Free Software Synthesizers

GrooveBoxII

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

Features:

HighPowerOSC: 9 Wavetables, each with the same wave. With the Super Effect you can make an unison Detune.

Switch Area: Normally the Audio Effect Section is selected. Above that you have a selector where you can choose:

Gate Sequencer: 32 MIDI-Step-Sequencer.

Custom Wave: Create your own waves with groundwaves.

Audio Effects: Distortion, Delay, Reverb, etc.

MIDI Learn: On knobs where you can tune the audio out you just right-click and select the MIDI CC you want to have. The MIDI CC is also put out when you tune knob (MIDI out of VSTi).

Random Preset generator: This may produce some interesting sounds.

Manual.

120 Different Presets.

32 Step-Sequencer.

Effects: Distortion, Chorus, Multi Delay.

http://mainstreamaudio.ma.funpic.de/

GrooveBoxI

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

Features:

HighPowerOSC: 9 Wavetables, each with the same wave. With the Super Effect you can make an unison Detune.

Switch Area: Normally the Gate-sequencer is selected. Above the Gate-sequencer you have a selector where you can choose:

Gate Sequencer: 32 MIDI-Step-Sequencer.

Analyse: Normal Stereo Scope.

Custom Wave: Create your own waves with groundwaves.

MIDI Settings: 9 extra knobs for tuning the VST.

Enter Serial: For future protection (free for SM-Users).

MIDI Learn: On knobs where you can tune the audio out you just right-click and select the MIDI CC you want to have. The MIDI CC is also put out when you tune knob (MIDI out of VSTi).

Preset Manager: Reacts to Program Change.

30 Presets.

http://mainstreamaudio.ma.funpic.de/

Groove Analogizer

Groove Analogizer is a free software synthesizer developed by NUSofting. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Groove Analogizer is an “Audio Controlled Drum Synthesizer”. Working like a vintage electronic drum tone generator the percussion sound is triggered by an audio signal, not by a MIDI message.

Groove Analogizer loads as a VST effect, usually in an insert slot, and features three oscillators that can be triggered and shaped by the audio input. A trigger can be any kind of percussive sound, both mono or stereo – it can be a.wav file or another VST instrument for example.

For each of the three generators you can choose left, right or left+right input – input can be both mono or stereo. A band pass filter allows you to select which frequency range of the audio source will be used for triggering, so you can separate hi, mid and low tones in the audio input, allowing you to isolate different trigger patterns from the same complex audio source. Groove Analogizer also features Pre-Listening, so that you can monitor which part of the source is selected as trigger.

The Sensitivity control allows you to select the loudest triggers filtered by the band pass – so that you may include ghost notes or avoid them.

Trigger Controls for each generator:

Left + Right input switch.

Band fine and coarse frequency selection.

Pre Listen option.

Trigger LED.

Sensitivity.

Sound Controls for each generator:

Release time: amplitude and pitch envelope time.

Bending: positive or negative pitch envelope amount.

Offset : pitch base.

Timbre: from pure tone to noise, with FM option, overtone mode.

Output Controls for each generator:

Effect: send to internal stereo delay.

Pan: stereo image.

Volume: output level.

Master Controls:

FM: global amount.

Smooth: slope time for all envelopes.

Delay effect controls.

Dry: blend of the trigger signal (audio source).

Master: output level of all three generators.

http://nusofting.com/

Granulus lite

Granulus lite is a free software synthesizer for HALion, developed by Electronik Sound Lab. Available format(s): for .

Granulus Lite is a granular instrument designed for use in sound design and music production. Granulus Lite uses HALion 6’s powerful granular engine.

Features:

Glide.

Pan.

Pitch.

Amp Envelope.

Filter Envelope.

Filter.

Arpeggiator.

Grain OSC.

Sample Display.

Delay.

Distortion.

Reverb.

Two LFO.

Mod Matrix.

8 Presets.

22 MB.

Limitations: In this version you can not load your own samples, only available in the full version.

Requires HALion Sonic SE 3.2.15 free, HALion Sonic 3.2.10 or HALion 6.2.10 or higher. Download HALion Sonic SE for free at steinberg.net/en/support/downloads

System Requirements for HALion Sonic SE3

Mac:

Mac OS X Version 10.11/macOS 10.12.

VST 3, AAX, or AU compatible host application for using HALion Sonic SE as a plug-in.

64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor (Intel i5 or faster recommended).

4GB RAM (8GB recommended).

1GB of free hard-disk space.

Display resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (1920 x 1080 recommended).

OS-compatible audio hardware*.

Internet connection required for activation, account setup, and personal/product registration.

Downloads are required for the installation.

*ASIO-compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance.

Windows:

64-bit Windows 7*/8.x/10.

VST 2, VST 3, or AAX compatible host application for using HALion Sonic SE.

as a plug-in.

64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor (Intel i5 or faster recommended).

4GB RAM (8GB recommended).

1GB of free hard-disk space.

Display resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (1920 x 1080 recommended).

OS-compatible audio hardware**.

Internet connection required for activation, account setup, and personal/product registration.

Downloads are required for the installation.

*Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 and Platform Update for Windows.

**ASIO-compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance.

https://www.electroniksoundlab.com/

Granular Lite 2 Sound Set for PadShop and PadShop Pro

Granular Lite 2 Sound Set for PadShop and PadShop Pro is a free software synthesizer preset pack for Padshop, made by Online Music Foundry.

“Granular Lite 2” sound set is a free expansion pack for Steinberg’s PadShop and PadShop Pro.

This lite expansion pack offers 15 presets for Steinberg’s Padshop and Padshop Pro VST granular synthesizers. With 7 manipulated stereo samples using various effects, this sound set provides an all-in-one solution for sound designers and music producers.

Designed by composer and producer, Gary Gibbons, at the Professional Music Foundry recording facility in Hong Kong, this sound set demonstrates the granular power of the Padshop audio engine.

Available as download only.

For Windows and Mac.

Click here to download.

View Patch List

For more information of this product or any questions, click here

We want to offer the best solution for you to find your sound. Listen to Granular Lite expansion pack presets on our playlists.

Granular Lite 2

http://www.onlinemusicfoundry.com/

Gigmate v2

Gigmate v2 is a free software synthesizer developed by Manx. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

A Monosynth, which has been given the ‘full Manx treatment’, offered to you completly free of charge.

Features:

2 VCOs.

Oscillator sync.

Sample & Hold.

Ring Modulation.

MIDI Learn.

http://www.manxsynthesizers.epizy.com/

GFM Koch

GFM Koch is a free software synthesizer developed by Games From Mars. Available format(s): VST, Audio Unit for Windows 64b, macOS.

GFM Koch is a physical synthesizer able to generate the punchiest percussive notes, by construction.

Thanks to the purity of its integration, its sound is especially crystalline from the lowest to the highest frequencies. Thus it is suitable for sub-bass stabs, percussive basses, emulating electric pianos and tonal percussions.

To compliment this raw sound, a sub-oscillator and voice-wise distortion is provided. This distortion is devoid of aliasing, again by construction.

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http://www.gamesfrommars.fr/plugins/

Genobazz R

Genobazz R is a free software synthesizer developed by Tekit Audio. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Genobazz R is the first anniversary edition of the free monophonic bass synthesizer plugin Genobazz, with more bass, more acid, more fat sound, inside.

We added, envelope modulation to the filter, an envelope decay, a filter drive, a BIGGER user interface and numerous improvements over the original Genobazz.

Feature highlights:

8 Waveforms: saw, square, pulse, double sine, saw-pulse, reso1, reso2 and reso3.

8 Filter types: 24dB Fat low-pass, 24dB low-pass, 24dB VCF Ladder, Modulo Filter, 36dB State Variable, Fat filter, 12dB High-pass, Band pass.

Envelope attack, decay, glide and retrigger.

Full MIDI automation support.

Easy MIDI learn on all parameters.

Use 7-bit MIDI Continuous Controller or High resolution 14-bit MIDI NRPN and RPN.

Maximum MIDI pitch bend range selector.

2 Waveforms modulation types.

Filter envelope modulation.

Sub amplification boost.

Integrated Preset manager, rename, copy, save, load…

Undo your changes to initial preset value.

One click randomize for all parameters.

50 Factory sound presets.

Up to 128 user presets per bank.

https://tekit-audio.com/

Genobazz

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

Genobazz is a free monophonic bass synthesizer plug-in, designed to be simple to use, for all your bass need, from simple bass, drum kick and complex wobble to acid bassline.

OSCILLATOR AND FILTERS

14 Waveforms and 17 filters give you the possibility of creating a wide range of sounds. Filter the fat square wave or the ready made acid waveform using the resonant filters, from low-pass with an analog tone to variants that sounds more digital, through the 12 and 24 dB/Oct high-pass.

ENVELOPE AND MODULATION

Each knobs as an Multi Segment Envelope Generator (MSEG) which allows you to draw your envelope shape using your mouse and create bass drum or wobble sound easily.

MIDI

Control the amount of velocity on 7 parameters to give more life to your playback.
Assign all the parameters to your MIDI controller easily. Click on “Learn” on the parameter, move the control on your MIDI controller, and that’s it.

PRESET LIBRARY

Genobazz 2 come with 96 presets made by Tek’it Audio, Justin O’Quinn (an EDM producer) and other designers, including the presets from Genobazz 1 improved and updated. The new preset manager come with a note pop-up to see detailed information on a preset and the author. Randomly generate a new preset with a single click. Undo your changes on all the parameters, just as easily.

Feature highlights:

14 Waveforms and 17 Filters.

Multi-Segment Envelope on each rotary controllers.

Envelope loop and BPM sync.

2 Waveforms modulation types.

Velocity amount control on 7 parameters.

Sub amplification boost.

Full MIDI automation support.

Easy MIDI learn on all parameters.

Use 7-bit MIDI Continuous Controller or High resolution 14-bit MIDI NRPN and RPN.

Selectable Maximum MIDI pitch bend range.

Four note playback priority mode.

Selectable envelope re-trigger mode.

Preset manager, rename, copy, save, load…

Undo your changes to initial preset value.

One click randomize all parameters.

96 Factory sound presets.

Easy installer.

http://soundcloud.com/tekit-audio/sets/genobazz-demo/

https://tekit-audio.com/

Gatoreed

Gatoreed is a free software synthesizer developed by Electra Autentica Productions. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Two oscillators in combination with a Phase Distortion osc.

ADSR VCA Envelope.

Extended filter.

LFO.

Modulation control.

Panic Control – Randomize sounds from LFO to Phase to Pitch.

Global: Sync on/off, channel control, mono on/off, retrigger, portamento.

8 note polyphonic.

21 presets.

http://www.electra-autentica.nl/