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A plugin is a software synthesizer which can be accessed within a [[DAWs|DAW]]. Usually the plugin is loaded on a MIDI track.
This is a list of software plugins that can be used in a [[DAWs|DAW]] for creating microtonal music.


Instrument plugins interface with your DAW through one of a handful of standards. Steinberg's '''VST''' is a standard supported by many DAWs. AudioUnit '''(AU''') is widely supported on Mac computers. '''RTAS''' is used by ProTools. Put simply, you should check your DAW's user manual to see what kind of plugins you can run.
== What are plugins? ==
Computer musicians typically use a DAW to create music. Plugins provide extra functionality within your DAW. For example, if your DAW doesn't allow microtuning then you can get that functionality via plugins.


In some synths portamento/glide doesn't work properly when microtuned. Examples are Xfer Serum and LinPlug synths. There may be others, so it is recommended to test this function before making a purchase, if it is important for you.
Plugins featured on this page are typically either:


Synths to add: all Homegrown Sounds synths
* '''Software instruments''' that have built-in tuning functionality (e.g. synthesizers, samplers)
* '''Tuning tools''' that alter the tuning of other instruments, plugins and/or audio clips but otherwise do not generate sounds themselves
 
Before purchasing a plugin, you should check your DAW's user manual to see which types of plugins it supports. In many cases you can try a free demo to make sure it works as expected. Plugin types include:
 
* [[Wikipedia: Virtual Studio Technology|VST3]] by [[wikipedia:Steinberg|Steinberg]], widely supported. VST2 is also by Steinberg, who discontinued it in 2018. But most Windows versions of non-Steinberg DAWs still support VST2 as of 2023.
* [[Wikipedia: Audio Units|AU]] by [[wikipedia:Apple Inc.|Apple]], widely supported on macOS only.
* AAX by [[wikipedia:Avid Technology|Avid]], used in ProTools, and [[wikipedia:Real Time AudioSuite|RTAS]], obsolete format which was used in ProTools until version 10.
* [[Wikipedia: LV2|LV2]], [[Wikipedia: CLever Audio Plug-in|CLAP]] ([https://cleveraudio.org/ site]) and [[Wikipedia:Disposable Soft Synth Interface|DSSI]] (obsolete, replaced by LV2), open-source cross-platform plugin formats.
* NKS by [[wikipedia:Native Instruments|Native Instruments]], used with their hardware.
 
== Instrument plugins with microtonal support ==
Further information about the list of microtonal software plugins is below the list.


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! | '''Name'''
! Publisher
! | '''Description'''
! Name
! | '''Platform'''
! Description
! | '''Tuning ability'''
! OS
! | '''Tuning method'''
! Plugin type
! | '''Cost'''
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License / Cost
|-
| accSone
| [https://www.accsone.com/crusherx/aboutcrusherx crusher-X]
| Granular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl or [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €289
|-
| amsynth contributors
| [https://amsynth.github.io amsynth]
| Subtractive / virtual analog
| Linux, macOS
| VST, AU, LV2, DSSI
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning''' {{normal|(Linux version only)}}
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/chromaphone-3/ Chromaphone 3]
| Physically modeled percussion
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| $199
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-5/ Lounge Lizard EP-5]
| Physically modeled electric piano
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| $199
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/string-studio-vs-2/ String Studio VS-2]
| Physically modeled strings
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| $199
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/ultra-analog-va-3/ Ultra Analog VA-3]
| Virtual analog
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| $199
|-
| Archie3d (Arthur Benilov)
| [https://archie3d.github.io/aeolus_plugin/ Aeolus]
| Pipe organ synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, VST, AU, CLAP, LV2, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [https://amsynth.github.io amsynth]
| Arturia
| | Subtractive / virtual analog
| Augmented series ([https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/augmented-brass/overview BRASS], [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/augmented-grand-piano/overview GRAND PIANO], [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/augmented-strings/overview STRINGS], [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/augmented-voices/overview VOICES])
| | Linux/Mac
| Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | scl/kbm file import
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €99/$99 each
|-
|-
|[https://u-he.com/products/ace/ ACE (Any Cable Everywhere)]  
| Arturia
|Semi-modular softsynth
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/buchla-easel-v/overview Buchla Easel V]
|Windows/Mac/Linux
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments|Buchla Music Easel]]
|Loads Scala files.
| Windows, macOS
|.tun
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
|$69 Euros
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/chromaphone-2/ Applied Acoustics Chromaphone 2]
| Arturia
| | Physical modelled percussion
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/clavinet-v/overview Clavinet V]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Clavinet|Hohner Clavinet]]
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX/RTAS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| | Scala file import (is kbm supported?)
| MTS-ESP client
| | $199
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/cmi-v/overview CMI V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Fairlight CMI|Fairlight CMI]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/cs-80v/overview CS-80 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Yamaha CS-80|Yamaha CS-80]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/cz-v/overview CZ V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Casio CZ synthesizers#CZ-1|Casio CZ-1]] and [[Wikipedia:Casio CZ synthesizers#CZ-101|CZ-101]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/dx7-v/overview DX-7 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Yamaha DX-7|Yamaha DX-7]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/emulator-ii-v/overview Emulator II V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:E-mu Emulator#Emulator_II|E-mu Emulator II]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/jun-6-v/overview Jun-6 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Roland Juno-6|Roland Juno-6]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/jup-8-v/overview Jup-8 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Roland Jupiter-8|Roland Jupiter-8]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/korg-ms-20-v/overview KORG MS-20 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Korg MS-20|Korg MS-20]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/op-xa-v/overview OP-Xa V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Oberheim OB-Xa|Oberheim OB-Xa]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/op-xa-v/overview Piano V]
| Physically modeled piano
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| €249/$249
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/pigments/overview Pigments]
| Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl or tun file import, MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/prophet-5-v/overview Prophet-5 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Prophet-5|Sequential Prophet-5]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/prophet-vs-v/overview Prophet-VS V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Prophet VS|Sequential Prophet-VS]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/stage-73-v/overview Stage-73 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Rhodes piano|Rhodes Stage Piano]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/sq80-v/overview SQ80 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Ensoniq SQ-80|Ensoniq SQ-80]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/synthi-v/overview Synthi V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:EMS Synthi AKS|EMS Synthi AKS]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/vocoder-v/overview Vocoder V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Moog Music#Vocoder (1978)|Moog Vocoder]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Audio Damage
| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad051-continua Continua]
| Morphing synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $79
|-
| Audio Damage
| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad055-quanta-2 Quanta]
| Granular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $129
|-
| Audio Damage
| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad038-phosphor-2 Phosphor]
| Additive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $59
|-
| BigTick Audio Software
| [https://www.bigtickaudio.com/discontinued-plugins/ Angelina]
| Vocal formant synthesizer
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| BigTick Audio Software
| [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/rhino/home Rhino]
| Hybrid FM
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| $49.00
|-
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10403 MICROTONE 5000]<br>([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eue7Gk4_nQE Demo video])
| Analog-style synth<br>Replaces ''Simple Microtonal Synth'', ''Microtonal Polyphonic Shiny Dirt'', and ''Microtonal Poly Worms'', which were deprecated by maker in favor of ''MICROTONE 5000'', released April 2023.
| Windows 64-bit
| VST3, VST2
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| .mid files (5378 included)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=4040 Simple Microtonal Sampler]<br>([https://youtu.be/OoGHo2X6MFE Demo video])
| Sampler, .wav format<br>Updated with fixes and more features March 2023. (Now stable, + rough and fine pitch control and ASDR)
| Windows 64-bit
| VST3, VST2
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| .mid files (5378 included)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10610 FreakBone 9000]
| Analog-style synth, circuit bent.<br>Released May 2023. 
| Windows 64-bit
| VST2
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Must be installed with either MICROTONE 5000 or FreakBone 9000, uses the .mid files from either of them.
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| [https://github.com/brummer10 brummer10]
| [https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino Loopino]
| Sampler
| Linux, Windows
| Standalone, VST2, CLAP
|
| scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Camel Audio
| Alchemy 2 [and above]
| Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| Logic Pro X bundled plugin
| N/A
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
| Via Logic Pro settings
| Part of [https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Apple Logic Pro X]
|-
| David Hillowitz
| [https://www.decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin/ Decent Sampler 1.8 [and above]]
| Sampler, .dspreset/.dslibrary soundfont format; imports .sfz and .exs
| Windows, macOS, Linux 64-bit
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import with adjustable reference pitch<br>(has a switch for frequency-aware sample mapping)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Dexed contributors
| [https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ Dexed]
| FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, LV2
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Dillon Bastan
| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/7027/swarmalators-t Swarmalators T]
| Various synthesizer, drone, FM
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Dillon Bastan
| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6946/fractal-filters Fractal Filters]
| Various synthesizer, drone, effect, filter
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| FabFilter
| [https://www.fabfilter.com/products/twin-3-synthesizer-plug-in Twin 3]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, Midi Tuning Standard, MTS-ESP client
| € 129
|-
| Full Bucket Music
| [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3300.html FB-3300] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3200.html FB-3200] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3100.html FB-3100]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
| User input, some presets, , MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Full Bucket Music
| [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/whispair.html Whispair]
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and tun file import, MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Fxpansion
| [https://fxpansion.com/products/cypher2/ Cypher2]
| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €179 (demo 30 min)
|-
| Fxpansion
| [https://fxpansion.com/products/strobe2/ Strobe2]
| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €165 (demo 30 min)
|-
| Fors
| [https://fors.fm/junior Junior]
| 4-bit synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MTS-ESP client
| €39
|-
| Fors
| [https://fors.fm/pivot Pivot]
| 3OP FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MTS-ESP client
| €39
|-
| Fors
| [https://fors.fm/Kit Pop]
| Various synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| User input for n-EDO
| €15 (Kit bundle)
|-
| Fuzzpilz
| [https://www.kvraudio.com/product/oatmeal-by-fuzzpilz Oatmeal] ([https://www.bestfreeplugins.com/download.php?p=Oatmeal download])
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows
| VST
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±200.00 cents from 12edo
| Manual entry
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| MakeMusic
| [https://www.garritan.com/powered-by-aria-player/ Garritan ARIA Player]
| Sampler
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AAX, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware''' (registration)
|-
| Image-Line
| [https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Harmor/ Harmor]
| Additive synthesizer
| Windows
| VST <span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(no longer sold), </span>FL studio plugin
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>Each note is ± 6000 cents from 12edo
| scl file import<br><span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(doesn't adjust reference frequency properly)</span><br>or user input, or from fnv preset files
| €89
|-
| Image-Line
| [https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Sytrus/ Sytrus]
| Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer
| Windows
| VST <span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(no longer sold), </span>FL studio plugin
| Each note is ± 4800 cents from 12edo
| User input, or from fnv preset files
| €169
|-
| Imoxplus
| [https://www.imoxplus.com/site/ Respiro]
| Physically modeled wind synthesizer
| Windows, MacOS
| VST3, AU, standalone
| built-in one-octave editor, also loads full-keyboard tuning maps
| .tun file import
| €165 + VAT
|-
| Klevgrand
| [https://klevgrand.com/products/tomofon Tomofon]
| Real Audio synth
| Windows, macOS, iPad
| VST, AU, AAX
| Full-keyboard microtuning
| tun file import
| $129
|-
| KORG
| [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ KORG Legacy Collection M1]
| Retro Wavetable / Sampler
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| User input, some presets
| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
|-
| KORG
| [http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_3.php KORG Legacy Collection Mono/Poly]
| Virtual Analog Synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| User input, some presets
| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
|-
| KV331 Audio
| [http://www.kv331audio.com/ Synthmaster and Synthmaster One]
| Flexible semi-modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| $99, $79
|-
| Madrona Labs
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/aalto Aalto]
| Semi-modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| $99
|-
| Madrona Labs
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo Kaivo]
| Semi modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| $129
|-
| Madrona Labs
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/virta Virta]
| Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| $89
|-
| Mark Henning
| [http://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_eng.php AnaMark]
| Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer
| Windows
| VST
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| MeldaProduction
| [https://www.meldaproduction.com/MPowerSynth MPowerSynth]
| Versatile synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €199
|-
| MeldaProduction
| [https://meldaproduction.com/MSoundFactory MSoundFactory]
| Semi Modular
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €299
|-
| Mike Moreno DSP
| [https://patchstorage.com/ep-mk1/ EP-MK1]
| VST, virtual Rhodes electric piano.
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU
| Limited to equal divisions of the octave or a non-octave interval
| In tuning section, set number for "# of Divisions" and "Interval to Divide." <br>Can actually work on non-integer decimal edos (!)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Modartt
| [https://www.modartt.com/pianoteq_overview Pianoteq 9]
| Physically modeled piano
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, RTAS, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP client
| €249-€399
|-
| Native Instruments
| [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/fm8/ FM8]
| FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±50 cents from 12edo
| User input
| $149
|-
| Native Instruments
| [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/ Kontakt 6]
| Sampler
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Kontakt script
| $399
|-
| Native Instruments
| [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6/ Reaktor 6]
| Modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| macros, .txt file import
| €199
|-
| Oli Larkin
| [http://www.olilarkin.co.uk/index.php?p=virtualcz Virtual CZ]
| Virtual emulation of classic digital synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €70
|-
| Plogue
| [http://www.plogue.com/products/chipsounds/ chipsounds]
| Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| $95
|-
| Plogue
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-c64.html chipsynth C64]
| SID synthesizer. Accurate emulation of the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 sound chips.
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $49.95
|-
| Plogue
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-md.html chipsynth MD]
| A four-operator FM synthesizer that accurately emulates the sound chips of the Sega Genesis console, also known as the Mega Drive.
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $49.95
|-
| Plogue
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-ops7.html chipsynth OPS7]
| A six-operator FM synthesizer that accurately emulates the Yamaha DX7, DX1, DX5, TX81Z and OPL3.
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $49.95
|-
| Plogue
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-portafm.html chipsynth PortaFM]
| A two-operator FM synthesizer that accurately emulates the OPLL (YM2413), OPL2 (YM3812) and OPK2 (YM7129).
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $29.95
|-
| Plogue
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-sfc.html chipsynth SFC]
| A timbre layering synthesizer that accurately emulates the sound module of the Super Nintendo, also known as the Super Famicom.
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $39.95
|-
| Plogue
| [http://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando/ Sforzando]
| Sampler, .sfz soundfont format
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Reveal Sound
| [https://www.reveal-sound.com/plug-ins/spire Spire]
| Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| $189 + VAT
|-
| Rhizomatic Software Synthesis
| [https://rhizomatic.fr/ Plasmonic]
| Physical modeling + subtractive synthesis + few unique twists
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| 149€/149$
|-
| rncbc
| [https://padthv1.sourceforge.io/ padthv1]
| Polyphonic synthesizer
| Linux
| LV2, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| rncbc
| [https://samplv1.sourceforge.io/ samplv1]
| Sampler, .wav format
| Linux
| LV2, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| rncbc
| [https://synthv1.sourceforge.io synthv1]
| Subtractive polyphonic
| Linux
| LV2, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/albino-3-legend.html Albino-3 Legend]
| Hybrid synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| $99
|-
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/bit.html BIT]
| Analogue modeled synthesis
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| tun file import
| $99
|-
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/BLADE-2.html Blade 2]
| Additive synthesis
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| tun file import
| $99
|-
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/blue3.html Blue 3]
| Crossfusion (FM, subtractive, phase distortion, wave shaping) synthesis
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| tun file import
| $149
|-
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/go2.html Go2]
| Additive/subtractive synthesis
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| tun file import
| $49
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-4/ Applied Acoustics Lounge Lizard EP-4]
| Rob Papen
| | Physical modelled electric piano
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Predator-3.html Predator 3]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Analog style synthesis
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX/RTAS
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | Scala file import (is kbm supported?)
| tun file import
| | $199
| $149
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/string-studio-vs-2/ Applied Acoustics String Studio VS-2]
| Rob Papen
| | Physical modelled strings
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Quad-vst.html Quad]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Subtractive synthesis
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX/RTAS
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | Scala file import (is kbm supported?)
| tun file import
| | $199
| $99
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/ultra-analog-va-2/ Applied Acoustics Ultra Analog VA-2]
| Rob Papen
| | Virtual analog
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Vecto-vst.html Vecto]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Vector synthesis
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX/RTAS
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | Scala file import (is kbm supported?)
| tun file import
| | $199
| $99
|-
|-
| | [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/goodies/angelina Big Tick Angelina]
| Rob Papen
| | Vocal formant synthesizer
| [https://www.robpapen.com/RoCoder.html RoCoder]
| | Windows, VST (32-bit)
| Vocoder
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €49
|-
|-
| | [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/rhino/home Big Tick Rhino]
| rs-met
| | Hybrid FM
| [http://www.rs-met.com/description_straightliner.html Straightliner]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Subtractive synthesizer
 
| Windows
VST/AU
| VST
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | tun file import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| | $99
| €89
|-
|-
| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Dimension-Pro Cakewalk Dimension Pro]
| ryukau
| | Combines real instruments with advanced synthesis
| [https://github.com/ryukau/VSTPlugins Uhhyou]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Various experimental synthesizers
 
| Windows, macOS, Linux
VST/AU/AAX
| VST3
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Limited to equal divisions of the octave
| | scl file import
| In tuning section, set number for "ET"
| | comes with [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONAR SONAR Platinum]
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Rapture Cakewalk Rapture Pro]
| Sonic Cat
| | Multisample synthesizer
| [https://sonic-cat.com/purity/ Purity]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Rompler/synthesizer
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX
| VST, AU
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| | scl file import
| Manual entry, presets, scl file import
| | $149
| €49.99
|-
|-
| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA Cakewalk Z3TA+2]
| Spectrasonics
| | Waveshaping synthesizer
| [https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/keyscape/index.php Keyscape]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Piano rompler
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | scl file import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| | $99
| €349
|-
|-
| | Camel Audio Alchemy
| Spectrasonics
| | Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| [http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere.php Omnisphere 3]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS
| Rompler/synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| | No longer available
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
 
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
(it is now part of [http://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Apple Logic Pro X])
| $499, €399
|-
|-
| | [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3300.html FB-3300] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3200.html FB-3200] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3100.html FB-3100]
| Spectrasonics
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/trilian/index.php Trilian]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Bass rompler
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12-edo
| Windows, macOS
| | User input, some presets
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| $299, €249
|-
|-
| | [http://www.garritan.com/products/personal-orchestra-4/ Garritan Personal Orchestra 4]
| Steinberg
| | Sample-based orchestra library
| [https://www.steinberg.net/vst-instruments/halion/ HALion 7]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Sampler / Synth
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/other?
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| | Supposedly full-keyboard microtuning, though nonoctave scales are buggy
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| | scl/kbm file import
| Midi module with manual entry, presets and SCL file import, limited to 5, 7 or 12 note scales. Also Lua script.
| | $149.95
| $349
|-
|-
| | [http://www.humanoidsoundsystems.com/enzyme-vst-plugin-au-plugin-synth/ Humanoid Sound Systems Enzyme]
| Stone Voices
| | Scanned synthesis
| [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas?lang=en PolyGAS]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Granular synthesis
 
| Windows
VST/AU
| VST
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | tun file import
| scl/tun file import
| | $79.99
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
| | [http://www.kv331audio.com/ kv331audio Synthmaster and Synthmaster One]
| Surge Synth Team
| | Flexible semi-modular synthesizer
| [https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge XT]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Subtractive hybrid synthesizer
 
| Windows, MacOS, Linux
VST/AU/AAX
| VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP, standalone
| | ? probably
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | scl file import
| scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP Client, user input
| | $79
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
 
$69
|-
|-
| | [http://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Harmor/ Imageline Harmor]
| Surge Synth Team
| | Additive synthesizer
| [https://surge-synth-team.org/tuning-workbench-synth/ Tuning Workbench Synth]
| | Windows only, VST/standalone
| Realtime tuning synthesizer & scl/kbm exporter
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl file import
| VST3, AU, standalone
 
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
<span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(cannot adjust reference frequency properly)</span>
| Manual input, scl/kbm file import
| | €139
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[http://xen-arts.net/ivor2/ Ivor2]
| SynthFont
|Subtractive Synthesis
| [http://www.synthfont.com/VSTSF_news.html SynthFontVSTi]
|Windows VST.  32-bit. Has ceased development.
| Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)
|.MTS files
| Windows
|Doesn't hold tuning and reverts to 12-TET in DAW when closed sometimes.
| VST
|Free
| Limited to 12 note scales
| Manual entry or choose from a list
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
| | [https://sites.google.com/site/octarone/code/midi-tools/key-tuner Key Tuner JSFX Script]
| TAL Software
| | MIDI note retuning
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-bassline-101 TAL-BassLine-101]
| | Runs in [http://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ ReaJS in Reaper]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €55, 80
|-
|-
| | [http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_4.php KORG Legacy Collection M1]
| TAL Software
| | Retro Wavetable / Sampler
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-j-8 TAL-J-8]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12-edo
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | User input, some presets
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | 49.99 USD (199.99 USD for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $80
|-
|-
| | [http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_3.php KORG Legacy Collection Mono/Poly]
| TAL Software
| | Virtual Analog Synthesizer
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-mod TAL-Mod]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12-edo
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | User input, some presets
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | 49.99 USD (199.99 USD for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €68, 34
|-
|-
| | LinPlug Alpha
| TAL Software
| | Subtractive synthesizer
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-pha TAL-Pha]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | discontinued
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €79
|-
|-
| | [http://www.linplug.com/ LinPlug CRX4]
| TAL Software
| | Sample manipulation synth
| [http://tal-software.com/products/tal-sampler TAL-Sampler]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Sampler/Synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | $99
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $60
|-
|-
| | [http://www.linplug.com/ LinPlug MorphoX]
| TAL Software
| | Subtractive synthesizer
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-u-no-lx TAL-U-NO-LX]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU (and Mac-only RTAS)
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | $129, €99
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €55, €80
|-
|-
| | LinPlug Octopus
| tiagolr
| | Modulation synthesizer
| [https://github.com/tiagolr/ripplerx RipplerX]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Physically modeled synth
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, LV2, AU
| | discontinued
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| | LinPlug Organ 3
| u-he
| | Organ emulation
| [https://u-he.com/products/ace/ ACE]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU (and Mac-only RTAS)
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | discontinued
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €69
|-
|-
| | [http://www.linplug.com/ LinPlug SaxLab]
| u-he
| | Saxophone emulation
| [https://u-he.com/products/bazille/ Bazille]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU (and Mac-only RTAS)
| Virtual modular synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | $99, €79
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $129
|-
|-
| | [http://www.linplug.com/ LinPlug Spectral]
| u-he
| | Additive/subtractive synthesizer
| [https://u-he.com/products/diva/ Diva]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | $149, €119
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $179
|-
|-
| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/aalto Madrona Labs Aalto]
| u-he
| | Semi-modular synthesizer
| [https://u-he.com/products/hive/ Hive 2]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Wavetable synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | $99
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €149
|-
|-
| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo Madrona Labs Kaivo]
| u-he
| | Semi modular synthesizer
| [https://u-he.com/products/repro/ Repro]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | $129
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €149
|-
|-
| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/virta Madrona Labs Virta]
| u-he
| | Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects
| [https://u-he.com/products/zebra-legacy/ Zebra 2]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Semi Modular
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | $89
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $199
|-
|-
| | [http://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_eng.php Mark Henning AnaMark]
| UVI
| | Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer
| [https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html Falcon 2]
| | Windows, VST
| Hybrid synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| €349
|-
|-
|[https://www.kvraudio.com/product/microtonal-polyphonic-shiny-dirt-by-biptunia-synths Microtonal Polyphonic Shiny Dirt]  
| Unfiltered audio
|Based on circuit-bent analog synths
| [https://www.unfilteredaudio.com/products/lion Lion]
|Windows (32-bit, but works on 64-bit). Easy to use, robust, good for beginners.
| Hybrid synthesizer
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
|.mts file import, 5000+ tuning files included, easy to add more
| VST3, AU, AAX
|Free
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| tun file import, MTS-ESP client
| $199
|-
|-
|[https://www.kvraudio.com/product/microtonal-poly-worms-by-biptunia-synths Microtonal Poly Worms]
| Vienna Symphonic Library
|VST, virtual analog
| [https://www.vsl.co.at/manuals/synchron-player/introduction Vienna Synchron Player]
|Windows (32-bit, but works on 64-bit). Easy to use, robust, good for beginners.
| Sample libraries
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
|.mts file import, 5000+ tuning files included, easy to add more
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
|Free
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
| | [https://www.pianoteq.com/ Modartt Pianoteq]
| Vienna Symphonic Library
| | Physical-modeled piano
| [https://www.vsl.co.at/manuals/synchron-pianos/introduction Vienna Synchron Pianos]
| | Windows/Mac/Linux, VST/AU/RTAS/standalone
| Sample libraries
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | scl/kbm file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | €249-€399
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
| | [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/absynth-5/ Native Instruments Absynth]
| Vital Audio
| | Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer
| [https://vital.audio/ Vital]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX/standalone
| Wavetable synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | gly file import
| VST, standalone
| | $199
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software''' (registration)<br>$25, $80 for additional features
|-
|-
| | [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/fm8/ Native Instruments FM8]
| Vitalium contributors
| | FM synthesizer
| Vitalium
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX
| Wavetable synthesizer
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±50 cents from 12-edo
| Linux
| | User input
| LV2
| | $199
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/kontakt-5/ Native Instruments Kontakt 5]
| The Wave Warden
| | Sampler
| [https://www.thewavewarden.com/odin2 Odin 2]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX/standalone
| Subtractive synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | Kontakt script
| VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP
| | $399
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [https://www.plogue.com/products/alterego/ Plogue Alter/Ego]
| Xfer Records
| | real-time singing synthesizer
| [https://www.xferrecords.com/products/serum-2 Serum 2]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX/standalone
| Wavetable synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | scl file import
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $189
|-
|-
| | [http://www.plogue.com/products/chipsounds/ Plogue chipsounds]
| ZynAddSubFX contributors
| | Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips
| [http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/ ZynAddSubFX]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX
| Various synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, LV2, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct input of values, or import<br>scl/kbm file
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''<br>Free if installed via AUR or KxStudio repo or compiling from source<br>$55 for pre-compiled binary
|}
 
; Notes
* "Full-keyboard microtuning" means that the plugin is capable of any arbitrary pitch, note or frequency on any given MIDI note. This is possible via .tun format, MIDI Tuning Standard, and .scl/.kbm pairs (but not .scl support on its own).
* All synths in the list are assumed to be 64-bit by default or offer an option of 32- or 64-bit. Synths that are 32-bit only are marked with "(32-bit)"
* For distinction of free software and freeware, see [[Wikipedia: Free software]] and [[Wikipedia: Freeware]].
* In some synths, portamento/glide doesn't work properly when microtuned. Examples are Xfer Serum and LinPlug synths. There may be others, so it is recommended to test this function before making a purchase, if it is important for you.
* There are plugins retunable by MTS-ESP ([[#Tuner plugins|see below]]) which aren’t in this table. See them on the official [https://oddsound.com/usingmtsesp.php MTS-ESP page].
** The list there seems incomplete as of January 26, 2023: Full Bucket Audio states that their plugins [http://music.fullbucket.de/mps.html MPS], [http://music.fullbucket.de/tricent.html Tricent mk III], [http://music.fullbucket.de/stigma.html Stigma], [http://music.fullbucket.de/fbvc.html FBVC], [http://music.fullbucket.de/monofury.html Mono/Fury], [http://music.fullbucket.de/blooo.html The blooo],[https://www.fullbucket.de/music/scrooo.html The scrooo], [http://music.fullbucket.de/qyooo.html The qyooo] now have MTS-ESP support, but these aren’t in the list yet.


(IIRC buggy with nonoctave scales)
== Discontinued instrument plugins with microtonal support ==
| | scl/kbm file import
Plugins which are discontinued or no longer available are shown in the below table for reference.
| | $95
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|-
! Publisher
! Name
! Description
! OS
! Plugin type
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License / Cost
|-
| Cakewalk
| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Dimension-Pro Dimension Pro]
| Combines real instruments with advanced synthesis
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| Discontinued
|-
| Cakewalk
| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Rapture Rapture Pro]
| Multisample synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| Discontinued
|-
| Cakewalk
| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA Z3TA+2]
| Waveshaping synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| Discontinued
|-
| Camel Audio
| Alchemy 1.x
| Additive synthesizer / spectral sampler
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| Humanoid Sound Systems
| [http://www.humanoidsoundsystems.com/enzyme-vst-plugin-au-plugin-synth/ Enzyme]
| Scanned synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug
| LinPlug Alpha
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug
| LinPlug CRX4
| Sample manipulation synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug
| LinPlug MorphoX
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug
| LinPlug Octopus
| Modulation synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug
| LinPlug Organ 3
| Organ emulation
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug
| LinPlug SaxLab
| Saxophone emulation
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug
| LinPlug Spectral
| Additive/subtractive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| Native Instruments
| [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/absynth-5/ Absynth]
| Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| gly file import
| Discontinued
|-
| Rob Papen
| [https://splice.com/plugins/342-albino-3-vst-au-by-rob-papen Albino 3]
| Hybrid/subtractive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| tun file import
| Discontinued
|-
| SoundModeler
| [https://github.com/SoundModeler?tab=overview&from=2020-12-01&to=2020-12-31]
| VST, Additive synthesizer
| Windows
| VST
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| The built-in choice for the temperaments: Equal, Pythagorean, Just and Mean-tone 1/4 comma. Main note flexible tune (from A=440), Supports each oscillator tuning by 0.01%
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
| VAZ
| [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vmIndex.html VAZ Modular]
| Virtual modular synthesizer
| Windows
| VST, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando/ Plogue Sforzando]
| VAZ
| | Sampler, .sfz soundfont format
| [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vpIndex.html VAZ Plus]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX/standalone
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | Limited to 12 note scales
| Windows
| | scl/kbm file import
| VST, standalone
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas PolyGAS]
| Xen-Arts
| | Granular synthesis
| Ivor2
| | Windows, VST
| Subtractive synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows
| | scl/tun file import
| VST (32-bit)
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
|-
| | [http://www.reveal-sound.com/ Reveal Sound Spire]
| Xen-Arts
| | Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators
| OneSF2
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX, 32/64 bit
| Soundfont (sf2) player
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows
| | scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| VST (32-bit)
| | $189
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
|-
| | [http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere.php Spectrasonics Omnisphere]
| Xen-Arts
| | Rompler/synthesizer
| Xen-FMTS 2
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX
| FM synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows
| | tun file import
| VST (32-bit)
| | $499, €379
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
|-
| | [http://www.synthfont.com/VSTSF_news.html SynthFontVSTi]
| Xen-Arts
| | Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)
| XenFont
| | Windows, VST
| Subtractive synthesizer with soundfont (sf2) oscillators
| | Limited to 12 note scales
| Windows
| | Manual entry or choose from a list
| VST (32-bit)
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|}
 
== Tuner plugins ==
These plugins only tune other instruments and typically do not generate any sound themselves.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
| | [https://synthv1.sourceforge.io synthv1]
! Publisher
| | Subtractive polyphonic
! Name
| | Linux, Standalone/LV2 plugin
! Description
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
! OS
| | scl/kbm file import
! Plugin type
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License / Cost
|-
|-
| | [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-bassline-101 TAL BassLine-101]
| Celemony
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne Melodyne]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Polyphonic pitch editing and autotune
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| | €55,80
| todo
| scl file import
| €99-€699
|-
|-
| | [http://tal-software.com/products/tal-sampler TAL Sampler]
| Codenote
| | Sampler/Synthesizer
| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6713/microtone-toolkit-mpe-edition Microtone Toolkit MPE edition]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based & MPE-based)
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| Max for Live device
| | $60
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| variety, including inputs for n-TET, just intonation ratios, detuning in cents, scl file import
| $40
|-
|-
| | [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-u-no-lx TAL U-NO-LX]
| Cycling '74
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6713/microtone-toolkit-mpe-edition Max 7 Pitch and Time Machines] – ''Autotuna'' & ''Microtuner''
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Microtonal autotune
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| Max for Live device
| | €55,80
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| ''Autotuna'' – scl file import, <br>''Microtuner'' – graphic function
|
|-
|-
| | [http://www.u-he.com/cms/ace u-he ACE]
| Dmitri Volkov
| | Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| [https://www.dmitrivolkov.com/projects/pivotuner/ Pivotuner]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| automatic real-time pure intonation and microtonal modulation
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU
| | €69
| Limited to 12 interval sizes, but can microtonally modulate. More intervals possible with Chord Tuning.
| Manual user input
| $5 (monthly license), $47 (lifetime license)
|-
|-
| | [http://www.u-he.com/cms/bazille u-he Bazille]
| Entonal Studio
| | Virtual modular synthesizer
| [https://entonal.studio/ Entonal Studio]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST2, VST3, AU, standalone
| | $129
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct input, scl file import, MTS-ESP master
| Intro :£49 Later: £79
|-
|-
| | [https://www.u-he.com/cms/diva u-he Diva]
| Infinitone
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://infinitone.com Infinitone DMT]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP, MPE, MTS SysEx or MIDI pitch bend
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| ?, standalone
| | $179
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct input, scl file import, MTS-ESP master
| $99 (introductory price)
|-
|-
| | [http://www.u-he.com/cms/zebra u-he Zebra]
| Octarone
| | Various synthesizer
| [https://sites.google.com/site/octarone/code/midi-tools/key-tuner Key Tuner] (Broken link as of May 2023)
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU (and Mac-only RTAS)
| MIDI note retuning
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| [http://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ ReaJS Reaper]
| | $199
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html UVI Falcon]
| Oddsound
| | Hybrid synthesizer
| [https://oddsound.com/mtsespmini.php MTS-ESP Mini]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS Intel, macOS ARM
| | scl/kbm file import
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
| | €349
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/tun import, MTS-ESP master
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware'''
|-
|-
| | [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vmIndex.html VAZ Modular]
| Oddsound
| | Virtual modular synthesizer
| [https://oddsound.com/mtsespsuite.php MTS-ESP Suite]
| | Windows, VST/standalone
| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP, MPE, MTS SysEx or MIDI pitch bend
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS Intel, macOS ARM
| | tun file import
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
| | £129.99
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct input, scl/tun import, MTS-ESP master
| £79.99
|-
|-
| | [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vpIndex.html VAZ Plus]
| PitchGrid
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://node.audio/products/pitchgrid PitchGrid]
| | Windows, VST/standalone
| Parametrizes MOS Scales with parameters exposed to host DAW (i.e. supports automation for changing tuning), supports scale-aware pitch bend
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, MacOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, standalone
| | £14.99
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct MIDI/MPE to MIDI/MPE, MTS-ESP master
| £42
|-
|-
| | [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vogue-mk2-synthesizer/id416578687?mt=12 Vogue MK2]
| Surge Synth Team
| | Virtual analog and wavetable
| [https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge XT]
| | Mac Standalone
| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, MacOS, Linux
| | MTX
| VST3, AU, CLAP
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import, tuning editor with equal-divisions of arbitrary intervals, or direct input of ratios or cents, MTS-ESP master
| style="color: #007f00;" | Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [http://www.olilarkin.co.uk/index.php?p=virtualcz Virtual CZ]
| Pitch Innovations
| | Virtual emulation of classic digital synthesizer
| [https://www.pitchinnovations.com/products/fluid-pitch/ Fluid Pitch]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MPE or MIDI pitch bend
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX, iOS
| | €70
| todo
| todo
| $75
|-
|-
|[http://xen-arts.net/xen-fmts-2/ Xen-FMTS 2]
| Ursine
|FM synthesis
| [https://www.maxforlive.com/library/device/3068/retune-for-live Retune for Live]
|Windows VST.  32-bit. Has ceased development.
| Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based)
|.MTS files
| Windows, macOS
|Doesn't hold tuning and reverts to 12-TET in DAW when closed sometimes.
| Max for Live device
|Free
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import, csv file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware'''
|-
|-
| | [https://www.xferrecords.com/products/serum Xfer Serum]
| VisualPlugin
| | Wavetable synthesizer
| [https://github.com/Windows81/FL-Custom-Intonation Custom Intonation]
| | Windows, OSX, VST/AU/AAX 32/64-bit
| Fruity Patcher preset; works on many of FL Studio's stock plugins
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| N/A
| | $189
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
| scl file import or manual user input
| style="color: #007f00;" | Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/ ZynAddSubFX]
| Marcus Hobbs
| | Various synthesizer
| [https://www.wilsonic.co/ Wilsonic MTS-ESP]
| | Windows/Linux, VST/standalone
| Dynamic microtuning. Retune the MPE software synthesizers in your DAW
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| | Direct input of values, or import
| AU, VST3
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct input, scl file import, MTS-ESP master
| style="color: #007f00;" | Free software'''
|}


scl/kbm file
== MIDI remapper plugins ==
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
These plugins are neither instruments nor tuners but are useful when working with those, remapping notes input to the plugin, presumed to be in one tuning or a mode of a tuning, to the notes the plugin outputs, presumed to be in another tuning. For example, making you use just a MOS subscale of an output equal-division tuning.


$59 for 3.0 version
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Publisher
! Name
! Description
! OS
! Plugin type
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License / Cost
|-
| Vincenzo Sicurella
| [https://github.com/vsicurella/SuperVirtualKeyboard SuperVirtualKeyboard]
| MIDI remapper, keyboard layout and scale explorer and visualizer<!-- this is a poor desctription, feel free to improve! -->
| Windows, macOS, Linux (on demand)<!-- “on demand” is according to the post at XA Discord: https://discord.com/channels/332357996569034752/516069154181349416/775142352721018890 -->
| VST, AU
| todo
| todo<!-- kbm export in alpha 0.03, what else? -->
| Free software
|-
| Joseph Sheasby (Userminusone)
| [https://github.com/Userminusone/Userminusone-s-Microtonal-Launchpad-tools Userminusone's Microtonal Launchpad Tools]
| MIDI remapper, Novation Launchpad MINI layout visualizer (utilizes text files for layout configuration and optional subset/remapping specifications, and relies on multiple plugins to work properly. This is explained in the video the GitHub repository links to.)
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Reaper JSFX (JesuSonic FX)
| N/A
| N/A
| Free software
|}
|}
== MPE-compatible software instrument plugins ==
A recent development in music technology is MIDI polyphonic expression (MPE). Instruments that support MPE are able to apply pitch-bend on a per-note basis. In theory, this allows a musician to create polyphonic microtonal music using any MPE-compatible synth. In practice, it is a laborious process to create microtonal music by specifying a pitch-bend on every single MIDI note. However some plugins shown in the above "Tuner plugins" table can intercept MIDI note data from the sequencer and systematically apply the correct per-note pitch-bend before that data is received by the instrument. Because of this, creating microtonal music with MPE-compatible instruments is now a viable approach.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Publisher
! Name
! Description
! OS
! Plugin type
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License / Cost
|-
| Ableton 
| [https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/microtuner/ Ableton Microtuner]
| MIDI remapper, works only in Abelton DAW, can import .scl files, retunes any Ableton instrument or other MPE-compatible plugins.
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| Full-keyboard microtuning
| .scl file import or manually setting pitches
| Included with Live 12 Suite
|}
== See also ==
* [[Software]]
* [[DAWs]]
* [[Hardware Synths|List of Microtonal Hardware Synths]]
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