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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