Subtractive Synths

TyrellN6u-he

Compact virtual analog synth inspired in part by the Roland Juno-60. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP).

Podolskiu-he

Efficient single-oscillator virtual analog synth. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP).

OB-XddiscoDSP

Virtual analog synth based on the Oberheim OB-X. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP).

TAL-NoiseMakerTAL Software

Straightforward virtual analog synth with low CPU usage.

JC-303midilab

Roland TB-303 emulation with multiple classic distortion pedals.

VitalVital Audio

Spectral warping wavetable synth. Supports microtuning (.scl/.kbm/.tun files). Requires registration.

Wavetable SocaLabs

2-oscillator wavetable synth with flexible modulation options. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP).

WhispAir Full Bucket Music

3-oscillator wavetable synth. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP).

HelmMatt Tytel

Subtractive synth with an emphasis on flexible modulation.

Zebralette u-he

One-oscillator spectral synth. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP). Must install Zebra2 demo.

OsirusThe Usual Suspects

Access Virus A, B, and C emulator. Requires ROM file.

OsTIrusThe Usual Suspects

Access Virus T1/T2/Snow emulator. Requires ROM file.

VavraThe Usual Suspects

Waldorf MicroQ emulator. Requires ROM file.

XeniaThe Usual Suspects

Waldorf Microwave 2/XT emulator. Requires ROM file.

Nodal Red 2XThe Usual Suspects

Nord Lead 2X emulator. Requires ROM file. Still in beta.

Hybrid & Modular Synths

Surge XT Surge Synth Team

Hybrid synth capable of wavetable, subtractive, and FM synthesis. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP).

CardinalDISTRHO

Unofficial plugin version of VCV Rack.

Odin 2TheWaveWarden

Semi-modular virtual analog synth. Supports microtuning (.scl/.kbm files).

ModulAir Full Bucket Music

Modular synth with over 50 modules. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP).

Crystal Green Oak Software

Semi-modular synth featuring both subtractive synthesis and FM synthesis. No VST3 version.

FM Synths

DexedDigital Suburban

FM synth based on the Yamaha DX7. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP).

OctaSineJoakim Frostegård

Simple but flexible 4-operator FM synth. No VST3 or AU version.

ADLplug/OPNplugJean Pierre Cimalando

Pair of FM synths emulating AdLib (ADLplug) and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive (OPNplug) sound chips.

Chiptune Synths

Commodore 64 SIDSocaLabs

Synth emulating the SID chip of the Commodore 64.

NES RP2A03SocaLabs

Synth emulating the RP2A03 chip of the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Gameboy PAPUSocaLabs

Synth emulating the PAPU chip of the Nintendo Game Boy.

Master System SN76489SocaLabs

Synth emulating the SN76489 chip of the Sega Master System, ColecoVision, and others.

SFX8SocaLabs

Retro SFX synth based on SFXR & BFXR.

Vocal Synths

Alter/Ego Plogue

Real-time singing synth with several free voices available.

Voc SocaLabs

Vocal synth based on the glottis and shape of the vocal tract.

Other Synths

RipplerXTilr

Physical modeling synth a la AAS Chromaphone and Ableton Collision. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP).

Chow Kick Chowdhury DSP

Kick drum synth based on a physical model of the TR-808 bass circuit. Supports microtuning (.scl/.kbm files).

Triple Cheese u-he

Unique synth based on comb filters. Supports microtuning (MTS-ESP).

Samplers

sfizzSFZTools

Sample player based around the popular SFZ file format. Supports microtuning (.scl files).

sforzando Plogue

Highly SFZ 2.0 compliant sample player. Can also load .sf2 SoundFonts. Supports microtuning (.scl files).

TX16WxCWITEC

Powerful sampler with support for SFZ, SoundFonts, EXS, and other formats.

Reverb

Dragonfly ReverbMichael Willis

Bundle of four different reverbs based on the Freeverb3 project. No AU version.

ValhallaSupermassiveValhalla DSP

Massive reverb and delay effect.

TAL-Reverb-4TAL Software

Vintage reverb.

OldSkoolVerbVoxengo

Reverb with a "classic" stereo reverb algorithm.

Mverb2020 SocaLabs

Update of Martin Eastwood's Mverb for modern systems.

OrilRiver Denis Tihanov

High quality algorithmic reverb. No longer updated.

Delay

Chow Matrix Chowdhury DSP

Delay using an infinitely growable tree of delay lines, with extra features such as pitch-shifting and distortion.

PitchedDelaylkjb

Multitap delay with pitch-shifting.

Valhalla Freq EchoValhalla DSP

Analog echo with Bode-style frequency shifter.

Tempo Delay Voxengo

Versatile tempo-synced stereo delay.

Modulation

Chow Phaser Chowdhury DSP

Phaser originally inspired by the Shulte Compact Phasing 'A'.

TAL-Chorus-LXTAL Software

Chorus inspired by the Roland Juno-60.

Valhalla Space ModulatorValhalla DSP

Very flexible flanger.

Emergence Daniel Gergely

Real-time granulator with up to 600 grains and 4 independent grain generation streams.

TAL-VocoderTAL Software

Vintage 11-band vocoder.

EQ

ZL EqualizerZL Audio

Flexible EQ with support for linear-phase, dynamics processing, and more.

Luftikuslkjb

EQ based on the Mäag Audio EQ4.

PTEq-XIgnite Amps

Emulation of three famous vintage EQs.

TDR VOS SlickEQTokyo Dawn Records

3-band mixing/mastering EQ with four saturation models.

TDR NOVATokyo Dawn Records

Parallel dynamic EQ.

Marvel GEQ Voxengo

Linear-phase 16-band graphic EQ with support for up to 8 I/O channels.

QRange lkjb

12-band IIR linear phase EQ.

Compressors & Limiters

Rough Rider 3Audio Damage

Character compressor with external sidechain support.

DC1A Klanghelm

Two-knob character compressor.

MJUC jr. Klanghelm

Variable-mu compressor.

TDR Molotok Tokyo Dawn Records

Character compressor.

TDR Kotelnikov Tokyo Dawn Records

Mastering compressor designed to sound as transparent as possible.

OTTXfer Records

Multiband "upward/downward"” compressor.

LoudMaxThomas Mundt

Look-ahead brickwall maximizer with a clean transparent sound. Linux version is GUI-less LADSPA only.

Distortion & Saturation

Chow Tape Model Chowdhury DSP

Physical model of a reel-to-reel tape machine.

BYODChowdhury DSP

Modular distortion effect with circuit models of several classic guitar pedals.

BPB SaturatorBedroom Producers Blog

Analog-style tube and tape saturation.

GSat+ TBProAudio

Mixing desk saturation.

IVGI Klanghelm

Mixing desk saturation.

phi-L Audio Tube PreampDDMF

Sophisticated tube preamp emulation.

Tube Amp Voxengo

Single-tube microphone preamp saturation.

Guitar Amps & Cabinets

Neural Amp Modeler Steven Atkinson

State-of-the-art deep learning amp modeler with IR loader. Free gear models can be obtained from TONE3000.

BoogexVoxengo

Classic amp and cabinet sim with impulse response (IR) loader.

Cypress TT-15Black Rooster Audio

Circuit model of the Orange Tiny Terror amp head, with an optional 2x12 cabinet sim. Requires registration.

NadIRIgnite Amps

Zero-latency dual impulse response (IR) convolver. Requires registration.

Miscellaneous

Airwindows ConsolidatedAirwindows

Almost 400 effects plugins in one.

Metering & Analysis

SPANVoxengo

FFT spectrum analyzer.

Wave Observer Press Play

Oscilloscope with two different observer modes.

dpMeter5 TBProAudio

Multichannel meter with a variety of loudness measurement options.

Utilities

MTS-ESP Mini ODDSound

Loads .scl, .kbm or .tun files and retunes all connected MTS-ESP client plugins for DAW-global microtuning.

MIDI

BlueARP OMG Instruments

Programmable pattern arpeggiator / step sequencer.

StochasSurge Synth Team

Advanced probabilistic polyrhythmic sequencer.

hypercyclic mucoder

LFO-driven, MIDI-mangling arpeggiator. No VST3 version.

tonespace mucoder

Chord generator and visualizer. No VST3 version.