Soft Synths
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Dtronics is turning the free Dexed synth plugin, a DX7 emulation, into a hardware synth
By Ben Rogerson published
The DT-DX is based on the Raspberry Pi-powered MiniDexed DIY synth

Behringer explains what happened to its missing free synth plugin
By Ben Rogerson published
An “accidental leak” was to blame, apparently

“We do not collaborate with Behringer in any way”: Tone2 had nothing to do with Behringer’s Vintage
By Ben Rogerson published
“We are not responsible for the graphics, the sound engine, or anything else related to it”

A magnificent 7 softsynths to look out for in 2024
By Andy Jones published
GEAR EXPO 2024: These have all scored well in recent reviews or look like setting 2024 alight with their sonic brilliance

GForce Software delivers another dose of seductive ‘70s sounds with Virtual String Machine 4, “the perfect solution for creating the sound bed of your next track”
By Ben Rogerson published
Prepare to be beguiled by these classic instruments all over again

6 vintage polysynth emulations we recommend for authentic analogue tones: "The UI looks so real that you can almost smell the wood varnish"
By Andy Jones published
We stack up six excellent emulations of classic polys for your consideration

6 of the best software polysynths of 2024 so far: "Kult stands out from most of our choices by trying very deliberately to do something different"
By Andy Jones published
We survey the most impressive soft synths that have caught our eyes (and ears) this year

Native Instruments’ Pro-53 synth returns for free as Pro-54, but only in your web browser
By Ben Rogerson published
Could a plugin port of this Prophet-5 emulation be on the way, though?
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