Hey,
I have been using logic stock synths, ES2, Alchemy, Retro Synth and Sculpture mainly and especially Retro Synth. I would like to add at least 1 third party synth.
Can you suggest me 1 analogue-sounding 3rd-party synth to complement my Logic stock synth? I make electronic music. Must be similar to the simplicity and UI of Logics Retro Synth.
Suggest me 1 analogue sounding 3rd party synth to complement my Logic stock synths?
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- KVRian
- 1451 posts since 17 Jul, 2007 from Riversland Valhalla
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- KVRAF
- 2510 posts since 24 Jul, 2017
Rob Papen BIT 2 is nice, too. Just my 2c.
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- KVRAF
- 4253 posts since 1 Sep, 2016
Invader 2: https://www.e-phonic.com/invader.html#/
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- KVRian
- 1045 posts since 6 Nov, 2010
Hardware? Wait, 3rd party would limit that to Behringer right? Or would that be 2nd party?
What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. - Emerson
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- KVRian
- 1313 posts since 30 Oct, 2003 from Pacific NW, USA
Here’s some suggestions in no particular order:
KORG’s Multi/Poly Native can sound very much like an analog synth. It sounds fantastic!
Newfangled Audio’s Generate is very special synth in my opinion. It has a very wide range of potential sounds, making it an excellent option for warm, old school patches.
But it can also sound very modern, and it’s fun to program. They also have a free Lite version called Pendulate, and I highly recommend giving it a try in your DAW.
u-he’s Repro-5 is a plugin that I often use for its character, and rich analog tones.
GForce Software’s Sequential Prophet-5 is a new plugin that sounds very close to the original hardware.
Synapse Audio’s The Legend HZ has some serious mojo, and it can create all kinds of analog sounds. I would definitely check it out before making a decision to buy something.
Good luck with your search.
KORG’s Multi/Poly Native can sound very much like an analog synth. It sounds fantastic!
Newfangled Audio’s Generate is very special synth in my opinion. It has a very wide range of potential sounds, making it an excellent option for warm, old school patches.
But it can also sound very modern, and it’s fun to program. They also have a free Lite version called Pendulate, and I highly recommend giving it a try in your DAW.
u-he’s Repro-5 is a plugin that I often use for its character, and rich analog tones.
GForce Software’s Sequential Prophet-5 is a new plugin that sounds very close to the original hardware.
Synapse Audio’s The Legend HZ has some serious mojo, and it can create all kinds of analog sounds. I would definitely check it out before making a decision to buy something.
Good luck with your search.
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- KVRAF
- 3795 posts since 5 Mar, 2004 from Gold Coast Australia
That depends so much on what you want from a synth. Do you really dig in and program everything, or only & ever rely on the first four presets?
Knowing this helps what you get as no sense in getting something like Serzbrator 375.45.8 Pro if you only want the same-same Jube 106 sound over and over.
Speaking of there is a new Super Jupiter that just came out with a demo that runs in the browser (and one you can d'load). That does have a fairly easy workflow (for a RoRo kinda thing) and a nice sound and feel overall.
Me, I use Europa, Thor and Algoritm in Reason far more than anything else eva so I like to start with nothing and make what the song needs, from brass to bleeps and drums. That's a Negatory on the presets there Rough Rider (hihi)
Surge is a pretty interesting synth with quite a lot of capabilities and nice filters. Workflow is initially a bit odd, but overall it is a very powerful thing if you put in the time. Time being the only cost for that as it is a freebie. If I didn't have what I have and know so well, I would use Surge (but not the onboard fx as they suck the joy out of living).
Knowing this helps what you get as no sense in getting something like Serzbrator 375.45.8 Pro if you only want the same-same Jube 106 sound over and over.
Speaking of there is a new Super Jupiter that just came out with a demo that runs in the browser (and one you can d'load). That does have a fairly easy workflow (for a RoRo kinda thing) and a nice sound and feel overall.
Me, I use Europa, Thor and Algoritm in Reason far more than anything else eva so I like to start with nothing and make what the song needs, from brass to bleeps and drums. That's a Negatory on the presets there Rough Rider (hihi)
Surge is a pretty interesting synth with quite a lot of capabilities and nice filters. Workflow is initially a bit odd, but overall it is a very powerful thing if you put in the time. Time being the only cost for that as it is a freebie. If I didn't have what I have and know so well, I would use Surge (but not the onboard fx as they suck the joy out of living).
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- KVRAF
- 1780 posts since 3 May, 2023 from Norway
This
FL Studio 25 | AudioThing JULY - Deimos - U-he Filterscape - NI Kontour - Softube Model 80 - LUSH-2 - UAD Opal - WaveOSC
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- KVRAF
- 6426 posts since 8 Jun, 2009
Weird. Did you not get one in 2017?dasen wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2026 5:33 pm Hey,
I have been using logic stock synths, ES2, Alchemy, Retro Synth and Sculpture mainly and especially Retro Synth. I would like to add at least 1 third party synth.
Can you suggest me 1 analogue-sounding 3rd-party synth to complement my Logic stock synth? I make electronic music. Must be similar to the simplicity and UI of Logics Retro Synth.
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- KVRist
- 72 posts since 5 Mar, 2023
Saurus 4.
https://www.tone2.com/saurus.html
https://www.tone2.com/saurus.html