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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.
http://www.applied-acoustics.com/
Develops Tassman and Lounge Lizard, virtual instruments based on physical modeling.
http://www.arturia.com/
Offers Moog Modular and CS-80V, a reproduction of the Yamaha CS-80. Specifications, audio samples, support, and download area.
http://www.audiorealism.se/
It develops Bass Line, a bass emulator. Main features, audio samples, support area, purchasing information.
http://www.acoustica.com/beatcraft/
Virtual drum machine software. Make your own beat with 266 different drum sounds.
http://www.brainspawn.com/
Offers the Forte soft-synth controller. Also a tone generator and a spectrum analyser.
http://www.creamware.com/
Makers of DSP and synthesizer software and hardware for PC and Mac.
http://www.greenoak.com/crystal/
Semi-modular synthesizer featuring both subtractive and FM synthesis. Description, user guide, screenshots, downloadable demo.
http://www.discodsp.com/
Company that develops Discovery and Vertigo and some effects. Description, screenshots, audio samples, downloadable demos.
http://www.doggiebox.com/
Percussion sequencing application (drum machine) software for Mac OS X. Overview, screenshots, FAQ, mailing list and support area.
http://www.fabfilter.com/
Develops FabFilter One, a monophonic lead synthesizer in VST and AudioUnit format. Audio samples, downloadable demo.
http://www.garritan.com/
Developing instruments based on Kontakt software technology. Audio samples, features description, news and purchasing information.
http://goombas.org/fullview.asp?id=57
A software synthesizer loosely based on the CZ series synth engine.
http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/idrum/
Drum machine for Mac and PC: overview, screenshots, main features, purchasing information.
http://www.ilyaefimov.com/
Creates libraries and virtual instruments of Russian ethnic instruments, acoustic guitar and bass. Audio demo available, immediate download.
http://www.imea-studio.com/
Association of sound designer and developer, features tools and synthesizers based on an hybrid concept.
http://www.inspiredacoustics.com/
Developers of acoustic and virtual pipe organ products. Reviews, audio examples, demos, purchasing information.
http://www.kiesel.is/
Developers of the Helga softsynth.
http://www.kvraudio.com/
Software synthesizer news, resources, information and reviews.
http://www.linplug.com/
[Win - Mac] Several VST synths: screenshots, audio samples, download and support area.
http://www.luxonix.com/
Develops Purity and other synthesizers. Specifications, audio samples, support and download area.
http://www.motu.com/products/software/machfive/
Overview, screenshots and technical specifications of this sampler from MOTU.
http://www.manyetas.com/ritmo.html
Audio Unit drumsampler for Mac OS X. Feature description, screenshots, audio samples, forum, downloadable demo and online ordering.
http://www.muon-software.com/
Develops virtual instrument plug-ins for use with music recording software.
http://www.mcrow.net/
Features several Instruments and Reaktor-5 ensembles.
http://www.motu.com/products/software/mx4
Virtual instrument from MOTU: overview, technical specifications, audio examples.
http://www.patcharena.com/
Software synthesizer news, information, reviews, and a download area.
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.
http://www.psychicmodulation.com/
[Win] Features several VST instruments by Jack Resweber. Downloadable demos.
http://www.sampletank.com/
Sound module which combines into a VST instrument, a sampler/synth engine with multisampled sounds.
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.
http://www.softplug.com/
Adventus VST synth offers leads, pads, strings, basses, organs and pianos, for live performance work or sequencing. Demo available.
http://www.soniccharge.com/
[Win] Drum and percussion synth combined with a pattern based engine. Features, audio samples, downloadable demo, purchasing information.
http://www.sonorouscodes.net/
Creators of Atmogen, the visual additive software synthesizer.
http://www.spectrasonics.net/
Virtual instruments like Stylus, Omnisphere and Trilian. Audio samples, worldwide distributors, online ordering.
http://www.lysator.liu.se/~zap/stomper/
Non-real time 808 and 909 drum synthesiser.
http://www.synapse-audio.com/
Makers of Orion, Hydra and Scorpion. Screenshots, support and download area.
http://www.syntheway.net/
Developer of several VST audio plugins. Overview, screenshots, audio examples and downloadable demos.
http://www.synthogy.com/
Company that develops Ivory, a sample based piano virtual instrument. Features, screenshots, demos, purchasing information.
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.
http://www.tweakbench.com/
Creators of freeware VST Instruments for Windows.
http://www.virsyn.de/
Develops Tera and Cube. Description, downloadable demos, support area, company information.
http://www.markwhite.com/vsp/
A resource about software synthesizers including background information and detailed reviews.
http://www.wayoutware.com/
TimewARP 2600 Arp 2600 emulator. RTAS plug-in.
http://www.wusik.com/
Featuring Wusikstation VSTi, a sample based virtual instrument for Windows VST hosts. Demo, forum, MP3 examples.
http://www.yellowtools.de/
Development of sound libraries and virtual instruments such as Culture, Majestic and Candy. Feature description, support area and purchase information.
http://www.yohng.com/
Develops some virtual instruments and effects. Feature description, audio samples and demos available, screenshots, purchase information.
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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