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Mfg. Product Version Type Computer OS Automation # of Envelope Generators Plug-in Format ReWire Support Multitimbral Modulation Sources Filters Oscillators Real-Time Editing # of Programs Synthesis Methods Special Features MSRP MAP
4Front Technologies 4Front Bass Module 1.0 Bass synthesizer Mac OS X, Win No 0 VSTi 1 None None None No 1 Hybrid Optimized for low CPU usage and decent sound. Plug-in has no parameters-load and play. Free
4Front Technologies 4Front E-Piano Module 1.0 DX7-like E-Piano Mac OS X, Win No 0 VSTi 1 None None None No 1 Hybrid Optimized for low CPU usage and decent sound. Plug-in has no parameters-load and play. Free
4Front Technologies 4Front Piano Module 1.0 Piano Synthesizer Mac OS X, Win Yes 0 VSTi 1 None None None Yes 1 Hybrid Optimized for low CPU usage and decent sound. Plug-in has no parameters-load and play. Free
4Front Technologies 4Front Rhodes Pro 1.1 Rhodes/Wurlitzer-like synthesizer Win 2000/XP Yes 0 VSTi 1 None 1 None Yes 10+ Hybrid Optimized for low CPU usage and decent sound. $30
4Front Technologies TruePianos VSTi 1 Grand piano VSTi Mac OS X, Win Yes 0 VSTi 1 None None None Yes 3 modules, about 8 presets per module Hybrid generation A hybrid VSTi piano Instrument with ultimate feel and a realistic sound, multiple modules included. $180
Ableton Inc. Operator 1 Synthesizer Mac OS X 10.2.8, Win 2000/XP Yes 7 Standalone, VSTi, DXi 1 LFO, 7 envelope generators 8: LP 24 dB, LP 12 dB, BP 12 dB, BP 24 dB, HP 12 dB, HP 24 dB, notch 12 dB, notch 24 dB 4/various Yes 0 FM Global length control for envelopes, Spread parameter creates rich stereo chorusing, polyphonic glide function $149
Ableton Inc. Sampler 1 Synthesizer, sampler Mac OS X 10.2.8, Win 2000/XP Yes 5 Standalone, VSTi, DXi 32 FM, AM, pitch env., loopable, env., 3 LFOs, effects 5: classic 24 dB LP, BP, HP and 2 morph None Yes 0 Sample play, subtractive Polyphonic saturation stage, modulate post-processing and sample playback characteristics $199
Access Music GmbH Indigo TDM 2.0 Synthesizer Mac OS X, Win XP Yes 2 TDM 20 30 2 4 Yes 0 Virtual analog Build in effects, vocoder, patch-compatible with Access hardware synthesizers $795
Access Music GmbH Virus PowerCore (Base Version) 1.04 Synthesizer PowerCore Yes 2 VST, AU 4 30 2 4 Yes 0 Virtual analog modeling synthesis Base version is limited to 1 DSP, patch compatible with Access Virus synthesizers $499
Access Music GmbH Virus PowerCore (Unlimited Version) 1.04 Synthesizer PowerCore Yes 2 VST, AU 4 30 2 4 Yes 0 Virtual analog modeling synthesis Unlimited version, uses as many DSP as available, patch-compatible with Access Virus synthesizers $749
AMG Infinite Groove 1.04 Loop Editor/Generator/processor Mac OS X 10.3.9+; Win 9x/2000/XP Yes Standalone, VST, AU, RTAS 8 - each with two groove channels and 32 step tracks multimode filters per channel Yes 1500+ Acoustic drum loops Over 1500 of the finest acoustic drum loops - imports REX, ACID, WAV, Aiff files and soon also Apple Loops. Browser, beat editing, step-sequencer, built-in FX and more! $250
AMG Kick-Ass Brass! 1.06 Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.3.9+; Win 9x/2000/XP Yes Standalone, VST, AU, RTAS 8 The ultimate modern brass library! 5 star library featuring trumpet, trombone, alto sax, baritone sax, tenor sax and muted trumpet. $335
AMG Metropolis Hip Hop Virtual Instrument 1.04 Loop Editor/Generator/processor Mac OS X 10.3.9+; Win 9x/2000/XP Yes Standalone, VST, AU, RTAS 8 - each with two groove channels and 32 step tracks multimode filters per channel Yes 1400+ hip hop loops Massive 1400+ hip hop loop library - imports REX, ACID, WAV, Aiff files and soon also Apple Loops. Browser, beat editing, step-sequencer, built-in FX and more! $200
AMG ONE - No library DL version 1.04 Loop Editor/Generator/processor Mac OS X 10.3.9+; Win 9x/2000/XP Yes Standalone, VST, AU, RTAS 8 - each with two groove channels and 32 step tracks multimode filters per channel Yes Imports REX, ACID, WAV, Aiff files and soon also Apple Loops. Browser, beat editing, step-sequencer, built-in FX and more! $99
AMG ONE - with Core Library 1.04 Loop Editor/Generator/processor Mac OS X 10.3.9+; Win 9x/2000/XP Yes Standalone, VST, AU, RTAS 8 - each with two groove channels and 32 step tracks multimode filters per channel Yes 3500+ 4.5 gigs Massive library also imports REX, ACID, WAV, Aiff files and soon also Apple Loops. Browser, beat editing, step-sequencer, built-in FX and more! $250
Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge Lizard EP-3 3 Electric piano synthesizer Mac OS X, Win Yes 0 Standalone, VST, DXi, AU, RTAS (Mac) Physical modeling $249
Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge Lizard Session 1 Electric piano synthesizer Mac OS X, Win Yes 0 Standalone, VST, DXi, AU, RTAS (Mac) Physical modeling $99
Applied Acoustics Systems Modeling Collection 1 Physical modeling synthesizer bundle Mac OS X 10.3.9, Win XP, Vista Yes Standalone, VST, DXi, AU, RTAS (Mac) Physical modeling Bundle includes String Studio VS-1, Ultra Analog VA-1, Lounge Lizard EP-3, and Tassman 4 $499
Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-1 1 String modeling synthesizer Mac OS X, Win Yes 20+ Standalone, VST, DXi, AU, RTAS (Mac) Physical modeling $249
Applied Acoustics Systems Tassman 4 4.0 Polyphonic modular synthesizer, sound design environment Mac OS X 10.3.9; Windows XP/Vista Yes Unlimited Standalone, DXi, VSTi, RTAS (Pro Tools 7 only), AU 1 Unlimited: LFO, ADAR, VADAR, ADSR, VADSR, env. follower, keyboard LP 12 & 24 dB/Oct, bandpass, HP, comb, phaser, flanger, tube Unlimited: VCO, strings, plates, membranes, bars, flute, FM sinus Yes 1,000+ Physical modeling, analog modeling, additive, FM, subtractive, sample playback Fully modular, unique modules reproducing acoustic objects via physical modeling $349
Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog Session 1 Subtractive analog synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.9; Windows XP/Vista Yes 0 Standalone, VST, DXi, AU, RTAS (Pro Tools 7 only) 1 Pitch, velocity, ADSR 2 multimode with drive 2 alias-free, sync, sub-oscillator Yes 50+ Analog modeling Effects $99
Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog VA-1 1.0 Subtractive analog synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.9; Windows XP/Vista Yes 50+ Standalone, DXi, VSTi, AU, RTAS (Mac only) 1 2 LFOs, 4 env. generators, vibrato 2 multimode with drive 2 alias-free with rect, saw, sine, waveforms, sub-oscillator Yes 400+ Analog modeling Arpeggiator, audio recorder, effects, host synchronization $199
Art Vista Productions Cool Vibes 1.0 Sampled instrument No 0 GigaStudio 160 None None None No 8 Sample playback Recorded with the motor engaged for true valve tremolo. Duplicate sample set programmed for Marimba Lumina mallet controller. $99
Art Vista Productions Malmsjo Acoustic Grand 2.0 Sampled instrument No 0 GigaStudio, Kontakt 160 None None None No 6 Sample playback Unique Swedish grand piano sample; widely used in scores for feature film and television; native versions for both GigaStudio and Kontakt included. $99
Art Vista Productions Virtual Grand Piano 1.0 Virtual instrument (Kontakt player) Mac OS 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, VST, DXi 2.0, RTAS, AU 1 None None None yes 200+ Sample playback 1960 Hamburg Steinway; Presets for most weighted keyboards; numerous presets for various playing/recording styles; true hall ambience and dry presets $149
Arturia Analog Factory 1.5 Combo synthesizer Mac OS X; Win Yes Variable Standalone, VST, AU, RTAS (ProTools 6 and 7) Variable Variable Variable Variable Yes 3,000+ Subtractive, analog model All presets carefully selected from the Arturia Clasic Synths range (minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP 2600 V, Prophet V, Prophet VS and Jupiter-8V) with quick edit parameters. These TAE(r) powered sounds offer unparalleled audio quality. $249
Arturia ARP 2600 V 1.2 Synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win Yes 2 Standalone, VST, DXi, RTAS, HTDM, AU 1 2nd osc can modulate two oscillators or filter LP resonant filter 3 voltage-controlled oscillators; second oscillator can modulate either the first two Yes 400+ presets Subtractive, analog model ARP2600 multimode 1 2 dB filter including notch/low shell filter combination $249
Arturia Brass 1.2 Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win Yes 0 Standalone, VST, DXi, RTAS, HTDM, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Physical modelling algorithms developed by IRCAM BRASS is a software recreation of three wind instruments: a trumpet, a saxophone, and a trombone. It is based on physical models. Two modes: the Live Mode, the Riff Mode. $349
Arturia CS-80V 1.6 Synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win Yes 2 Standalone, VST, DXi, RTAS, HTDM, AU 1 to 8 3 LFOs 1 2 oscillators (square, saw, sin, triangle) Yes 400+ presets Subtractive, analog model Ring modulator, modulation matrix, multilayering $249
Arturia Jupiter-8V 1.0 Synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win 2 Standalone, VST, DXi, RTAS, HTDM, AU 1 to 2 None 2 2 Yes 400+ presets Substractive The reproduction of legendary Jupiter-8 from Roland with additional modern features: an advanced step sequencer, a new line of dynamic effects, a module combining LFO's $249
Arturia minimoog V 1.6 Synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win Yes 2 Standalone, VST, DXi, RTAS, HTDM, AU 1 1 LFO, 3 oscillators 1 Moog VCF 24 dB 3 oscillators (square, saw sin, triangle) Yes 400+ presets Subtractive, analog model PWM, chorus, delay, modulation matrix $249
Arturia Moog Modular V2 2.2 Modular synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win Yes Variable Standalone, VST, DXi, RTAS, HTDM, AU 1 2 LFOs, 1 sequencer (3x8 steps), env. follower multimode Filters 9 oscillators/3 drivers Yes 400+ presets Subtractive, analog model Polyphonic up to 32 voices, with unison, fixed filter bank, delay, chorus $249
Arturia Prophet V 1.2 synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win Yes 2 Standalone, VST, DXi, RTAS, HTDM, AU 1 None 1 2 to 4 Yes 400+ Analog subtractive, wavetable vector Two Prophet instruments in one. The original Prophet V and the Prophet VS, plus a special hybrid mode. $249
Arturia Storm Music Studio 3.0 Virtual studio including synths, drum machines, and effects Mac OS X; Win 9x/2000/ME/XP Yes 0 Standalone Yes 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback, wavetables, analog model, physical model Composition wizard, Hall (internet chat and file exchange tool), 10 effects, built-in sequencer $149
Audeon UFO 1.02 (PC)/0.91 (Mac) synthesizer Mac OS X 10.4; Win 98/2000/XP Yes 3 VSTi 4 2 env., 2 LFOs, velocity, aftertouch, keyboard tracking, wheel; 300 combinations possible 2 TransModal synthesis UFO = Unique Filters and Oscillators; with proprietary TransModal Synthesis technology, you can describe the main characteristics of your sound by balancing perceptual attributes like Brightness, Periodicity, Noisiness, Resonance, Chaos or Transient duration. $139
Audeon UFO Light 1.02 (PC)/0.91 (Mac) synthesizer Mac OS X 10.4; Win 98/2000/XP Yes 2 VSTi 1 1 env., 1 LFO, velocity, wheel 1 TransModal synthesis Though it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of UFO, UFO Light shares the same synthesis technology and innovative user interface concept. UFO Light presets are fully compatible with UFO. $22
Best Service Artist Complete N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X; Win XP Yes 0 ST, RTAS, DXi; AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Original drum kits including Simon Phillips, Dennis Chambers $299
Best Service Chris Hein Guitars N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X; Win XP No 0 Standalone, VST, DXi, AU, RTAS 1 None None None No 0 N/A Chris Hein Guitars $400
Best Service Chris Hein Horns N/A Virtual instruments Win XP/ME/98 Yes 0 Standalone, ASIO, Direct Sound, Core Audio, VST, DXi, Audio Units, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Sampled brass instrument library $400
Best Service Complete Classical Collection N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X; Win XP No 0 Standalone, ASIO, Direct Sound, Core Audio, VST, DXi, Audio Units, RTAS 1 None None None No 0 N/A Mixed choir, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, mallets, piano, prepared piano $300
Best Service Cult Sampler N/A Virtual instrument Win XP/ME/98 Yes 0 VST 2.0, DXi2, RTAS, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Sounds of the late '70s and early '80s $200
Best Service Ethnoworld 3 Complete N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X; Win XP No 0 VST, AU, RTAS, DXi 1 None None None No 0 N/A 40 new rare ethnic instruments plus the complete content of Ethno World 1 and Ethno World 2 $400
Best Service Galaxy Steinway 5.1 Virtual instrument Win XP/ME/98 Yes 0 VST 2.0, DXi1, RTAS, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback 6.5 GB of Steinway 5.1 samples $300
Best Service Latin World N/A Virtual instrument Win XP/ME/98 Yes 0 VST 2.0, DXi1, RTAS, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Latin World $200
Best Service Real Guitar 2L Guitar virtual instrument Win XP/ME/98 Yes 0 VST 2.0, DXi1, RTAS, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback $250
Best Service String Essentials N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X; Win XP No 0 Standalone, VST, DXi, AU, RTAS 1 None None None No 0 N/A Peter Siedlaczek String Essentials. Comprehensive and easy-to-use virtual string orchestra $400
Big Fish Audio/Vir2 Instruments First Call Horns 2.0 Sampler Player Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes Standalone, AU, VST, RTAS, DXi 16 Yes 100 Patches Sample Playback First call for a modern horn Virtual Instrument, perfect for Pop, Latin, Jazz, Big Band, RockníRoll with its unprecedented sound quality and programming. $299
Cakewalk Dimension Pro 1.2 Sampling synthesizer Mac OS X, Win 2000/XP/Vista Yes 20 UB, AU, DXi, VSTi, RTAS, 4 Modulation Matrix 16 filter types 20 tempo sync LFOs with 21 shapes Yes Unlimited Waveguide generation, wavetable synthesis, sample playback, groove 1,500+ sound programs, DSP, 4 elements (layers or multitimbral parts), SFZ support, REX support $329
Cakewalk Rapture 1.1 Wavetable synthesizer Mac OS X, Win 2000/XP/Vista Yes 42 VSTi, DXi, RTAS, UB, AU, 6 Modualtion Matrix 2 16-mode filters per osc. 6 wavetable/sample playback per program yes Unlimited sample play, wavetable Integrated step generators, hundreds of sound programs, DSP, 2 16-mode filters per oscillator $259
Cakewalk Z3TA+ 1.5.3 Waveshaping synthesizer Win 98SE/ME/2000/XP Yes (8) 6-stage Standalone, DXi, VSTi 1 24/16-row modulation matrix 2 stereo filters/10-filter modes 6/independent per-osc waveshaper/14 transformations Yes Unlimited Band-limited waveshaping 60 built-in/6 definable waveforms, 64-v polyphony, tempo sync LFO, arpeggiator, decimator, effects $139
Camel Audio Cameleon 5000 1.7 synthesizer Mac OS X; Win XP/2000, Yes 128 VSTi, AU, RTAS 1 2 flexible LFOs 2 64 Yes 2,000+ Additive and subtractive Unique resynthesis ability to analyze sampled sounds, real-time morphing between four sounds $199
ConcreteFX Adder V1.4 synthesizer Win 95 Yes 4 VSTi 1 4 enf., LFO, step sequences, MIDI controls 4 multimode filters 32 (each additive partial is an oscillator) Yes 160 Additive sample synthesis Additive synthesis where you can use complex wave/samples as partials $70
ConcreteFX Digital V1.3 synthesizer Win 95 Yes 8 VSTi 1 8 enf., LFO, step sequences, wavesplices, MIDI cc 4 filters 12/24 dB low/hi/BP/br + comb, ring 4 oscillators Yes 160 Phase distortion/FM Digital uses a combination of phase distortion/FM to create unique digital sounds $65
ConcreteFX Kubik 1.03 VSTi synthesizer Win 95 Yes 8 VSTi 1 8 enf., 8 LFOs, MIDI cc, keyboard events 2 filters, 12/24 dB low/high/BP/br + comb, fing 2, each can play through 64 waveform wavetable Yes 400+ Wavetable sequencing 64 additive waveforms making wavetable, 2 wavetable sequencers $90
ConcreteFX Unison 1.2 synthesizer Win 95 Yes 6 VSTi 1 6 enf., LFO, step sequences, MIDI 3 filters, 12/24 dB low/high/BP/br + comb, ring 6 osc either modelled analog or additive Ye 450 Subtractive Complex subtractive synthesis with powerful effects $70
D16 Group Audio Software Drumazon 1.0.3 Drum machine Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Yes VSTi, AU 128 Perfect 909 emulation, enhanced synthesis, internal step sequencer, built-in randomizer 129 Eur
D16 Group Audio Software Nepheton 1.0.2 Drum machine Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Yes VSTi, AU 128 Perfect 808 emulation, enhanced synthesis, internal step sequencer, built-in randomizer. 139 Eur
D16 Group Audio Software Phoscyon 1.6.0 Bassline Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Yes VSTi, AU 128 Perfect 303 emulation, enhanced synthesis, internal sequencer, built-in arpeggiator and distortion. 59 Eur
Devine Machine Krishna Synth 1.02 synthesizer Mac; Win Yes 3 All 16 5 3 Filters L/B/H 1 Frame Oscillator, 2 Analog Modeled yes 1146 Frame Oscillator (Movie of waveforms) The Krishna Synth has been designed to be a versatile instrument for both performance and studio recording. Its stunning new Frame Synthesis lets you import and build sounds from sampled instruments and synth waveformsóthen modify the nature 199 euros
Digidesign Hybrid 1 Synthesizer virtual instrument Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 RTAS Yes None None None Yes 0 N/A Hybrid is a high-definition software synthesizer plug-in that combines the warmth of classic analog waveforms with digital wavetables, enabling you to recreate sounds you remember or create something that no one's heard before. It features a full ran $249
Digidesign Strike 1 Virtual instrument drummer Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 RTAS Yes None None None Yes 0 N/A Strike is a revolutionary instrument plug-in that makes it easy to create professional drum performances in Pro Tools with uncanny realism and unbelievable human feel. More than just a high-definition drum module, Strike uses real drum performances a $299
Digidesign Velvet 1 Electric piano virtual instrument Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 RTAS Yes None None None Yes 0 Dynamic Modeling (proprietary) Velvet delivers stunningly realistic emulations of your favorite electric pianos. This powerful instrument plug-in precisely replicates every nuance of the original classic keyboards - both in sound quality and playing feel - and provides unrivaled f $249
Digidesign Xpand! 1 Sample-playback/synthesis workstation virtual instrument Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 RTAS Yes Yes None None None Yes 0 N/A Xpand! is a free sample-playback/synthesis plug-in that provides fast ways to access and manipulate thousands of high-quality sounds from within Pro Tools. Free
DyVision Works DyScratch 1 Virtual Turntable Win XP yes 0 VSTi 1 0 1 Overdrive 0 yes 1 Sample playback Create 'scrat $39
E-mu Systems Emulator X Studio 1.5 Sampling synthesizer Win Yes 3 per sample Standalone, VSTi Sample playback $800
E-mu Systems Emulator X2 1 Sampling synthesizer Win Yes 3 per sample Standalone, VSTi Sample playback $300
E-mu Systems Emulator X2 Platinum Software sampler Win XP/Vista Yes 3 per sample Standalone, VSTi 64/16 per VSTi 64 types 54 types; Z-Plane 2-, 4-, 6-, 12-pole Unlimited Yes Unlimited Sample playback 24-bit/192kHz sampling and playback; Synthswipe automated hardware sampling; RAM and streaming playback; morph filter creator; over 20 GB of sounds; includes 32-bit and 64-bit applications $499
E-mu Systems Proteus X2 Sound module Win XP Yes 3 per sample Standalone, VSTi 64/16 per VSTi 64 types 54 types; Z-Plane 2-, 4-, 6-, 12-pole Unlimited Yes Unlimited Sample playback 24-bit/192kHZ sample playback; morph filter designer; powerful synthesis architecture; RAM and streaming playback; multi-function generator; TwistaLoop Player; over 3GB of sounds $99
E-mu Systems Proteus X2 1 Software synthesizer Win Yes 3 per sample Standalone, VSTi Sample playback $200
EastWest Adrenaline N/A Virtual instrument Win Yes 0 VST 2.0, DXi2, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback $50
EastWest Colossus Virtual instrument Mac, Win Yes 0 VST, AU, RTAS, DXi Sample playback $495
EastWest Drum Kit From Hell 2 N/A Virtual instrument Win Yes 0 VST 2.0, DXi2, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback $80
EastWest Fab Four N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, VST, RTAS, DXi, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Inspired by the sounds of the Beatles, using the same kind of period instruments and recording equipment. $495
EastWest Hardcore Bass XP Virtual instrument Mac, Win Yes 0 VST, AU, RTAS, DXi Sample playback $150
EastWest Percussive Adventures 2 Virtual instrument Mac, Win Yes 0 VST, AU, RTAS, DXi Sample playback $195
EastWest Percussive Adventures 2 LE Virtual instrument Mac, Win Yes 0 VST, AU, RTAS, DXi Sample playback $50
EastWest PMI Bosendorfer 290 N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, VST, RTAS, DXi, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback 5-star awarded PMI Bosendorfer 290 Grand Piano $195
EastWest QL Gypsy Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.4, Win XP, Vista Yes 0 Standalone, VST, RTAS, AU Yes sample-playback Detailed Gypsy-style virtual instruments $395
EastWest QL Ministry of Rock Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.4, Win XP, Vista Yes 0 Standalone, VST, RTAS, AU Yes sample-playback 20 GB collection of rock drums, basses, and guitars $495
EastWest QL Pianos Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.4, Win XP, Vista Yes 0 Standalone, VST, RTAS, AU Yes sample-playback Collection of grand pianos, recorded in EastWest studios with 3 mic positions for each piano $495
EastWest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Gold Pro XP N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 VST 2.0, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback This 21 GB expansion more than doubles the size of the original version. $595
EastWest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Platinum Pro Bundle N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 VST 2.0, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Combines the EWQLSO Platinum and EWQLSO Platinum Pro XP editions $2,995
EastWest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Platinum Pro XP N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 VST 2.0, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Warmth and detail in the recordings, multiple mic perspectives, flexible ensemble sizes, and wide range of articulations $1,595
EastWest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Silver Pro Bundle N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 VST 2.0, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Combines the EWQLSO Silver and EWQLSO Silver Pro XP editions $295
EastWest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Silver Pro XP N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 VST 2.0, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback 3 GB expansion that more than doubles the size of the original version with new instruments, articulations $195
EastWest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Gold Pro Bundle N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 VST 2.0, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Combines the EWQLSO Gold and EWQLSO Gold Pro XP editions $995
EastWest RA N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 VST, RTAS, DXi, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback 14 GB virtual instrument that covers many typical, and some unusual ethnic instruments $595
EastWest SD2 N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, VST, RTAS, DXi, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback All new acoustic percussion instruments $495
EastWest Stormbreakz N/A Virtual instrument Win XP/ME/98 Yes 0 VST 2.0, DXi2, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Features 2 of the 6 categories of loops from Quantum Leap Stormdrum: Big Beats and Fastbreaks $50
EastWest Stormdrums N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.2.6; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, VST, RTAS, DXi, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback 6 GB of loops and multi-samples from 3 world-class percussionists and 1 lunatic producer $295
EastWest Symphonic Choirs N/A Virtual instrument Win XP, Pentium III/Athlon 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, DVD drive, Mac OS X 10.2.6, G4 800 MHz, 512 MB RAM, DV Yes 0 Standalone, VST, RTAS, DXi, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback A 24-bit choir sample library $595
EastWest Symphonic Orchestra Gold Edition Virtual instrument Mac, Win Yes 0 VST, AU, RTAS, DXi Sample playback $495
EastWest Symphonic Orchestra Platinum Edition Virtual instrument Mac, Win Yes 0 VST, AU, RTAS, DXi Sample playback $1,495
EastWest Symphonic Orchestra SIlver Virtual instrument Mac, Win Yes 0 VST, AU, RTAS, DXi Sample playback $195
EastWest Vapor Virtual Synth N/A Virtual instrument Win Yes 0 VST 2.0, DXi2, AU, RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback $50
Edirol by Roland HQ HyperCanvas 1.5 Software synthesizer Mac, Win Yes 0 VST, DXi Sample playback $205
Edirol by Roland HQ Orchestral Software synthesizer Mac, Win Yes 0 VST, DXi Sample playback $385
Edirol by Roland HQ SuperQuartet Software synthesizer Mac, Win Yes 0 VST, DXi Sample playback $250
Edirol by Roland Virtual Sound Canvas 3.2.3 Software synthesizer Mac, Win Yes 0 Standalone, VST, DXi Sample playback $50
eowave iSynth 1.2 Sound design MacOS 8.6 Yes 4 RTAS, VST, MAS 5 10 LP; BP; HP 20 Yes 100 Sample, analog model Integrated sequencer $79
Expert Sleepers Crossfade Loop Synth 3.0.1 Sample player Mac OS X 10.2.8 Yes 2 AU, VST 1 4 LFOs 1 None Yes 0 Sample playback Intuitive sample player with synth-like capabilities. $49
Expert Sleepers Minky Starshine 1.0.6 Additive synthesizer Mac OS X 10.2.8 Yes 6 AU, VST 1 6 LFOs 1 16 Yes 0 Additive, subtractive Additive synth with envelope and LFO modulation of partials, plus subtractive features. $29
FabFilter Software Instruments FabFilter One 3.05 synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3; Win 98 Yes 1 Standalone (Win), RTAS, VST (Mac/Win), AU 1 2 1 1 Yes 1 Subtractive analog modeling Excels in oscillator and filter quality. $59
FabFilter Software Instruments FabFilter Twin 1.21 synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win 98 Yes 3 Standalone (Win), RTAS, VST (Mac/Win), AU 32 12 (EG, LFO, keyboard sources, etc.) 2 multimode filters 2 Yes 1000+ Subtractive analog modeling Excels in oscillator and filter quality. Unique drag-and-drop modulation system. $129
FXpansion Audio UK Ltd BFD 1.5 Acoustic drum module Mac OS X; Win 2000/XP Yes 0 Standalone, VSTi, DXi, RTAS, AU 1 None None None Yes 8 kits Sample playback Quality drum kits $199
FXpansion Audio UK Ltd BFD XFL 1 Acoustic drum module expansion pack Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 Standalone, VSTi, DXi, AU, RTAS Yes 96 None None None Yes 8 kits Diskstreaming playback 17 mic drum recordings, up to 96 vel layers, 22 GB, brushes, rivet rides, vintage + proto kit pieces $249
FXpansion Audio UK Ltd DR-008 1.11 Drum machine Win Yes Varies DXi, DXi2, VSTi 96 Varies 2 per voice HP.LP 20 Yes 200+ Sample playback, analog model, FM, percussion model Modular drum machine, 600+ MB of sounds, ready-to-use groove library, multiple outs $99
FXpansion Audio UK Ltd Guru 1.02 Drum machine Win Yes Varies DXi, DXi2, VSTi, RTAS, AU, Standalone 128 Varies 2 per voice HP/LP 16 Yes 200+ Sample playback, analog model, FM, percussion model Sampling, sequencing drum machine with massive sound library $249
FXpansion Audio UK Ltd VST-AU adapter 2.0 Adapter Mac OS X Yes 0 AU 16 None None None yes 0 Utility/wrapper Converts Mac OS X VST plug-ins to Audio Units $99
Garritan Concert & Marching Band Software Instruments Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 VST, AU, DX, RTAS sample playback $199
Garritan Gofriller Solo Cello Software Instrument Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 Standalone, VST, DX, AU, RTAS sample playback $199
Garritan Jazz & Big Band Software instrument Mac OS X, Win Yes 0 Standalone, VST, DX, AU, RTAS sample playback $199
Garritan Personal Orchestra Software instrument Mac OS X, Win Yes 0 Standalone, VST, DX, AU, RTAS sample playback $199
Garritan Stradivari Solo Violin 2 Software Instrument Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 Standalone, VST, DX, AU, RTAS sample playback $199
GForce Software Ltd impOSCar Virtual vintage analog synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 98/ME/2000/XP Yes 2 Standalone, RTAS, VST 2.0, AU) 1 12 Mod Waveforms, Mod to Pitch +/-, Mod to Filter +/-, Env 2 Pitch +/-, Rate, Intro and Sync Virtual analog VCFs 2 DCOs, 10 Waveforms plus 2 User Waves Yes 500+ With 600+ free to registered users from the web Analog modeling, subtractive synthesis High quality sounds across an extensive tonal range. From pure evolving textures to hard driven & modulated lead lines. $130
GForce Software Ltd M-Tron Virtual vintage keyboard Mac OS X; Win 98/ME/2000/XP Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS, VST 2.0, AU) 1 MIDI files, keyboard input 1 subtractive None Yes 2.5 GB MellotronÆ samples Sample playback, analog modeling Extremely realistic model of the classic MellotronÆ The biggest single library of Mellotron sounds in a single package. $130
GForce Software Ltd Minimonsta: Melohman Virtual vintage analog synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 98/ME/2000/XP Yes Multiple Standalone, RTAS, VST 2.0, AU) 1 Multiple cross modulation options, MIDI Modulation via MIDI CCs Virtual analog VCFs 3 virtual analog VCOs Yes 6,000 presets Analog-modeled, subtractive synthesis A Minimoog on steroids. Mutiple real-time preformance controls. Instrument and Effect versions included. $200
GForce Software Ltd Oddity Virtual vintage analog synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 98/ME/2000/XP Yes 2 Standalone, RTAS, VST 2.0, AU) 1 LFO, Square and Sine waves Virtual analog Hi-Pass VCF, self oscillating 2 Virtual VCOs with sync, noise Yes 400+ presets Analog modeling, subtractive synthesis Faithful model of classic Arp Odyssey sy $130
H.G. Fortune ProtoPlasm TSM Synthesizer Win Yes 3 VSTi Sample, subtractive $74
H.G. Fortune STS-24 Transition Synthesizer 2.4 Synthesizer Win Yes 3 VSTi Sample, subtractive $74
IK Multimedia Miroslav Philharmonik 1 Orchestral and choir virtual instrument plug-in Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 32 Standalone, RTAS, VST, DX, AU 16 over 50 synth-sampler engine controls 2 2 Yes 1,300+ Sample playback, multiple synth engines including Stretch and pitch-shift/time-stretch 16 channels with 4 effects per part, 20 DSP FX, 4 send XF, reverb from CSR, true spatial positioning in Pragueís Dvorak Hall $599
IK Multimedia Miroslav Philharmonik Classik Edition 1 Orchestral virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 32 Standalone, RTAS, VST, DX, AU 16 over 50 synth-sampler engine controls 2 2 Yes 250+ Sample playback, multiple synth engines including Stretch and pitch-shift/time-stretch 250 sounds, 16 channels with 4 effects per part, 20 DSP FX, 4 send XF, reverb from CSR, affordable price for all musicians $249
IK Multimedia SampleMoog 1 synthesizer workstation virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes RTAS, VST, AU 16 over 50 synth-sampler engine controls Yes Yes 1,000+ Sample playback, multiple synth engines including Stretch and pitch-shift/time-stretch 16 Moog synthesizers sampled and expertly programmed. Over 600 multisampled sounds, 4 GB of samples, from the rarest vintage models to the most modern. $299
IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 L 2 Sample workstation virtual instrument plug-in Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 32 Standalone, RTAS, MAS, VST, DXi, AU 16 over 50 synth-sampler engine controls 2 2 Yes Sample playback, multiple synth engines including Stretch and pitch-shift/time-stretch More than 2 GB of samples $299
IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 XL 2.1 Sample workstation virtual instrument plug-in Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 32 Standalone, RTAS, MAS, VST, DXi, AU 16 over 50 synth-sampler engine controls 2 2 Yes 2,500+ Sample playback, multiple synth engines including Stretch and pitch-shift/time-stretch Features 32 DSP effects, 5 effects per part, over 2,500 sounds in 6.5 GB of samples, syncable LFOs, 16 stereo outs $499
IK Multimedia Sonik Synth 2 2 synthesizer workstation virtual instrument plug-in Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 32 Standalone, RTAS, VST, DX, AU 16 over 50 synth-sampler engine controls 2 2 Yes 5,000+ Sample playback, multiple synth engines including Stretch and pitch-shift/time-stretch Features over 5,000 sounds,8 GB of samples on two DVDs; includes 32 DSP effects, 5 per instrument and motion synths $399
IK Multimedia Total Workstation Bundle 1 Workstation bundle Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 32 Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU 16 over 50 synth-sampler engine controls 2 2 Yes 9,500+ Sample playback, multiple synth engines including Stretch and pitch-shift/time-stretch Includes SampleTank 2.1 XL, Sonik Synth 2 and Miroslav Philharmonik ñ three workstations covering all styles of music $699
Image Line Software DirectWave 1.25 Sampler Win 2000, XP, Vista Yes 3 FL, VSTi 16 2 LFO, 4 modulation matrixes 2/LP, bandpass, HP, notch, allpass 0 Yes 128 Sample play Integrated sample bank downloader $99
Image Line Software PoiZone 1.1 synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 2000, XP, Vista Yes 2 VSTi 16 Env. generator, LFO, ring/sync modulation of oscs 1, analog styles 2, saw and pulse with adjustable pulse width Yes 1 Subtractive $79
Image Line Software SimSynth Live 1.1.8 synthesizer Win 2000, XP, Vista Yes 2 VSTi, DXi, FL 16 1 1 3 yes 1 Subtractive $35
Image Line Software Sytrus 2.5 synthesizer Win 2000, XP, Vista Yes 36 FL, VSTi 1 6 3 6 Yes 1 Subtractive, FM, RM $179
Image Line Software Toxic III 1.41 synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 2000, XP, Vista Yes 7 VSTi 16 2 4 6 Yes 160 Subtractive, FM 64-step sequencer $99
Image Line Software WASP 2 synthesizer Windows 2000, XP, Vista Yes 2.2 VSTi, DXi, FL 16 2 2 3 Yes 1 Subtractive $29
iZotope, Inc. iDrum 1.5 Software drum machine Mac OS X Yes Standalone, AU, RTAS Sample playback $69
Kjaerhus Audio Spectra 1.1.0 Software synthesizer Win Yes 5 VSTi Additive, subtractive $198
Kong Audio ChineeErhu 1.05 Sample player Win Yes 2 VSTi Sample playback $60
Kong Audio ChineeGuzheng 1.05 Sample player Win Yes 2 VSTi Sample playback $60
Kong Audio ChineeKong 2.67 Sample player Win Yes 10 VSTi Sample playback $88
Kong Audio ChineeNanxiao 1.02 Sample player Win Yes 2 VST, Standalone Sample playback $60
Kong Audio ChineePipa 1.01 Sample player Win Yes 2 VST, Standalone Sample playback $60
Kong Audio ChineeWinds 1.67 Sample player Win Yes 2 VSTi Sample playback $68
Korg USA Legacy Collection, Analog Edition 1.1 Software synthesizer bundle with effects Mac OS X, Win XP Yes Standalone, VST, AU Component Modeling Technology (VA), MDE-X effects Software re-creations of Korg MS-20, Polysix, Mono/Poly, plus the Legacy Cell software synthesizer, MS-20FX, and MDE-X $249
Korg USA Legacy Collection, Digital Edition 1.0 Software synthesizer Mac OS X, Win XP Yes 6 Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU Subtractive Software re-creations of Korg Wavestation and M1 plus MDE-X effects. Up to 256-voice polyphony $199
LinPlug Virtual Instruments Alpha 2.2.2 synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 95 Yes 2 VSTi, AU 1 Matrix: 15 sources, 12 destinations Multimode filter with saturation 2 multi-waveform osc Yes Unlimited Subtractive 750 presets $59
LinPlug Virtual Instruments CronoX 3 Hybrid synthesizer/sampler Mac OS X; Win 95 Yes 8 AU, VSTi 1 32 2 multimode filters of 2 types 4 osc/4 types Yes Unlimited Sample based Realtime timestretch/pitchshift, fully modulateable $149
LinPlug Virtual Instruments Octopus 1.2 synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 95 Yes 32 AU, VSTi 1 32 2 multimode filters Up to 9 Yes Unlimited Hybrid FM/sample based Octopus $149
LinPlug Virtual Instruments Organ 3 3.0 Virtual organ Mac OS X; Win 95 Yes 3 VSTi, AU 3 None None None Yes Unlimited Drawbar organ engine with 3 layers Includes rotary emulation with full tempo sync $99
LinPlug Virtual Instruments RM IV Drum Addiction 4.1.2 Drum and groove machine Mac OS X; Win 95 Yes 3 VSTi, AU 16 Matrix 14 sources and 22 destinations Multimode filter Depends on generator module Yes Unlimited Sample playback, subtractive and analog modeling Ships with 280 complete drum kits and 2,600 MIDI grooves of all styles $149
LinPlug Virtual Instruments SaxLab 1.1 Saxophone synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 95 Yes 1 VSTi, AU Multisample, multilayer-based sax emulation $149
LowNorth RTGS-X Granular synthesizer Mac Yes Standalone Granular synthesis $49
Luxonix Purity 1.2 Sound Module MacOS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 2 VSTi / AU 16 1 / LFO (1) 12 or 24 dB/oct, LP 1,300+ Sample playback Digital musical instrument workstation and PCM sound module software based on hardware workstations, sound modules, drum machines, vintage analog synths and modern digital synths. Integrated sequencer and sequenced patches. $99
Luxonix Ravity 1.4.3 Sound Module MacOS X 10.3; Win 2000+ yes 2 Standalone, VSTi , AU 1 1 / LFO 1 / 12 or 24dB/oct, LP/HP 2 / PCM yes 547 sample play / subtractive - New structure based on PCM Synthesizer Module; 547 ready-to-use presets (expandable); large preset browser (keyboard support); expandable easy editing GUI (hot-key support); Extremely low CPU load; 32bit sound processing $99.00 USD
M-Audio Drum and Bass Rig 1.0 Virtual sound module Mac OS X, Win Yes 4 VST, RTAS, AU Sample playback, analog modeling $130
M-Audio Key Rig 1.0 Virtual sound module Mac OS X, Win Yes 4 Standalone, VST, RTAS, AU Sample playback, analog modeling $130
Magix Entertainment Soundpool DVD Collection 2005 Samples and sound loops Mac, Win 10,000 exclusive royalty-free samples, professional 16-bit CD quality in 44.1 kHz $29
Maizesoft Maize Sampler 1.2 Sampler Windows XP No 1 Standalone, VSTi 16 sample play Propagation (VSTi export) with pre-defined UI styles; keyswitching between 12 layers; disk-streaming; sample-mapping, velocity layering; 16 channels, 4 stereo output, 32 polyphonies; supports 8, 16, 24 bit sample rate; both VSTi and Standalone mode $88
Manytone Acoustic/Electric bass samples 1.0 Samples (WAV) Mac, Win For sequencing bass tracks. $29
Manytone ManyBass 1.0 Sample-based synthesizer Mac OS X, Win Yes 0 VSTi, AU 1 lfo and fx lp hp bp sample osc Yes Unlimited sample synth Software sample-based bass guitar instrument with custom amplifier and speaker cabinet emulator and an effects rack $139
Manytone ManyGuitar Sample-based synthesizer Win Yes 0 VSTi 1 Yes sample synth Software sample-based guitar instrument $90
Manytone ManyOne 1.0 Sample-based synthesizer Mac OS X, Win Yes 0 VSTi, AU 1 lfo and fx lp hp bp sample osc Yes Unlimited sample synth Software sample-based vintage Keyboard instrument with custom effects rack $49
Manytone ManyStation 2.0 Sample-based synthesizer Win Yes 0 VSTi 1 sample synth $100
Manytone Ultimate Bass Kit (UBK) 1.0 Samples (WAV) Mac, Win Bass guitar sample pack used for sequencing bass tracks. $29
Manytone Upright Bass samples 1.0 Samples (WAV) Mac, Win Upright acoustic bass guitar sample pack. Used for sequencing bass tracks. $29
McDSP Synthesizer One 4.1 Virtual synthesizer Mac OS X, Win Yes TDM, RTAS, AU Wavetable, FM, additive, subtractive $495
Mixman Technologies Mixman Studio XPro N/A Real-time sample playback, step sequencer and DSP Win 98, ME, 2000, XP No 0 Standalone 256 None None None No 0 Real-time sample playback up to 32 tracks, 128 samples per track W.A.R.P. (real-time FX), scratching, overdub recording, step sequencer, DSP module, editing $110
Modartt S.A.S. Pianoteq Modeled piano Mac OS X, Win Standalone, VST, AU Physical modeling Piano sound constructed in real time, responding to how the pianist strikes the keys and interacts with the pedals; includes entire complexity of a real piano (hammers, strings, duplex scale, pedals, cabinet) $349
MOTU Ethno Instrument 1.0.3 Sample playback Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Yes 64 (1 per part) MAS, VST, RTAS, HTDM, AU, DXi 64 parts per instance LFO (64), external 64 (1 per part) None Yes 500+ presets plus 6,000+ loops sample playback, subtractive 4 GB of instruments plus 4 GB loops and phrases, 64 part multitimbral, standalone and plug-in operation, drag-and-drop MIDI and audio $295
MOTU MachFive 2.0 Sampler Mac OS X 10.3.8; Win XP Yes 6 Standalone, MAS, VST, RTAS, AU, DXi Unlimited Dozens, incl. amplitude, filter, pitch, LFO, mod wheel, pitch Dozens incl. LP, HP, notch, BP, comb, vocal, Unlimited yes unlimited vintage analog, organ drawbar Includes 32GB of sounds, Loop Lab beat slice editor, full screen keygroup and sample editor, direct import of sample libraries including Giga3 with no conversion $495
MOTU MX4 2.1 synthesizer Mac OS X 10.2 Yes 4 MAS, AU, RTAS 1 16 sources, 16 shapers, internal (LFOs, envs., ramps, etc.), external (MIDI), host app. automation 2 resonant multimode filters, 16 types - LP, HP, BP, notch, etc. 3 Yes 500+ Subtractive, wavetable, FM, AM, analog model Open modulation architecture, 6 LFOs, 4 DADSHR env, built-in effects, osc sync, external audio $295
MOTU Symphonic Instrument 1.1.3 Sample playback Mac OS X 10.3.8; Win XP Yes 16 (1 per part) MAS, AU, RTAS, VST, DXi, HTDM 16 External, plug-in automation 1 per part None Yes 500+ Sample playback 8 GB sound library, built-in convolution reverb, expert mode $295
Muon Software Electron 1 synthesizer Mac OS 9, Mac OS X; Win 9x-XP Yes 2 VST, DXi 1 2 ADSR, 2 LFO 2 LP/HP/BP/BR with flexible routing 3 Yes 32 Subtractive X-Y controller, flexible filter routing $80
Muon Software Tau Bassline Mk2 1 TB303 emulation (synthesizer) Mac OS 9, OS X, Win 9x/ME/XP/2000, 300 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM Yes 1 VSTi 1 1 1 1 Yes 32 Highly accurate TB303 model Accurately emulates the Roland TB303 $20
Muon Software Tau Pro 1 Bass/lead monosynth Mac OS 9, Mac OS X; Win 9x-XP Yes 1 VSTi 1 2 LP18, LP24, LP36 2 Yes 32 Subtractive, real-time wave modulation Built-in stereo effects, real-time wave modulation, sync, ringmod $35
Musicrow Drum Queen 1.01 Virtual drum machine Win No VSTi 75 Subtractive, additive, FM, physical modeling Can produce a wide range of wild, crunchy percussive tones; enhanced control of instruments’ sound $49
Musicrow Vintage Strings 1.2 Virtual string machine Win No VSTi 2 supersaw 64 Subtractive The distinctive sound of vintage string machines. $19
Native Instruments North America Absynth 4 Semi-modular synthesizer Win Yes flexible Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX 1 flex. env.; 3 LFO, 16 Macro Controls, MIDI-Learn 14: LP, HP, BP, Allpass, Notch, Comb 8: Wave-Morph, Wave-Draw, Granular, Fractalize, Ringmod, Sample, Sync Granular Yes 1.200 Wave-Morphing, additive, subtractive, FM, AM, ring modulation, wave shaping 68 breakpoints per env. semimodular, drawable waveforms, wave-morphing, KoreSound-Browser $339
Native Instruments North America Akoustik Piano 1.1 Grand piano software instrument Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX 1 None None None Yes 4 piano models Sample playback/modeling Four high quality piano models, convolution reverb, resonance modeling $339
Native Instruments North America B4 II 2.0.3 Tonewheel organ Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX 1 15 drawbars None (11) tonewheel sets Yes 120 Virtual tonewheels Authentic simulation of the original tonewheel organ; rotary speaker; amp simulation $229
Native Instruments North America Bandstand 1 Sample player Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX 16 None Yes 128 + 9 drumkits sample playback High-quality General MIDI instrument with convolution reverb $229
Native Instruments North America Battery 3 3 Drum sampler Mac OS X; Win Yes 2 per cell + 1 master envelope Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX Up to 128 cells (2) envelopes/cell, master envelopes; (2) LFOs; 8x8 modulation matrix (10) HP/LP/BP, vowel Yes Sampling Drum sampler, 128 cells, insert and master effects, convolution reverb, 12 GB library $229
Native Instruments North America Elektrik Piano 1.5 Software electric piano Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX 1 None Yes 98 presets, 7 performances Sample playback 4 vintage piano emulations; cabinet modeling; convolution reverb; authentic presets $229
Native Instruments North America FM8 1.01 FM synthesizer Mac OS X; Win Yes 9 Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX 1 (2) LFOs, 9x20 modulation matrix (2) flexible (9) FM operators, (32) waveforms, noise, filter Yes 950 FM FM synth; easy editing; KoreSound-Browser; morphing $339
Native Instruments North America Kontakt 2 2.2 Sampler Mac OS X; Win Yes Unlimited Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX 64 Unlimited; (6) LFOs, (3) envelopes, step sequencer, external modulators (12) L6/HP/BP, Pro-53, vowel, ladder, phaser Unlimited Yes Unlimited Sample playback, granular resynthesis Dynamic resource allocation; real-time time stretching; comprehensive modulation; convolution engine; Script Editor $449
Native Instruments North America Massive 1.1.1 Wave-scanning synthesizer Mac OS X; Win Yes 4 Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX 1 (1) mod oscillator; (4) LFOs/performers/steppers; (8) macro controller (12) LP/HP/BP, scream, Acid, Daft, comb 3 Yes 600 Wave-scanning/virtual analog High-resolution sound engine; advanced wavetables; modulation concept; KoreSound-Browser $339
Native Instruments North America NI Komplete 24 Synthesizer, sampler, effects bundle Mac OS X; Win Yes Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX Yes 8,500 Comprehensive bundle of 12 soft instruments and effects; 4 sample libraries in 50 GB $1,499
Native Instruments North America Pro-53 3 Synthesizer Mac OS X; Win Yes 2 Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX 1 (1) mod oscillator, (6) LFOs, (2) envelopes, Velocity, LFO rate fro delay effects (2) 24 dB LP with resonance, self-oscillation, HP 2 plus noise Yes 576 Subtractive Fashioned after vintage cult snths of the 1980s; includes effects unit. $229
Native Instruments North America Reaktor 5 Modular synthesizer Mac OS X; Win Yes Unlimited Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU, DirectX Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Yes User library: >2,400 Subtractive, FM, wavetable, sampling, granular, additive, resynthesis Modular, real-time software synth; sampling and effects processing; instruments; Core-level for DSP-object creation. $449
Native Instruments North America Xpress Keyboards 1 Software synthesizer bundle No 0 1 None None None Yes 0 Subtractive/analog modeling/FM Xpress keyboards $119
Novation Bass Station 1.5 Software synthesizer Mac OS X, Win XP Yes VSTi, AU (1) envelope, (1) LFO (1) HP/LP/BP (2) square/saw/variable pulse Yes 100 analog modeling, subtractive virtual analog bass synth based on the Novation Bass Station $195
Novation V-Station 1.5 Software synthesizer Mac OS X, Win XP Yes VSTi, AU Up to 4 (1) amplifier envelope, (1) mod envelope, (2) LFOs, arpeggiator (1) LP resonant 12/24 dB 3 Yes 400 (200 factory) analog modeling, subtractive virtual analog synth based on the Novation K-Station, 8-voice polyphony. Includes effects $299
NuEdge Development Sonic Charge MicroTonic 2.0 Drum machine Mac OS X 10.2; Win 2000/XP Yes 2 VSTi, AU 8 Audio rate pitch modulation (three different modes) Noise filter (LP. BP, HP), EQ (peaking bandpass) Oscillator and noise generator Yes 96 programs, 403 patches 100% synthetic, no samples or tables used Drum synth, pattern based drum-machine engine $89
NUSofting and Dash Signature Combo Sister Transistor Organ 1.5 Synthesizer Mac OS X, Win XP Yes 0 VSTi, AU Yes 128 Additive, subtractive Single-transistor combo organ emulation $48
NUSofting and Dash Signature DK + Virtual Drum 1.5 Drum machine sequencer Win Yes 0 VSTi 1 None LP/HP 12dB one per pad 24 sample players Yes 0 Sample playback DK+ offers 24 fully programmable drum pads, 6 output busses (3 stereo + 3 mono), an audio compressor/limiter for each stereo bus, a powerful step sequencer and many more features. $52
NUSofting and Dash Signature Harmonium/Accordion 2 Synthesizer Mac OS X, Win XP Yes 0 VSTi, AU None 2 Yes 41 Hybrid FM Uses hybrid FM synthesis to emulate the sounds of the harmonium $48
NUSofting and Dash Signature HarpTime Pro 1.5 Synthesizer Mac OS X, Win XP Yes 0 VSTi, AU 4 24 +2 comb and LP 12 Yes 41 physical modeling Reproduce the sound of the plucked folk harp $48
Nyr Sound Chaosynth 2 synthesizer Win 9x Yes 8 VST, DXi, Sketch Unlimited Granules, 8 LFO, 8 GLFO, 8 SAH, 8 env. + controllers, routings from outputs and NoteOn 8 filters selectable from LP24, LP12, HP and BP, 8 distorting waveshapers Up to 64 controlled by cellular automata, sine, saw, square, noise Yes Unlimited Granular driven by cellular automata Cellular automata $90
Nyr Sound Ice 1 Subtractive synthesizer Win 9x Yes 8 DXi, VST, Sketch Unlimited Several envs., LFOs, global LFOs, routings from oscs., filters, ring mods, wave shaper Several filters 24 dB LP, 12 LP/HP/BP, ring mods, waveshaper, distorters Up to 8, sine, sawtooth, square, triangle, parabola, multisaw, various options Yes Many Subtractive Lots of modulations, large number of components available $90
P Softhouse Co., Ltd. VOID Modular System Software synthesizer Analog modeling $246
Propellerhead Software Abbey Road Keyboards 1 Reason ReFill Mac OS X; Win yes 0 Reason ReFill 1 None None None No 0 N/A Reason ReFill with samples recorded at Abbey Road Studios- 6 Hypersampled Pianos and 1 Percussion Instrument $229 MSRP
Propellerhead Software Reason 3.05 synthesizer, sampler, drum machine, sequencer, effects Mac OS X 10.3; Win XP Yes Unlimited Standalone Yes Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Yes Unlimited Sample playback, subtractive, granular, wavetable Virtual rack of synthesizers, drum machines, samplers and effect units patchable with virtual cables $499 MSRP
Propellerhead Software Reason Drum Kits 2 ReFill 2 ReFill Mac OS X; Win yes 0 Reason ReFill 1 None None None No 0 N/A Hypersampled, acoustic drum kits for Reason 3.0. $129
Propellerhead Software Reason Pianos ReFill 1 Reason ReFill Mac OS X; Win yes 0 Reason ReFill 1 None None None No 0 N/A The Reason Pianos ReFill gives you three-amazing-sounding, highly realistic, Hypersampled acoustic pianos. $129 MSRP
Propellerhead Software Reason Strings ReFill 1 Reason ReFill Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 Reason ReFill 1 None None None No 0 N/A Reason Strings ReFill is a high-quality collection of live played strings in the format of Recycle Rex loops and Reason NN19 sampler patches. $99 MSRP
reFX Nexus 1.3.5 Sample playback Mac OS X 10.4.x; Win 2000, XP, Vista Yes VSTi, AU, RTAS Many LP/HP.BP, notch as 6, 12, and 24 dB Yes 700+ Sample, subtractive $299
reFX PlastiCZ! Synthesizer Mac OS X, Win 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista VST 2.4, AU Software simulation of a classic 80's style synthesizer $45
reFX quadraSID 1.6.1 Synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.x; Win 2000, XP, Vista No 5 VSTi, AU, RTAS 16 Many LP/HP.BP, notch 12 dB Yes 256 SID emulation , subtractive $59
reFX Slayer 2 Virtual guitar synthesizer and effects processor Mac OS X 10.3, Win 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista VST 2.4, AU Harmonic Content Morphing Physical-modeled guitar. Up to 16 effects can be used simultaneously. You can place any of the sixteen available stomp-box effects in any of the sixteen available effect slots. Astonishingly authentic acoustic guitars can be created by altering the size and material used for the guitar-body. $66
reFX Vanguard 1.7 Synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3.x; Win 2000, XP, Vista Yes VSTi, AU, RTAS Many (13) various types 31 Yes 384 Subtractive $89
Rob Papen Albino 3 Virtual synthesizer Mac, Win Yes 8 VST2, AU, RTAS 0 26 sources, 35 destinations 4 types 2 types Yes Unlimited Virtual subtractive 2,200+ presets $239
Rob Papen Blue 1.6 virtual synthesizer Mac OS X; Win Yes 13 VST 2.4, AU, RTAS 0 23 sources, 91 destinations LP, HP , BP, notch, comb, ring, vox 6 Yes Unlimited Crossfusion (FM, subtractive, phase distortion, waveshaping) $239
Rob Papen Predator virtual synthesizer Mac OS X; Win Yes 4 VST2, AU, RTAS 0 30 LP, HP 12, 18, & 24 dB 3 yes +1000 subtractive virtual synthesizer with a unique organic and phat sound. $179
Scarbee Scarbee Vintage Keyboard Collection - K2 2.1 Vintage electric pianos Mac OS X 10.4.4; Win XP Yes 0 Kontakt 2 Sample Library Velocity, mod wheel, pedal Yes Disc-streaming sample playback, powered by Steinberg HALion Player 11 sounds from the '60s and '70s; includes Classic Electric Piano, Edgy Electric Piano, Sticky Electric Piano, and 8 versions of Funky Electric Piano $399
Software Technology VAZ 2010 2 Synthesizer Win 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP Yes 2 Standalone, VSTi, DXi 16 (19): 2 can be set to MIDI controller, 2 are controlled by built-in sequencer (14) with 2/4 pole multimode variations (2 ) plus 2 LFOs (1 of which can be used as a 3rd oscillator) Yes Unlimited Analog, sample playback, subtractive Analog polyphonic sequencer per part; hosts VST/DX and VSTi plug-ins;16 channel mixer with effects $179
Software Technology VAZ Modular 3 3.03 Modular analog synthesizer Win 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP Yes 255 Standalone, VSTi, DXi 16 Unlimited (255): 12 including type A, B with low band and HP, Type C LP 2/4 pole Up to 255 per part, with a choice of several, including granular and wavetable Yes 128/unlimited Sample, analog modeling, granular, wavetable Authentic analog sound; modules for creating new sounds $299
SonicProjects OP-X 2 Synthesizer Win 98SE Yes 0 VSTi No (6): 2 LFOs, 2 ADSR envelopes, channel Aftertouch, wheel (1)12 dB SEM emulating (2) saw, pulse, sine, noise Yes 470 Subtractive Classic OB-X emulating synth with SEM-Filter and voice pans; separate voices to copy the sound of the original $99
SonicProjects OP-X PRO 1.1 Synthesizer Win 98SE Yes 0 VSTi No (6): 2 LFOs, 2 ADSR envelopes, channel Aftertouch, wheel (2) in parallel, multimode (LP 12, 24 dB, HP, bandpass, notch) (2) saw, pulse, sine, noise Yes 700 Subtractive Classic OB-X and XPander emulating synth, featuring a continuously controllable multimode filter $149
SonicProjects OP-X Reaktor 2.3 Synthesizer Mac OS X; Win Yes 0 Reaktor 5 No (6): 2 LFOs, 2 ADSR envelopes, channel Aftertouch, wheel (1) 12 dB LP (2) saw, pulse Yes 400 Subtractive Classic OB-X emulating synth with SEM-Filter and voice pans; separate voices to copy the sound of the original $49
Spectrasonics Atmosphere - Dream Synth Module 1.2.1 Dual-layering synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 98 Yes 6 VST, RTAS, AU 1 (19) including LFOs, envelopes, randomizer, CC11, key position, wheels Master filter, plus 3 LP and 1 HP Yes Thousands Sample playback Dual layer architecture; programmable sample start points; solo mode; 3+ GB library; LFO sync $399
Spectrasonics Stylus RMX - Realtime Groove Module 1.5 Realtime remix groove creation Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later; Win 2000/XP or later Yes 192 VST 2.0, RTAS, AU 8 (384) envelopes, LFOs (6) LP, bandpass, HP Yes Thousands Sample playback Chaos Designer; Groove Control/REX file import; built-in mixer; edit groups; groove menus $299
Spectrasonics Trilogy - Total Bass Module 1.2.1 All-bass module Mac OS X; Win 98 Yes 6 VST, RTAS, AU 1 19 LFO's env., randomizer, cc11, key position wheels more Master filter, plus 3 LP and 1 HP None Yes Thou-sands Sample playback True staccato sample-mapping, mono-legato glide, dual layer, acoustic/elec/synth basses, LFO sync $349
Steinberg Media Technologies Groove Agent 3 Drum machine Mac OS X; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, VSTi, DXi, AU Yes 1 None None None Yes 123 sample playback, loop 123 musical styles, acoustic and electric drum kits, 25 complexity levels, percussion module, sample import, real-time control $299
Steinberg Media Technologies HALion 3.1 synthesizer, Sampler Mac OS X 10.3.3; Win XP Yes 2 VST, DXi, AU 16 32-stage env. as mod source Notch: HP; LP; BP; 12/24 dB; Waldorf 2 LFO syncable Yes 128 Sample Up to 32-bit/384 kHz, RAMSave, Archiving, 27 effects, 5.1 surround, sample-accurate sync $399
Steinberg Media Technologies HALion Player N/A Sample playback Mac OS X 10.2; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, VSTi, DXi, AU Yes 256 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Plays HALion hsb/fxp/fxb files, imports WAV/AIFF/REX/REX2/ZGR/LM4 files, Q-controls $129
Steinberg Media Technologies HaLion String Edition 2 2 Sample playback Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 VST, DXi, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Over 10,000 samples on 2 DVDs all common bowings and articulations, RAMSave, effects $399
Steinberg Media Technologies HALion Symphonic Orchestra 1 Sample playback Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Home/XP Professional N/A 0 VST, DXi, AU, Rewire, standalone 16 1,250 Sample playback 15,000+ samples of strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion; common articulations; RealAmbiance feature; RAMSave technology $749
Steinberg Media Technologies Hypersonic 2 synthesizer Mac OS X; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, VSTi, DXi, AU Yes 32 None None None Yes 1,800 Sample playback, analog synthesis, FM synthesis and wavetable synthesis Multitimbral, multisynthesis workstation w/effect/mixing capabilities; 1,000+ hyper patches $399
Steinberg Media Technologies The Grand 2 Sample playback Mac OS X 10.3.7; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, VST Yes 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Full length samples - no loops, Eco Mode, RAMSave, reverb, sustain/sotenudo, sampled ambiance damper/pedal $299
Steinberg Media Technologies Virtual Bassist N/A Sample playback Mac OS X 10.3.3; Win XP Yes 0 VST, DXi, AU Yes 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback 30 styles, real-time control, Chord/Note modes, amp emulator, stomp box-style effects $299
Steinberg Media Technologies Virtual Guitarist/Electric Edition N/A Sample playback Mac OS 9/OS X; Win 98/ME/2000/XP Yes 0 VST 8 None None None Yes 27 Sample playback 27 different acoustic/electric guitar players, multi-effects pedal board $249
Steinberg Media Technologies Virtual Instruments Collection N/A Bundle Win XP, Pentium/AMD 800 MHz, 384 RAM; Mac OS X10.2, G4 867, 384 RAM Yes 0 VST 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback, analog modeling, FM Five SE version VSTi; HALion, Grand, D'Cota, Virtual Guitarist, Groove Agent; over 700 MB sounds $149
Steinberg Media Technologies Xphraze N/A synthesizer Mac OS 9/OS X; Win 98/ME/2000/XP Yes 3 VST 4 Morph 4 LFOs 32 phrase Yes 1,024 Sample playback, vector, FM synthesis 32-step phrase generation, vector synth, BPM based sync, 6 stereo effects, Xmix, huge library $249
Submersible Music DrumCore 2.5 Drum Software Mac OS X 10.3.x No 0 Standalone Yes 1 None None None No 0 Sample playback Get access to 12 world-class drummers (Terry Bozzio, Matt Sorum, Sly Dunbar, Zoro, etc.)! The perfect tool for songwriters and composers who need drums quickly in a multitude of styles. $249
Synapse Audio Hydra 4.1 synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 98/ME/2000/XP Yes 4 DXi, VSTi 1 LFO on amplitude, filter or both, special modulation oscillator LP, BP, HP, LP+notch, 24 dB each with separation control 2 in single mode, 4 in dual-voice mode, 40 waveforms per osc Yes 150 Analog model, phase modulation, subtractive synthesis Multi-model synth, dual voice mode, bass boost, percussive mode $79
Synapse Audio Plucked String 4.0 synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 98/ME/2000/XP Yes 1 DXi, VSTi 1 1 vibrato effect 1 1 Yes 20 Physical modeling Five different plucked-string models $29
Synapse Audio Poly 850 1.0 VA synthesizer Win 98, XP Yes 3 DXI, VSTi 1 MG 1, LFO 1 1 LP 2 with adjustable waveforms Yes 128 Virtual analog Adjustable overtones for the OSC waveforms $79
Synapse Audio Scorpion 4.0 synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 98/ME/2000/XP Yes 3 DXi, VSTi 1 LFO on filter/pitch, 1 modulation env. LP 18 dB, LP 30 dB, LP+notch, inv LP 30 dB 2 Yes 100 Analog model Spectral, chorus/delay/tremolo effects $39
Synful Synful Orchestra 2.2 Orchestral synthesizer Mac OS X; Win 2000/XP Yes 1,000s AU, DXi, VSTi 16 Thousands Thousands Thousands Yes Unlimited Reconstructive Phrase Modeling (RPM) Innovative orchestral synthesis $479
Synthogy Italian Grand N/A Expansion pack for Ivory Mac OS 9, OS X; Win XP Yes 0 VST (PC/Mac), RTAS (PC/Mac), Audio Units 1 None Timbre LFP, Key noise None Yes 0 Sample playback Sustain resonance, soft pedal samples, stereo perspective and stereo width, synth layers, effects $139
Synthogy Ivory 1.5 Sample-based piano plug-in Mac OS 9, OS X; Win XP Yes 0 VST, RTAS, AU 1 None Timbre LFP, key noise None Yes 45 programs, 27 effects Sample playback Sustain resonance, soft pedal samples, stereo perspective and stereo width, synth layers, effects $349
Tascam GigaStudio 3 3.0 Software streaming sampler and workstation Win XP Yes 3 Standalone, ReWire-compatible Yes 64 256 dimensions per instrument 1 256 dimensions per instrument Yes 17 GB of included libraries Streaming sample playback up to 0.5TB sample sizes VST plug-ins, 96k/24-bit sample support, 160 voices, GigaPulse SP $129
Tascam GigaStudio 3 Orchestra 1.0 Software streaming sampler and workstation Win XP Yes 3 Standalone, ReWire-compatible Yes 128 256 dimensions per instrument 1 256 dimensions per instrument Yes 17 GB of included libraries Streaming sample playback, up to 0.5TB sample sizes VST plug-ins, 96k/24-bit sample support, unlimited polyphony, GigaPulse Pro $599
Tascam GigaStudio 3 Solo 3.0 Software streaming sampler and workstation Win XP Yes 3 Standalone, ReWire-compatible Yes 32 256 dimensions per instrument 1 256 dimensions per instrument Yes 17 GB of incl. libraries Streaming sample playback up to 0.5TB samples sizes VST plug-ins, 96k/24-bit sample support, 96 voices, GigaPulse SP Legacy Cell $79
Tone2 FilterBank3 3 Synthesizer and effects processor Mac OS X 10.3, Win 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista VST 2.4, AU 58 high-end stereo filters 2 anti-aliased osc/LFOs with BPM Sync and 11 wave shapes 320 Harmonic Content Morphing 12 over sampled types of distortion; 20 types of surround delay, reverb; can be loaded as synthesizer as well as effect; vocal filtering, equalizing, phasing, flanging, compression; feedback; step sequencer; MIDI learn; autosync to BPM; realtime frequency display; envelope follower $79
Tone2 FireBird Synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3, Win 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista VST 2.4, AU 34 types; biquad-based or a Moog-type LP, HP, BP, notch, or shelving; can provide complex characteristics for vocal or M-shape filters. 84 types Harmonic Content Morphing The effects section has several reverb and stereo tab delay variations, chorus, ensemble, flanger, and rotary effects as well as combinations. Comes with an extremely powerful arpeggiator. $79
Tone2 Gladiator Synthesizer Mac OS X 10.3, Win 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista VST 2.4, AU 1 Harmonic Content Morphing, FM, supersaw, resynthesis and vocoder sounds, AM, phase distortion, PWM, sync, additive, waveshaping, PM, samples HCM synthesis is based on a large and expandable repertoire of standard waves like pulse, unique synthetic waveforms, and resynthesis waves like trumpets, organs, pianos, and voice samples. These waves can be modified in real-time. Any modification of a wave can be modulated. In total there are more than 30,000 different spectra available for combination and modulation. $199
Toontrack Music dfh EZdrummer Software drum machine Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Sample playback 7,000 sound files, more than 8,000 MIDI drum patterns with prelistening, quick browsing and drag ’n’ drop functionality; multiple microphone control; operates in General MIDI; internal mixer allows stereo and multitrack routing into the host through one single plug in; humanizer function combines drum hit randomizing and noncycling $179
Toontrack Music dfh EZX Claustrophobic Software percussion Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Yes 0 VSTi, AU, RTAS None None None No 0 Sample playback Fuses the qualities of a high-end drum recording and the cutting edge of the radical beats of today’s top RnB, Hip Hop and Pop producers. radical beats of today’s top RnB, Hip Hop, and Pop producers. $99
Toontrack Music dfh EZX Drumkit From Hell Software drum kits Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Yes 0 VSTi, AU, RTAS None None None No 0 Sample playback Includes both the original DFH release and the Add-On pack that was released subsequently. $89
Toontrack Music dfh EZX Nashville Software percussion Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Yes 0 VSTi, AU, RTAS None None None No 0 Sample playback Takes the traditional country heart of Nashville as a starting point but branches out to become something bigger. More then 10.000 percussion samples, that will appeal to musicians, writers and producers in every musical genre. Played with sticks, brushes and fingers. $99
Toontrack Music dfh EZX Twisted Kit Software drum kits Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Yes 0 VSTi, AU, RTAS None None None No 0 Sample playback Michael Blair crosses over boundaries of industrial, blues, ethnic, orchestral, and replacement percussion to form a unique sound. $99
Toontrack Music dfh EZX Vintage Rock Software drum kits Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Yes 0 VSTi, AU, RTAS None None None No 0 Sample playback Delivers the 1960's era phat and funky Ludwig drum sound. $89
Toontrack Music dfh Superior 1.5 Drum sampler Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP Yes 0 VSTi, AU, RTAS 1 None None None No 0 Sample playback $300
U&I Software MetaSynth 4 4.3 Sound-design & electronic music composition Mac OS X 10.2 No 0 Standalone 1,024 None None None Yes 0 FM, additive, subtractive, granular, spectral, all with custom tunings Award-winning standalone electronic music lab featuring Image Synth, integrated 16-track audio sequencer. The premier tool for microtonal synthesis. $499
U&I Software MetaSynth 4 Pro 4.3 Sound-design & electronic music composition Mac OS X 10.2 No 0 Standalone 1,024 None None None Yes 0 FM, additive, subtractive, granular, spectral, all with custom tunings Award-winning standalone electronic music lab featuring Image Synth, integrated 16-track audio sequencer. The premier tool for microtonal synthesis. $599
Ueberschall '60s A GoGo N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.3; Win 98SE/XP Yes 0 RTAS 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Retro music arrangements, samples & loops inspired by beat-, surf-, twist-, pulp-, rock-, lounge-, easy listening, French and Italian film music. $119
Ueberschall Hip Hop Underground N/A Virtual instrument Win 98/ME/2000/XP Yes 0 VST 2.0, RTAS, AU 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Over 140 construction kits, more than 2.3 GB of content $119
Ueberschall Liquid Bass N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.3; Win 98SE/XP Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS (ProTool 6.4 or later), AU, VST 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Contains a great range of styles played on '78 Musicman Stingray, '77 Fender Jazz Bass (maple neck) $200
Ueberschall Liquid Guitar N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.3; Win 98SE/XP Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS, AU, VST 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample/loop playback Clean-direct input and Real Amp Recording with crunch, distortion including feedback, tremolo and wahwah sounds $200
Ueberschall Liquid Horns N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.3; Win 98SE/XP Yes 0 RTAS, AU, VST 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample/loop playback Liquid Horn Section makes it possible to change a single voice within a brass section, and adjust it to the individual composer's needs $200
Ueberschall Liquid Saxophone N/A Virtual Instrument Mac OS X 10.3; Win 98SE/XP Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS, AU, VST 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample/loop playback Featuring a great range of sytles played on baritone, tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone $200
Ueberschall Liquid The Voice I N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.3; Win 98SE/XP Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS, AU, VST 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample/loop playback Male and female a-cappella chorus lines, vocal phrases of a choir with independently-editable voices $200
Ueberschall Liquid The Voice II N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.3; Win 98SE/XP Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS, AU, VST 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample playback Male and female a-cappella chorus colors (non-verbal) for pop, dance and RnB productions, vocal phrases of a choir with independently-editable voices $200
Ueberschall Oriental RnB N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.3; Win 98SE/XP Yes 0 Standalone, RTAS, AU, VST 1 None None None Yes 0 Sample/loop playback Oud, tar, kemance, santur, violin, kanoun, bouzouki, ney, pipes, darbuka, duff, zarb, rhodes, piano, organ, synth, guitar, vocals, drums & percussion $119
Ueberschall The Resource N/A Virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.3; Win 98SE/XP Yes 0 RTAS (requires Pro Tools 6.4 or later) Yes Sample playback 10 GB of beats, licks, chords and percussion;16,370 loops and single sounds; Ueberschall's Elastik loop player $299
Ultimate Sound Bank Mayhem of Loops UVI Player 1.0.3 Virtual keyboards Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP/Vista Standalone, MAS, RTAS, VST, AU Sample playback Over 5,000 loops: Big Beat, Breakbeats, Creative Dub, Drum’n Bass, Electro, Fresh Disco House, Grunge HipHop, Industrial, Jungle, Miros Groove, Old Underground Hip Hop, Ragga and Dub, Roots Disco, Roots Funk, Speed R’nB, Trip Hop, UK House and more. $99
Ultimate Sound Bank Retro Keyboards UVI Player 1.0.3 Virtual keyboards Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP/Vista Yes Standalone, MAS, RTAS, VST, AU Sample playback Seven legendary instruments. Three "eras" of a classic tine-based electric piano: a famous electro-acoustic piano; a soulful reed piano; one funky keyboard plus its "little brother." $149
Ultimate Sound Bank Retro Organs UVI Player 1.0.3 Virtual organ Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP/Vista Yes Standalone, MAS, RTAS, VST, AU Sample playback Concentrates on the most famous electric organ of all times; gorgeous 3 GB sample library recorded with audiophile gear; delivers the rotating speaker, the tonewheels, and the grit of an organ sound played through a guitar amp. $99
Ultimate Sound Bank Synths Anthology UVI Player 1.0.3 Sample-based synthesizer plug-in Mac OS X 10.3.9; Win XP/Vista Yes 2 Standalone, MAS, RTAS, VST, AU Sample playback $149
Ultimate Sound Bank X-treme FX UVI Player 1.0.3 Sample-based effects & sound-design plug-in Mac OS X; Win 98/2000/ME/NT/ XP/Vista Yes 2 MAS, RTAS, VST, AU, DXi 1 20: env. (pitch, filter, amplitude) 4 LFOs 4/3 LP, 1 HP 7/sine wave, triangle, sq., anal. sq., ramp up, ramp down, sample & hold Yes 5,000 presets Sample playback, subtractive Virtual instrument including a 8 Gb FX-oriented sound library $149
Unitonic Aurora 2.7 Modulative synthesizers Mac OS X Ye Up to 64 per note TDM 1 8 total: 4 sequencer mod. sources, 2 LFO, 2 MIDI mappable controllers None Up to 128 Yes Unlimited Multi-waveform additive with timbre modulation (FM/PM) and noise modulation Combines additive synthesis with frequency/phase modulation with user-defined and preset waveforms, 4 polyrhythmic sequencers that route directly into main tone parameters $399-$699
Vienna Symphonic Library Appassionata Strings 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP YES 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $645
Vienna Symphonic Library Bosendorfer Imperial 1.11 Sample-based virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP YES 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 sample playback Player and audience positions, sustain pedal resonances, automatic repetition, multiple release samples, key noises $345
Vienna Symphonic Library Brass I 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $645
Vienna Symphonic Library Brass II 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $645
Vienna Symphonic Library Chamber Strings 1.11 Sample-based virtual instrument Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 300 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $645
Vienna Symphonic Library Elements 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $385
Vienna Symphonic Library Harps 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $225
Vienna Symphonic Library Orchestral Strings I 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 300 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $645
Vienna Symphonic Library Orchestral Strings II 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 300 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $575
Vienna Symphonic Library Percussion 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $515
Vienna Symphonic Library Saxophones 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST (1) LP Yes Sample playback Performance detection; RAM optimizer; lossless real-time decompression; over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel $515
Vienna Symphonic Library Solo Strings 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST (1) LP Yes 560 Sample playback Performance detection; RAM optimizer; lossless real-time decompression; over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel $445
Vienna Symphonic Library Special Brass 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $515
Vienna Symphonic Library Special Keyboards 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $385
Vienna Symphonic Library Special Woodwinds 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $555
Vienna Symphonic Library Symphonic Cube 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 Sample playback $5,090
Vienna Symphonic Library Vienna Konzerthaus Organ 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $645
Vienna Symphonic Library Vienna Special Edition 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP YES 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 sample playback Over 100 orchestral instruments, Performance Detection, RAM Optimizer, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $445
Vienna Symphonic Library Woodwinds I 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $645
Vienna Symphonic Library Woodwinds II 1.11 Sample-based virtual instruments Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes 0 Standalone, AU, VST 1 None 1 LP None Yes 0 Sample playback Performance Detection (e.g., Speed Detection), RAM Optimizer, lossless real-time decompression, over 3,000 articulations on one MIDI channel accessible $555
Vir2 Instruments Acoustic Legends HD 1.0 Sample Player Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes Standalone, AU, VST, RTAS, DXi 64 in Standalone/16 as a plug-in Yes Sample Playback Presenting $40,000 of the finest acoustic guitars in the world, sampled in glorious high definition 24-bit 96kHz stereo, now available in this premium three-DVD, 19 gigabyte collection. 299.95
Vir2 Instruments syntAX 1.0 synthesizer Mac OS X 10.4; Win XP Yes Standalone, AU, VST, RTAS, DXi 64 in Standalone/16 as a plug-in Yes 2000+ patches Multiple A massive, expansive, and complex collection of electronic textures, the core of syntAX is a 2000+ patch synth library covering an immense amount of synth territory, including soaring leads, evolving pads, thick basses, harsh distortions, unusual textures 199.95
Vir2 Instruments VI.ONE 1.0 Sample Player Mac OS 10.4.x, G4 1.4 GHz or IntelÆ Coreô Duo 1.66 GHz, 512 MB RAM Windows XP, 1.4 GHz or higher, 5 Yes Standalone, AU, VST, RTAS, DXi 64 in Standalone/16 as a plug-in Yes 2000+ patches Sample Playback VI.ONE is a massive multi-disc sample library encompassing over two thousand instruments, kits, and other sound effects, and is designed to be of maximum usability to musicians across a wide span of genres. 399.95
VirSyn Software Synthesizer Cantor 2.1 Vocal synthesizer Mac OS X; Win XP Yes 256 Standalone, VSTi, Audio Units, RTAS 8 10 realtime voice parameters 64 vocal tract filters Spectral modeling oscillator Yes Unlimited Spectral modeling vocal synthesis Singing synthesis software. Built-in vocal sequencer for song editing, direct text to phoneme conversion for American English and German. Realtime operation $389
VirSyn Software Synthesizer Cube 2.2 Spectral morphing resynthesizer Mac OS X; Win XP Yes 4 Standalone, VSTi, Audio Units, RTAS 8 Morphing Morphing filter with arbitrary characteristics 512 sine oscillators/voice Yes Unlimited Additive resynthesis Graphical spectrum editor, 2-dimensional morphing/multistage envelopes/resynthesis $319
VirSyn Software Synthesizer Tera 3.2 synthesizer Mac OS X; Win XP Yes 8 Standalone, VSTi, Audio Units, RTAS 16 19; keytrack, pitch, velocity, aftertouch, modwheel, ptichbend, LFO 3/24/18/12 dB LP/HP/BP/BS formant filter, 16-pole terrain filter 9: 64 waveforms spectrum oscillator Yes 16,384 Analog, FM, spectrum, additive, physical modeling, formant synthesis, wave shaping Multi-modular synthesis, 8D sound access, song/step sequencer, built-in mixer/effects $339
Virtuasonic Synaesthesis 1.1 Impulse response library Convolution processor; turns a convolution engine into a multi-effects processor for sound design $35
Waldorf PPG Wave 2.V 1.2 Wavetable synthesizer Mac OS 8/9, OS X 10.2; Win 95–XP Yes 3 VSTi 8 Non