Synth / Sonic Academy
ANA 2
7.8Good
ANA 2.5 by Sonic Academy is a subtractive virtual analog software synthesizer plugin combining wavetable oscillators, multisampling, and analog-modelled filters.
Plugin comparison
ANA 2 vs Synapse Audio Legend HZ
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.7Great
The Legend HZ is an analog-modeled software synthesizer by Synapse Audio, developed with composer Hans Zimmer, emulating a classic vintage hardware synth.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Synapse Audio Legend HZ comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | ANA 2 | Synapse Audio Legend HZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | €179 |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU (macOS only), AAX, 64-bit (macOS and Windows) | VST 2, VST 3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX |
| 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 | — |
| Oscillators | — | 6 high-quality VA oscillators |
| Polyphony modes | — | Unison, Mono, 4-, 8- and 12-voice |
| Engine | — | 8x oversampled |
| Factory presets | — | 200 |
| Sequencer / modulation | — | 32-step sequencer, modulation matrix, MSEG |
| Compatibility | — | MPE and NKS support; native Apple Silicon (M1-M4) |
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