Top 15 Simplesynth Alternative and Similar Softwares | Apr 2024

SimpleSynth is a small and fast synth, perfect for when you want to try out a musical idea quickly. It's got a complete general MIDI instrument set built in, and it can load Soundfonts and DLS files.

1. Kontakt

Kontakt KONTAKT 5 takes a bold leap forward with 37 new filters, four new on-board studio effects, updated time-stretching, a new instrument bus system and more. As you will see from the newSTUDIO DRUMMER, for example, it's a deep-rooted update to the KONTAKT platform, allowing us — and you — to......

2. Absynth

Absynth ABSYNTH 5 is an exceptional synthesizer with unique sonic potential and more than 2,100 preset sounds. Its speciality is a limitless spectrum of unusual, evolving sounds created using the powerful, hybrid synthesis architecture and sophisticated modulation and effect system - resulting in sounds far removed from the everyday. What's more......

3. Pianoteq

Pianoteq Pianoteq is a virtual piano that runs on your computer. Celebrated for reproducing with an unprecedented realism the behaviour and the sound of the acoustic piano, it offers superb dynamics, natural resonances and unique physical parameters.The powerful innovative features of Pianoteq, based on physical modelling and real time sound generation,......

4. Podolski

Podolski Podolski is a simple, CPU-efficient virtual analogue synthesizer. Basically a cut down version of FilterscapeVA with just one oscillator, one filter, one envelope and two LFOs, it also features a Zebra-style arpeggiator/sequencer plus chorus and delay effects. Podolski's specialities are the Click parameter (emphasizes the filter attack) and its ability......

5. TAL-NoiseMaker

TAL-NoiseMaker TAL-NoiseMaker is an improved version of TAL-Elek7ro and has a completely new synth engine and a lot of improvements in sound and usability. The synth also includes a small effect section with a reverb, chorus and a simple bit crusher effect.A display shows the knob and slider values. This allows......

6. The Grand 3

The Grand 3 A first-rate collection of virtual pianos makes up the third version of The Grand 3, consisting foremost of three recorded models based on highly acclaimed grand pianos. Alongside two additional virtual pianos with the distinctive character of the vintage Yamaha CP80 Electric Grand and the upright by Nordiska Additional features......

7. Phasex

Phasex PHASEX is an experimental software synthesizer for use with Linux/ALSA/JACK. The name comes partially from its experimental method of using phase offset modulation, where each oscillator can have its phase offset between right and left channels modulated by an LFO or another oscillator.......

8. Tyrell N6

Tyrell N6 Tyrell is the name of a project by the German online magazine Amazona.de. A reader survey and follow-on forum posts provided a pool of ideas for a low cost HARDWARE analogue synth, which Mic 'Moogulator' Irmer used to develop quite a powerful concept. Based on a design similar to Roland's......

9. Accompaniment Machine

Accompaniment Machine The Accompaniment Machine (AMac) is an easy-to-use program that lets you create professional-sounding custom accompaniments to any song, even if you have no experience in composing and arranging. AMac is an invaluable resource for vocalists, instrumental soloist, choirs, singing groups and keyboardists. The key is the program's ability to access......

10. TruePianos

TruePianos TruePianos - Virtual Piano instrument plugin ( VSTi, Cubase, SONAR ), optimized for realtime performance and an instant gratification of inspiration flow.......

11. Addictive Synth

Addictive Synth Combines the synthesis power of Addictive Synth with an easy to use 4 track loop phrase recorder.#1 Staff Favorites on US App Store !It was never so easy to create beautiful sounds and driving loops. The unique dynamic wavetable synthesis allows you to explore an unprecedentedwide range of sonic territory.......

12. Zebralette

Zebralette Zebralette is just one of Zebra2's oscillators packed into a simple, easy-to-learn framework – but you have everything you need to make some pretty amazing sounds. Sounds that can be directly loaded into Zebra2 later. And should you eventually decide to upgrade to Zebra2, you will already know everything there......

13. Soundcrank

Soundcrank iTunes plugin that allows album art and lyrics to be added to iTunes music regardless of wether or not the song was bought from the iTunes store.......

14. CATraxx

CATraxx CATraxx is a powerful music collector database program for Windows which will help you catalog a music collection of any kind, from vinyl records to CDs to MP3s. Automatically download CD data from the Internet, or scan your hard drive for audio files. A comprehensive set a data fields enables......

15. Raindrop

Raindrop Raindrop brings the SoundCloud experience to the Mac. Access your incoming tracks, your favorites and search the site.......