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Synth
Nexus 5
reFX
NEXUS5 by reFX is a ROMpler/synthesizer plugin with eight sound-generator types, thousands of factory presets, effects, and a built-in sample editor.
Nexus 5 is a synth by reFX, available in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats.
Notable features include sound generators, presets and sample library. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Sound generators
- 8 types: Virtual Analog, Sampler, Wavetable, Time Stretcher, Retro Sampler, Grain, Cloud, and FM
- Presets
- 5,454 included in the Starter edition; 33,352 in the Complete edition
- Sample library
- 6,810 multi-samples (~65.8 GB uncompressed)
- Effects
- Includes Bucket Brigade Delay, Particle Reverb, Vowel Filter, Rotary, and Pusher, plus 216 impulse responses
- Editing & sequencing
- Built-in sample editor with slicer/loop/crossfade, 119 arpeggiator presets, and 52 trancegate presets
- Operating systems
- macOS 10.13+ (native Apple Silicon support) and Windows 10/11
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
What plugin formats does NEXUS5 support?
NEXUS5 is available as VST, VST3, AU (AudioUnit), and AAX, making it compatible with DAWs such as FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Pro Tools, and Bitwig Studio.
How many sound generators does NEXUS5 have?
NEXUS5 includes 8 sound-generator types: Virtual Analog, Sampler, Wavetable, Time Stretcher, Retro Sampler, Grain, Cloud, and FM.
What operating systems does NEXUS5 run on?
NEXUS5 runs on macOS 10.13 or later, with native Apple Silicon support, and on Windows 10 and 11.