We got Serum 2, Omnisphere 3, Absynth 6, Zebra 3, Falcon 2026. Even Massive X got updated. I probably forgot things too. Pigments 6 and Current 2 were this year, I think.
2025 killed it, people. What's next?
2025: The Year of the Monster Synth
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- KVRian
- 611 posts since 18 May, 2020
How many of those do you "own", swillow11?
(zero for me)
EDIT: I realize my "Monster Sampler", Renoise Redux, got a nice upgrade to vst3 this year.
Oh yeah, midi out!
https://forum.renoise.com/t/renoise-3-5 ... ased/76590
(zero for me)
EDIT: I realize my "Monster Sampler", Renoise Redux, got a nice upgrade to vst3 this year.
Oh yeah, midi out!https://forum.renoise.com/t/renoise-3-5 ... ased/76590
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REAPER + Davinci Resolve Pro on Manjaro KDE. Neve 88m. Focusrite 18i20 2nd gen. Neumann NDH30 headphones. Mics: Telefunken TF39, AT4050, Miktek C7e, EV RE-15. VSTs: u-he Hive 2, F'em, Renoise Redux, Apisonic Speedrum 2.
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Living Room Rocker Living Room Rocker https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=246377
- KVRist
- 39 posts since 26 Dec, 2010
Hi swilow11,swilow11 wrote: Sun Dec 14, 2025 8:57 pm We got Serum 2, Omnisphere 3, Absynth 6, Zebra 3, Falcon 2026. Even Massive X got updated. I probably forgot things too. Pigments 6 and Current 2 were this year, I think.
2025 killed it, people. What's next?
Does Synthmaster 3 count?
Kind regards,
Living Room Rocker
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- KVRAF
- 9929 posts since 15 Sep, 2005 from East Coast of the USA
I think it was released last year, but it should count anyway.Living Room Rocker wrote: Sun Dec 14, 2025 9:19 pmHi swilow11,swilow11 wrote: Sun Dec 14, 2025 8:57 pm We got Serum 2, Omnisphere 3, Absynth 6, Zebra 3, Falcon 2026. Even Massive X got updated. I probably forgot things too. Pigments 6 and Current 2 were this year, I think.
2025 killed it, people. What's next?
Does Synthmaster 3 count?
Kind regards,
Living Room Rocker
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- KVRAF
- 2898 posts since 24 Nov, 2023
We have the Zebra 3 Beta not the actual finished product that's for 2026swilow11 wrote: Sun Dec 14, 2025 8:57 pm We got Serum 2, Omnisphere 3, Absynth 6, Zebra 3, Falcon 2026. Even Massive X got updated. I probably forgot things too. Pigments 6 and Current 2 were this year, I think.
2025 killed it, people. What's next?
I have all of them however
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- KVRAF
- 2074 posts since 13 Dec, 2016
I know you’re aiming for the heavyweights, but for me the real standout is Fors Pivot. It’s not a megasynth at all. More like a small, precise diamond that quietly outshines a lot of the bigger machines. Pivot strips FM down to what actually matters and somehow makes it feel inspiring instead of technical. It ended up replacing several of my go-to synths simply because it delivers character, focus and a workflow that never gets in the way.
Its over for Bitwig--CUBASE WON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- KVRian
- 909 posts since 26 Jul, 2018 from Germany
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- KVRAF
- 37508 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
There's another one still coming but I can't say whatswilow11 wrote: Sun Dec 14, 2025 8:57 pm We got Serum 2, Omnisphere 3, Absynth 6, Zebra 3, Falcon 2026. Even Massive X got updated. I probably forgot things too. Pigments 6 and Current 2 were this year, I think.
2025 killed it, people. What's next?
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- KVRAF
- 37508 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
I have had so much fun with Fors Tela - physical modelling is more interesting for me than FM, although I have made some nice patches in Pivot too. I agree minimalist synths can be so inspiring.enCiphered wrote: Sun Dec 14, 2025 9:50 pm I know you’re aiming for the heavyweights, but for me the real standout is Fors Pivot. It’s not a megasynth at all. More like a small, precise diamond that quietly outshines a lot of the bigger machines. Pivot strips FM down to what actually matters and somehow makes it feel inspiring instead of technical. It ended up replacing several of my go-to synths simply because it delivers character, focus and a workflow that never gets in the way.
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- KVRian
- 1119 posts since 11 Dec, 2020
Korg Multi Poly 2025swilow11 wrote: Sun Dec 14, 2025 8:57 pm We got Serum 2, Omnisphere 3, Absynth 6, Zebra 3, Falcon 2026. Even Massive X got updated. I probably forgot things too. Pigments 6 and Current 2 were this year, I think.
2025 killed it, people. What's next?
I wish
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- KVRAF
- 9929 posts since 15 Sep, 2005 from East Coast of the USA
FM9-Monster version
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- KVRAF
- 20910 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
Proxima is the monster synth I didn't know I needed.
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- KVRAF
- 9134 posts since 28 Apr, 2013
What makes a synth a "monster"?
I have five out of the eight the OP listed and three installed. Some of those listed are far from being monster synths for my history and tastes.
I have five out of the eight the OP listed and three installed. Some of those listed are far from being monster synths for my history and tastes.
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- KVRAF
- 9150 posts since 7 Oct, 2005
Maybe it can make 'monsters' sounds?!
Anyway, I think I could make 'monster' sound with Retrologue, great synth really, by using Noise as modulation source. I need to search for that preset! I might have uploaded here in KVR!
Synths that I think I can make monster sounds with are: Massive X, Pigments, Reaktor, Phaseplant and FM/PM synths. I don't have Zebra 3 but I guess it is easy to make monster sounds with it!
(Yeah, I know, I miss the point, but sometimes missing the point is more interesting!
)Using: Cubase Pro 15, Bitwig 5, Tascam US-4x4HR, MODX6, DM12D, LaunchKey 49, Yamaha guitar(Pacifica 612v) and bass (BB234) and some virtual instruments and synths.