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Plugin Boutique Analogue Emulations campaign art showing Roland and Universal Audio plugin interfaces
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Analogue Emulations: October Picks at Plugin Boutique

Plugin Boutique Analogue Emulations: Roland JUPITER-8 at $69, the polysynth bundle at $199, plus UA Minimoog, Ampex ATR-102, 1176, Distressor, and Pultec.

Priya RamanOct 5, 20268 min read
Soniccouture The Attic 3 artwork with a row of rare vintage synthesizers under the title
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The Attic 3: 24 Rare Synths, Sampled Every Key

Soniccouture The Attic 3 samples 24 rare synths on every key, with 600 presets for Kontakt Player. The intro is $175 through 6 October 2026, then $250.

Elena MarshOct 2, 20269 min read
Jas-i Khorlo physical-modeling synth plugin with its rotating cylinder of strings
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Jas-i Khorlo: A Free Synth Built on a Spinning Cylinder

Jas-i Khorlo is a free physical-modeling synth built on a rotating cylinder with eight strings and eight pluckers. Full feature breakdown, specs, and how it compares.

Priya RamanOct 1, 20268 min read
Safari Audio PolyRex vintage polyphonic synthesizer plugin interface
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Safari Audio PolyRex Review: A $40 Juno in Your DAW

Safari Audio PolyRex is a $39.99 Juno-106-style polysynth with 8 voices, a mod matrix, and a built-in FX engine. Full specs, pricing, and how it stacks up.

Marcus FeldOct 1, 20268 min read
KaitoSato IMFMSynth interface with eight operators, filter stages, effects rack, and 8-bit output controls
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KaitoSato IMFMSynth: Free-Routing FM Plus Wavetables

KaitoSato IMFMSynth is an 8-operator FM and wavetable synth. Official beta is ¥3,000 ($19), list ¥7,400 ($49). Specs, DX7 import, and who should buy it.

Elena MarshSep 9, 202610 min read
XILS-lab MemoryTone software synthesizer, a recreation of the 1982 Memorymoog polyphonic analog synth
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XILS-lab MemoryTone Review: A Software Memorymoog

XILS-lab MemoryTone recreates the 1982 Memorymoog: 16 voices, three oscillators each, a 24 dB ladder filter, MPE and six effects. Full review and specs.

Marcus FeldSep 8, 20269 min read
FRCTL GRNi granular sampler interface with waveform, grain cards, macros, and on-screen keyboard
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FRCTL GRNi: A Granular Sampler You Can Play

FRCTL GRNi is a $34.99 launch granular sampler you play over MIDI. Two layers, MPE, 52 presets, and Linux. Specs, real prices, and who should buy v1.0.0.

Theo NakamuraSep 7, 20269 min read
Full Bucket FB3 free Kawai K3 emulation synthesizer plugin interface
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Full Bucket FB3 Review: The Kawai K3 Is Free Now

Full Bucket FB3 is a free plugin emulation of the 1986 Kawai K3 hybrid synth, with a user additive wave, an analog-style filter, and 64-voice polyphony.

Marcus FeldSep 7, 20267 min read
Martinic Prodigy virtual analog synthesizer interface with two VCOs, ladder filter, and performance keyboard
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Martinic Prodigy Adds a Sequencer to the 1979 Moog

Martinic Prodigy ACE-models the 1979 Moog with a sequencer, Multidrive and spring reverb. Intro €38.99 / $38.99 at Best Service through 17 September 2026.

Marcus FeldSep 4, 202611 min read
KeySolutions Traveler cinematic hybrid synthesizer interface with three oscillators and motion effects
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KeySolutions Traveler: A Cinematic Hybrid With Motion FX

KeySolutions Traveler is a cinematic hybrid synth with three oscillators, dual filters, and launch FX. Intro $99 through 30 September 2026 versus $149 list.

Priya RamanSep 3, 202610 min read
DAWJunkie VinylSynth plugin interface with vinyl sample layers, crackle, filter, and effects
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DAWJunkie VinylSynth: Keys and Pads From Real Vinyl

DAWJunkie VinylSynth builds its sound engine from real vinyl samples, with a crackle layer, filter, EQ and five effects. Intro $14.95, regular price $49.

Theo NakamuraSep 2, 20269 min read
Born Second BS-203 MacroAcidizer plugin panel with Classic, Silver, and BB modes
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Born Second BS-203 Packs Three Acid Boxes for $25

Born Second BS-203 is a $25 monophonic acid synth with Classic 303, Silver 202, and Bassboy modes plus a pattern generator. Specs, price, and who should buy.

Elena MarshAug 31, 20269 min read