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Vengeance VPS Avenger | €199
Vengeance-Sound’s first ever proper synth is an ambitious beast. With powerful wavetable editing, a ton of modulation, an onboard drum machine and sequencer and plenty of effects, this is a true power synth in every sense.
Cakewalk Z3TA+ 2 | £79 A popular plugin ever since version one was released in 2002. With its well-designed interface, powerful mod matrix and flexible sound engine, Z3TA+ 2 is a must-try synth.
Arturia Synclavier V | €199 Review FM307 The highlight of Arturia’s new V Collection, this note-perfect recreation of the legendary NED Synclavier is hugely powerful and sounds great.
PPG WaveMapper 2 | €99 Palm’s best yet, WaveMapper 2 has made the transition from iPad to desktop. It’s immensely powerful, hugely enjoyable to use – a truly unique instrument.
Rob Papen Predator 2 | £124 A decade on from its original release, Papen’s lauded wavetable synth has been given an upgrade, cementing its place as one of the best softsynths out there.