Synth

Vital

Matt Tytel · $25

Vital is a spectral warping wavetable synthesizer by Matt Tytel for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Specifications

Synthesis type
Spectral warping wavetable synthesis
Operating systems
Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+ (Intel or Apple Silicon), Ubuntu Linux 18.04+; 64-bit only, OpenGL 3+
Wavetable tools
Pitch-splice and vocode wavetable converters, plus text-to-wavetable generation
Modulation
LFOs, envelopes and randomized sources with stereo modulation, remappable curves, audio-rate modulation, and keytracked LFOs
Tuning and MPE
Microtonal support (.tun, .scl, .kbd files) and full MPE support
Included content
Basic: 75 presets / 25 wavetables; Plus: 250 / 70; Pro: 400+ / 150

Last verified 2026-06-16

FAQ

Is Vital free?

Yes. The Basic tier is free and includes the full synthesizer feature set, with 75 presets and 25 wavetables. Paid tiers (Plus, Pro) and the subscription add more presets, wavetables, samples, and LFO patterns.

What does Vital cost?

Plus is $25 and Pro is $80 as one-time purchases, or you can subscribe for $5/month. The Basic version is free.

What plugin formats and operating systems does Vital support?

Vital is available as VST, VST3, AU, and LV2 plugins plus a standalone application, running on Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+ (Intel or Apple Silicon), and Ubuntu Linux 18.04+ (64-bit, OpenGL 3+).

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