It may seem like hardware synths are everywhere, but soft synths can still offer incredible value for money and sounds that you can't find in the hard

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It may seem like hardware synths are everywhere, but soft synths can still offer incredible value for money and sounds that you can't find in the hardware world. Here are 15 of the best out there in 2019.

There are many reasons to opt for a software synthesizer over a hardware one. Software, especially in 2019, can faithfully emulate iconic models, offer brave new sounds, and even present fresh ways to synthesise audio – all at prices that are typically far lower than their real-world counterparts.

From legendary models to complex modular setups to newfangled instruments, these are 15 of the best software synthesizers you can buy today.

You want every classic synth worth its salt ever made? Plus a few other keyboards that have reached classic status? What do you mean you don’t have limitless money to spend on the real thing? In that case, you need this, the software-emulation package for those in need of vintage-keyboard sounds. 21 classic synths and ’boards, over 6,000 sounds and the most emulation you will see for the cash.

Reason 10 was released in October 2018 with a great deal of fanfare – it was billed as Reason’s biggest upgrade yet and came with loads of extra synths, instruments and samples. The fare that garnered the most fan was Europa. In fact, this excellent and accessible wavetable synth received so much praise that the Props decided to release it for users of all DAWs.