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Våld Labs Tresse

Våld Labs / €19.99 intro / €29.99

Våld Labs Tresse is a €19.99 intro desktop synth with 39 engines, dual 8-voice layers, and generative sequencing. VST3 and AU. Intro through 30 September 2026.

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Våld Labs Tresse synth page with engine, filter, envelopes, and sequencer
The Dubspot verdict

The Dubspot verdict

A dual-layer, 39-engine synth with generative sequencing and a morphing SEM-style filter. €19.99 intro through 30 September 2026. No AAX. Hardware targeted for Q1 2027.

Best for Producers who want Plaits-class engines and a generative sequencer without a Eurorack case or a flagship price.

Pros

  • 39 engines: 24 Plaits-style plus 15 from Våld Labs
  • Two independent 8-voice layers and generative sequencing
  • Morphing SEM-style filter; patch share as text key or QR
  • €19.99 intro through 30 September 2026, then €29.99

Cons

  • No AAX
  • iOS line is listed as coming soon, separate from the desktop licence
  • Hardware box is targeted for Q1 2027, not shipping now

Field notes

Overview

Våld Labs Tresse is a dual-layer desktop synth with 39 engines (24 Plaits-style, 15 from Våld Labs), 8+8 voices, generative sequencing, and a morphing SEM-style filter. Patches share as a text key or QR code. Version 1.2.3.

Intro price is €19.99 through 30 September 2026, then €29.99, one-time via Lemon Squeezy. Formats are VST3 and AU on macOS, VST3 on Windows. A hardware instrument is targeted for Q1 2027. The plugin started as a Lisbon hardware prototype.

Compared with Phase Plant and Pigments 6 it is a cheaper, fixed-catalogue instrument rather than a flagship construction kit. Compared with Current 2 it is engines-plus-sequencer, not a sampling hybrid. Read the Tresse first look.

Technical matrix

Specifications

Type
Dual-layer synth with generative sequencer
Engines
39 (24 Plaits-style + 15 Våld Labs)
Voices
8+8
Filter
Morphing SEM-style (LP, BP, HP, notch)
Share
Text key and QR code
macOS
VST3, AU
Windows
VST3
Version
1.2.3
Checkout
Lemon Squeezy, one-time desktop licence

Last verified 2026-09-10

Quick reference

FAQ

How much does Tresse cost?

Tresse is €19.99 intro through 30 September 2026, then €29.99, one-time from Våld Labs via Lemon Squeezy.

What formats does Tresse support?

VST3 and AU on macOS, VST3 on Windows. iPhone and iPad versions are listed as coming soon.

How many engines are in Tresse?

39 engines: 24 Plaits-style and 15 from Våld Labs, across two independent eight-voice layers.

Comparison matrix

Direct competitors

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