Free Virtual Instruments

NanoX2

NanoX2 is a free software synthesizer developed by Pluggotic. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

NanoX2 is an additive sequenced groovebox that features:

A raw 8bit-style sound inspired by the sound of gaming systems & consoles from the past.

A sequencer that triggers eight partials inspired by NanoSynth (by Oliver Wittchow & Julian Rohrhuber).

A scene-morphing sequencer that will fuse the previous features into a nice mess.

Differently from its predecessor, NanoX2 doesn’t require MIDI notes to be triggered and pitched. Open it and just press play on your sequencer to start the serenade, it’s loaded with 124 preset patterns.

http://www.pluggotic.com/

Nanotron

Nanotron is a free rompler VST plugin developed by Dream Vortex Studio. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Nanotron is a recreation of a Novatron/Mellotron. The voices were recorded using a Studer A80 in 1979, the Ampex 406 tape developed oxide failure in 1990 and was transferred to DAT, the DAT was lost and later found in 2002.

The three voice tracks are Male/Female Choir, String Orchestra, and Flute.

http://www.dream.vortex.btinternet.co.uk/

NanoMod 7: 8-bit synths

NanoMod 7: 8-bit synths virtual instrument is a free sound bank for Kontakt, by Rhythmic Robot.

NanoMod 8-bit is a simple but versatile Kontakt synthesiser based on vintage 8-bit polysynths, featuring an “intelligent” interface that allows the user to adjust multiple parameters with single controls. It is offered as part of the KVR Developers’ Challenge 2014.

NanoMod 8-bit brings the simplicity of Rhythmic Robot‘s NanoMod interface to bear on the crusty, gritty, aliased sounds of classic 8-bit synthesisers of the early to mid 80s. Using source waves taken from vintage Ensoniq hardware and a front-end incorporating convolved Wasp and MS20 filters, this NanoMod is aimed squarely at big, powerful polysynth sounds – everything from warm and evolving pads to screaming leads.

The wave blend dial to the left of the panel shifts between the two raw waveforms at the heart of the NanoMod, both of which were sampled from vintage 8-bit Ensoniq synths. One is a rough, aggressive sawtooth-based tone, with two detuned saws added to a pulse-width modulated pulse wave for a shifting and thick sound with a lot of harmonics for the filters to bite into. This is intended as a very versatile “classic” synth sound, though with the inevitable artefacts and distortions of the 8-bit resolution clearly evident. The second wave is a shiny, breathy, noise-rich digital wave very typical of early 80s digital synthesisers, which lends sheen and aliasing noise to the mix. Intermediate positions on the dial blend these two waves, yielding a wide range of starting points for all kinds of synth tones.

These starting points can then be sculpted with the set of “intelligent” controls, which adjust multiple parameters behind the scenes. The Grit Filter pushes the raw sound through convolved vintage filters sampled from Wasp and MS20 circuitry, while the Smooth Filter allows for sweeps and more precise adjustments. Glow and Shimmer add movement to the sound, while Warmth adds analogue-style instability. The Glitch button musically randomises all the controls for instant inspiration and patch generation, with its intelligent algorithm biasing it towards musically useful results. Any patch you create can of course be saved.

NanoMods are all about simplicity and fun, and NanoMod 8-bit continues the tradition. It is capable of generating thousands of unique patches with a handful of intelligent controls, and best of all, it’s absolutely free.

NanoMod 8-bit requires Kontakt v4.2.3 or later to run. It’s compatible with all versions of Kontakt 5. More information is at Rhythmic Robot.

http://www.rhythmicrobot.com

Nanologue

Nanologue is a free software synthesizer developed by Steinberg. Available format(s): stand alone application for iOS.

Nanologue brings the power of VST 3 technology to the iOS platform. As a streamlined version of the VST 3 synthesizer Retrologue, Nanologue sports a straightforward multi-touch interface and a great-sounding virtual analog synthesizer for monophonic leads and basses and can be used stand-alone and in connection with your iOS host application via Inter-App Audio.

Under the hood, Nanologue boasts a cross-modulation oscillator with two waveforms, glide, a VCF envelope, LFO, delay and a filter section with cutoff, resonance and distortion.

With 50 presets the library offers a range of sounds and effects including leads, basses and effects.

User presets can be exported to the Retrologue VST instrument, included in Cubase and Cubase Artist.

Top Features:

Virtual analog synthesizer specializing in monophonic leads, basses and effect sounds.

Cross-modulation oscillator with two waveforms, glide, VCF envelope, LFO, delay and filter section.

Easy-to-use interface with multi-touch support.

50 ready-to-go presets.

Compatible with Inter-App Audio.

Free of charge.

http://www.steinberg.net/

Nabla

Nabla is a free software synthesizer developed by Full Bucket Music. Available format(s): VST, Audio Unit for Windows 64b, macOS.

The Nabla is a software instrument for Microsoft Windows (VST) and Apple macOS (VST/AU) simulating the KORG Delta DL-50 Strings Synthesizer from 1979. Is is written in native C++ code for high performance and low CPU consumption. The main features are:

Paraphonic Synthesizer and Strings sections.

Up to 64 voices polyphony.

Synthesizer section:

Four band-limited frequency divider-driven signal generators.

Additional noise generator.

4-pole zero-delay feedback bandpass/lowpass filter.

Strings section:

Two band-limited frequency divider-driven signal generators.

2-band equalizer.

Ensemble effect.

Flexible pitch/filter modulation by LFO or noise.

Tweaks (not to be found in the original Delta):

“GOD Mode” to provide true polyphony.

Panning for Synthesizer/Strings sections.

Built-in phaser and delay effects.

Double precision audio processing.

All parameters can be controlled by MIDI controllers.

Plug-in supports Windows and macOS (32-bit and 64-bit).

Listen to it @ SoundCloud:

https://SoundCloud.com/full-bucket/full-bucket-nabla-nabla

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

Mystery Eclipse (for Serum by Xfer Records) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Mystery Eclipse (for Serum by Xfer Records) [FREE DOWNLOAD] is a free software synthesizer preset pack for Serum, made by Jade Carvo.

https://www.jadecarvo.com

MYSTERION

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

MYSTERION is a software synthesizer designed to be easy to use.

Features:

Two oscillators with pitch and tuning settings.

Filter section with cutoff and resonance controls.

LFO.

Filter & AMP envelope.

Delay FX.

16 Presets.

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http://www.pianovintage.fr/

myrmidon

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

32-bit VST 2.4 SynthEdit unison synth with pitch and amp modulation per oscillator.

8 voice poly.

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

MyKazoo

MyKazoo is a free rompler VST plugin developed by g200kg. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

MyKazoo is a ‘Kazoo’ simulator in the form of a ‘VST-Effect Plug-in’. Insert to a vocal track.

Controls:

Sensitivity: the threshold level activating the kazoo sound.

Color: kazoo sound color.

Mix: mix original vocal sound and kazoo sound.

http://www.g200kg.com/index_e.html

Mycrosynth

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

This is a very simple synthesizer. It is designed for low CPU usage.

http://haarper.wix.com/myvst