Free Software Synthesizers

WhiteLightning

WhiteLightning is a free software synthesizer developed by Uncut Plugins. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Features:

2 Unison Oscillators, 16 Voices, 7 Waveforms.

Sine, Saw, Ramp, Triangle, Pulse, (PWM) White Noise, Pink Noise.

2 ADSR Oscillator Envelopes.

1 Harmonic Oscillator 1-8 Harmonics ADSR.

ON/OFF Level Adj Tuning Octave +1+2+3 -1-2 Course 1-11 Semitones Fine ± 1/2 Semitone. Detune Unison Osc 3 Modes Classic, Central A, Central B, Note Hold (Mono, Poly).

Poly Decreases with Number of Unison Voices (32 Note Poly @ 1 Voice) (2 Note @ 16 Voice).

Portamento, Retrigger, Keyboard Tracking (Cut, Res, Pan) Oscillator A B C Level Adj.

Arpeggiator, 6 Modes Arp Hold 4 Octave Range.

3 SV Filters 12-24db Low Pass, Hi Pass, Band Pass, Band Reject (Notch).

2 HAHDSR VCF Envelopes 13 Envelope Contours Time(Ratio) (Restart or Pickup) Modes of Operation.

2 LFOs Sync to Host BPM 1/8-64 Straight, Dotted, Triplet.

6 Waveforms, Retrigger Sine, Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Triangle, Pulse, S & H.

2 Random Generators (2-64 Cycles), Pitch Track, Smooth.

2 HAHDSR Modulation Envelopes, 13 Envelope Contours Time (Ratio).

4 Mod Sources LFO 1&2 RND 1&2 , 15 Mod Destinations.

Effects: Distortion, Chorus/Flanger, Delay 2 Modes, Reverb, Auto Pan, Stereo Width.

http://www.uncutplugins.ca/

WaveCymbal

WaveCymbal is a free software synthesizer developed by Uhhyou. Available format(s): VST3 for Windows 64b, macOS, Linux.

Note: Currently Linux build doesn’t display GUI due to some problem related to VSTGUI. For Linux, LV2 version is available at https://github.com/ryukau/LV2Plugins.

Note: I don’t have mac so macOS build is not tested. If you find bug, please report it to https://github.com/ryukau/VSTPlugins.

WaveCymbal is an attempt to make cymbal sound with banded wave-guide model. The result is more like dragging bunch of empty cans or thin metal plate on asphalt rather than cymbal.

Output may be very loud. It is recommended to always insert limiter after WaveCymbal:

Can be used as both synth/FX.

Monophonic. One instance represents one physical object.

JavaScript version is available. Requires browser that supports Web Worker and Web Audio.

https://ryukau.github.io/WaveCymbal/

{See video at top of page}

https://ryukau.github.io/VSTPlugins/

Wave

Wave is a free software synthesizer developed by synthANDware. Available format(s): VST for Windows, macOS.

Wave is a easy to use two oscillator subtractive synthesizer.

OS X:

Plugin is x64, copy WaveSynthPlug.vst to your 64-bit plugin directory.

Some sample sounds: Copy WaveSynthDatabase.xml to directory /Users/myusername/Library/.

Windows:

Plugin is x64, copy WaveSynthPlug.dll to your 64-bit plugin directory.

Some sample sounds: Copy WaveSynthDatabase.xml to directory %appdata%.

(Example target: C:UsersmyusernameAppDataRoamingWaveSynthDatabase.xml).

https://www.kvraudio.com

Wave!

Wave! is a free software synthesizer developed by Sonic Assault. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Wav file synthesizer.

24 Note polyphony.

ADSR Envelope Generator.

Coarse and Fine Tuning.

Level Control with Output Overload Indicators.

Pan Control.

Full Automation.

User Assignable Automation Capability.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jez.price/

Wav Tab Synth

Wav Tab Synth is a free software synthesizer developed by Ph D(J) Music. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Wav Tab Synth is a wavetable VSTi plug-in synthesizer created with SynthMaker.

Features:

Two wave table oscillators with a variety of pre-loaded wave tables.

Ability to load your own wave tables into both the oscillators and the LFOs.

Each oscillator has its own LFO with selectable waveform and capable of loading your own.

wave table.

LFOs route-able to filter Cutoff, Resonance, Pitch, and oscillator frequency and phase.

Ability to add multiple oscillators and adjust “fatness” (detune) with Fattener Knob.

Oscillator detuners with octave and fine adjustments.

Individual oscillator amplifiers and mix adjustments.

A noise oscillator with detune and bypass.

Filter with low, high, bandpass, band reject and peaking filters.

Filter envelope.

Oscillator envelope.

Chords and chorus effects.

Waveform display with selectable range, sample size, and phosphor effect.

Several presets and ability to save presets.

“Vibrating” title during sounds.

http://artgreeley.wix.com/phdjmusic

Water

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

Water is a VST format synthesizer for water sounds.

Please listen to the mp3 if further description is required.

https://www.kvraudio.com/developer/xoxos

Waspy LE

Waspy LE is a free software synthesizer developed by Sound-Record. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Waspy LE is a sampled-based synthesizer module.

Features:

60 presets.

Modern Sound.

Easy Arpeggio module.

ADSR.

Filter.

http://www.sound-record.com/

Warmy’s Supersaw

Warmys Supersaw is a free software synthesizer developed by Warmonger. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

The Supersaw is practical synth dedicated to hi-energy leads and dreamy pads, essential part of every trance and dance track. All the features were tuned with only that purpose in mind. This synth successfully reproduced a variety of classic trance leads, which are included in presets.

Features.

2 independent supersaw oscillators.

4 different supersaw algorithms, including Roland hardware synth emulation.

6 hand-tunable saw oscillators.

Advanced tuning & detune features.

Amp envelope.

Low-pass filter with advanced envelope features.

Chorus.

Stereo delay.

Trancegate.

FDN air reverb.

Precise control and display – for microtonal tuning freaks.

Up to 50 presets.

https://djwarmonger.wordpress.com/

VVOC-1

VVOC-1 is a free software synthesizer developed by WOK. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

VVOC-1 generates vocal sounds with a vintage electronic touch, from single formants to synthetic choir sounds.

The integrated triple-chorus and the X/Y pad for adjusting the formants, a pitch glide function and a hidden secret unveil more power than the easy GUI might imply.

As with all of WOK’s plugins: no changes to your system, no adware or spyware included.

Available for Windows as a 32-bit VST plugin.

http://www.wokwave.com

VST Speek

VST Speek is a free software synthesizer developed by Wavosaur. Available format(s): VST, Audio Unit for Windows 64b, macOS.

VST Speek is a speech software synthesizer that emulates the Software Automatic Mouth (SAM) software for Commode 64:

It can be used to create a robotic voice.

It responds to MIDI notes and pitchbend.

It’s monophonic and velocity sensitive.

http://www.wavosaur.com/