource Synth VST that sounds fantastic and is probably the best synthesizer plugin currently available. It is a hybrid subtractive synthesizer with a dual synthesis engine. Each patch contain two ‘scenes’ which are separate instances of the entire synthesis engine that can be used for layering or split patches. The structure of this free vst synth is minimal and should be familiar enough to anyone with a basic understanding of subtractive synthesis: There are two tunable oscillators, two ADSR envelopes, a single LFO, a controllable low pass filter, a fixed high pass filter, a chorus effect as well as settings for pitch bend, portamento, “brilliance” (treble boost) and unison. Samplescience has released a new free plugin called Oberom which is a sampled version of Oberon by Land of Cockaigne. This is a free VST plugin that is an attempt to imitate the classic analog polysynths. With its thick 2-pole dual filter, it’s sound is reminiscent of the Arp 2600. Synth1 is a VST & AU software synthesizer designed by Ichiro Toda. It is modeled on the iconic Clavia Nord Lead 2. Synth1 combines the common sound synthesis method of Subtractive & FM synthesis. It’s one of the most downloaded soft synths in the world, some say it sounds amazing, and it’s totally free!

If there is one free VST synth that you want to get yourself familiar with, it is the Synth1 by Ichiro Toda. This synthesizer is actually a favorite among many music producers, and is often the one that’s most recommended. Synth1 is an analog modeled subtractive synthesizer. It’s functions are modeled on the Clavia Nord Lead 2 Red Synth.

“Cassette Roads is the beautiful sound of an electric piano recorded on cassette. It’s the perfect plugin to create lofi beats to study to, or even better, lofi vaporwave lullabies.

Features:

• 65.8 MB of samples (16-bit, 44.1kHz stereo Wav files)
• Multi-LFO
• Room reverb
• Highpass/Lowpass filter
• Amplitude range controls
• 3 voice modes: polyphonic, monophonic, and legato
• Available as a VST/VST3/AU plugin for Windows and macOS (High Sierra and Mojave)
• macOS Catalina via the Maize Sample Player”

Source : samplescience.ca

As promised, this follow-up to the 10 Best Free VST Plugins list (that is, just effects and processors) is all about synths.

Some of these synths are early projects from designers who have gone on to work for larger companies making some of the most high-profile VST instruments; others are passion projects from solo sonic adventurers who simply want to share their skills with the music-making community. And some are simply streamlined versions of commercial synths.

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But what these VST synths have in common, other than price, is that they all have a fantastic sound and great tone-shaping features. You can load them up in your DAW right now and give any of them a spin in your next production. You won’t be disappointed!

1. u-he TyrellN6

Similar design to the classic Roland Juno 60, and awesomely named after the rogue replicants in Blade Runner…

Is there a real difference between vst plugins. Available for PC and Mac. More info and download link here.

2. Green Oak Crystal

Created by Glenn Olander, who went on to design Spectrasonics Omnisphere and Stylus RMX. No slouch then…

Available for PC and Mac. More info and downloads here. There’s also an iPad/iPhone version, available here.

3. Togu Audio Line TAL-NoiseMaker

A great synth from the guys who brought us the TAL-Effects bundle I mentioned previously. Well worth a look.

Available for PC and Mac. More info and download here.

4. Ichiro Toda Synth1

This synth is modelled on the modern classic Clavia Nord Lead 2 Red Synth… Nuff said really :)

Available for PC and Mac. More info (translated from the Japanese) and download here.

5. de la Mancha FMMF

This FM synth, with 4 operators, is especially good for pads and sound design-y noises and effects.

Available for Windows VST only. More info and download here.

6. Ohm Force Symtohm:Melohman Performer Edition

A slimmed-down version of the original Symptohm:Melohman, the only actual difference being that you’re limited to presets from the Symptohm sound library.

But there are 1200 sounds there, enough to keep anybody busy for a while…

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Available for PC and Mac. More info and download here.

7. u-he Zebralette

Again, this synth is a slimmed-down version of a commercial soft synth – in this case, the u-he Zebra2. But the Zebralette is very popular in it’s own right, as it’s capable of making some pretty great sounds of it’s own.

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Available for PC and Mac. More info and download here.

8. Tonebytes Bleep’

Recreating the legendary sound of the Commodore 64 SID sound chip, this synth is an absolute must for chiptune makers and anyone who’s into retro / 8-bit game style sounds and FX.

It’s available for Windows VST only I’m afraid. More info and download at tonebytes.com.

9. Kairatune

A bass and lead synth with an inspiring interface, designed specifically with EDM in mind.

Windows VST only. More info and download here.

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10. E-MU Proteus VX

A free synth sound module from the legendary hardware sampler makers. It’s a slimmed-down version of their Emulator X3, and can load any sounds from the Emulator X library.

Windows VST only. More info and download here.

Which other free synths are you using that I might have missed? Leave a comment below, cheers!

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