Virtual Synthesizers

A brand-new VST instrument that produces just about any guitar sound you care to mention, including heavy LA riffs, funky Wah guitar...

Realtime software synth for Power Macintosh. Absynth is a midi-controlled softsynth for demanding electronic music production. Absynth's combination of unique features with an expressive and easy to use interface make it an outstanding softsynth choice. Save-disabled free demo available.

iSynth, created by MES, is a standalone virtual instrument distributed in the US by Cycling '74

Polyphonic Software Drum Synthesizer.

CellSynth is a software synthesiser, MP3 and AIFF sample player, DSP processor + sequencer all in one production tool which outputs stereo CD quality audio to your Mac - best of all it is shareware!

Download SuperCollider 2.2.16. This is the version in common use. MacOS9 Download SuperCollider 3d5.1. This is an experimental version and is really a different program than version 2. MacOS9 Download SuperCollider Server for MacOS X (Soon).

The B4 is a VST-based tonewheel organ combo, completely capturing the sound of the classic B3 organ and rotating speaker. The B4 takes the popular tonewheel organ into new territory. Added flexibility in sound generation and seamless integration into the recording environment make this possibly the best organ since the original.

With REAKTOR Native Instruments has redefined the concepts of "synthesizer", "sampler", and "effects". Even better: You can define these terms and concepts yourself. REAKTOR is a completely modular sound-design studio that gives you the freedom to build your own individual realtime software synthesizer. More than 200 basic modules are included in REAKTOR and cover a wide range of synthesis methods. REAKTOR can be used as a synthesizer, sampler or as a audio effect.

The Pro-52 carries on the tradition from the legendary days of vintage cult synthesizers. This virtual instrument, fashioned after the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, combines the sonic properties of the unique originals with the practical requirements of the present day.

Whatever you're after: deep basses, smooth analog filter sweeps, or searing lead lines, ModelïE from Steinberg has them all. ModelïE is analog synthesis for the new age: Just load it into one of the virtual instrument racks within Cubase VST and you'll have a full 16 polyphonic synths ready to let rip.