

T-Force Alpha PlusĪlthough this plugin doesn't come with the biggest preset library, it sure comes with the capability of making your own.Ī built-in side-chain, trance gate, various filters, and 3 oscillators will let you produce many different sounds without relying on external effects. Get it here: TAL-NoiseMaker VST/AU/AAX synth (free download) 7. Packed with some incredible presets, this plugin is capable of producing diverse and unique sounds such as drums, chiptune effects, and much more. The NoiseMaker's name speaks for itself, when it comes to making some noise, there's a lot this can do.

Get it here: Synth1 VST/AU synth (free download) 6. There are also plenty of preset banks you can find online. Synth1 is a pretty strong tool for sound design. Its looks aren't the prettiest, but don't let that fool you. Get it here: Scorpius VST synth (free download) 5. Scorpius comes with some great presets to get you going until you figure out the controls to start designing some sounds of your own.Ī lot of the sounds have a retro feeling to them that can inspire your next soundtrack or song. Now it looks a bit confusing at first, but this synth dishes out some pretty unique sounds. Get it here: Podolski VST/AU/AAX synth (free download) 4. Not only is it a good synth, but it also comes with a pretty sophisticated arpeggiator, yet its simple enough to actually wrap your head around how it works. This is a plugin you'll probably want to use for making music for video games, but Podolski is great for other genres of music, as well as making your own sound effects. Get it here: Helm VST/AU/LV2 synth (free download) 3. With its modern design and it being so user-friendly, it shows how the visuals of a plugin can really affect workflow as well as inspiration. Helm is another robust plugin, enabling performance in many genres. Get it here: Dexed VST/AU/LV2 synth (free download) 2. It has an enormous soundbank, so if you're not into sound design, this plugin will keep you busy for a quite a while.

Dexedĭexed is a pretty advanced synth for being free.

This list is not ordered by best to worst and is not ranked in any other way. You'd be surprised, some of the free synths actually outperform their paid counterparts. There's a ton of free plugins out there, some with a price, and some are free. Not only with the sound it produces, but also with workflow and capability. A new synth can really spark some creativity in your work.
