PRODUCT GUIDE
Software Instruments, Instrument Samples, and Synth Patches
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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