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A software synthesizer or softsynth is a computer program that generates digital audio, usually for music. Computer software that can create sounds or music is not new, but advances in processing speed now allow softsynths to accomplish the same tasks that previously required the dedicated hardware of a conventional synthesizer .
VCV Rack is a free open-source virtual modular synthesizer: multiple modules can be connected to synthesize a sound. By default, the software contains several VCOs, LFOs, mixers, and other standard synthesizer modules. However, more can be added as plugins through the VCV Rack website. [5] [6]
Analog modeling synthesizers that run entirely within a host computer operating system are typically referred to as analog software synthesizers. [citation needed] While the Roland D-50 from 1987 is probably the first affordable virtual analog synthesizer, [1] the term was not used until the 1990s when the Nord Lead came out. [2]
The Access Virus is a virtual analog synthesizer made by the German company Access Music GmbH. [1] It was first produced in 1997 and has since been upgraded frequently, with the company releasing new models about every two years. Early models include the Virus A, Virus B, and Virus C series, each available in various hardware configurations.
Synth1 is a software synthesizer designed by KVR user Daichi (Real name: Ichiro Toda 戸田一郎 [1]).It was originally designed as an emulation of the Nord Lead 2 synthesizer, and has since become a unique Virtual Studio Technology instrument and one of the most downloaded VST plug-ins of all time.
The first Nord Lead was released in 1995 to positive reviews. [3] It was created with the help of Peter Jubel, who also co-founded Propellerhead Software. [4] Compared to synthesizers being constructed via analog components, the Nord Lead uses digital signal processors (DSPs) programmed to emulate both Subtractive and analogue FM synthesis (cross-modulation) to reproduce the warmth and ...
This supported the introduction of Virtual Studio Technology Instrument (VSTi) format plugins. VST Instruments can act as standalone software synthesizers, samplers, or drum machines. [4] Neon [5] was the first available VST Instrument (included with Cubase VST 3.7). It was a 16-voice, 2-oscillator virtual analog synthesizer. [4]
The Korg RADIAS is a virtual analog synthesizer and Vocoder, released by Korg in 2006.The RADIAS' MMT (Multiple Modelling Technology) [3] engine was based on the Korg OASYS synthesizer module, providing for several different synthesis methods, two of which may be combined in a single voice e.g. phase distortion synthesis can be combined with subtractive synthesis.