Directory of Synthesizers Resources

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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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• Applied Acoustics Systems

  http://www.applied-acoustics.com/
  Develops Tassman and Lounge Lizard, virtual instruments based on physical modeling.

• Arturia

  http://www.arturia.com/
  Offers Moog Modular and CS-80V, a reproduction of the Yamaha CS-80. Specifications, audio samples, support, and download area.

• AudioRealism

  http://www.audiorealism.se/
  It develops Bass Line, a bass emulator. Main features, audio samples, support area, purchasing information.

• Beatcraft

  http://www.acoustica.com/beatcraft/
  Virtual drum machine software. Make your own beat with 266 different drum sounds.

• Brainspawn

  http://www.brainspawn.com/
  Offers the Forte soft-synth controller. Also a tone generator and a spectrum analyser.

• CreamWare

  http://www.creamware.com/
  Makers of DSP and synthesizer software and hardware for PC and Mac.

• Crystal

  http://www.greenoak.com/crystal/
  Semi-modular synthesizer featuring both subtractive and FM synthesis. Description, user guide, screenshots, downloadable demo.

• Disco DSP

  http://www.discodsp.com/
  Company that develops Discovery and Vertigo and some effects. Description, screenshots, audio samples, downloadable demos.

• Doggiebox

  http://www.doggiebox.com/
  Percussion sequencing application (drum machine) software for Mac OS X. Overview, screenshots, FAQ, mailing list and support area.

• FabFilter Software Instruments

  http://www.fabfilter.com/
  Develops FabFilter One, a monophonic lead synthesizer in VST and AudioUnit format. Audio samples, downloadable demo.

• Garritan Orchestral Libraries

  http://www.garritan.com/
  Developing instruments based on Kontakt software technology. Audio samples, features description, news and purchasing information.

• Grapesynth

  http://goombas.org/fullview.asp?id=57
  A software synthesizer loosely based on the CZ series synth engine.

• iDrum

  http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/idrum/
  Drum machine for Mac and PC: overview, screenshots, main features, purchasing information.

• Ilya Efimov Production

  http://www.ilyaefimov.com/
  Creates libraries and virtual instruments of Russian ethnic instruments, acoustic guitar and bass. Audio demo available, immediate download.

• IMEA Studio

  http://www.imea-studio.com/
  Association of sound designer and developer, features tools and synthesizers based on an hybrid concept.

• Inspired Acoustics

  http://www.inspiredacoustics.com/
  Developers of acoustic and virtual pipe organ products. Reviews, audio examples, demos, purchasing information.

• Kiesel Software

  http://www.kiesel.is/
  Developers of the Helga softsynth.

• KVR Audio

  http://www.kvraudio.com/
  Software synthesizer news, resources, information and reviews.

• LinPlug Virtual Instruments

  http://www.linplug.com/
  [Win - Mac] Several VST synths: screenshots, audio samples, download and support area.

• Luxonix

  http://www.luxonix.com/
  Develops Purity and other synthesizers. Specifications, audio samples, support and download area.

• MachFive

  http://www.motu.com/products/software/machfive/
  Overview, screenshots and technical specifications of this sampler from MOTU.

• Manyetas: Ritmo

  http://www.manyetas.com/ritmo.html
  Audio Unit drumsampler for Mac OS X. Feature description, screenshots, audio samples, forum, downloadable demo and online ordering.

• Muon Software Ltd

  http://www.muon-software.com/
  Develops virtual instrument plug-ins for use with music recording software.

• Musicrow

  http://www.mcrow.net/
  Features several Instruments and Reaktor-5 ensembles.

• MX4

  http://www.motu.com/products/software/mx4
  Virtual instrument from MOTU: overview, technical specifications, audio examples.

• PatchArena

  http://www.patcharena.com/
  Software synthesizer news, information, reviews, and a download area.

• Prophet 64

  http://www.prophet64.com/
  Use your Commodore 64 as a TB-303 sequencer with a Prophet 5-like interface. Includes a random composer pattern generator.

• Psychic Modulation

  http://www.psychicmodulation.com/
  [Win] Features several VST instruments by Jack Resweber. Downloadable demos.

• SampleTank

  http://www.sampletank.com/
  Sound module which combines into a VST instrument, a sampler/synth engine with multisampled sounds.

• Sfx Audio Compiler System

  http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/sfx/
  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

  http://www.softplug.com/
  Adventus VST synth offers leads, pads, strings, basses, organs and pianos, for live performance work or sequencing. Demo available.

• Sonic Charge µTonic

  http://www.soniccharge.com/
  [Win] Drum and percussion synth combined with a pattern based engine. Features, audio samples, downloadable demo, purchasing information.

• Sonorous codes

  http://www.sonorouscodes.net/
  Creators of Atmogen, the visual additive software synthesizer.

• Spectrasonics

  http://www.spectrasonics.net/
  Virtual instruments like Stylus, Omnisphere and Trilian. Audio samples, worldwide distributors, online ordering.

• Stomper

  http://www.lysator.liu.se/~zap/stomper/
  Non-real time 808 and 909 drum synthesiser.

• Synapse Audio Software

  http://www.synapse-audio.com/
  Makers of Orion, Hydra and Scorpion. Screenshots, support and download area.

• Syntheway

  http://www.syntheway.net/
  Developer of several VST audio plugins. Overview, screenshots, audio examples and downloadable demos.

• Synthogy

  http://www.synthogy.com/
  Company that develops Ivory, a sample based piano virtual instrument. Features, screenshots, demos, purchasing information.

• Toontrack

  http://www.toontrack.com/
  Develops DFH Superior, a drum and percussion virtual instrument. Main features, forum and support area, audio and video demos, purchasing information.

• Tweakbench

  http://www.tweakbench.com/
  Creators of freeware VST Instruments for Windows.

• VirSyn Software Synthesizer

  http://www.virsyn.de/
  Develops Tera and Cube. Description, downloadable demos, support area, company information.

• Virtual Synth Page

  http://www.markwhite.com/vsp/
  A resource about software synthesizers including background information and detailed reviews.

• Way Out Ware

  http://www.wayoutware.com/
  TimewARP 2600 Arp 2600 emulator. RTAS plug-in.

• Wusik

  http://www.wusik.com/
  Featuring Wusikstation VSTi, a sample based virtual instrument for Windows VST hosts. Demo, forum, MP3 examples.

• Yellow Tools

  http://www.yellowtools.de/
  Development of sound libraries and virtual instruments such as Culture, Majestic and Candy. Feature description, support area and purchase information.

• Yohng.com

  http://www.yohng.com/
  Develops some virtual instruments and effects. Feature description, audio samples and demos available, screenshots, purchase information.

• Zebra

  http://www.u-he.com/cms/zebra
  Description, technical overview, screenshots, download area and purchasing information about this synth that combines subtractive and additive synthesis.

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