InstrumentSynth · Filter bank
Bagels V2
Dropshot AudioAuto
Filter-bank synthResonant filter-bank synthesizer
Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
New Standalone synth plugins for macOS
19 new Standalone synth plugins for macOS. Added since September 2026, newest first. 6 free, 4 on an intro deal right now.
Plugins
InstrumentSynth · FM
FSVR
Musica StudioIndie
FS1R recreationOpen-source recreation of the Yamaha FS1R
Free
VST3AU+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Granular
Grainwerk (Synth + Effect)
Decent SamplesIndie
Granular synth and FXGranular instrument and effect in one
Lowest we’ve tracked
$29Regular price after intro, per developer: $59−51%
VSTVST3+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Mono
Journeyman Mono
Gazillion IndustriesIndie
Monophonic synthMonophonic synthesizer
$59
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Bass
KarmaBass
KarmaStationIndie
Mono bass synthMonophonic bass synth with sub and legato glide
Lowest we’ve tracked
€19Regular price after intro, per developer: €29−34%
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Subtractive
Tupos MPE Subtractive
Tupos AudioIndie
MPE subtractive synthAnalog-style subtractive synth built around MPE
€19.99
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Granular
Stream Pro
Delta Sound LabsIndie
Recordings to synthGranular synth from your recordings
$99
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Additive
Colapso
ImaginandoAuto
Additive synthAdditive synthesizer
Lowest we’ve trackedEnds 11-01
$69Regular price after intro, per developer: $89−22%
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Analog VA
Robbie
MEY Audio EngineeringIndieAuto
16-voice analog synth16-voice virtual analog synth you play
Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · FM
Synth81Z FM
Jun MurakamiAuto
FM bass synthFM synthesizer for fat basses
Lowest we’ve trackedEnds 10-31
$39Regular price after intro, per developer: $59−34%
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Wavetable
Wave Emulation
Dave WhitingAuto
Waldorf Wave modelOpen-source Waldorf Wave recreation
Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Granular
Jerrican
Alban BaillyAuto
Self-composing grainsGranular instrument that composes itself
Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Vocoder
WINNETKA
Gazillion IndustriesIndieAuto
Polysynth and vocoderPolysynth with a 16-band vocoder
$49
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Granular
GranularBreaker
NEXTALE AudioAuto
Bouncing-ball grainsBouncing balls fire spatialized grains
Deal ended
$45
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Polyphonic
Pigments Play
ArturiaAuto
Free Pigments editionFree play edition of the Pigments synth
Free
VST3AU+3Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Drone
The Remnant
All The MachinesIndieAuto
FM drone synthDrone synth with eight cross-fed FM voices
$19
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · FM
Tupos MPE FM
Tupos AudioIndieAuto
MPE FM synthPolyphonic MPE FM synthesizer
Deal ended
€39.99
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Subtractive
Palora
Segment CPHAuto
Plucks, bass and padsSubtractive synth for plucks, bass and pads
€79
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac
InstrumentSynth · Bass
GrindSub
DarkEffektAuto
Mono bass synthMonophonic bass synth
$39.95
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac