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Synth Plugins

Reviews and roundups of the best software synthesizers — wavetable, FM, sample-based, and hybrid synths.

10 articles
Omnisphere Review
Spectrasonics Omnisphere reviewed — the massive sound library, synthesis engine, and investment value.
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Omnisphere 3 Review
Omnisphere 3 reviewed — what's new, hardware synth integration, and comparison to competition.
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Kontakt 7 Review
Kontakt 7 reviewed — the industry-standard sampler, new features, and the Kontakt ecosystem.
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NI Battery 5 Review
Battery 5 reviewed — drum sampler workflow, library, and relevance in a crowded market.
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Serum vs Massive X
The two most popular wavetable synths compared — sound, workflow, CPU, and which to learn first.
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Best Synth Plugins
The best software synthesizers — from free options to industry standards, every synthesis type covered.
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Best VST Instruments
The best VST instruments for every genre and use case — synthesis, sampling, and acoustic emulation.
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Serum Guide
A complete guide to Xfer Serum — wavetable creation, modulation routing, effects, and sound design from scratch.
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Kontakt Guide
How to use Kontakt — loading libraries, scripting basics, and building your own Kontakt instruments.
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Software Synth Guide
How to choose and use software synthesizers — the best synths for every style and how to get the most from them.
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