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Synth
ANA 2
Sonic Academy · $112.78
ANA 2.5 by Sonic Academy is a subtractive virtual analog software synthesizer plugin combining wavetable oscillators, multisampling, and analog-modelled filters.
ANA 2 is a synth by Sonic Academy, available in VST, VST3, AU (macOS only), AAX and 64-bit (macOS and Windows) formats. It is priced at $112.78.
Notable features include synthesis type, minimum hardware and notable features. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Synthesis type
- Subtractive software synthesizer with wavetable oscillators, multisampling, and analog-modelled filters
- macOS formats (64-bit)
- VST, VST3, AU, AAX
- Windows formats (64-bit)
- VST, VST3, AAX
- Operating system
- macOS 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later
- Minimum hardware
- Intel Core Duo (Mac) / Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 (Windows), 512 MB RAM
- Notable features
- Chord Memory Device, arpeggiator, mod matrix, multiple filter types, preset and wavetable library
Last verified 2026-06-18
FAQ
What type of synthesizer is ANA 2.5?
It is a subtractive software synthesizer that combines wavetable synthesis, multisampling, and an analog-modelled subtractive engine, controlled via a mod matrix.
Which plugin formats and operating systems does ANA 2.5 support?
On macOS (64-bit) it runs as VST, VST3, AU, and AAX; on Windows (64-bit) it runs as VST, VST3, and AAX. It requires macOS 10.8 or later, or Windows 7 or later.
Is there a free demo of ANA 2?
Yes. Sonic Academy lets you sign up for free or log in to download the ANA 2 demo, with a download link sent by email.