Suggested below synthesizers are only available in VST format for platform Windows only. Versions for other platforms in the near future is foreseen. In connection with the fact that the software is free, it claims to incorrect operation or to any possible consequences of its use can not be accepted. This software is provided as is. Use at your own risk.
All proposed below synthesizers, you can download in one set — KNOBSTER Bundle. The set includes seven synthesizers:
- MeowSynth
- Lo-Fi Plastic Piano
- Organaut
- KeyWriter (The bundle copy is broken, use the separate download link)
- BeatVox
- Slitch
- MelloFAN
And two samplepacks:
- LO-FI Cinematic Grooves vol.1
- LO-FI Cinematic Grooves vol.2
Download from Mega.nz (~70 Mb)
Meowsynth GUI
MeowSynth
The world first meowizer synthesizer VST instrument for Windows PC. Based on a real cat Baksik. Ideal for soloing.
Main features:
- 1x oscillator cat meowing with autofilter;
- Velocity sensetivity;
- Monophonic and polyphonic modes;
- Visual feedback;
- Internal chorus;
- Internal tempo synced vibrato with controlled attack.
Plastic Piano GUI
PLASTIC Piano
Plastic Piano is a simple synthesizer — electric piano emulator. It has the characteristic of a plastic sound. Especially good for the lo-fi and cheap-tone music. For the production of the synthesizer was spent more than 150 grams of plasticine. After playing Plastic Piano its strongly recommended to wash your hands with warm water and soap.
Main features:
- 2x oscillators with three wavetypes;
- LP-filter for each oscillator;
- Velocity sensitivity;
- ADSR-envelope;
- Magic button.
Organaut GUI
Organaut
Classical tonewheel organ emulator. Can produce «analog» and «digital» sound.
Main features:
- 9 drawbars;
- Rotary cabinet emulation;
- Keyboard «click» emulation;
- Internal reverb;
- Octave shift;
- «Digital» / «analog» modes.
Keywriter GUI
Keywriter - One of the only working copies on the Internet!
Keywriter is a rompler that reproduce the sounds of a German typewriter «Erika». Can be used as a unusual rhythm machine, and as a tool for special effects.
Main features:
- Full range of typewriter sounds;
- Stereo control;
- Drive contorl;
- Low CPU usage.
Download Soundfont (zip, 946Kb)
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BeatVox GUI
BeatVox
BeatVox is a rompler that replicate a percussion sounds, performed by the voice. The set contains a half dozen different percussion, as well as two «voice» chromatic set: phonemes «too» and «poo».
Percussion sounds conform to some standard General MIDI and are in the range of keys from A2 to C#4. Chromatic timbres have a working range of G2 — G4
Main features:
- 44 KHz/16 bit sample format;
- One percussion and two chromatic sets;
- Drive Control;
- Low CPU usage.
Slitch GUI
Slitch
Slitch — is a tool for manipulation of the audio files. Any recording it can turn into a set of percussions, glitches, or even scratches.
Plugin based on the principle of separation of the audio file into equal chunks, which have consistently mapped to keys for MIDI-keyboard. Adjusting parameters of Decay and Sustain You can get chunks of varying lengths. In addition, you can adjust the pitch, add some distortion and process sound by LP filter.
Interesting effects can be achieved using the built-in LFO, which can modulate all of the basic parameters. MIDI-automation is available.
MelloFAN GUI
MelloFAN
If you like noise, and you know how to use it for music, the synthesizer MelloFAN exactly what you need. With this synthesizer you can perform music on an ordinary household fan.
Main features:
- Adjustable «melodiousness»;
- Adjustable frequency and amount of rotation;
- ADSR-envelope;
- LP filter.
