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Synth
DUNE 3
Synapse Audio
DUNE 3 is Synapse Audio's software synthesizer combining virtual analog, wavetable and FM synthesis with a dual-oscillator-stack architecture.
DUNE 3 is a synth by Synapse Audio, available in VST2, VST3, Audio Unit and AAX formats.
Notable features include synthesis types, oscillator architecture and filters. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Synthesis types
- Virtual analog (VA), wavetable, and FM synthesis
- Oscillator architecture
- Two oscillator stacks with 32 oscillators each, plus a third oscillator; up to 520 oscillators per note with 8x unison
- Filters
- Dual multimode filters with insert effects
- Effects
- Two master FX busses with 9 high-quality effects each
- Modulation
- Four graphical envelopes (MSEG), three LFOs, and a dual arpeggiator with MIDI file import
- Presets
- More than 1000 patches; patch-compatible with DUNE 2
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
What synthesis methods does DUNE 3 support?
DUNE 3 supports virtual analog (VA), wavetable, and FM synthesis.
Which plugin formats does DUNE 3 come in?
It is available in VST2, VST3, Audio Unit, and AAX formats.
Does DUNE 3 run natively on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The Mac version supports native Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and requires OS X 10.14 or later.