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Our ranked, scored picks — specs, prices and the Dubspot Score for every entry. Each links to a full review where we have one.
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Mejores plugins de synth
- 518.3GreatSynth
FabFilter Twin 3
FabFilter Twin 3 (FabFilter) — synth from FabFilter. Score 8.3/10, price $129, formats and comparisons.
DesarrolladorFabFilterPrecio$129 - 528.3GreatSynth
Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin
Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin is a software recreation of the classic Microwave hybrid wavetable synth, with V2 expanding polyphony to 32 voices.
DesarrolladorWaldorf MusicPrecio€99 - 538.2GreatSynth
Full Bucket FB3
Full Bucket FB3 is a free plugin emulation of the 1986 Kawai K3 hybrid synth, with a drawable additive user wave, an analog-style filter, 64-voice polyphony, and Kawai K3 SysEx patch import.
DesarrolladorFull Bucket MusicPrecioFree - 548.2GreatSynth
OB-Xd
OB-Xd (discoDSP) — synth from discoDSP. Score 8.2/10, price Free / paid, formats and comparisons.
DesarrolladordiscoDSPPrecioFree / paid - 558.2GreatSynth
Cherry Audio Sines
Cherry Audio Sines by Cherry Audio. An additive/waveshaping synth with morphing power—deep harmonics without a modular headache.
DesarrolladorCherry AudioPrecio$49 - 568.2GreatSynth
Stage-73 V
Stage-73 V (Arturia) — synth from Arturia. Score 8.2/10, price $149, formats and comparisons.
DesarrolladorArturiaPrecio$149 - 578.2GreatSynth
Twisted Electrons vMEGAfm
Twisted Electrons vMEGAfm is a software recreation of the gritty MEGAfm hardware FM synth: 12 voices, 4 operators, 8 algorithms, MPE, desktop and iPad.
DesarrolladorTwisted ElectronsPrecio€39.99 intro (regular €49.99); iPad €9.99 - 588.1GreatSynth
Massive X
Massive X is Native Instruments' polyphonic wavetable synthesizer plug-in built around two wavetable oscillators and a modular routing engine.
DesarrolladorNative InstrumentsPrecio— - 598.1GreatSynth
Nexus 5
NEXUS5 by reFX is a ROMpler/synthesizer plugin with eight sound-generator types, thousands of factory presets, effects, and a built-in sample editor.
DesarrolladorreFXPrecio— - 608.1GreatSynth
Rob Papen Predator 3
Rob Papen Predator 3 by Rob Papen. A preset-heavy hybrid for dance and electronic leads/basses—fast results when you browse more than you build.
DesarrolladorRob PapenPrecio€149 - 618.1GreatSynth
Output Signal
Output Signal (Output) — synth from Output. Score 8.1/10, price $149, formats and comparisons.
DesarrolladorOutputPrecio$149 - 628.1GreatSynth
Spire
Spire by Reveal Sound is a polyphonic software synthesizer combining four multimode oscillators with a unison engine, filters, and built-in effects.
DesarrolladorReveal SoundPrecio— - 638.1GreatSynth
SQ80 V
SQ80 V (Arturia) — synth from Arturia. Score 8.1/10, price $149, formats and comparisons.
DesarrolladorArturiaPrecio$149 - 648.1GreatSynth
Syntronik 2
Syntronik 2 is IK Multimedia's virtual synthesizer collection using a hybrid sample-and-modeling engine, offered in CS, SE, full, and MAX editions.
DesarrolladorIK MultimediaPrecio$199.99 - 658.0GreatSynth
GCS Spectral Synthesizer
Gulf Coast Synthesis Spectral is a hybrid additive synth you design by painting harmonics on a canvas, resynthesizing audio, or turning images into sound.
DesarrolladorGulf Coast SynthesisPrecio$69 (intro $39.99) - 668.0GreatSynth
Helm
Helm (Matt Tytel) — synth from Matt Tytel. Score 8.0/10, price Free, formats and comparisons.
DesarrolladorMatt TytelPrecioFree - 678.0GreatSynth
Phantomexposure Interphase Cartograph
Interphase Cartograph is a Casio VZ-1 style interactive phase distortion synth with Classic and Extended modes, SysEx import, and through-zero FM, at around $7.
DesarrolladorPhantomexposurePrecio$7 - 688.0GreatSynth
Traveler
Traveler is KeySolutions' cinematic hybrid synth with three specialized oscillators, dual filters, and Control Tracks. Intro $99 through 30 September 2026, then $149.
DesarrolladorKeySolutions SoundsPrecio$99 intro, $149 list - 698.0GreatSynth
Massive
Native Instruments Massive is the classic wavetable synth behind a generation of electronic bass and lead sounds, still sold as a Komplete staple.
DesarrolladorNative InstrumentsPrecio$99 - 708.0GreatSynth
SuperStarSaw
SuperStarSaw (Super*Saw) is Native Instruments' dedicated supersaw synth, co-created with A.G. Cook, with dual stacked-saw layers, an X/Y Morpher and star-shaped motion.
DesarrolladorNative InstrumentsPrecio$99 - 717.9GoodSynth
Moog Minimoog Model D App
Moog Minimoog Model D App by Moog Music. Official Moog Model D software—authentic brand lineage, primarily Apple platforms via App Store (with DAW plugin options where available).
DesarrolladorMoog MusicPrecio$24.99+ - 727.8GoodSynth
ANA 2
ANA 2.5 by Sonic Academy is a subtractive virtual analog software synthesizer plugin combining wavetable oscillators, multisampling, and analog-modelled filters.
DesarrolladorSonic AcademyPrecio— - 737.8GoodSynth
Excite Audio Evolve Dark Matter
Evolve Dark Matter is Excite Audio's sample-based quad-engine synth for dark drum & bass, techno, and atmospheric low-end textures with morphing macros.
DesarrolladorExcite AudioPrecio$39+ - 747.8GoodSynth
FabFilter One
FabFilter One (FabFilter) — synth from FabFilter. Score 7.8/10, price $59, formats and comparisons.
DesarrolladorFabFilterPrecio$59 - 757.8GoodSynth
LOON
LOON by Jamstik is a three-layer MPE software instrument combining virtual analog oscillators, multi-sampled instruments and 4-operator FM in parallel signal paths.
DesarrolladorJamstikPrecio$49.99 intro (regular $99.99) - 767.8GoodSynth
Arturia Mini V
Software emulation of the Minimoog synthesizer with three oscillators, a ladder filter, modulators, an arpeggiator, and effects.
DesarrolladorArturiaPrecio$149 - 777.7GoodSynth
XILS-lab MemoryTone
XILS-lab MemoryTone is a software Memorymoog: 16 voices, three oscillators each, a 24 dB self-oscillating ladder filter, MPE and six onboard effects.
DesarrolladorXILS-labPrecio€79 intro (regular €199) - 787.3GoodSynth
VinylSynth
VinylSynth is DAWJunkie's vinyl-sampled instrument with keys, pads, crackle, and onboard FX. Intro $14.95, regular $49, with specs and alternatives.
DesarrolladorDAWJunkiePrecio$14.95 intro, $49 regular - 796.7DecentSynth
AIR Hybrid 3
Hybrid 3 is AIR Music Technology's high-definition virtual synthesizer combining analog warmth with digital manipulation across two simultaneous parts.
DesarrolladorAIR Music TechnologyPrecio— - 80N/ASynth
AcusMagic Sonicrama V2
Sonicrama V2 is AcusMagic's wavetable synth with per-key meta-tuning, scale-file import, and a live GPU cymatics plate. Launch price €89, then €129.
DesarrolladorAcusMagicPrecio€89 launch / €129 - 81N/ASynth
Audio Damage AD-202
Audio Damage's $39 intro / $49 one-VCO grey-box synth with a 24 dB ladder, 8-voice poly, MPE, MTS-ESP, and no DRM. Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS.
DesarrolladorAudio DamagePrecio$39 intro / $49 - 82N/ASynth
Audio Modeling PolySWAM
Audio Modeling's polyphonic SWAM instrument for orchestral sketching and live ensembles. $279 / €279 preorder from $399 / €399, desktop beta, mid-September 2026.
DesarrolladorAudio ModelingPrecio$279 / €279 preorder · $399 / €399 MSRP - 83N/ASynth
Born Second BS-203
BS-203 MacroAcidizer is a $25 monophonic acid synth with Classic 303, Silver 202, and Bassboy modes plus a scale-locked pattern generator.
DesarrolladorBorn SecondPrecio$25 - 84N/ASynth
Butterlamp Tilichu
Tilichu is a Mac-only wavetable synth with granular and spectral sources, a 32-slot matrix, and a sentence-to-patch generator. $99, 14-day trial, 400+ presets.
DesarrolladorButterlamp AudioPrecio$99 - 85N/ASynth
Cherry Audio Memorymode 2
Cherry Audio Memorymode 2 is a dual-layer Memorymoog-inspired analog poly: 16 voices per layer, rebuilt model, MPE, Touch Animator. $69, $39 upgrade.
DesarrolladorCherry AudioPrecio$69 ($39 upgrade) - 86N/ASynth
Dawesome Abyss II
Dawesome's $89 intro / $149 colour-engine cinematic synth with sample-to-colour palettes, 400+ presets, a 4-slot FX rack, and a 90-day trial.
DesarrolladorDawesomePrecio$89 intro / $149 - 87N/ASynth
discoDSP Corona 7
discoDSP's virtual analog and wavetable hybrid synth, updated to v7 with MPE, a step sequencer, Synth1 and Roland JP-8000 patch import, Super 7+ unison, and Linux support.
DesarrolladordiscoDSPPrecio€149 (free upgrade for Corona 6 owners) - 88N/ASynth
discoDSP OPL 3.0
discoDSP's emulation of the Yamaha OPL2/OPL3 FM chip behind AdLib and Sound Blaster game audio, updated to v3.0 with all eight OPL3 waveforms per operator and 16x oversampling.
DesarrolladordiscoDSPPrecio$49 (free upgrade for existing owners) - 89N/ASynth
Dreamtonics Instrument X
Dreamtonics Instrument X is a neural acoustic-modeling orchestra. Host free with any expansion. Singles $99, Complete Collection 2026 $649.
DesarrolladorDreamtonicsPrecio$99+ / $649 complete - 90N/ASynth
FRCTL GRNi
FRCTL GRNi is a $34.99 launch granular sampler instrument with two blendable layers, MPE, 52 presets, and a 10-slot FX rack. VST3, AU, CLAP, standalone. Windows, macOS, Linux.
DesarrolladorFRCTL AudioPrecio$34.99 launch / $44.99 - 91N/ASynth
Gearmulator MD/MM
Gearmulator MD/MM is a free, open-source plugin that runs the real Elektron Machinedrum and Monomachine firmware inside your DAW as VST3, AU and standalone.
DesarrolladorJoe LandersPrecioFree - 92N/ASynth
Imaginando TV3
Imaginando's TB-303-style acid bass synthesizer with a one-click pattern generator and drag-and-drop MIDI export, running on desktop, iOS, and Android.
DesarrolladorImaginandoPrecio€39 desktop (mobile sold separately) - 93N/ASynth
KaitoSato IMFMSynth
KaitoSato IMFMSynth is an 8-operator free-routing FM and wavetable synth. Beta ¥3,000 / $19, list ¥7,400 / $49. VST3, AU, CLAP. DX7 .syx import.
DesarrolladorKaitoSatoPrecio¥3,000 / $19 beta - 94N/ASynth
Martinic Prodigy
Martinic Prodigy is an ACE-modeled 1979 Moog Prodigy with a 16-step sequencer, Multidrive, spring reverb, and 300+ presets. Intro €38.99 / $38.99 at Best Service.
DesarrolladorMartinicPrecio€38.99 / $38.99 intro - 95N/ASynth
Modartt Airteq
Modartt Airteq is a €99 / $99 physically modelled sound-design instrument that generates airflow through virtual pipes in real time, with MPE and breath support.
DesarrolladorModarttPrecio€99 / $99 - 96N/ASynth
nakst Altitude
nakst's advanced hybrid synthesis workstation, combining virtual analog, sampling, and FM with a deep modulation matrix — now a free download for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
DesarrolladornakstPrecioFree - 97N/ASynth
Phantomexposure Sprite Spores
Sprite Spores is a free multi-chip synthesizer combining AY/YM, SID and Yamaha FM engines with a drawable wavetable, chord system and video-memory effects.
DesarrolladorPhantomexposurePrecioFree / pay what you want - 98N/ASynth
Phaseburn One
Phaseburn One is a software synth built around a phase-locked-loop oscillator, with four oscillators, a probability sequencer, and a feedback patchbay.
DesarrolladorPhaseburnPrecio€149 (free public beta until Oct 15, 2026) - 99N/ASynth
Rob Papen Quad-2
Rob Papen Quad-2 is a phase-distortion and waveshaping synthesizer with 36 filter types, additive and spectral waveforms, a deep modulation matrix and over 1000 presets.
DesarrolladorRob PapenPrecio€49 / $49 - 100N/ASynth
Roland ZENOLOGY GX for iPad
Roland ZENOLOGY GX is a ZEN-Core software synthesizer for iPad with 4,000+ tones, four-partial editing, 90+ Roland effects, and AUv3 support, free during its 2026 launch.
DesarrolladorRolandPrecioFree during 2026 launch, then Roland Cloud or Lifetime Key
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