The Element of Surprise

The Element of Surprise free software-synthesizer by Ugo

The Element of Surprise is a free software synthesizer developed by Ugo. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Built for the KVR Developer Challenge 2007, The Element of Surprise is a fun little freeware synth that is designed for one purpose only… to make really cool randomly generated sounds for fast inspiration and experiments in spontaneous song writing. The interface is simple, but under the hood there is a full synth with multiple oscillators, filters, various types of modulation, and effects, all optimized to provide a wide variety of usable randomly generated sounds.

Features:

  • A randomizer that produce useful results more often than not.
  • A full synth under the hood.
  • ADSR adjustment via a single control.
  • Optional envelope randomization.
  • Velocity control.

KVRDC07

Made with SynthEdit

http://www.ugoaudio.com/

The blooo

The blooo free software-synthesizer by Full Bucket Music

The blooo is a free software synthesizer developed by Full Bucket Music. Available format(s): VST, Audio Unit for Windows, macOS.

The blooo is a polyphonic software synthesizer for Microsoft Windows (VST) and Apple macOS (VST/AU) based on the classic subtractive synthesis architecture.

Main features are:

  • Up to 64 voices polyphony including portamento.
  • Two band-limited oscillators including Ring modulation and Soft/Hard sync.
  • Four oscillator waveforms (sawtooth, pulse, sawpulse, sine) with shape control.
  • Additional white noise generator.
  • Two multi-mode four-pole zero-delay feedback filters (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, allpass, phaser) with resonance and panorama control.
  • Three envelopes (ADSR) with exponential slopes.
  • Three low frequency oscillators (LFOs) with tempo synchronization.
  • It is written in native C++ code for high performance even on “lighter” systems.
  • MIDI Learn – all parameters can be controlled by MIDI CC.
  • Plug-in supports Windows and macOS (32-bit and 64-bit).

https://SoundCloud.com/full-bucket/monom-the-blooo-kvr-osc-98

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http://www.fullbucket.de/music/vst.html

The Snake

The Snake free software-synthesizer by Krakli

The Snake is a free software synthesizer developed by Krakli. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

The Snake is a distinctive sounding PolySynth with an organ like oscillator section and Hi and Lo pass filters.. plus the added Swirl factor.

Made with SynthEdit

http://www.krakli.com

The Shepherd

The Shepherd free software-synthesizer by Simple-Media

The Shepherd is a free software synthesizer developed by Simple-Media. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Kill Bill has a tune in its soundtrack by Ennio Morricone featuring a haunting and evocative whistling. This ‘mini-synth’ is designed solely to re-create that sound – just add reverb. This shepherd likes to whistle while he works.

Made with SynthEdit

http://www.simple-media.co.uk/vsti.htm

The Face

The Face free software-synthesizer by JustJ

The Face is a free software synthesizer developed by JustJ. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

The Face has one sound which can vary from nice to angry.

Made with SynthEdit

http://www.jam-world.de/index.php?modul=download&seite=kath&kath=1

TFX-mB3

TFX-mB3 free software-synthesizer by TaylorFX

TFX-mB3 is a free software synthesizer developed by TaylorFX. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

TFX-mB3 is a VSTi Virtual Analogue Monophonic Synth.

Features:

  • 3 Oscillators w/ Triangle, Saw, Variable Width Pulse waveforms.
  • Per oscillator coarse tune -24 +24, Fine tune.
  • Per oscillator low/high pass filtering.
  • 12/18/24dB low pass resonant filter with drive (soft clipping) parameter, modulation envelope and velocity modulation.
  • Amplifier envelope with drive (soft clipping) parameter, modulation envelope, velocity modulation.
  • Retrigger/Legato Envelope modes.
  • Portamento.
  • Some presets included in .fxp files.

http://taylorfx.tooshka.com

Tenacity

Tenacity free software-synthesizer by Opulent Audio

Tenacity is a free software synthesizer developed by Opulent Audio. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Tenacity is a “2 Osc Monster synth”.

Features:

  • Two sample-based oscillators with 35 available waveforms. Each oscillator has its own tempo-synced rhythmic gate, waveshaping, bitrate (4, 8, 16, or 24 bit) and tuning (octave, semitone, and fine). The oscillators hard-sync to each other to form a feedback loop. Output options: dry signal out, filter 1 or 2 (or both), or delay effect.
  • Two parallel multi-state SV filters, providing simultaneous lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and notch filters on a mixer with individual volume and pan for each filter state. Output options: dry signal out or delay effect.
  • Ring modulation of the two oscillators with 25 modulation types and mix amount. Output options: dry signal out, filter 1 or 2 (or both), or delay effect.
  • Stereo delay with normal or cross mode available. Tempo synced with dozens of sync options. Feedback and mix amounts.
  • Two phrase arpeggiators: oscillators can accept MIDI input 3 ways – either as standard note input or from one of the two tempo-synced phrase arpeggiators. Each oscillator can accept input from a different arpeggiator for the ‘dueling arp’ effect.
  • Three tempo synced LFOs with 20 waveforms. Each has optional sample and hold with separate sync rate.
  • Two (up to) 8 stage envelopes with many options for triggering, looping, and envelope length. Dozens of tempo sync options available. Each has optional sample and hold with separate sync rate.
  • Eight slot modulation matrix with 11 sources (incl osc gates) and 39 targets, all user defined.
  • Monophonic synth with retrigger option and portamento.
  • Most parameters controllable via MIDI.
  • 32 presets.
Made with SynthEdit

https://opulentaudio.blogspot.com/

TB-Unknown

TB-Unknown free software-synthesizer by Odo Synths

TB-Unknown is a free software synthesizer developed by Odo Synths. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Features:

  • Single oscillator.
  • 8 step sequencer with glide and accent. You can choose between 3-8 steps; every note is one step in the sequencer.
  • LFOs for filter cut off and filter decay.
  • 5 different filters LP, HP, BP, 4pole, 8pole.
  • Simple hard distortion.
Made with SynthEdit

https://theodosynthsarchive.wordpress.com/

Taurus

Taurus free software-synthesizer by Smart Electronix

Taurus is a free software synthesizer developed by Smart Electronix. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

by Antti of Smart Electronix

Taurus is a virtual recreation of the famous Moog Taurus bass pedals from 1970’s.

Things modelled in Taurus:

  • Alias free oscillators.
  • Finite oscillator reset time.
  • Nonlinear Moog ladder filter.
  • Nonlinear VCA.
  • Nonlinear envelopes.
  • And of course all the rest of control circuitry at component level.

http://www.smartelectronix.com/

Tau

Tau free software-synthesizer by Muon Software

Tau is a free software synthesizer developed by Muon Software. Available format(s): VST, Audio Unit for Windows, macOS.

Tau is a TB-303 emulation.

  • Monophonic.
  • Single Oscillator (Saw & Square).
  • Resonant 18dB/Oct LPF.
  • Simple envelope generator with adjustable decay for amplifier and filter cutoff modulation.
  • Glide (switchable).
  • 64 bit audio engine.
  • Parameters automatable.

http://www.muon-software.com/