Best Free Vst Piano Synths 2019
The 25 best VST/AU plugin synths in the world right now: all the best soft synths you need in your DAW By Ben Rogerson 06 December 2019 We asked you to vote for your favourite VST/AU plugin synth in our annual poll, and you did so in your thousands. The 10 Best FREE VST Synths to Use – Forgive Me Lord, For I Have Synth! When it comes to VST synths, you can decide on whether you want to buy one, or you want to download one for free. Naturally, the best VST synths are really the one that you’re gonna have to buy.
As promised, this follow-up to the 10 Best Free VST Plugins list (that is, just effects and processors) is all about synths.
Some of these synths are early projects from designers who have gone on to work for larger companies making some of the most high-profile VST instruments; others are passion projects from solo sonic adventurers who simply want to share their skills with the music-making community. And some are simply streamlined versions of commercial synths.
But what these VST synths have in common, other than price, is that they all have a fantastic sound and great tone-shaping features. You can load them up in your DAW right now and give any of them a spin in your next production. You won’t be disappointed!
1. u-he TyrellN6
Similar design to the classic Roland Juno 60, and awesomely named after the rogue replicants in Blade Runner…
Available for PC and Mac. More info and download link here.
2. Green Oak Crystal
Created by Glenn Olander, who went on to design Spectrasonics Omnisphere and Stylus RMX. No slouch then…
Available for PC and Mac. More info and downloads here. There’s also an iPad/iPhone version, available here.
3. Togu Audio Line TAL-NoiseMaker
A great synth from the guys who brought us the TAL-Effects bundle I mentioned previously. Well worth a look.
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Available for PC and Mac. More info and download here.
4. Ichiro Toda Synth1
This synth is modelled on the modern classic Clavia Nord Lead 2 Red Synth… Nuff said really :)
Available for PC and Mac. More info (translated from the Japanese) and download here.
5. de la Mancha FMMF
This FM synth, with 4 operators, is especially good for pads and sound design-y noises and effects.
Available for Windows VST only. More info and download here.
6. Ohm Force Symtohm:Melohman Performer Edition
A slimmed-down version of the original Symptohm:Melohman, the only actual difference being that you’re limited to presets from the Symptohm sound library.
But there are 1200 sounds there, enough to keep anybody busy for a while…
Available for PC and Mac. More info and download here.
7. u-he Zebralette
Again, this synth is a slimmed-down version of a commercial soft synth – in this case, the u-he Zebra2. But the Zebralette is very popular in it’s own right, as it’s capable of making some pretty great sounds of it’s own.
Available for PC and Mac. More info and download here.
8. Tonebytes Bleep’
Recreating the legendary sound of the Commodore 64 SID sound chip, this synth is an absolute must for chiptune makers and anyone who’s into retro / 8-bit game style sounds and FX.
It’s available for Windows VST only I’m afraid. More info and download at tonebytes.com.
9. Kairatune
A bass and lead synth with an inspiring interface, designed specifically with EDM in mind.
Windows VST only. More info and download here.
10. E-MU Proteus VX
A free synth sound module from the legendary hardware sampler makers. It’s a slimmed-down version of their Emulator X3, and can load any sounds from the Emulator X library.
Windows VST only. More info and download here.
Which other free synths are you using that I might have missed? Leave a comment below, cheers!
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VST’s (Virtual Studio Technology) are the workhorses of many independent artists out there.
And because we love all of our incredible unsigned artists so much (yes, aaawww) we’ve spent quite a bit of time scouring the internet to find you some of the best VST plugins around.
So, in honour of Mariah Carey, because just like she loves Christmas, we love giving things to our artists, we’ve created a list of 12 of the best, that are – wait for it – ALL FOR FREE!
By the way, if you don’t know what a VST is, get a full description here
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Sweetcase
What is it? A sample-based electric piano VST plugin.
Download Sweetcase Free
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Acoustica Nightlife
What is it? For window users and EDM, dance and trance makers, this synth is the one for you!
Download Acoustica Nightlife Free
Watch a demo below
NUSofting Sinnah
What is it? Analogue synth but on your computer (Whaaaaat?!?!)
Download NUSofting Sinnah Free
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Synister
What is it? Described as an “easy” yet flexible synthesizer (with built-in virtual keyboard) to create both bold sounds and rich atmosphere.
Download Synister Free
Watch a demo belowOrion Sound Module
What is it? Royalty free loops and samples at your pleasure!
Download Orion Sound Module Free
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Grooove BPB
What is it? One of the best free drum samplers around.
Download Grooove BPB Free
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HISE
What is it? This sampler lets you essentially programme your own vst synths.
Download HISE Free
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Digits 2
What is it? A minimalist synth that lets you create “warm pads, glitchy sounds, dirty basses, filthy sweeps, screaming leads, and anything in-between”
Download Digits 2 Free
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Ample Guitar M Lite II
What is it? I can speak from experience when I say if you can’t play guitar, you can now with this beauty!
Download Ample Guitar Lite II Free
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Ample Bass P Lite II
What is it? Can’t play a real bass either, Ample have got you covered!
Download Ample Bass P Lite II
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Lord Of The Springs
What is it? Pretty much every metallic sound you didn’t even know you needed
Download Lord Of The Springs Free
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MT Power DrumKit 2
What is it? Your very own drum kit in your computer
Download MT Power DrumKit2 Free
Watch a demo belowSo there you have it. No more excuses. It’s time to finish off those musical masterpieces. Just make sure you come back and release your music with us!