Synthesis

Tetra

Tetra is a free software synthesizer developed by Verklagekasper. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Tetra generates a band-limited quadrature signal, i.e. a stereo signal whose harmonics differ pairwise by 90 degrees. By morphing between two definable timbres, Tetra can create a wide range of unique sounds.

Features:

Stereo output of band-limited quadrature signals with up to 1000 harmonics.

Morphing between two timbres, controlled by an envelope.

Copy & Paste buttons for quick storing and restoring of all control settings.

Control changes may affect the sound either immediately or when the next note is played.

Text field input for all controls.

Freely selectable polyphony with up to 16 voices. Note sliding. Adjustable pitch bend range.

Envelope and key tracking controlled volume.

Freely adjustable Attack, Decay, and Release slopes.

MIDI control of all parameters (NRPN).

100 presets.

http://www.verklagekasper.de/synths/

Tenacity

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.

https://opulentaudio.blogspot.com/

Techno Snare

Techno Snare is a free drum machine VST plugin developed by Softrave. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Techno Snare is a virtual instrument with 512 techno snare sounds in 4 banks. The user can filter high frequencies of any bank and mix sounds together to create different snare sounds.

The plug-in was designed to put analog sounds together to save time for creativity and to have easy access the best selection of snares, essential for techno production.

From May 2012 this plugin is free.

http://www.tikov.com/softrave/softrave.htm

Techno Percussion

Techno Percussion is a free drum machine VST plugin developed by Softrave. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Techno Percussion has 512 percussion sounds recorded from various drum machines and keyboards.

You have the possibility to filter the high frequencies of any bank and to mix sounds together to create percussion sounds you want.

Good for techno, tech-house, electro, 80s oriented, synth pop, electroclash, house, minimal techno and other electronica styles.

{See video at top of page}

http://www.tikov.com/softrave/softrave.htm

Tech Tom Free

Tech Tom Free is a free drum machine plugin developed by Kajiya Music. Compatible OS(s): Android.

Tech Tom Free is analog synth drum, similar to ULT-SOUND DS-4.

Tech Tom Free has 9 sliders, 5 buttons and 2 pads.

You can get Tech Tom Free on Google Play.

Tech Tom Movie (Japanese): {See video at top of page}

notice:Tech Tom Free has no delay function.

http://www.kajiya.net

TB-Unknown

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.

https://theodosynthsarchive.wordpress.com/

Taurus

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/

Tauros

Tauros is a free software synthesizer developed by easytoolz. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Tauros is an emulation of the legendary Moog Taurus bass-synth.

It has the following specs:

2 Oscillators with 6 Waveforms (Triangle, Saw, Saw/Triangle and 3 different Pulses).

Tuning over 3 Octaves (8-16-32). Finetune Osc 2.

Mixer section (Osc 1+3).

Special Low-Pass-Filter with Cut-off, Emphasis and ADS Envelope.

2 ADS-Envelopes (one for Filter one for VCA-Amplifier).

Additional to the Original-Features:

Velocity – Reverb – Unisono-Function with Detune.

Monophon – 64 Presets from Kujashi and Bayan.

http://www.easytoolz.de/

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/

Tarot

Tarot is a free software synthesizer preset pack for Hive, made by u-he.

The rich undercurrents and history of the Tarot deck inspired Alexander Hacke’s unconventional new soundset for Hive: Tarot. Sonic motifs and themes wind throughout the soundset, guided by the meaning and interpretations of each card. Immerse yourself and let the sounds guide you, or find your own path.

Tarot divides sounds into suits rather than the more traditional categories, but you will still find plenty of bassy growls, dense textures, intense leads and intriguing sequences. Alexander Hacke’s mastery of sound design and his singular aesthetic in Tarot will provide hours of exploration in esoteric soundscapes.

Listen to sound examples on the u-he website.

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About the Author

A musician and composer living in Berlin, Alexander Hacke joined the seminal industrial band Einstürzende Neubauten at the tender age of 14. Since then he has played in numerous influential underground groups, recorded and performed solo material, collaborated with countless artists in diverse genres and produced scores for theatre, documentaries and feature films. After fourty years in the business, Alexander Hacke continues to expand an already impressive, eclectic body of work.

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Full preset list can be found in the ‘Read Me’ available on the Tarot page. Listen to sound examples and purchase Tarot on the u-he website.

https://www.u-he.com/