Soft Synths
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Massive X Player is a free plugin that lets users morph presets from Native Instruments’ wavetable powerhouse
By Si Truss published
With its new freebie, Native Instruments aims to bring its next-gen Massive to the masses

“Still the synth and keyboard collection to beat”: Arturia V Collection 11 Pro review
By Andy Jones published
If you thought this classic synth collection had peaked, think again – it’s time to welcome the 1990s!

“$199 for a synth that retreads the well-worn VA path is a big ask”: Universal Audio Anthem review
By Andy Jones published
This new softsynth makes UA's Spark subscription even more tempting, but is it worth its high asking price as a standalone purchase?

Hans Zimmer on the synth plugin that he's been working with "for years"
By Matt Mullen published
Zimmer digs deep into his creative process in this interview with Rick Beato

Pivot is a ‘no-nonsense’ FM synth plugin from the designer of one of our favourite hardware instruments
By Si Truss published
With three operators, no algorithms and a morphing filter, Pivot aims to make FM user-friendly – and you can try a Lite version for free

5 innovative synth plugins daring to do things differently
By Stuart Adams published
Unconventional and creatively inspiring, these soft synths are pushing synthesis in bold new directions

Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: The Wave Warden Odin 2
By Jon Musgrave published
Hybrid synths offer a wealth of synthesis options and this one is absolutely free. What are you waiting for?

Excite Audio collaborates with KSHMR to create a new Bloom instrument that brings the sound of Indian music to any DAW, and you can grab the Lite version for just $5
By Advertorial feature published
All you need is the coupon code: ma-lite-5
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