KVR Audio

Trevor Jackson · Post by **Trevor Jackson** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:55 am

I don't need a lot of features. I am looking for a synth that will just play without a lot of fiddling around once I plug in my USB keyboard. I am trying to avoid Logic, because that takes a lot of fiddling. Thanks.

W23 · Post by **W23** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 1:24 pm

Have you tried GarageBand? I believe there’s a stripped down version of Alchemy, and GB is stupid easy to get your head around, in addition to being free to Mac users. GB also has a new Model 15 synth. If you visit the App Store, you may find a free standing soft synth, but I never hear people talk much about those. Usually you need some kind of AU/VST host, or a standalone host like Reaktor Player, which may be something you could also check out.

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/p ... -6-player/

tremolounge · Post by **tremolounge** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 1:38 pm

All the Arturia and Applied Acoustics synths/keys include standalone app versions (as well as plugins). G-Force also, and I'm sure there are others.

tremolounge · Post by **tremolounge** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 1:43 pm

You could also look into the great little Hosting AU utility. Super fast startup, perfect for a quick play, and hosts AU effect plugs as well.

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https://ju-x.com/hostingau.html

revvy · Post by **revvy** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:10 am

WITB standalone mac free synth to just plug and play