Free Synthesizer VST Plugins
Too Many Synthesizers
If you’re searching for the crem dela crem of FREE synthesizer VSTs to boost your music production? You’ve hit the jackpot! From vintage analogue vibes to cutting-edge digital synths, these gems pack all the sound design tools and creative power you could want without costing a fortune.
This is by no means a list of every single free synthesiszer in existance. It’s a list of the most well produced/coded synths out of the whole world of free synthesizers. Good code = Great Synth.
Whether I’m sculpting rich leads for a Drum & Bass track or diving deep into experimental soundscapes for some Dubstep, these synths never fail to inspire. This list will be updated as new “WORTH-WHILE” synths get released. The icing on the cake? They’re 100% FREE!
Virtual Analog Synthesizers
Virtual analog synthesizers are digital instruments designed to replicate the sound and behavior of classic analog synths using software. They simulate the warmth, richness, and imperfections associated with analog circuits, offering oscillators, filters, and modulation capabilities that mimic vintage hardware. Unlike true analog synths, virtual analogs provide the convenience of software with modern features like preset storage, automation, and expanded sound design options, making them a favorite among producers who want that analog feel without the hassle of maintaining physical gear.
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Tyrell N6
Before Surge, Tyrell N6 was the premier free synth. Created by Urs Heckmann, it boasts two oscillators, a noise generator, ring modulation, and syncable LFOs—essential for any producer.
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OB-Xd
OB-Xd emulates the Oberheim OB-X series, offering classic analog sounds with detunable oscillators, LFO, and a rich filter. It’s free, easy to use, and available on multiple platforms.
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Hercules VST
Hercules Synthesiser V2 is an analog style synth you just HAVE to add to your portfolio, offering improved sound quality and new features like an FX section and pitch envelope. Just Try it!
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Zebralette
This is a REALLY is a fun synth to use. With a customizable 16-slot waveset, 24 spectral effects, and 16-voice polyphony, Zebralette offers powerful sound design options. Add it to the list of downloads.
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Super Wave P8
SuperWave P8 is yet another completely FREE virtual analogue synth, perfect for powerful leads, lush pads, and silky strings. Great synth for anyone looking for something with a clean UI. Don’t believe me? Try it out yourself below.
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Behringer VINTAGE
Behringer VINTAGE is a free virtual analogue synthesiser that revives classic synth sounds from the 70s and 80s. With over 100 presets and compatibility with Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+, worth checking out.
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Analog Lab Play
Analog Lab Play is a free software instrument offering 100 essential presets, from synths to pads, all in a streamlined interface. With smart browsing and seamless MIDI integration, it’s designed for easy use with any controller. Available for Windows and macOS, it’s a perfect tool.
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Saturn V
Saturn V is a powerful analog-style synth that’s built for both studio precision and live performance flexibility. Its a little bit old now. But still worth a shot. With its four main oscillators and two subs, it delivers rich, versatile sounds right out of the gate. Every parameter is fully MIDI-mappable.
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PG-8X
The PG-8X faithfully emulates the classic Roland JX-8P synthesizer, capturing the lush, analog warmth of 80s synths. It’s ideal for genres like synthwave, vaporwave, and retro-inspired music, delivering authentic pads, leads, and basses that define the vintage sound. Give it a try for the retro sound!
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CFA Sound Super-7
Celebrate CFA-Sound’s 7th anniversary with the free SUPER-7 VST synthesizer, bringing you the iconic Supersaw sound inspired by the legendary Roland JP8000/8080. The Supersaw oscillator has remained a staple in electronic music production, this emulation captures that classic vibe.
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Wavetable Synthesizers
Wavetable synthesizers generate sound by cycling through complex waveforms called wavetables, which consist of multiple single-cycle waveforms. Unlike traditional analog synths, they allow for seamless morphing between these waveforms, offering dynamic and evolving timbres. This versatility makes them ideal for genres that demand rich textures, such as drum & bass, dubstep, and experimental electronic music. With the ability to modulate wavetables in real-time, these synths provide producers with a powerful tool for creating unique and expressive sounds that stand out in a mix.
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Vital
Vital Basic is a versatile and free synthesizer that offers limitless modulation options and a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for producers of all skill levels. It comes with 75 presets and 25 wavetables, providing a solid foundation for sound design. While the basic version is free, users have the option to upgrade for additional features and enhancements.
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Surge XT
Surge by Vember Audio is a highly versatile free synth VST known for its robust dual-engine architecture and powerful sound design capabilities. It features three oscillators per voice, multiple synthesis techniques (including FM, wavetable, and subtractive), and a wide range of modulation options, making it ideal for everything from lush pads to aggressive leads.
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Synth Master Player
SynthMaster Player is a streamlined version of SynthMaster, designed for users who prefer using presets over detailed sound design. This free version includes 500 factory presets, allowing users to adjust 12 easy parameters and the bypass states of effects set by the sound designer. It supports VST, AU, and AAX formats across Windows and macOS.
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Warrior – Free Synth
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FM Synthesizers
FM synthesizers (Frequency Modulation synthesizers) create complex sounds by modulating the frequency of one waveform (the carrier) with another waveform (the modulator). This approach generates harmonically rich tones that range from bell-like chimes to gritty basses. Unlike traditional subtractive synthesis, FM synthesis excels in producing sharp, evolving, and metallic textures, making it popular in electronic genres like drum & bass, techno, and ambient music. Its versatile sound design capabilities allow producers to craft unique, expressive tones that cut through a mix.
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Dexed
Dexed is yet another free FM synth, emulating the Yamaha DX7. With 144 parameters for DAW automation, it’s perfect for FM synth fans. The interface takes some time to learn, but it’s powerful.
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Fathom Mono
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Exakt Lite
Exakt Lite is a user-friendly FM synth with a four-operator, twelve-voice engine and eight classic algorithms. Its simplified interface makes it easy to use, even for beginners. You need to this one, trust me!
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Hybrid Synthesizers
Hybrid synthesizers combine multiple synthesis methods, such as analog, wavetable, and FM synthesis, to offer a diverse range of sound-shaping options. By blending different synthesis techniques, they provide the flexibility to create both traditional and unconventional tones, making them ideal for producers who want to push sonic boundaries. This fusion approach allows for deep sound design, giving access to the warmth of analog synthesis, the evolving textures of wavetables, and the complex harmonics of FM, all within a single instrument.
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Cobalt
Cobalt is a free synth plugin inspired by 80s hybrid digital synths like the Korg DW8000. It features 26 digital waveforms, an analog-modeled filter, and an easy-to-use interface. Perfect for synth wave.
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Pendulate
Pendulate is a free synth from Newfangled Audio and Eventide, featuring an oscillator based on double pendulum physics. Ideal for dark, glitchy sounds, it offers up to 169 modulation routings .
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ODIN 2
Odin 2 is the ultimate free synth, boasting a powerful oscillator section with wavetables, FM, vector, and even chiptune options. The filter section offers 13 types, including vintage emulations like the Oberheim 12 and Diode Ladder.
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Syntronik 2
Syntronik 2 sets a new benchmark in virtual synthesizers, combining advanced sampling with a hybrid synthesis engine to deliver rare and iconic synths with stunning accuracy. This major update adds 12 new synths, introduces powerful new features.
