Virtual Instrument

Dawesome’s Novum is a granular synthesizer with a multi‑layered approach to sound design.

Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Sampleson describe their latest release, Alienize, as a cinematic sci‑fi instrument with mouse gesture‑based modulation.

Does the latest iteration of NI’s Komplete music production suite provide all the tools you need?

Sonuscore transform the sounds of the orchestra into cinematic soundscapes.

Vir2’s Phoenix is a one‑stop shop for rises, hits and whooshes.

Arturia’s mighty V Collection continues to grow and improve.

Rating: 5/5 Stars. If you are looking for an ‘easy’ virtual acoustic drum instrument, GoranGrooves’ Handy Drums provide an interesting alternative.

Softube take on Roland’s classic SH-101.

Modo Bass 2 builds on the success of the original, adding more and better basses.

This powerful ROMpler aims to be all things to all synthesists.

Toontrack’s EZdrummer just gets better and better.

Sampleson’s modelled Wurlitzer ticks all the right electric piano boxes.

Veteran software Mellotron specialists GForce have recreated the sounds of the earliest models with startling accuracy.

Sample Logic deliver a flexible pad, soundscape and atmosphere designer with a powerful DIY twist.

Hans Zimmer’s drum collection doesn’t disappoint.

Martinic take Akai’s long‑neglected AX73 ball and run with it.

Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Built from detailed sampling of chromatically tuned metal discs, Alloy Vol I's tones are reminiscent of chromatic orchestral percussion, hang drums, steel drums and tubular bells...

The latest version of Krotos’ Concept adds granular synthesis and an impressive modulation engine.

Korg add more instruments to their growing stable of software classics.

Imagine uses physical modelling to let you create any acoustic instrument you can, er, imagine.

Cherry Audio recreate Moog’s classic polysynth at a fraction of a fraction of the price of an original.