KVR Audio

MasterTuner · Post by **MasterTuner** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:44 am

Best analog sounding vst plugin ...?

generaldiomedes · Post by **generaldiomedes** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:10 am

Easy for me - VK-1 Viking. Honourable mention to Full Bucket emulations - FB-3x00 series and Mono/Fury.

Halonmusic · Post by **Halonmusic** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:18 am

Lokomotiv sounds great.

Echoes in the Attic · Post by **Echoes in the Attic** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 3:00 am

Aren't there some free reaktor blocks ensembles? Those.

acYm · Post by **acYm** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:17 am

full bucket audio is worth a look, I quite like Ragnarok

layzer · Post by **layzer** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:43 am

obxd, pg8x, charlatan, synth1, elektro, noisemaker, deducktion

surreal · Post by **surreal** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:49 am

Tal Noisemaker and Superwave P8

surreal · Post by **surreal** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:49 am

Genesis cm

tony10000 · Post by **tony10000** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:12 am

Dune CM, Bazille CM, Zebra CM, Podolski, Zebralette.

.jon · Post by **.jon** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:42 am

tony10000 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:12 am Dune CM, Bazille CM, Zebra CM, Podolski, Zebralette.

I believe (just judging from the text) that the OP asked specifically for "analog-sounding" synth freeware. You listed fine synths but they aren't even trying to be "analog".

My picks:
KX77FREE's synths (steep learning curve but incredibly powerful designs with top class sound)
xhip
OBXd (not very versatile, but great, great sounding)

I use Tyrell over these currently for usability reasons, it's basically a commercial-level plugin with the usual U-he usability treats (it remembers MIDI bindings (super important for me), mousewheel and fine modifiers work on controls, neat modulation UX, alternative skins). Soundwise it's not 100% my favourite, and it's structure is in some ways a bit limited or quirky, but it's a polished tool.

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:55 am

Blaukraut Charlatan and TAL-Noisemaker.

Note that those and also Tyrell don't have the fastest envelopes. Also, what i never quite liked about Tyrell is that there's so much saturation in the filter. For creamy pads with a lot of resonance, it's definitely not my favorite.

do_androids_dream · Post by **do_androids_dream** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:56 am

If you want the sound of analog just buy real analog. It's never been more affordable. If you go down the software route you'll try everything out, spend shit loads of money and ultimately be disappointed.. and end up buying a real analog synth anyway. Plus, software always loses a lot of value - with hardware you'll get most of, if not all your money back if you ever want to sell.

recursive one · Post by **recursive one** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:59 am

do_androids_dream wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:56 am If you want the sound of analog just buy real analog.

Surely the most relevant response in a freeware thread

do_androids_dream · Post by **do_androids_dream** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:00 am

recursive one wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:59 am
do_androids_dream wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:56 am If you want the sound of analog just buy real analog.
Surely the most relevant response in a freeware thread

Hehe, well.. ultimately it may well be. Depends how much the OP wants the sound of 'real'.

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:04 am

+1 for TAL Noiz3maker

What in your opinion is the best Analog-sounding synth freeware out there (apart from Tyrell6) ?