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Browse 105 reviewed free synths plugins for Windows, with compatibility, formats, interface previews, and installation details.

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Horus plugin interface
B Serrano

Horus

Horus by B Serrano is a 64-voice polyphonic synth blending string machine and poly synth qualities. It creates rich pads with 4 oscillators, chorus, auto-wah, filters, phaser, stereo delay, and full MIDI learn support.

VST2Synths
easy-mr. stringer plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-mr. stringer

easy-mr. stringer by easytoolz is a free string synthesizer for Windows featuring two oscillators with 17 string-waveforms each, dual filters, modulation options, and mono/poly modes.

VST2Synths
Afrokeyz Lite plugin interface
Afroplug

Afrokeyz Lite

Afrokeyz Lite is a free keyboard synthesizer rompler for Windows and Mac featuring 6 presets inspired by African diaspora beats like Dancehall and Afrobeats. It includes reverb, ADSR, LFO, glide, pitch, filter, and pan controls.

VST2Synths
2RuleSynth plugin interface
2Rule

2RuleSynth

2RuleSynth is a hybrid synthesizer offering simultaneous classic subtractive, FM, and ring modulation synthesis with two independent oscillators, each featuring LFOs and ADSR envelopes. It delivers a unique soundscape ranging from classic analog tones to experimental concrete music textures.

VST3Synths
Dominator plugin interface
TA Programming

Dominator

Dominator by TA Programming is a multi-cycle wave analysing synthesizer for creating powerful bass-lines and clear plucks using innovative wavetable synthesis.

VST2Synths
Anadyomene plugin interface
Benedict Roff-Marsh

Anadyomene

Anadyomene is a user-friendly FM synthesizer that combines the simplicity of subtractive synthesis with the unique character of FM (DX-7) synthesis.

VST2Synths
DA-01 plugin interface
Benedict Roff-Marsh

DA-01

DA-01 is a mono and duophonic analog synthesizer with a unique filter and simple architecture inspired by early analog synths like the Jupiter 4.

VST2Synths
AddIt plugin interface
MVX Synths

AddIt

AddIt by MVX Synths is an 8-oscillator additive synthesizer featuring four standard waveforms and a dual SVF multimode filter with advanced modulation options for amplitude, pitch, and stereo balance.

VST2Synths
808 Bass Module 2 Lite plugin interface
BeatMaker

808 Bass Module 2 Lite

808 Bass Module 2 Lite by BeatMaker is a free 808 bass ROMpler with 10 layered presets designed to add grit and rumble to electronic music productions.

VST2Synths
Hercules V3 plugin interface
Fruitymasterz

Hercules V3

Hercules V3 by Fruitymasterz is a freeware Supersaw synthesizer featuring 2 oscillators, 2 LFOs, ADSR and filter envelopes, pitch envelope, delay, and chorus effects.

VST2Synths
Elektrik Keys plugin interface
DSK

Elektrik Keys

Elektrik Keys by DSK is a free Windows VST2 plugin featuring 2 layers, 13 waveforms, octave selection, micro-detuning, and built-in delay and flanger effects with assignable automation.

VST2Synths
Clavia Lab plugin interface
Simple Media

Clavia Lab

Clavia Lab by Simple Media is a hybrid analog and physical model electric piano plugin offering unique, evolving harmonic textures beyond typical Rhodes or Whurlitzer sounds.

VST2Piano & keys
4Front E-Piano plugin interface
4Front

4Front E-Piano

4Front E-Piano is a compact hybrid e-piano module combining sample playback and synthesis. It delivers a rich, warm, and silky sound with a unique character.

VST2Piano & keys
Bucket ONE plugin interface
Full Bucket Music

Bucket ONE

Bucket ONE is a precise software simulation of the classic 1985 Crumar BIT 01/99 synthesizers, featuring up to 64 voices polyphony, split and double modes, and a visual sound editor.

VST2Synths
b6 plugin interface
KBplugs

b6

b6 by KBplugs is a free Windows VST2 plugin inspired by the Andromeda A6 synthesizer circuits, offering a unique analog emulation experience without aiming for exact hardware accuracy.

VST2Synths
Arminator plugin interface
Krakli

Arminator

Arminator by Krakli is a free VST2 plugin emulating the Yamaha CS80 analog synthesizer for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
Alice-1377 plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Alice-1377

Alice-1377 is a free VST2 synthesizer plugin for Windows inspired by the classic Soviet Alisa-1377 synth.

VST2Synths
80-vox plugin interface
KBplugs

80-vox

80-vox by KBplugs is a free Yamaha CS-80 inspired synth emulation for Windows x86 systems. It offers an authentic interface without presets, reflecting the original hardware's design approach.

VST2Synths
44 S plugin interface
GTG

44 S

44 S by GTG is a free six-voice analog synthesizer plugin for Windows delivering a classic, fat sound.

VST2Synths
Bend Box plugin interface
ToneBytes

Bend Box

Bend Box by ToneBytes is a free software synthesizer for Windows that emulates a circuit-bending device, ideal for experimental sounds and noise effects.

VST2Synths
Angel Synth plugin interface
Gregjazz

Angel Synth

Angel Synth by Gregjazz is a free Windows VST2 synth plugin featuring a unique sound generation method centered on dynamic oscillators.

VST2Synths
ABVSTI plugin interface
Audiobulb

ABVSTI

ABVSTI by Audiobulb is a free virtual studio synthesizer for Windows that delivers unique acoustic elements responsive to MIDI control and automation.

VST2Synths
A-Saw plugin interface
Odosynths

A-Saw

A-Saw by Odosynths is a free phase modulation synthesizer plugin for Windows in VST2 format.

VST2Synths
A-Key plugin interface
Odosynths

A-Key

A-Key by Odosynths is a free Windows VST2 synth plugin featuring two oscillators with distortion.

VST2Synths
Bleep plugin interface
ToneBytes

Bleep

Bleep is a free VSTi synthesizer for Windows inspired by the MOS Technology SID sound. It features three oscillators with sawtooth, triangle, pulse with pulse width, and noise waveforms.

VST2Synths
38911 Bytes plugin interface
Odosynths

38911 Bytes

38911 Bytes by Odosynths is a Windows-only VST2 plugin inspired by Commodore 64 software. It features a single oscillator synth with four waveforms and three BPM sequencers for creative sound design.

VST2Synths
Apad 4.5 plugin interface
Odosynths

Apad 4.5

Apad 4.5 by Odosynths is an analog pad synthesizer featuring three oscillators with detune and oscillator volume controls, flexible filter types, and several modulation options. It supports glide, mono mode, and includes over 100 presets.

VST2Synths
Alieno plugin interface
Acrobatics

Alieno

Alieno by Acrobatics is a hybrid synthesizer featuring a sci-fi inspired object-oriented interface that combines multiple synthesis methods. It offers advanced modulation and MIDI control for crafting dynamic sounds.

VST2Synths
Alien Artifact plugin interface
HERCs Music Systems

Alien Artifact

Alien Artifact is a Free VST2 synth plugin for Windows that encourages raw sonic creativity through its unique alien-inspired controls.

VST2Synths
Aethereal plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Aethereal

Aethereal by Psychic Modulation is an ambient vector synthesizer designed for crafting evolving atmospheres and textures using 4 wave oscillators and over 100 built-in sampled sounds.

VST2Synths
easy-V-syn o1 plugin interface
easytoolz

easy-V-syn o1

easy-V-syn o1 by easytoolz is a vintage wavetable synthesizer featuring four oscillators, multiple waveforms, and advanced modulation options for rich sound design on Windows.

VST2Synths
BlueZ plugin interface
DSK

BlueZ

BlueZ by DSK is a free 2 oscillator synthesizer with 134 waveforms, sub oscillators, advanced filters, LFO routing, and delay and chorus/flanger effects. Supports MIDI automation and preset management.

VST2Synths
Analog Galaxy plugin interface
SyncerSoft

Analog Galaxy

Analog Galaxy by SyncerSoft is a vintage-style ROM synthesis synthesizer featuring four analog-style filters plus reverb and delay effects. Ideal for creating synthetic basses, leads, and pads.

VST2Synths
Addtractive plugin interface
GyL Synths

Addtractive

Addtractive by GyL Synths is a free dual wavetable and unison synthesizer featuring two oscillators with 135 waveforms each. It offers waveform operations including addition, multiplication, subtraction, phase shift, inversion, and level adjustment, along with a detunable unison main oscillator and a switchable sub oscillator.

VST2Synths
Chorg DS-600 plugin interface
KBplugs

Chorg DS-600

Chorg DS-600 by KBplugs is a free VST2 synth plugin for Windows, inspired by the Korg DS-8 circuit but not aiming for exact hardware accuracy. It offers a raw synth experience without presets, similar to the original.

VST2Synths
Adonis plugin interface
B Serrano

Adonis

Adonis by B Serrano is a free virtual analog, AM, and FM synthesizer for Windows featuring 4 waveforms per voice, 57 voice structures, multiple modulation envelopes, LFOs with host sync, dual filters, and built-in effects with an 8-step sequencer.

VST2Synths
Acquitxx14 plugin interface
Acquit Music

Acquitxx14

Acquitxx14 by Acquit Music is a free frequency modulation synthesizer plugin for Windows 32-bit systems.

VST2Synths
Acquitxx11 plugin interface
Acquit Music

Acquitxx11

Acquitxx11 by Acquit Music is a free 4-note polyphonic FM synthesizer featuring 4 oscillators, 2 phasers, 2 flangers, and 16 lead and bass sounds. Available as a VST2 plugin for Windows 32-bit.

VST2Synths
A-sine plugin interface
Odosynths

A-sine

A-sine by Odosynths is a simple Windows-only synth featuring four sine wave oscillators with phase modulation. It offers ADSR-controlled filter and volume, along with auto panning and oscillator mix controls, suitable for organs and FM sounds.

VST2Synths
DodecaMax plugin interface
KBplugs

DodecaMax

DodecaMax by KBplugs offers a comprehensive emulation of Buchla 200 modules, featuring maximum 200-style module approximations including dual oscillators and a 2-operator module, all within a compact interface.

VST2Synths
Dark Steps plugin interface
KBplugs

Dark Steps

Dark Steps by KBplugs emulates three Doepfer Dark Energy synth voices combined with a versatile step LFO featuring 3x8 and 2x16 modes. It integrates waveforms and filters from Dark Energy I and II, offering rich analog-style synthesis in a compact VST2 plugin for Win32.

VST2Synths
Dark Four plugin interface
KBplugs

Dark Four

Dark Four by KBplugs emulates a group of four Doepfer Dark Energy synthesizers, combining features from both DE I and DE II including various waveforms and multimode filters.

VST2Synths
Damatriks plugin interface
Meesha

Damatriks

Damatriks by Meesha is a classic modular synthesizer system for Windows, featuring various modules and a CV matrix for complex control voltage patching, enabling rich analog-style sound creation.

VST2Synths
Crystal plugin interface
Greenoak

Crystal

Crystal by Greenoak is a semi-modular software synthesizer combining subtractive and FM synthesis with over 90 modulate-able parameters and tempo-synced multi-stage envelopes.

VST2Synths
Analog Matrix plugin interface
DSK

Analog Matrix

Analog Matrix by DSK is a free Windows VST2 synthesizer featuring 2 oscillators, advanced pulse modulation, dual LFOs, and versatile filters with effects including chorus, reverb, and drive.

VST2Synths
200 Max plugin interface
KBplugs

200 Max

200 Max by KBplugs is a free VST2 plugin for Windows that offers an assortment of Buchla 200 module approximations, including dual oscillators and 2-operator FM modulation, designed to fit comfortably on most displays without scrolling.

VST2Synths
200 C plugin interface
KBplugs

200 C

200 C by KBplugs is a free VST2 plugin for Windows featuring a comprehensive set of Buchla 200 modules including dual oscillators, envelope generators, filters, modulators, CV processors, and mixer channels.

VST2Synths
BassMatrix plugin interface
Witech

BassMatrix

BassMatrix by Witech is a free Roland TB-303 bassline synth emulation for Windows. It features a simple interface for pattern programming, MIDI play support, and a key sync arpeggio function.

VST2Synths
Basscruncher plugin interface
L-Day

Basscruncher

Basscruncher by L-Day is a monophonic synth bass line plugin featuring one oscillator with saw and pulse waveforms, a low-pass filter with resonance and drive modes, plus a 16-step filter sequencer inspired by the TB-303 style.

VST2Synths
Arptron plugin interface
Psychic Modulation

Arptron

Arptron by Psychic Modulation is a free hybrid phase distortion arp-synth featuring two crossfading oscillators, dual arpeggiators, and dedicated filter and amp envelopes.

VST2Synths
Anti-Transpirant + Stepper 16 AT plugin interface
TubeOhm

Anti-Transpirant + Stepper 16 AT

Anti-Transpirant + Stepper 16 AT by TubeOhm is an analogue-sounding VSTi with 8x oversampling for clear high-frequency modulations, including PWM, filter FM, and ring modulation. The stepper plays monophonic sequences.

VST2Synths
acidrack plugin interface
acid.milch-und-honig

acidrack

acidrack by acid.milch-und-honig is a free small virtual analog synthesizer offering 6 voices with poly, legato, and mono modes. It features 2 VCOs with unison mode, a multimode filter, multiple envelopes, LFOs, an arpeggiator, and a patch randomizer.

VST2Synths
Basic plugin interface
Audio Damage

Basic

Basic by Audio Damage is a monophonic subtractive synthesizer featuring three alias-free wavetable oscillators and self-resonating filters capable of aggressive tones.

VST2Synths
Acolyte plugin interface
Presto

Acolyte

Acolyte is a monophonic synthesizer inspired by the Yamaha CS-01 featuring a classic 1 VCO, 1 VCF, 1 envelope, and 1 LFO architecture.

VST2Synths
Abakos plugin interface
HERCs Music Systems

Abakos

Abakos by HERCs Music Systems is a high quality virtual analogue synth featuring 2 VCOs with 3 waveforms, a versatile LFO, dual ADSRs, and onboard effects including delay, tremolo, vibrato, and wah wah. It also includes noise generation, ring modulation, digital and analogue filter modes, and an internal preset management system with 4 banks of presets.

VST2Synths
A-Smalli plugin interface
Odosynths

A-Smalli

A-Smalli by Odosynths is a free 2 oscillator analog synthesizer for Windows. It features phase modulation with pitch and volume control, a versatile ADSR filter with multiple modes, glide, mono mode, and 32 presets.

VST2Synths
8X8CC plus plugin interface
KX77FREE

8X8CC plus

8X8CC plus by KX77FREE is an 8 oscillator analog synth designed to emulate classical ensemble sounds such as strings, brass, choirs, guitar, and bass. It is also suitable for synthetic pads and unison leads.

VST2Synths
7SAW plugin interface
Quilcom

7SAW

7SAW by Quilcom is a free oscillator plugin inspired by the Roland JP-8000 Supersaw synthesizer, available in VST2 format for Windows x86.

VST2Synths
5-SC plugin interface
Samsara Cycle Audio

5-SC

5-SC by Samsara Cycle Audio is a free single oscillator analog synthesizer plugin for Windows featuring octave selection, LFO modulation, portamento, and a shared ADSR envelope.

VST2Synths
Ancient Solfeggio Synthesizer plugin interface
Sean Luciw

Ancient Solfeggio Synthesizer

Ancient Solfeggio Synthesizer by Sean Luciw generates the Ancient Solfeggio Tones using frequencies like 396 Hz, 417 Hz, 528 Hz, 639 Hz, 741 Hz, and 852 Hz for sound healing and meditation.

VST2Synths
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