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

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.

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

SignalANA 2Synapse Audio Legend HZ
Price€179
Dubspot Score7.88.7
FormatsVST, VST3, AU (macOS only), AAX, 64-bit (macOS and Windows)VST 2, VST 3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX
Synthesis typeSubtractive 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 systemmacOS 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later
Minimum hardwareIntel Core Duo (Mac) / Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 (Windows), 512 MB RAM
Notable featuresChord Memory Device, arpeggiator, mod matrix, multiple filter types, preset and wavetable library
Oscillators6 high-quality VA oscillators
Polyphony modesUnison, Mono, 4-, 8- and 12-voice
Engine8x oversampled
Factory presets200
Sequencer / modulation32-step sequencer, modulation matrix, MSEG
CompatibilityMPE and NKS support; native Apple Silicon (M1-M4)

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