ZeNeRyC

ZeNeRyC free software-synthesizer by Tekky Synths

ZeNeRyC is a free software synthesizer developed by Tekky Synths. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

ZeNeRyC is a virtual synth dedicated to sequenced sounds.

7 embedded FXs, advanced sequencer, advanced filtering modulation and advanced control over randoms with the progressive level of randomization managed by the Micro-Random system.

Easy creation of melodies or song kick-starters with the ScaLer module that creates user scales on-the-fly and then generates new melodies that match all the time.

LFO to pitch to create FX style sounds.

“Smart” Preset-Manager that generates new names when the preset name already exists on H-D and “Load folder” locations and “Save folder” locations which are saved per preset.

Restore preset feature: restore a preset to its on-load state (useful after a bad succession of randoms)

User color/light schemes are stored per preset to create matching color banks of presets.

Made with SynthMaker

http://tektoog.zapto.org/

Zen

Zen free file-manager by BigTick

Zen is a free file manager VST plugin developed by BigTick. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Zen is a Universal Presets Manager: It loads in any host as a VST instrument, and acts as a loader for other VSTis. So with Zen, you can search for “Rhodes piano” and get a list of all matching presets – regardless of the final VSTi (Rhino, Zebra, Absynth… whatever). When you select one of the presets in Zen, the corresponding VSTi is automatically loaded to play the requested preset.

Many popular VSTis are supported, and new ones are added daily. Eventually Zen aims to categorize all available presets, for all VSTis.

Zen is online
It constantly synchronizes its own local database of presets with a master online database hosted at www.bigtickaudio.com – users get new presets daily, delivered right into their sequencer, already categorized.

Zen for commercial presets designers
Commercial presets designers can use Zen to send demo versions of their presets to all potential customers. Users can preview the presets in Zen, directly in the context of their track, and buy the presets they like with just one click. Presets can be bought individually, as opposed to purchasing a full bank of presets.

http://www.bigtickaudio.com/

Zebramatic

Zebramatic free softsynth-preset by Origins of Audio

Zebramatic is a free software synthesizer preset pack for Zebra, made by Origins of Audio.

Zebramatic is a free sound bank for U-He’s Zebra virtual Synth.

It contains over 100 patches including patches for bass, FXs, pads, arppegiators, atmospheric carpets and more! All these sounds were created specifically for the movies in which we were involved. You can use them in any way you want, free of royalties.

Additional Info:

– 12 Basses
– 24 Atmospheric carpets
– 12 Pads
– 16 Sound FXs
– 17 Arppegiators
– 19 Percussion
– 10 Pianoids
– 6 Swooshes
– 7 Other instruments (organ, theremin, and more)

In most of our patches, modwheel or aftertouch have a specific role in the sound.

https://originsofaudio.com/

Zebralette

Zebralette free software-synthesizer by u-he

Zebralette is a free software synthesizer developed by u-he and used by many famous music producers. Available format(s): VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS for Windows 64b, macOS.

Zebralette is just one of Zebra2’s oscillators packed into a simple, easy-to-learn framework – but you have everything you need to make some pretty amazing sounds. Sound that can be directly loaded into Zebra2 later. And should you eventually decide to upgrade to Zebra2, you will already know everything there is to know about the oscillators – which is quite an advantage.

Zebralette has two LFOs (one per voice, one global), a multi-stage envelope and three on-board effects (chorus, EQ, delay). Not forgetting Zebra2’s famous dual spectral effects, which include several squelchy filter algorithms.

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

ZAP Guitar – No Strings Attached

ZAP Guitar - No Strings Attached free virtual-instrument | education by instruMagic

ZAP Guitar – No Strings Attached is a free virtual instruments and education plugin developed by instruMagic. Compatible OS(s): iOS.

ZAP Guitar is a unique digital guitar, that sound a bit like Eddie Van Halen’s guitar, and that lets you perform your songs on the iPad.

Type (or paste) lyrics and chords into the built-in guitar and take your songs with you everywhere you go.

Once the song is entered, anyone can play it, even if they don’t play guitar.

http://instru-magic.com

Zap

Zap free software-synthesizer by Sinevibes

Zap is a free software synthesizer developed by Sinevibes. Available format(s): Audio Unit for macOS.

Zap is a unique mini-synthesiser controlled by incoming audio. It starts with an envelope follower that tracks the peak energy of the sound and then applies it onto the frequency of a monophonic oscillator.With three different oscillator waveform modes and features like envelope stepping, Zap can turn any sound source into dynamic synth sweeps, sub-basses, blips, chirps or glitches.

Zap has a simple and stylish user interface built with colour-coded graphics and full Retina resolution support. It has subtle animations and a live output waveform view, making even such a simple effect very fun and engaging to work with. And yet, thanks to hardware-accelerated rendering, Zap feels fast and responsive even on older, lower-end Macs.

Specifications:

  • Signal envelope follower with variable lag time and curve, plus level stepping feature.
  • Three oscillator modes: pure sine, ring-modulated sines & phase-modulated sines.
  • Realtime output waveform display.

http://www.sinevib.es/

Zampler

Zampler free sampler | sequencer by Plugin Boutique

Zampler is a free sampler and sequencer VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Plugin Boutique. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

A Powerful Sample Workstation for VST & AU – free.

We’ve teamed up with guys at Beat.de and are happy to present you with Zampler.

Zampler is a free sample workstation that includes a variety of ways to sculpt and manipulate sounds and it includes features you would expect in any current soft-sampler. It also sounds great.

Zampler is cabable of supporting the .sfz format which makes it a perfect fit with the sample libraries from our sister site Loopmasters.

The free installer download comes with 2 free banksa selection of sounds curated from various Loopmasters packs for you to enjoy:

“Dance Production Sounds” – The pack is a total of 332MB and includes 30 Multi Samples, 1 bank file, and 333 Multi Samples.

”MainRoom and EDM DrumKits” – The pack is a total of 111MB and includes 30 patches/kits, 1 bank file, and 457 Multi Samples.

We’ll be offering more packs here at Plugin Boutique in the near future.

Features:

  • The plug-in comes in both VST and AU formats. File types supported are REX loop and SFZ.
  • The plugin’s sample oscillators make Zampler a great tone-shaping tool.
  • In the integrated multimode lowpass, highpass, bandpass and bandstop filters as well as various combinations are available.
  • Three LFOs, three ADSR envelopes and a complex modulation matrix, bring life to the sound.
  • An extensive effects section is available including tube saturation, two equalizers, phaser, chorus, delay and reverb.
  • The clever step sequencer allows for especially complex, full and vibrant sounds – a specialty of Zampler.
  • Uses the valent algorithms of “Dune” inventor Synapse Audio.

More Detail:

  • Samples of any bit-depth (8/16/24/32-bit), mono or stereo are supported.
  • Multipe sample rates supported (eg 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k, 176.4k, 192k, 384k).
  • Up to 128 keyboard splits.
  • Up to 128 velocity splits.

System Requirements

Windows – 32-bit VST
Mac – 32-bit AU.

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http://www.pluginboutique.com/

Zampler

Zampler free sampler by Beat

Zampler is a free sampler VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Beat. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Zampler is a powerful sample workstation developed by Synapse Audio for Beat magazine. Design by Cyan.

Key features:

  • Sample oscillators with SFZ support.
  • Multi-mode filter.
  • Three LFOs.
  • Three ADSR envelopes.
  • Complex modulation matrix.
  • Arpeggiator / step sequencer.
  • Effect section with overdrive, equalizer, phaser, chorus, delay and reverb.
  • Free demo soundbank.
  • Additional soundsets available on the Beat magazine DVDs.
  • Easy to use.
  • Low CPU usage.

http://www.beat.de

Zamp

Zamp free drum-sampler by Les Productions Zvon

Zamp is a free drum sampler VST plugin developed by Les Productions Zvon. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Zamp is a simple sample player designed by Psychic Modulation and based on their Cortex drum sampler. Zamp is best suited for drums/percussion and one-shot samples.

Main Features:

  • Can load and play up to 3 samples simultaneously.
  • 1 amplitude envelope and 1 pitch envelope.
  • Each sample has its own tuning, start and end points, loop, reverse, volume and panning controls.
  • Mixing Grid for the samples.
  • 3 randomizers for each sample.
  • Small sample content included.

NOTE: 2 versions are included (2 DLLs), one with a single stereo out and one with three stereo outs.

Made with SynthEdit

http://www.lesproductionszvon.com/

Zamenhof Stickmusterstuch Error Zwei

Zamenhof Stickmusterstuch Error Zwei free soundbank by Karoryfer

Zamenhof Stickmusterstuch Error Zwei virtual instrument is a free sound bank for Kontakt and Sforzando, by Karoryfer.

Like the companion Error Eins, this library contains both one-shots and loops. Clicks and noise samples from various digital recordings have been processed with software time-stretching, pitch-shifting, distortion etc. and a Korg Kaoss Pad. All samples are in 24-bit WAV format, and there are a total of 85 samples adding up to 76 MB. A Kontakt instrument and SFZ mapping are included.

https://soundcloud.com/karoryfersamples/zamenhof-stickmusterstuch-1

http://www.karoryfer.com/karoryfer-samples