Here’s a list of Top VST Synth Plugins you need to have at your disposal.
If you’ve been producing music for 5-10 years, you probably have a great arsenal already and don’t need more anymore plugins.
If that’s the case, please pass this post to another music producer who needs to upgrade.
Lush 2: A Synth That Offers Warmth and Versatility
If you’re after that warm, lush analog goodness, Lush 2 is a great synth to have access to. This polyphonic synth is capable of producing everything from silky pads and powerful leads to beefy basslines.
One of its standout features?
You can stack up to 8 layers of sound for a fuller and richer sound, full production experience.
Lush 2 is ideal for Electronic, Hip Hop, or Ambient music. Whether you’re working on hip-hop, ambient, or electronic music, Lush 2 has the kind of depth that makes your tracks sound, well, lush.
Download Lush 2 Here
Lush 2 System Requirements
Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Platforms: Windows and macOS (64-bit)
Minimum Requirements: 4GB RAM, 2.5GHz CPU, 64-bit DA
Analog Lab Pro + Beats Explorations: A Synth Lover's Dream
Analog Lab Pro offers access to over 2,000+ presets, drawn from some of the most iconic synths ever made
- ARP 2600 V
- CS-80 V
- Jup-8 V
- Mini V
- Mellotron V
- and more!
The Beats Explorations Sound Pack adds 150+ additional presets, perfect for beat making and adding sweet textures to your sound.
Grab Analog Labs Here
Analog Lab System Requirements
- Formats: VST, AAX, AU, Standalone (64-bit only)
- Platforms: Windows and macOS
SoundYeti Ambition: Dreamy & Cinematic
SoundYeti Ambition delivers over 240 presets of ambient soundscapes and lush textures, perfect for creating expansive, evolving dark atmospheres or dreamlike environments. Ambition’s dual-layer synthesis engine makes blending and shaping sounds a breeze, ideal for cinematic scoring and production.
Check Out Ambition
Key features include a powerful Kontakt 6 engine, 14 GB of content, and 552 sample sources.
You can easily sculpt your sound with responsive LFOs, ADSR, EQ, compression, and custom reverb, providing unmatched flexibility for creating unique sounds.
Ambition System Requirements
- Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
- Platforms: Windows and macOS (64-bit)
- Minimum Requirements: 8GB RAM, 64-bit DAW
Halo Hybrid Synth Rompler
Halo is the hybrid synth-rompler that comes loaded with over 2,000 presets, from atmospheric pads to heavy hitting basses, making it a total beast for electronic music producers.
Halo lets you shape sound your way with a hybrid engine that combines rompler-style samples with a fully customizable synth engine.
Halo Synth System Requirements
- Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
- Platforms: Windows and macOS (64-bit)
- Minimum Requirements: 8GB RAM, 64-bit DAW
CZ Alpha Casio Synth: Casio Synth Emulation For The Low
The CZ Alpha brings the sound of the 1980s Casio CZ-101 into your DAW. Featuring 100 unique patches covering everything from glassy leads, pads and basses.
The retro interface allows you to tweak each patch using filters, effects like reverb and chorus, and even includes a built in arpeggiator.
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CZ Alpha System Requirements
- Formats: Kontakt 5 or higher (full version required)
- Platforms: Windows and macOS (64-bit)
- Minimum Requirements: 4GB RAM, Kontakt 5
PPG Wave 3.V by Waldorf: A Classic Digital Wave Synth Reimagined
Throwing it back to the ’80s, the PPG Wave 3.V is legendary with 256 wavetables and over 8,000 single waves to mess around with.
If you want to build textures that blend the old with the new, PPG Wave 3.V is where it’s at
PPG Wave 3.V System Requirements
Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Platforms: Windows and macOS (64-bit)
Minimum Requirements: 4GB RAM, 64-bit DAW
BIT 2.0 Synth: True Analog On a Budget
BIT 2.0 by Rob Papen: Rob is one of the best! This synth feels like a classic analog beast.
It’s perfect for creating everything from deep basses to soaring leads.
The modulation matrix gives you control over every nuance of your sound, making it a top choice for producers looking to create dynamic, evolving patches.
Purchase Bit 2 Here
BIT 2 Synth System Requirements
- Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
- Platforms: Windows and macOS (64-bit)
- Minimum Requirements: 4GB RAM, 64-bit DAW
Pigments by Arturia: A Synth That Breaks Boundaries in Sound Design
Arturia’s Pigments is like having two synths in one. It combines Wavetable Synthesis and Virtual Analog Synthesis, allowing you to use both engines together or independently.
The interface is visually appealing and makes sound design intuitive, offering deep control over filters, modulation, and effects.
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With over 1,200 presets, multiple sound engines, and advanced modulation options, Pigments is perfect for any music genre or production style.
Pigments System Requirements
- Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
- Platforms: Windows and macOS (64-bit)
- Minimum Requirements: 4GB RAM, 64-bit DAW
Syntronik 2 MAX v2 by IK Multimedia: Analog Legends in a Modern Synth Universe
Syntronik 2 MAX v2 is a monster collection of synths including meticulously modeled sounds from 33 different legendary analog synths.
From the Moogs to the shimmering Oberheims and round sounding Roland synths. This synth plugin bundle packs a serious punch. It’s like having a room full of classic analog synths sitting right in front of you.
You get over 5,500 presets, so whether you’re making retro-inspired music or something more futuristic, Syntronik 2 MAX has the right sound for the job.
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Compatibility/System Requirements
- Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
- Platforms: Windows and macOS (64-bit)
- Minimum Requirements: 8GB RAM, 64-bit DAW
Jura: Air Music's Roland Juno Synth Emulation
Jura brings the sound of the Roland Juno series right into your DAW. We’re talking fat basses, dreamy pads, and that unmistakable chorus effect that defined ’80s synth-pop. But Jura doesn’t stop at nostalgia; it also gives you modern control over those vintage tones.
Tweak the filters, envelope, and oscillators to suit your needs, whether you’re going full retro or blending old-school vibes with today’s soundscapes. It’s the perfect mix of vintage charm and modern capability.
Download Jura via This Link
Jura System Requirements
- Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
- Platforms: Windows and macOS (64-bit)
- Minimum Requirements: 4GB RAM, 64-bit DAW
Conclusion
Whether you’re into classic analog sounds, digital wavetable, or hybrid synths that offer the best of both worlds, there’s a plugin in this list for you.
Each synth brings something different to the table, so whatever your production style or genre, you’ll find more than enough that fits.
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