MATRIXSYNTH: Soft Synths

Friday, January 23, 2026

Soundpaint CS-80 UDS™ Update III - FREE Update For Soundpaint CS-80 UDS™ Owners


video upload by Soundpaint

"Get the CS-80 UDS™ here: https://soundpaint.com/products/cs80-uds

Soundpaint's CS-80 UDS™ is the definitive ultra-deep sampled CS-80, delivering the most detailed and authentic capture of this legendary polyphonic synth ever created. From iconic film scores to global chart hits, you get instant inspiration with hundreds of expressive programs built from massive Ultra Deep-Sampling™ depth. Now with 500+ programs.
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0:00 Intro 0:16 Bells & Plucks 1:00 Keys 1:34 Arps 2:31 Brass 4:16 Padmospheres 5:35 Bass 6:27 Lead 7:02 Pads"



"CS-80 UDS is a deeply sampled, performance-led virtual instrument built from a real analog Yamaha CS-80. It is not a circuit or component emulation, but a behaviour-based instrument focused on touch, pressure, and dynamic response.

The latest update expands the instrument to over 500 programs and increases the depth of sampling across the entire keyboard.


Key details:

Expanded to over 500 programs
30,800 UDS samples
Up to 29 round robins per key
Deepest recording of a CS-80 to date
Three dedicated CS-80 C.A.F filter models unlocked
Built from a real analog CS-80, no emulation

CS-80 UDS runs inside the free Soundpaint engine, available as a standalone application and plugin for macOS and Windows.

Free engine download:
https://soundpaint.com/pages/free-engine

Product page and demos:
https://soundpaint.com/products/cs80-uds"

VCV Rack Tutorial #24: Version 2.5.0 updates


video upload by Møffenzeef Mødular

"Here's an overview of v2.5 updates for the Moffenzeef VCV rack plugin:

Early bird download link for manual install:
https://github.com/moffenzeefmodular/...

VCV library link:
https://library.vcvrack.com/Moffenzeef"

Clavia Nord Lead 2X Emulation (NodalRed2x) - "Cinematica" Soundset


video upload by LFOstore

"INSTALLATION GUIDE is here: https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/instal...

Only what we are attaching - is our sounds & instructions how make it all work.
OS - you need to download yourself

PLUGIN: https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/nodalr...

The Future Is Now!
Finally famous Motorola DSP56300 emulated in computer!
The Virus B,C,TI,SNOW, Waldorf Micro Q and other famous synths were made with this baby in heart.

Please support developers here: https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/ostiru...

And we made Cinematica soundset for Nord Lead 2X emulator -NodalRed2x - with 50 sounds you are need for production of Ambient, Soundtrack, Electronica & Dance Music with integration in every modern genre.

Inside the pack:

Deepest Pads & Strings
Beautifull Polyphonic Sounds
Organic Plucks & Leads
Organic Arps & Sequences
Classic Iconic Sounds


By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of Organica for Waldorf Blofeld & WS Universe for Korg Wavestation.

All sounds of soundset bpm syncable & modulation wheel approved.
Powerful unison basses, stunning mono & poly leads, sharp plucks, dynamic & wide arps, deep & realistic strings.

Great for soundtrack atmosphere, synth-pop & retro wave music, dance floor music.

Rediscover & Enjoy The Clavia Legacy!"

Thursday, January 22, 2026

WebSynthPro Online Synth




This one is in via Ivan Trajkovic aka dejayiwan.

He previously brought us Space Synth.

Per Ivan: "I made another synth, this one has presets and more straightforward controls..."

You can check it out at https://circlesynth.created.app.

Use your keyboard to trigger notes.

Xfer Serum 2 50 Presets: Dark Textures & Drones. Sound Demo


video upload by Anton Anru

🌌 "Fractured Atmospheres" is a collection of 50 atmospheric and experimental presets for Xfer Serum 2, made for producers who want emotional, evolving, and dark sounds with character.
The soundset moves between soft and pleasant atmospheres and noisy, unstable, and abstract tones, making it suitable for both musical ideas and sound design.

💾 The bank of presets includes: 12 Pads, 12 Strings, 14 Textures, and 12 Drones.

📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/seru...
👤 The author of the soundset is Ilian.
❗️Compatible only with Serum 2. Not compatible with Serum 1.

💎 The soundset is built around contrast and imperfection, drawing inspiration from natural phenomena, mental states, and inner anomalies.
Pads and strings blend smooth, emotional, and airy tones with subtle noise, creating fragile, lo-fi, and cinematic atmospheres, while textures and drones move into darker, noisier, and more atonal territory.

Shaped by slow or fast, evolving modulation, the presets feel expressive and alive, working as musical layers, background ambiences, or standalone soundscapes.

Harmo – A Harmonic Oscillator Synth for Max for Live


video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Link: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Explore Infinite Harmonic Possibilities
Harmo is a powerful harmonic oscillator synthesizer designed for Ableton Live, offering deep control over harmonic content and dynamic sound shaping. Whether you create electronic, bass, or dance music, Harmo provides a versatile toolkit for crafting rich, evolving, and aggressive tones.
Eight Independent Harmonic Oscillators
Shape your sound with eight fully independent oscillators, each capable of precise harmonic sculpting. Adjust the harmonic order and volume individually, giving you complete control over the spectral balance of your sound.
Stereo Detune for Expansive Width
Enhance the spatial dimension of your sound with per-oscillator stereo detune. Achieve wide, lush textures or sharp, focused tones with detailed tuning options.
Add Harmonic Complexity with Distortion
Take your sound design further with integrated distortion, generating additional harmonics and adding edge, warmth, or full-bodied aggression to your patches.
Modulate Harmonics for Unique Movement
Apply individual modulations to each harmonic partial, allowing for intricate and evolving sound transformations. Create complex, expressive wobbles and dynamic textures that push the boundaries of bass design.
Ideal for Sound Designers and Producers
Whether you’re crafting futuristic basslines, shimmering pads, or experimental textures, Harmo gives you the tools to explore new sonic territories with precision and flexibility.
Experience the next level of harmonic synthesis with Harmo.
ver.2.1 ... Added Bass Mono Mode. (2026/1/10)
ver.1.6 ... Fixed bug. (2025/10/11)
ver.1.5 ... Bug fix for missing sound, removal of the default fundamental tone, and gain-up of distortion. (2025/4/3)
ver.1.0 ... Released. (2025/3/2)
Max For Live Synthesizer"

A Love Story - Roland Cloud CR-78 First Look


video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm is one of the most iconic drum machines ever made — and now it’s back as a stunningly accurate ACB emulation inside Roland Cloud. In this video I take a deep dive into the CR-78 plugin, exploring its legendary analog sound, programmable patterns, classic rhythms, and all the powerful new features that go far beyond the original 1978 hardware.

The original CR-78 was the world’s first programmable drum machine and became famous for its warm analog voices, signature presets and musical groove. It appeared on countless classic records — from Phil Collins and Blondie to early synth-pop, post-punk and electronic pioneers.

In this demo I explore:

Roland’s ACB (Analog Circuit Behaviour) modelling technology

How the CR-78 patterns, fills and variations work

Sound shaping with decay, tuning, gain and metallic tone

MIDI CC control and DAW automation

Live performance workflow and pattern programming

Why this is so much more than just a retro drum machine

If you love vintage drum machines, classic analog rhythms, synthwave, post-punk, electronic music production or hardware-accurate software instruments, this is one you don’t want to miss.

🎛 Classic analog warmth
🥁 Programmable rhythms & fills
🎚 Deep sound design
🎹 Full MIDI control
🔥 Perfect for synthwave, electro, indie, pop & film scoring

The CR-78 may look simple — but it’s a seriously powerful creative tool once you start digging in."

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Introducing the CR-78 Software Rhythm Composer


video upload by RolandChannel

"The CR-78 Software Rhythm Composer brings an iconic Roland instrument into the future. Designed for modern production, it delivers expressive rhythm programming with unmistakable analog character. Introduced in 1978, the CR-78 was the world’s first computer-controlled programmable drum machine, shaping the sound of pop, post-punk, disco, and electronic music with its distinctive tonal signature and human feel.

Recreated using component-level modeling, this plug-in delivers the authentic sound of the original along with modern sound-shaping and advanced sequencing tools. The CR-78 is available now with a Roland Cloud Ultimate membership or Lifetime Key purchase.

To learn more about the CR-78, please visit: https://www.roland.com/global/product..."

Ambient Soundscape with Generative Micro-Loops | Reconstructed 2026-01-20 by atnr


video upload by atnr

"This piece was created using the ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10 and a self-developed ambient music generation software called Ambient Engine. Cut-up samples are transformed into micro-loops, forming an ambient soundscape layered with synth pads.

The Prophet-10 is played with reverb applied via ‪@strymon‬ blueSky.

Ambient Engine plays samples at both fixed intervals and random timings, processing them through a micro-loop effect, delay, and reverb before output. The samples include field recordings captured in urban areas and parks, as well as sounds from a Rhodes MKII."

FREE SYNTH: OSIRUS (Access Virus A/B/C Emulator) - No talking demo


video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"Hello, everyone!

Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing OSIRUS, a FREE software emulation of the Access Virus A/B/C by 'The Usual Suspects', which brings back to life these iconic synthesizers!

'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Motorola DSP56300.

As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.

The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this an absolutely faithful Access Virus A/B/C recreation in software form.

More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/osirus/

In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds."

Monday, January 19, 2026

10K Audio GYRO


video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/gyro-r...

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

Gyro - Official Walkthrough - 10K Audio

video upload by 10K Audio

"Gyro is a real-time loop instrument plugin (VST/AU) for creating personalized melodic loops as you play. Powered by a multi-layer hybrid engine, generative patterns & chords, and rich FX chains."

Gyro 1.1 Free Update - User Samples, MIDI Out & More - 10K Audio
video upload by 10K Audio

"Out now: Gyro 1.1 by 10K Audio
https://10k.audio/gyro

What’s new in Gyro 1.1:
• User Samples (Pro) — Load your own samples into one or more layers.
• MIDI Out — Route each sequencer lane to its own MIDI channel to drive other instruments.
• Pattern + Chord Locks — Lock your Pattern and/or Chord while browsing main presets.

This is a free update for all users.

00:00 Intro
00:14 User Samples
01:33 MIDI Out
02:53 Chord & Pattern Locks

Download the Gyro 1.1 MIDI Out DAW Setup Guide: https://download.10k.audio/gyro/docum..."

Ocean Swift releases "Resonant Worlds" - A Cinematic Themed Expansion for Absynth 6


video uploads by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Press release follows:


Resonant Worlds is a preset and sample expansion for Native Instruments Absynth 6, developed by Ocean Swift. The developer quotes:

“Resonant Worlds is more than an expansion; it is an evocative descent into the soul of Absynth. Drawing inspiration from the stark, spiritual isolation of Inuit landscapes, the vivid, fever-dream textures of Van Gogh’s impressionism, and the legendary Ocean Swift synthesis lineage, this collection captures a sound that is both ancient and otherworldly.”

Resonant Worlds for Absynth 6 is available now for €19.99, with an introductory 50% discount running until February 10, 2026.

https://oceanswift.net/product/absynth-resonant-worlds/ Creative direction

Arctic and Inuit-inspired atmosphere: cold, expansive textures with a focus on space, distance, and sparse detail

Impressionist influence: swirling motion, vivid harmonic coloration, and “Green Fairy” tonal motifs

Ocean Swift methodology: precision in tuning, looping, and consistency, paired with experimental timbral design

Contents

202 Absynth 6 presets: 138 synth patches and 64 FX-focused presets

185 bespoke samples: curated for Absynth’s resonator and granular workflows, also usable in other samplers and instruments

NKS support: macros, deep tagging, and audio previews

Production standards: developed with the same general rigor and aesthetic consistency associated with Ocean Swift’s prior Absynth-related content contributions

FREE SYNTH: VAVRA (Waldorf Micro Q Emulator) - No talking demo


video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"Hello, everyone!

Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing VAVRA, a FREE software emulation of the Waldorf Micro Q by "The Usual Suspects", which brings back to life this iconic synthesizer!

'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Motorola DSP56300.

As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.

The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this an absolutely faithful Waldorf Micro Q recreation in software form.

More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/vavra/

In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds."

Saturday, January 17, 2026

FREE SYNTH: XENIA (Waldorf Microwave II/XT Emulator) - No talking demo


video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"Hello, everyone!

Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing XENIA, a FREE software emulation of the Waldorf Microwave II/XT by 'The Usual Suspects', which brings back to life these iconic synthesizers!

'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Motorola DSP56300.

As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.

The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this an absolutely faithful Waldorf Microwave II/XT recreation in software form.

More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/xenia/

In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds."

Friday, January 16, 2026

5 Experiments with VISCO


video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/visco-...



check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

Thursday, January 15, 2026

UVI Introduces Orbit - Advanced Rise, Impact, and Texture Designer


video uploads by UVI

"Orbit is an advanced cinematic sound design instrument built for creators who want more than instant hits. It’s a powerful, flexible engine for designing epic rises, impacts, and evolving textures with precision, nuance, and full creative freedom, whether you’re scoring, designing trailers, building transitions, or crafting signature moments for your tracks.

Also included in SonicPass ➡️ https://www.uvi.net/sonicpass

Video credits: ‪Anthony Hak
Music credits: Emeric Tschambser

Overview Video credits: ‪@VenusTheory‬

https://www.uvi.net/orbit

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Introducing KORG Collection - Filter Ark: A new world of classic and modern filter design


video upload by Korg

"Collection - Filter Ark is now available.

By combining faithfully modelled classic filters with newly developed modern designs, and giving you powerful ways to combine and modulate them, Filter Ark becomes a deep, expressive environment for contemporary sound design."



"A new world of classic and modern filter design

For decades, the KORG Collection series has recreated KORG’s most iconic instruments using CMT (Component Modeling Technology), preserving the sound and character that shaped generations of synthesis. Filter Ark builds on that foundation and takes it further, placing the filter at the centre of the creative process. By combining faithfully modelled classic filters with newly developed modern designs, and giving you powerful ways to combine and modulate them, Filter Ark becomes a deep, expressive environment for contemporary sound design.

Combine up to four legendary filters at once to unlock sound design possibilities that were previously out of reach. Stack multiple iconic filters, blend vintage character with newly designed filter types, and build complex signal paths that evolve over time. With a powerful modulation system including LFOs, an Envelope Follower, and a Step Sequencer, Filter Ark gives you the tools to create movement, depth, and expression far beyond traditional filtering.

Faithfully modeled legendary filters

At the heart of Filter Ark are the filters that helped define the sound of synthesizer history. From the raw drive of the MS-20 and the smooth sweeps of the Polysix, to the warm thickness of the miniKORG 700s and the sharp resonance of the ARP ODYSSEY, these iconic designs are faithfully recreated with exceptional accuracy.

Each filter features its original user interface, allowing you to shape classic tones intuitively while preserving the distinctive character and response of the instruments that made them legendary.


Innovative modern filter types

Filter Ark also introduces a new generation of modern filter designs. Newly developed types include physically modelled resonators and a vowel filter that simulates human vocal formants, expanding the creative possibilities far beyond classic approaches. These filters invite experimentation and open up distinctive new ways to shape sound, from subtle tonal colour to highly expressive and unconventional textures.


Flexible routing with up to four filters

Flexible routing sits at the core of Filter Ark’s design. Combine up to four filters in series, parallel, feedback, and other configurations to build signal paths that simply aren’t possible with conventional filter plug-ins. Whether you’re shaping subtle tonal detail or creating complex, evolving effects, the routing architecture encourages exploration and rewards experimentation. Ready-made routing templates are also included, providing a clear starting point while still leaving room to go deep.


A unique and powerful modulation system

Filter Ark features a flexible modulation system designed to bring movement and expression to your sound. It includes a morphable LFO, an Envelope Follower with side-chain input, a customisable Step Sequencer with adjustable steps and playback modes, and a Random Generator. Together, these modulation sources make it easy to create evolving textures, rhythmic motion, and dynamic response that go far beyond static filtering."

For more information:
https://www.korg.com/us/products/soft...

Purchase the new KORG Collection - Filter Ark at the KORG Shop:
https://korg.shop/korg-collection-fil..."

This Is All You Need to Produce Music. Seriously.


video upload by Dom Sigalas and Novation

➡️Midi keyboard used: Launchkey MINI37 MK4: https://novationmusic.com/launchkey?u...
➡️All free software included: https://novationmusic.com/articles/wa... 📕Check out my Cubase Masterclass and Mastering courses: https://courses.domsigalas.com

Sinevibes Integer – lounge vibes (with JE-8086 synthesizer)


video upload by Sinevibes

"Integer is a digital-analog buffer device, designed and developed by Sinevibes. Available as an effect plugin for Mac, Windows and Linux. Product page: https://www.sinevibes.com/integer"



"Integer is a digital-analog buffer device effect plugin for Mac, Windows and Linux. At its core is a delay engine based on a variable sample rate technology: just like analog “bucket bridge device” chips, this algorithm produces different delay time values by varying the speed of its internal sample clock. The plugin offers multiple buffer size and output interpolation options, as well as an ultra-wide clock range – from just hundreds of Hz up to tens of MHz, making it possible to drastically vary the audio resolution and character. A flexible sine generator is also included for modulating the delay time, with optional stereo expansion and gradual chaotic randomization. Integer has a sophisticated bipolar feedback system with signal amplification, adjustable low-pass and high-pass filters, plus a brick-wall limiter that prevents overloads but lets the signal endlessly loop through the filters and the variable sample rate buffer. Thanks to its elastic, tape-like behavior, the pitch glide effects during delay time changes do not affect what’s in the feedback loop. With all these features combined, Integer is capable of a huge variety of effects – ranging from delay, chorus, flanger to charismatic loops and drones, brick-wall filtering, sample rate manipulation, and anything in between.

Zebra 3 – 432 Hz


video upload by u-he

"We show you how to easily achive 432 Hz tuning (in case that's what you're after!)."
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