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Some classic hardware synth emulations are included in this week's selection of plug-ins, but there are also a couple of original instruments on the menu.

This is in addition to several new effects, including one that comes with a NSFW warning (you can't say that about many audio processors).

If you're a freeware developer, remember to drop us a line when you're releasing something new – an email to musicradar.pressreleases@futurenet.com will do the trick.

Kriminal Krolar SX-2

Platform/format: PC/VST Download

Released this very day, Krolar SX-2 was inspired by Roland's late-'70s synth the SH-2. This being the case, it comes with a similar set of features, though it does also benefit from the addition of a polyphonic mode (the original was monophonic only).

ElektroStudio Plug-ins

Platform/format: PC/VST Download

The ElektroStudio range contains several free instruments, including the eSLine virtual string machine, the Mellotron-inspired Tapeotronic, the Rhythmus beatbox (pictured above) and the DavoSynth. As well as running as VST plug-ins, you can also use them standalone.

Jeremy Evers Atlantis

Platform/format: PC/VST Download

Atlantis is a currently-in-beta synth that also comes with a dedicated effects module that can be used to process other audio. It's now skinnable (the one in the pic was created by Limeflavour) and looks like it could have quite a bit of potential. Give it a try.