virtualsynthesizers.com has just reached a major milestone. We are currently rolling out our new V3 architecture. Our three core categories (Synthesizers, Modular Hub, and Drum Machines) are already fully migrated and optimized, and the rest of the database (V2) will follow shortly.
With over 1,400 hardware units indexed and more than 5,000 software versions listed across 13+ formats (VST, AU, AAX, iOS, KONTAKT, REAKTOR, MASCHINE, etc.), the site stands today as the definitive directory for any producer exploring virtual alternatives to physical hardware. The mission here is not comparison, but total visibility—ensuring that every existing option is discoverable.
An Open Call to Developers
To maintain this standard of exhaustivity and provide the best resource for the community, I am officially inviting all industry players—from historic brands to independent 'boutique' creators—to ensure their products are accurately represented on the platform.
- Free and Accessible: This resource is and will remain completely free for everyone. Listing your software and links in the directory is also 100% free.
- No Ads, No Popups: The site is guaranteed to be completely free of ad banners and popups, ensuring a clean and focused user experience.
- Targeted Visibility: Your work is showcased to a targeted audience at the exact moment they are researching software equivalents for specific hardware (Synths, Drum machines, Eurorack, Vintage modules, etc.).
To standardize additions and ensure data accuracy, a Developer Submission Matrix is available.
Please strictly use this tool: simply fill out the fields to generate a formatted data block, which you can then send to me via email (or by pasting the generated result in a private message here on the forum).
Access the Submission Matrix HereTo the Community
My job is to clear the path, but your expert eyes are vital. If you know of a virtual version (even a very obscure one) that I’ve missed, help me add it for the benefit of the whole community!
For full transparency: this is an independent project. I use a few affiliate links simply to cover technical hosting costs, ensuring that this information remains open and neutral for all creators.
Explore the full spectrum of possibilities here: virtualsynthesizers.com
Let’s map the industry’s ingenuity together!
A quick look at the new V3 interface and how alternatives are displayed:
The Categories
Moog Model D page
