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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
Software

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
Phaseburn One software synthesizer oscillator section interface
Software

Phaseburn One: The Synth Built on a Phase-Locked Loop

Phaseburn One is a new software synth built around a phase-locked loop oscillator, with a probability sequencer and a patchbay. Full specs, how it compares to Phase Plant, and price.

Theo NakamuraAug 31, 20269 min read
Arturia Pure SUB bass design synthesizer plugin interface
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Arturia Pure SUB Review: A Synth Made Only for Bass

Arturia Pure SUB is a $49 bass design synth with independent sub, harmonics, and texture layers plus a built-in processor. Full specs, sound, and pricing.

Theo NakamuraAug 30, 20269 min read
reFX Rippler physical modeling synthesizer plugin interface
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reFX Rippler: Modal Synthesis Without a Single Sample

reFX Rippler is a dual-layer physical modeling synth with 12 acoustic models and 441 presets. Full specs, sound, how it compares to Chromaphone 3, and price.

Elena MarshAug 30, 20268 min read
Butterlamp Audio Tilichu wavetable synthesizer plugin with dual oscillators and modulation matrix
Software

Butterlamp Tilichu: Mac Wavetable With Sentence-to-Patch

Butterlamp Tilichu is a Mac-only wavetable synth with granular and spectral engines and a sentence-to-patch generator. $99 one-time, 14-day trial, 400+ presets.

Priya RamanAug 27, 202610 min read