Scanned Synth Pro

Folks, if you are looking for a synth that breaks from the norm, THIS IS IT! Scanned synthesis creates sounds that are markedly different than what we have all heard before. These aren't hyped up claims...Humanoid Sound Systems has created something that IS different. SSP has a metallic character, but not in the same way that either FM or Phase Distortion does. Additive-like tones are possible, but with a cold, mechanical twist. Organic, warm, VA-ish textures are in here, too, but they move and breathe in ways unique to scanned synthesis.
Features-wise, I think the developer would do well to go balls out and add more features as well as a second oscillator for even more sonic possibilities in version 3.0. There is certainly enough in there right now to justify the price tag (which is very reasonable, BTW), but with any genuinely new form of synthesis, it makes sense to be able to manipulate it in as many ways as possible.
The user interface is practically idiot-proof. Anyone familiar with VA synths will be right at home with SSP's controls, but will be manipulating entirely new parameters unheard of in a VA synth on top of the usual filters, amplitude and pitch. I particularly like the way the MIDI hookups are set in SSP. Right-click on any knob and select MIDI learn, twiddle a knob on your hardware, then set the MIDI range for that hookup. Bam! Done! Couldn't be any more convenient :). These settings are saved individually on every patch. I think other developers should look to this idea for inspiration in their own works as it would save a LOT of time when creating patches, leaving musicians more time to work on composing.
As for presets, well, there are about 300 of them and they show Scanned Synth Pro's capabilities well. I did preset work for the 2.0 release and most of my contributions were for niche styles like glitch/experimental, filmscores, drum and bass, IDM, etc. I think some additional features might make way for more presets that would satisfy the Tranceheads, however, there are indeed many basses and pads in there that those folks might find useful.