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TAL-NoiseMaker
by TAL Software · Virtual-analog synth
Similar subtractive VA workflow with a Juno chorus. Fewer oscillators and unison voices.
VST2VST3AUAAXCLAPmacOSWindowsLinux
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Synth1
by Daichi Laboratory · Classic virtual-analog synth
Legendary free VA with thousands of community patches. Dated, and the Mac version is a beta.
VST2AUWindowsmacOS
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Podolski
by u-he · Simple virtual-analog synth
Clean, light VA from u-he. Less of the supersaw sound Sylenth is known for.
VST2VST3AUAAXmacOSWindowsLinux
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