Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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Contenders
Synth / Sonic Academy
ANA 2.5 by Sonic Academy is a subtractive virtual analog software synthesizer plugin combining wavetable oscillators, multisampling, and analog-modelled filters.
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
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
| 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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