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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:
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:


* '''VST''' (Steinberg), widely supported.
* [[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.
* '''AU''' (AudioUnit), widely supported on macOS only.
* [[Wikipedia: Audio Units|AU]] by [[wikipedia:Apple Inc.|Apple]], widely supported on macOS only.
* '''AAX''', used by ProTools and '''RTAS''' which was used in ProTools until version 10.
* 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.
* '''LV2''' and '''DSSI,''' open source plugin formats commonly supported on open source DAWs (typically for Linux).
* [[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.
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.


== Instrument plugins with microtonal support ==
== Instrument plugins with microtonal support ==
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! Publisher
! Name
! Name
! Description
! Description
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! License / Cost
! License / Cost
|-
|-
|[https://www.accsone.com/crusherx/aboutcrusherx accSone crusher-X]
| accSone
| [https://www.accsone.com/crusherx/aboutcrusherx crusher-X]
| Granular synthesizer
| Granular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl or [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| scl or [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €289
| €289
|-
|-
|[https://amsynth.github.io amsynth]
| amsynth contributors
| [https://amsynth.github.io amsynth]
| Subtractive / virtual analog
| Subtractive / virtual analog
| Linux, macOS
| Linux, macOS
| VST, AU, LV2, DSSI
| VST, AU, LV2, DSSI
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>''' (Linux version only)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning''' {{normal|(Linux version only)}}
| scl/kbm file import
| scl/kbm file import
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free software</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[https://www.applied-acoustics.com/chromaphone-2/ Applied Acoustics Chromaphone 2]
| Applied Acoustics
| Physical modelled percussion
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/chromaphone-3/ Chromaphone 3]
| Physically modeled percussion
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| scl file import
| $199
| $199
|-
|-
|[https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-4/ Applied Acoustics Lounge Lizard EP-4]
| Applied Acoustics
| Physical modelled electric piano
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-5/ Lounge Lizard EP-5]
| Physically modeled electric piano
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| scl file import
| $199
| $199
|-
|-
|[https://www.applied-acoustics.com/string-studio-vs-2/ Applied Acoustics String Studio VS-2]
| Applied Acoustics
| Physical modelled strings
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/string-studio-vs-2/ String Studio VS-2]
| Physically modeled strings
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| scl file import
| $199
| $199
|-
|-
|[https://www.applied-acoustics.com/ultra-analog-va-3/ Applied Acoustics Ultra Analog VA-3]
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/ultra-analog-va-3/ Ultra Analog VA-3]
| Virtual analog
| Virtual analog
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| scl file import
| $199
| $199
|-
|-
|[https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/pigments/overview#en Arturia Pigments]
| 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'''
|-
| Arturia
| 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])
| Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €99/$99 each
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/buchla-easel-v/overview Buchla Easel V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments|Buchla Music Easel]]
| 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/clavinet-v/overview Clavinet V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Clavinet|Hohner Clavinet]]
| 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/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
| Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling
| Windows, macOS
| 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
| VST, AU, AAX
| Partial microtuning support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl or tun file import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €199
| $79
|-
|-
|[https://www.audiodamage.com/products/ad046-quanta Audio Damage Quanta]
| Audio Damage
| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad055-quanta-2 Quanta]
| Granular synthesizer
| Granular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $99
| $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
|-
|-
|[https://www.bigtickaudio.com/discontinued-plugins/ Big Tick Angelina]
| BigTick Audio Software
| [https://www.bigtickaudio.com/discontinued-plugins/ Angelina]
| Vocal formant synthesizer
| Vocal formant synthesizer
| Windows
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| VST (32-bit)
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Freeware
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[http://www.bigtickaudio.com/rhino/home Big Tick Rhino]
| BigTick Audio Software
| [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/rhino/home Rhino]
| Hybrid FM
| Hybrid FM
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| $49.00
| $49.00
|-
|-
|[https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Dimension-Pro Cakewalk Dimension Pro]
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| Combines real instruments with advanced synthesis
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10403 MICROTONE 5000]<br>([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eue7Gk4_nQE Demo video])
| Windows, macOS
| 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.
| VST, AU, AAX
| Windows 64-bit
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, VST2
| scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Discontinued
| .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://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Rapture Cakewalk Rapture Pro]
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| Multisample synthesizer
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10610 FreakBone 9000]
| Windows, macOS
| Analog-style synth, circuit bent.<br>Released May 2023. 
| VST, AU, AAX
| Windows 64-bit
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST2
| scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Discontinued
| Must be installed with either MICROTONE 5000 or FreakBone 9000, uses the .mid files from either of them.
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA Cakewalk Z3TA+2]
| [https://github.com/brummer10 brummer10]
| Waveshaping synthesizer
| [https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino Loopino]
| Windows, macOS
| Sampler
| VST, AU, AAX
| Linux, Windows
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Standalone, VST2, CLAP
|
| scl file import
| scl file import
| Discontinued
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| Camel Audio Alchemy 1.x
| Camel Audio
| Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| Alchemy 2 [and above]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| Camel Audio Alchemy 2 and above
| Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| Logic Pro X bundled plugin
| Logic Pro X bundled plugin
| N/A
| N/A
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12-edo
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
| Via Logic Pro settings
| Via Logic Pro settings
| Part of [http://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Apple Logic Pro X]
| Part of [https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Apple Logic Pro X]
|-
|-
|[https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne Celemony Melodyne]
| David Hillowitz
| Polyphonic pitch editing and autotune
| [https://www.decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin/ Decent Sampler 1.8 [and above]]
| Windows, macOS
| Sampler, .dspreset/.dslibrary soundfont format; imports .sfz and .exs
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| Windows, macOS, Linux 64-bit
|
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| €99-€699
| scl/kbm file import with adjustable reference pitch<br>(has a switch for frequency-aware sample mapping)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ Dexed]
| Dexed contributors
| [https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ Dexed]
| FM synthesizer
| FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, LV2
| VST, AU, LV2
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP client
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free software</span>'''
| 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
|-
|-
|[https://patchstorage.com/ep-mk1/ EP-MK1]
| Full Bucket Music
| VST, virtual Rhodes electric piano.
| [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]
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AU
| Limited to equal divisions of the octave or a non-octave interval
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
| In tuning section, set number for "# of Divisions" and "Interval to Divide." <br>Can actually work on non-integer decimal EDOs (!)
| User input, some presets, , MTS-ESP client
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free software</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[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]
| Full Bucket Music
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/whispair.html Whispair]
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AU
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12-edo
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| User input, some presets
| scl, kbm and tun file import, MTS-ESP client
| Freeware
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[https://fxpansion.com/products/cypher2/ Fxpansion Cypher2]
| Fxpansion
| [https://fxpansion.com/products/cypher2/ Cypher2]
| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €179 (demo 30 min)
| €179 (demo 30 min)
|-
|-
|[https://fxpansion.com/products/strobe2/ Fxpansion Strobe2]
| Fxpansion
| [https://fxpansion.com/products/strobe2/ Strobe2]
| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €165 (demo 30 min)
| €165 (demo 30 min)
|-
|-
|[https://www.soundmodeler.com/galactix Galactix]
| Fors
| VST, Additive synthesizer
| [https://fors.fm/junior Junior]
| Windows
| 4-bit synthesizer
| VST
| Windows, macOS, Linux
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, CLAP
| 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;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Freeware / €19+ VAT
| 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
|-
|-
|[http://www.garritan.com/products/personal-orchestra-4/ Garritan Personal Orchestra 5]
| Fors
| Sample-based orchestra library
| [https://fors.fm/Kit Pop]
| Various synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST/other?
| Max for Live device
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| User input for n-EDO
| $149.95
| €15 (Kit bundle)
|-
|-
|Homegrown Sounds synths
| Fuzzpilz
|todo
| [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'''
|-
|-
|[http://www.humanoidsoundsystems.com/enzyme-vst-plugin-au-plugin-synth/ Humanoid Sound Systems Enzyme]
| MakeMusic
| Scanned synthesis
| [https://www.garritan.com/powered-by-aria-player/ Garritan ARIA Player]
| Sampler
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AAX, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| Discontinued
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware''' (registration)
|-
|-
|[http://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Harmor/ Image-Line Harmor]
| Image-Line
| [https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Harmor/ Harmor]
| Additive synthesizer
| Additive synthesizer
| Windows
| Windows
| VST
| VST <span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(no longer sold), </span>FL studio plugin
| Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)<br>Each note is ± 6000 cents from 12edo
| 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
| scl file import<br><span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(doesn't adjust reference frequency properly)</span><br>or user input, or from fnv preset files
| €139
| €89
|-
|-
|[https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Sytrus/ Image-Line Sytrus]
| Image-Line
| [https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Sytrus/ Sytrus]
| Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer
| Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer
| Windows
| Windows
| VST
| VST <span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(no longer sold), </span>FL studio plugin
| Each note is ± 4800 cents from 12edo
| Each note is ± 4800 cents from 12edo
| User input, or from fnv preset files
| User input, or from fnv preset files
| €169
| €169
|-
|-
|[https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ KORG Legacy Collection M1]
| 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
| Retro Wavetable / Sampler
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS
| VST, AU, RTAS
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12-edo
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| User input, some presets
| User input, some presets
| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
|-
|-
|[http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_3.php KORG Legacy Collection Mono/Poly]
| KORG
| [http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_3.php KORG Legacy Collection Mono/Poly]
| Virtual Analog Synthesizer
| Virtual Analog Synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS
| VST, AU, RTAS
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12-edo
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| User input, some presets
| User input, some presets
| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
|-
|-
|[http://www.kv331audio.com/ kv331audio Synthmaster and Synthmaster One]
| KV331 Audio
| [http://www.kv331audio.com/ Synthmaster and Synthmaster One]
| Flexible semi-modular synthesizer
| Flexible semi-modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
| Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| scl file import
| $99, $79
| $99, $79
|-
|-
| LinPlug Alpha
| Madrona Labs
| Subtractive synthesizer
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/aalto Aalto]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug CRX4
| Sample manipulation synth
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug MorphoX
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug Octopus
| Modulation synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug Organ 3
| Organ emulation
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug SaxLab
| Saxophone emulation
| Windows, macOS
|VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| LinPlug Spectral
| Additive/subtractive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|[http://madronalabs.com/products/aalto Madrona Labs Aalto]
| Semi-modular synthesizer
| Semi-modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| scl file import
| $99
| $99
|-
|-
|[http://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo Madrona Labs Kaivo]
| Madrona Labs
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo Kaivo]
| Semi modular synthesizer
| Semi modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| scl file import
| $129
| $129
|-
|-
|[http://madronalabs.com/products/virta Madrona Labs Virta]
| Madrona Labs
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/virta Virta]
| Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects
| Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| scl file import
| $89
| $89
|-
|-
|[http://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_eng.php Mark Henning AnaMark]
| Mark Henning
| [http://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_eng.php AnaMark]
| Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer
| Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer
| Windows
| Windows
| VST
| VST
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Freeware
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[https://www.meldaproduction.com/MPowerSynth MeldaProduction MPowerSynth]
| MeldaProduction
| [https://www.meldaproduction.com/MPowerSynth MPowerSynth]
| Versatile synthesizer
| Versatile synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €199
| €199
|-
|-
|[https://meldaproduction.com/MSoundFactory MSoundFactory]
| MeldaProduction
| [https://meldaproduction.com/MSoundFactory MSoundFactory]
| Semi Modular
| Semi Modular
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €299
| €299
|-
|-
|[https://biptunia.com/?p=3360 Microtonal Polyphonic Shiny Dirt]
| Mike Moreno DSP
| Based on circuit-bent analog synths
| [https://patchstorage.com/ep-mk1/ EP-MK1]
| Windows
| VST, virtual Rhodes electric piano.
| VST (32-bit)
| Windows, macOS, Linux
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU
| .mts file import, 5000+ tuning files included, easy to add more
| Limited to equal divisions of the octave or a non-octave interval
| Freeware
| 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'''
|-
|-
|[https://biptunia.com/?p=3045 Microtonal Poly Worms]
| Modartt
| Virtual analog
| [https://www.modartt.com/pianoteq_overview Pianoteq 9]
| Windows
| Physically modeled piano
| VST (32-bit)
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| .mts file import, 5000+ tuning files included, easy to add more
| Freeware
|-
|[https://www.pianoteq.com/ Modartt Pianoteq]
| Physical-modeled piano
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, RTAS, standalone
| VST, AU, RTAS, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP client
| €249-€399
| €249-€399
|-
|-
|[http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/absynth-5/ Native Instruments Absynth]
| Native Instruments
| Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer
| [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/fm8/ FM8]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| gly file import
| $149
|-
|[http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/fm8/ Native Instruments FM8]
| FM synthesizer
| FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±50 cents from 12-edo
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±50 cents from 12edo
| User input
| User input
| $149
| $149
|-
|-
|[https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/ Native Instruments Kontakt 6]
| Native Instruments
| [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/ Kontakt 6]
| Sampler
| Sampler
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Kontakt script
| Kontakt script
| $399
| $399
|-
|-
|[https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6/ Native Instruments Reaktor 6]
| Native Instruments
| [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6/ Reaktor 6]
| Modular synthesizer
| Modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| macros, .txt file import
| macros, .txt file import
| €199
| €199
|-
|-
|[http://www.plogue.com/products/chipsounds/ Plogue chipsounds]
| 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
| Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| scl/kbm file import
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| $95
| $95
|-
|-
|[https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-md.html Plogue chipsynth]
| Plogue
| Emulation of classic sound chips
| [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
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''<br>(to be confirmed: if this plugin uses the ARIA engine it is likely buggy with nonoctave scales)
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl/kbm file import
| 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
| $49.95
|-
|-
|[http://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando/ Plogue Sforzando]
| Plogue
| Sampler, .sfz soundfont format
| [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
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Limited to 12 note scales
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl/kbm file import
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| Freeware
| $49.95
|-
|-
|[http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas Stone Voices PolyGAS]
| Plogue
| Granular synthesis
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-portafm.html chipsynth PortaFM]
| Windows
| A two-operator FM synthesizer that accurately emulates the OPLL (YM2413), OPL2 (YM3812) and OPK2 (YM7129).
| VST
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| scl/tun file import
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| Freeware
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $29.95
|-
|-
|[https://www.imoxplus.com/site/ Imoxplus Respiro]
| Plogue
| Physical Modeling wind synthesizer
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-sfc.html chipsynth SFC]
| MacOS, Windows
| A timbre layering synthesizer that accurately emulates the sound module of the Super Nintendo, also known as the Super Famicom.
| AU, VST
| Windows, macOS
| built-in one-octave editor, also loads full-keyboard tuning maps
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| .tun file import
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| €165 + VAT
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $39.95
|-
|-
|[https://www.maxforlive.com/library/device/3068/retune-for-live Retune for Live]
| Plogue
| Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based)
| [http://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando/ Sforzando]
| Sampler, .sfz soundfont format
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| scl file import, csv file import
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| Freeware
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[http://www.reveal-sound.com/ Reveal Sound Spire]
| Reveal Sound
| [https://www.reveal-sound.com/plug-ins/spire Spire]
| Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators
| Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| $189 + VAT
| $189 + VAT
|-
|-
|[https://padthv1.sourceforge.io/ rncbc padthv1]
| Rhizomatic Software Synthesis
| [https://rhizomatic.fr/ Plasmonic]
| Physical modeling + subtractive synthesis + few unique twists
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| 149€/149$
|-
| rncbc
| [https://padthv1.sourceforge.io/ padthv1]
| Polyphonic synthesizer
| Polyphonic synthesizer
| Linux
| Linux
| LV2, standalone
| LV2, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| scl/kbm file import
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free software</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[https://samplv1.sourceforge.io/ rncbc samplv1]
| rncbc
| [https://samplv1.sourceforge.io/ samplv1]
| Sampler, .wav format
| Sampler, .wav format
| Linux
| Linux
| LV2, standalone
| LV2, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| scl/kbm file import
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free software</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[https://synthv1.sourceforge.io rncbc synthv1]
| rncbc
| [https://synthv1.sourceforge.io synthv1]
| Subtractive polyphonic
| Subtractive polyphonic
| Linux
| Linux
| LV2, standalone
| LV2, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| scl/kbm file import
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free software</span>'''
| 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
|-
|-
|[https://biptunia.com/?p=4040 Simple Microtonal Sampler] 64-bit Windows
| Rob Papen
| Sampler, .wav format
| [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
|-
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Predator-3.html Predator 3]
| Analog style synthesis
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| tun file import
| $149
|-
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Quad-vst.html Quad]
| Subtractive synthesis
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| tun file import
| $99
|-
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Vecto-vst.html Vecto]
| Vector synthesis
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| tun file import
| $99
|-
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/RoCoder.html RoCoder]
| Vocoder
| Windows, macOS
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €49
|-
| rs-met
| [http://www.rs-met.com/description_straightliner.html Straightliner]
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows
| Windows
| VST
| VST
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| .mts files (5378 included)
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Freeware
| €89
|-
| ryukau
| [https://github.com/ryukau/VSTPlugins Uhhyou]
| Various experimental synthesizers
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3
| Limited to equal divisions of the octave
| In tuning section, set number for "ET"
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[https://biptunia.com/?p=3990 Simple Microtonal Synth] (64-bit Windows).<br>[https://biptunia.com/?p=4055 Simple Microtonal Synth] (macOS version)
| Sonic Cat
| Virtual analog
| [https://sonic-cat.com/purity/ Purity]
| Rompler/synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST
| VST, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| .mts files (5378 included)
| Manual entry, presets, scl file import
| Freeware
| €49.99
|-
|-
|[https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/keyscape/index.php Spectrasonics Keyscape]
| Spectrasonics
| [https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/keyscape/index.php Keyscape]
| Piano rompler
| Piano rompler
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €349
| €349
|-
|-
|[http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere.php Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2]
| Spectrasonics
| [http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere.php Omnisphere 3]
| Rompler/synthesizer
| Rompler/synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| $499, €399
| $499, €399
|-
|-
|[https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/halion_und_halion_sonic/start.html Steinberg Halion 6]
| Spectrasonics
| [https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/trilian/index.php Trilian]
| Bass rompler
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| $299, €249
|-
| Steinberg
| [https://www.steinberg.net/vst-instruments/halion/ HALion 7]
| Sampler / Synth
| Sampler / Synth
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| Midi module with manual entry, presets and SCL file import. Also Lua script.
| Midi module with manual entry, presets and SCL file import, limited to 5, 7 or 12 note scales. Also Lua script.
| $349
| $349
|-
|-
|[https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge]
| Stone Voices
| Subtractive hybrid synth
| [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas?lang=en PolyGAS]
| Granular synthesis
| Windows
| VST
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Surge Synth Team
| [https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge XT]
| Subtractive hybrid synthesizer
| Windows, MacOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP Client, user input
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Surge Synth Team
| [https://surge-synth-team.org/tuning-workbench-synth/ Tuning Workbench Synth]
| Realtime tuning synthesizer & scl/kbm exporter
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, LV2
| VST3, AU, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| Manual input, scl/kbm file import
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free software</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[http://www.synthfont.com/VSTSF_news.html SynthFontVSTi]
| SynthFont
| [http://www.synthfont.com/VSTSF_news.html SynthFontVSTi]
| Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)
| Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)
| Windows
| Windows
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| Limited to 12 note scales
| Limited to 12 note scales
| Manual entry or choose from a list
| Manual entry or choose from a list
| Freeware
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[https://tal-software.com/products/tal-bassline-101 TAL BassLine-101]
| TAL Software
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-bassline-101 TAL-BassLine-101]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €55, 80
| €55, 80
|-
|-
|[https://tal-software.com/products/tal-j-8 TAL J-8]
| TAL Software
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-j-8 TAL-J-8]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $80
| $80
|-
|-
|[https://tal-software.com/products/tal-mod TAL Mod]
| TAL Software
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-mod TAL-Mod]
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €68, 34
| €68, 34
|-
|-
|[http://tal-software.com/products/tal-sampler TAL Sampler]
| TAL Software
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-pha TAL-Pha]
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €79
|-
| TAL Software
| [http://tal-software.com/products/tal-sampler TAL-Sampler]
| Sampler/Synthesizer
| Sampler/Synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $60
| $60
|-
|-
|[https://tal-software.com/products/tal-u-no-lx TAL U-NO-LX]
| TAL Software
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-u-no-lx TAL-U-NO-LX]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €55, €80
| €55, €80
|-
|-
|[https://surge-synth-team.org/tuning-workbench-synth/ Tuning Workbench Synth]
| tiagolr
| Realtime tuning synthesizer & scl/kbm exporter
| [https://github.com/tiagolr/ripplerx RipplerX]
| Physically modeled synth
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, Standalone
| VST3, LV2, AU
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| Manual input, scl/kbm file import
| MTS-ESP client
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free software</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[https://u-he.com/products/ace/ u-he ACE]
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/ace/ ACE]
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €69
| €69
|-
|-
|[https://u-he.com/products/bazille/ u-he Bazille]
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/bazille/ Bazille]
| Virtual modular synthesizer
| Virtual modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $129
| $129
|-
|-
|[https://u-he.com/products/diva/ u-he Diva]
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/diva/ Diva]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $179
| $179
|-
|-
|[https://u-he.com/products/hive/ u-he Hive 2]
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/hive/ Hive 2]
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €149
| €149
|-
|-
|[https://u-he.com/products/repro/ u-he Repro]
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/repro/ Repro]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €149
| €149
|-
|-
|[https://u-he.com/products/zebra2/ u-he Zebra 2]
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/zebra-legacy/ Zebra 2]
| Semi Modular
| Semi Modular
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $199
| $199
|-
|-
|[https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html UVI Falcon 2]
| UVI
| [https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html Falcon 2]
| Hybrid synthesizer
| Hybrid synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| €349
| €349
|-
|-
|[http://www.vaz-synths.com/vmIndex.html VAZ Modular]
| Unfiltered audio
| Virtual modular synthesizer
| [https://www.unfilteredaudio.com/products/lion Lion]
| Windows
| Hybrid synthesizer
| VST, standalone
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| discontinued
| tun file import, MTS-ESP client
| $199
|-
|-
|[http://www.vaz-synths.com/vpIndex.html VAZ Plus]
| Vienna Symphonic Library
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://www.vsl.co.at/manuals/synchron-player/introduction Vienna Synchron Player]
| Windows
| Sample libraries
| VST, standalone
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| discontinued
| scl, kbm and MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[http://www.olilarkin.co.uk/index.php?p=virtualcz Virtual CZ]
| Vienna Symphonic Library
| Virtual emulation of classic digital synthesizer
| [https://www.vsl.co.at/manuals/synchron-pianos/introduction Vienna Synchron Pianos]
| Sample libraries
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| scl, kbm and MTS-ESP client
| €70
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[https://vital.audio/ Vital]
| Vital Audio
| [https://vital.audio/ Vital]
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, standalone
| VST, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| Freeware (registration)<br>$25, $80 for additional features
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software''' (registration)<br>$25, $80 for additional features
|-
|-
| Xen-Arts Ivor2
| Vitalium contributors
| Subtractive Synthesis
| Vitalium
| Windows
| Wavetable synthesizer
| VST (32-bit)
| Linux
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| LV2
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Freeware (discontinued)
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| Xen-Arts Xen-FMTS 2
| The Wave Warden
| FM synthesis
| [https://www.thewavewarden.com/odin2 Odin 2]
| Windows
| Subtractive synthesizer
| VST (32-bit)
| Windows, macOS, Linux
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Freeware (discontinued)
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[https://www.xferrecords.com/products/serum Xfer Serum]
| Xfer Records
| [https://www.xferrecords.com/products/serum-2 Serum 2]
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $189
| $189
|-
|-
|[http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/ Zyn-Fusion]
| ZynAddSubFX contributors
| [http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/ ZynAddSubFX]
| Various synthesizer
| Various synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, LV2, standalone
| VST, LV2, standalone
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct input of values, or import<br>scl/kbm file
| Direct input of values, or import<br>scl/kbm file
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free software</span>'''<br>Free if installed via AUR or KxStudio repo or compiling from source<br>$55 for pre-compiled binary
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''<br>Free if installed via AUR or KxStudio repo or compiling from source<br>$55 for pre-compiled binary
|}
|}


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* 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)"
* 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]].
* 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.
== Discontinued instrument plugins with microtonal support ==
Plugins which are discontinued or no longer available are shown in the below table for reference.
{| 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
|-
| VAZ
| [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vpIndex.html VAZ Plus]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows
| VST, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
| Xen-Arts
| Ivor2
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
| Xen-Arts
| OneSF2
| Soundfont (sf2) player
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
| Xen-Arts
| Xen-FMTS 2
| FM synthesizer
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
| Xen-Arts
| XenFont
| Subtractive synthesizer with soundfont (sf2) oscillators
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|}


== Tuner plugins ==
== Tuner plugins ==
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Publisher
! Name
! Name
! Description
! Description
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! License / Cost
! License / Cost
|-
|-
| Celemony
| [https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne Melodyne]
| Polyphonic pitch editing and autotune
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| todo
| scl file import
| €99-€699
|-
| Codenote
| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6713/microtone-toolkit-mpe-edition Microtone Toolkit MPE edition]
| Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based & MPE-based)
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| variety, including inputs for n-TET, just intonation ratios, detuning in cents, scl file import
| $40
|-
| Cycling '74
| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6713/microtone-toolkit-mpe-edition Max 7 Pitch and Time Machines] – ''Autotuna'' & ''Microtuner''
| Microtonal autotune
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| ''Autotuna'' – scl file import, <br>''Microtuner'' – graphic function
|
|-
| Dmitri Volkov
| [https://www.dmitrivolkov.com/projects/pivotuner/ Pivotuner]
| automatic real-time pure intonation and microtonal modulation
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU
| Limited to 12 interval sizes, but can microtonally modulate. More intervals possible with Chord Tuning.
| Manual user input
| $5 (monthly license), $47 (lifetime license)
|-
| Entonal Studio
| [https://entonal.studio/ Entonal Studio]
| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST2, VST3, AU, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct input, scl file import, MTS-ESP master
| Intro :£49 Later: £79
|-
| Infinitone
| [https://infinitone.com Infinitone DMT]
| [https://infinitone.com Infinitone DMT]
|  
| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP, MPE, MTS SysEx or MIDI pitch bend
|  
| Windows, macOS
|  
| ?, standalone
|  
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|  
| Direct input, scl file import, MTS-ESP master
|  
| $99 (introductory price)
|-
|-
|[https://sites.google.com/site/octarone/code/midi-tools/key-tuner Key Tuner JSFX Script]
| Octarone
|MIDI note retuning
| [https://sites.google.com/site/octarone/code/midi-tools/key-tuner Key Tuner] (Broken link as of May 2023)
|Runs in [http://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ ReaJS in Reaper]
| MIDI note retuning
|
| Windows, macOS, Linux
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| [http://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ ReaJS Reaper]
|scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free software</span>'''
| scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Free software'''
|-
| Oddsound
| [https://oddsound.com/mtsespmini.php MTS-ESP Mini]
| Retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP
| Windows, macOS Intel, macOS ARM
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/tun import, MTS-ESP master
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware'''
|-
| Oddsound
| [https://oddsound.com/mtsespsuite.php MTS-ESP Suite]
| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP, MPE, MTS SysEx or MIDI pitch bend
| Windows, macOS Intel, macOS ARM
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct input, scl/tun import, MTS-ESP master
| £79.99
|-
| PitchGrid
| [https://node.audio/products/pitchgrid PitchGrid]
| Parametrizes MOS Scales with parameters exposed to host DAW (i.e. supports automation for changing tuning), supports scale-aware pitch bend
| Windows, MacOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct MIDI/MPE to MIDI/MPE, MTS-ESP master
| £42
|-
| Surge Synth Team
| [https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge XT]
| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP
| Windows, MacOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, CLAP
| 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'''
|-
| Pitch Innovations
| [https://www.pitchinnovations.com/products/fluid-pitch/ Fluid Pitch]
| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MPE or MIDI pitch bend
| Windows, macOS
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX, iOS
| todo
| todo
| $75
|-
| Ursine
| [https://www.maxforlive.com/library/device/3068/retune-for-live Retune for Live]
| Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based)
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import, csv file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware'''
|-
| VisualPlugin
| [https://github.com/Windows81/FL-Custom-Intonation Custom Intonation]
| Fruity Patcher preset; works on many of FL Studio's stock plugins
| Windows, macOS
| N/A
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
| scl file import or manual user input
| style="color: #007f00;" | Free software'''
|-
| Marcus Hobbs
| [https://www.wilsonic.co/ Wilsonic MTS-ESP]
| Dynamic microtuning. Retune the MPE software synthesizers in your DAW
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| AU, VST3
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct input, scl file import, MTS-ESP master
| style="color: #007f00;" | Free software'''
|}
 
== MIDI remapper plugins ==
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.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
|[https://oddsound.com/mtsespsuite.php Oddsound MTS-ESP Suite]
! Publisher
|
! Name
|
! Description
|
! OS
|
! Plugin type
|
! Tuning ability
|
! Tuning method
! License / Cost
|-
|-
|Melodyne
| 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
|-
|-
|[https://www.maxforlive.com/library/device/3068/retune-for-live Retune for Live]
| 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
|}
|}


(This section is in need of further work)
== 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 ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 16:18, 17 April 2026

This is a list of software plugins that can be used in a DAW for creating microtonal music.

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.

Plugins featured on this page are typically either:

  • 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:

  • VST3 by 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.
  • AU by Apple, widely supported on macOS only.
  • AAX by Avid, used in ProTools, and RTAS, obsolete format which was used in ProTools until version 10.
  • LV2, CLAP (site) and DSSI (obsolete, replaced by LV2), open-source cross-platform plugin formats.
  • NKS by Native Instruments, used with their hardware.

Instrument plugins with microtonal support

Further information about the list of microtonal software plugins is below the list.

Publisher Name Description OS Plugin type Tuning ability Tuning method License / Cost
accSone crusher-X Granular synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning scl or tun file import €289
amsynth contributors amsynth Subtractive / virtual analog Linux, macOS VST, AU, LV2, DSSI Full-keyboard microtuning (Linux version only) scl/kbm file import Free software
Applied Acoustics Chromaphone 3 Physically modeled percussion Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings) scl file import $199
Applied Acoustics 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 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 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) Aeolus Pipe organ synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, VST, AU, CLAP, LV2, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MTS-ESP client Free software
Arturia Augmented series (BRASS, GRAND PIANO, STRINGS, VOICES) Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €99/$99 each
Arturia Buchla Easel V Physically modeled reproduction of the Buchla Music Easel Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia Clavinet V Physically modeled reproduction of the Hohner Clavinet Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia CMI V Physically modeled reproduction of the Fairlight CMI Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia CS-80 V Physically modeled reproduction of the Yamaha CS-80 Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €199/$199
Arturia CZ V Physically modeled reproduction of the Casio CZ-1 and CZ-101 Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia DX-7 V Physically modeled reproduction of the Yamaha DX-7 Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia Emulator II V Physically modeled reproduction of the E-mu Emulator II Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia Jun-6 V Physically modeled reproduction of the Roland Juno-6 Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia Jup-8 V Physically modeled reproduction of the Roland Jupiter-8 Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia KORG MS-20 V Physically modeled reproduction of the Korg MS-20 Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €199/$199
Arturia OP-Xa V Physically modeled reproduction of the Oberheim OB-Xa Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia Piano V Physically modeled piano Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MTS-ESP client €249/$249
Arturia 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 Prophet-5 V Physically modeled reproduction of the Sequential Prophet-5 Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €199/$199
Arturia Prophet-VS V Physically modeled reproduction of the Sequential Prophet-VS Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €199/$199
Arturia Stage-73 V Physically modeled reproduction of the Rhodes Stage Piano Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia SQ80 V Physically modeled reproduction of the Ensoniq SQ-80 Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €199/$199
Arturia Synthi V Physically modeled reproduction of the EMS Synthi AKS Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Arturia Vocoder V Physically modeled reproduction of the Moog Vocoder Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MPE, MTS-ESP client €149/$149
Audio Damage Continua Morphing synthesizer Windows, macOS, iOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client $79
Audio Damage Quanta Granular synthesizer Windows, macOS, iOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client $129
Audio Damage Phosphor Additive synthesizer Windows, macOS, iOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client $59
BigTick Audio Software Angelina Vocal formant synthesizer Windows VST (32-bit) Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Freeware
BigTick Audio Software Rhino Hybrid FM Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $49.00
BIPTUNIA SYNTHS MICROTONE 5000
(Demo video) 		Analog-style synth
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 Full-keyboard microtuning .mid files (5378 included) Freeware
BIPTUNIA SYNTHS Simple Microtonal Sampler
(Demo video) 		Sampler, .wav format
Updated with fixes and more features March 2023. (Now stable, + rough and fine pitch control and ASDR) 		Windows 64-bit VST3, VST2 Full-keyboard microtuning .mid files (5378 included) Freeware
BIPTUNIA SYNTHS FreakBone 9000 Analog-style synth, circuit bent.
Released May 2023. 		Windows 64-bit VST2 Full-keyboard microtuning Must be installed with either MICROTONE 5000 or FreakBone 9000, uses the .mid files from either of them. Freeware
brummer10 Loopino Sampler Linux, Windows Standalone, VST2, CLAP scl file import 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 Apple Logic Pro X
David Hillowitz Decent Sampler 1.8 [and above] Sampler, .dspreset/.dslibrary soundfont format; imports .sfz and .exs Windows, macOS, Linux 64-bit VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning scl/kbm file import with adjustable reference pitch
(has a switch for frequency-aware sample mapping) 		Freeware
Dexed contributors Dexed FM synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST, AU, LV2 Full-keyboard microtuning scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP client Free software
Dillon Bastan Swarmalators T Various synthesizer, drone, FM Windows, macOS Max for Live device Full-keyboard microtuning scl/kbm file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale) Freeware
Dillon Bastan Fractal Filters Various synthesizer, drone, effect, filter Windows, macOS Max for Live device Full-keyboard microtuning scl/kbm file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale) Freeware
FabFilter Twin 3 Virtual analog synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, Midi Tuning Standard, MTS-ESP client € 129
Full Bucket Music FB-3300 / FB-3200 / 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 Freeware
Full Bucket Music Whispair Wavetable synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning scl, kbm and tun file import, MTS-ESP client Freeware
Fxpansion Cypher2 Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import €179 (demo 30 min)
Fxpansion Strobe2 Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import €165 (demo 30 min)
Fors Junior 4-bit synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, CLAP Full-keyboard microtuning MTS-ESP client €39
Fors Pivot 3OP FM synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, CLAP Full-keyboard microtuning MTS-ESP client €39
Fors Pop Various synthesizer Windows, macOS Max for Live device Full-keyboard microtuning User input for n-EDO €15 (Kit bundle)
Fuzzpilz Oatmeal (download) Subtractive synthesizer Windows VST Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±200.00 cents from 12edo Manual entry Freeware
MakeMusic Garritan ARIA Player Sampler Windows, macOS VST, AAX, standalone Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
(buggy with nonoctave scales) 		scl file import with adjustable reference pitch Freeware (registration)
Image-Line Harmor Additive synthesizer Windows VST (no longer sold), FL studio plugin Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
Each note is ± 6000 cents from 12edo 		scl file import
(doesn't adjust reference frequency properly)
or user input, or from fnv preset files 		€89
Image-Line Sytrus Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer Windows VST (no longer sold), FL studio plugin Each note is ± 4800 cents from 12edo User input, or from fnv preset files €169
Imoxplus 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 Tomofon Real Audio synth Windows, macOS, iPad VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $129
KORG 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 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 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 Aalto Semi-modular synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import $99
Madrona Labs Kaivo Semi modular synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import $129
Madrona Labs Virta Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import $89
Mark Henning AnaMark Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer Windows VST Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Freeware
MeldaProduction MPowerSynth Versatile synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import €199
MeldaProduction MSoundFactory Semi Modular Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import €299
Mike Moreno DSP 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."
Can actually work on non-integer decimal edos (!) 		Free software
Modartt Pianoteq 9 Physically modeled piano Windows, macOS, Linux VST, AU, RTAS, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP client €249-€399
Native Instruments 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 Kontakt 6 Sampler Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning Kontakt script $399
Native Instruments Reaktor 6 Modular synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning macros, .txt file import €199
Oli Larkin Virtual CZ Virtual emulation of classic digital synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import €70
Plogue chipsounds Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
(buggy with nonoctave scales) 		scl file import with adjustable reference pitch $95
Plogue 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 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 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 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 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 Sforzando Sampler, .sfz soundfont format Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
(buggy with nonoctave scales) 		scl file import with adjustable reference pitch Freeware
Reveal Sound Spire Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import with adjustable reference pitch $189 + VAT
Rhizomatic Software Synthesis Plasmonic Physical modeling + subtractive synthesis + few unique twists Windows, macOS VST3, AU Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import 149€/149$
rncbc padthv1 Polyphonic synthesizer Linux LV2, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning scl/kbm file import Free software
rncbc samplv1 Sampler, .wav format Linux LV2, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning scl/kbm file import Free software
rncbc synthv1 Subtractive polyphonic Linux LV2, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning scl/kbm file import Free software
Rob Papen Albino-3 Legend Hybrid synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import $99
Rob Papen BIT Analogue modeled synthesis Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $99
Rob Papen Blade 2 Additive synthesis Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $99
Rob Papen Blue 3 Crossfusion (FM, subtractive, phase distortion, wave shaping) synthesis Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $149
Rob Papen Go2 Additive/subtractive synthesis Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $49
Rob Papen Predator 3 Analog style synthesis Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $149
Rob Papen Quad Subtractive synthesis Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $99
Rob Papen Vecto Vector synthesis Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $99
Rob Papen RoCoder Vocoder Windows, macOS VST, VST3, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import €49
rs-met Straightliner Subtractive synthesizer Windows VST Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import €89
ryukau Uhhyou Various experimental synthesizers Windows, macOS, Linux VST3 Limited to equal divisions of the octave In tuning section, set number for "ET" Free software
Sonic Cat Purity Rompler/synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo Manual entry, presets, scl file import €49.99
Spectrasonics Keyscape Piano rompler Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, RTAS Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import €349
Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 Rompler/synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, RTAS Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $499, €399
Spectrasonics Trilian Bass rompler Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, RTAS Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import $299, €249
Steinberg HALion 7 Sampler / Synth Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, standalone Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo Midi module with manual entry, presets and SCL file import, limited to 5, 7 or 12 note scales. Also Lua script. $349
Stone Voices PolyGAS Granular synthesis Windows VST Full-keyboard microtuning scl/tun file import Freeware
Surge Synth Team Surge XT Subtractive hybrid synthesizer Windows, MacOS, Linux VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP Client, user input Free software
Surge Synth Team Tuning Workbench Synth Realtime tuning synthesizer & scl/kbm exporter Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning Manual input, scl/kbm file import Free software
SynthFont SynthFontVSTi Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.) Windows VST Limited to 12 note scales Manual entry or choose from a list Freeware
TAL Software TAL-BassLine-101 Virtual analog synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client €55, 80
TAL Software TAL-J-8 Virtual analog synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client $80
TAL Software TAL-Mod Virtual modular analog synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client €68, 34
TAL Software TAL-Pha Virtual modular analog synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client €79
TAL Software TAL-Sampler Sampler/Synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client $60
TAL Software TAL-U-NO-LX Virtual analog synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client €55, €80
tiagolr RipplerX Physically modeled synth Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, LV2, AU Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings) MTS-ESP client Free software
u-he ACE Virtual modular analog synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client €69
u-he Bazille Virtual modular synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client $129
u-he Diva Virtual analog synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client $179
u-he Hive 2 Wavetable synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client €149
u-he Repro Virtual analog synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client €149
u-he Zebra 2 Semi Modular Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client $199
UVI Falcon 2 Hybrid synthesizer Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning scl, kbm and tun file import €349
Unfiltered audio Lion Hybrid synthesizer Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client $199
Vienna Symphonic Library Vienna Synchron Player Sample libraries Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning scl, kbm and MTS-ESP client Freeware
Vienna Symphonic Library Vienna Synchron Pianos Sample libraries Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning scl, kbm and MTS-ESP client Freeware
Vital Audio Vital Wavetable synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning scl, kbm and tun file import Free software (registration)
$25, $80 for additional features
Vitalium contributors Vitalium Wavetable synthesizer Linux LV2 Full-keyboard microtuning scl, kbm and tun file import Free software
The Wave Warden Odin 2 Subtractive synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP Full-keyboard microtuning scl/kbm file import Free software
Xfer Records Serum 2 Wavetable synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import, MTS-ESP client $189
ZynAddSubFX contributors ZynAddSubFX Various synthesizer Windows, macOS, Linux VST, LV2, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning Direct input of values, or import
scl/kbm file 		Free software
Free if installed via AUR or KxStudio repo or compiling from source
$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 (see below) which aren’t in this table. See them on the official MTS-ESP page.

Discontinued instrument plugins with microtonal support

Plugins which are discontinued or no longer available are shown in the below table for reference.

Publisher Name Description OS Plugin type Tuning ability Tuning method License / Cost
Cakewalk Dimension Pro Combines real instruments with advanced synthesis Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import Discontinued
Cakewalk Rapture Pro Multisample synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import Discontinued
Cakewalk Z3TA+2 Waveshaping synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import Discontinued
Camel Audio Alchemy 1.x Additive synthesizer / spectral sampler Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
Humanoid Sound Systems Enzyme Scanned synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
LinPlug LinPlug Alpha Subtractive synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
LinPlug LinPlug CRX4 Sample manipulation synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
LinPlug LinPlug MorphoX Subtractive synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only) Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
LinPlug LinPlug Octopus Modulation synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
LinPlug LinPlug Organ 3 Organ emulation Windows, macOS VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only) Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
LinPlug LinPlug SaxLab Saxophone emulation Windows, macOS VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only) Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
LinPlug LinPlug Spectral Additive/subtractive synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
Native Instruments Absynth Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning gly file import Discontinued
Rob Papen Albino 3 Hybrid/subtractive synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, RTAS Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
SoundModeler [1] VST, Additive synthesizer Windows VST 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% Freeware (discontinued)
VAZ VAZ Modular Virtual modular synthesizer Windows VST, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
VAZ VAZ Plus Virtual analog synthesizer Windows VST, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning tun file import Discontinued
Xen-Arts Ivor2 Subtractive synthesizer Windows VST (32-bit) Full-keyboard microtuning MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS) Freeware (discontinued)
Xen-Arts OneSF2 Soundfont (sf2) player Windows VST (32-bit) Full-keyboard microtuning MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS) Freeware (discontinued)
Xen-Arts Xen-FMTS 2 FM synthesizer Windows VST (32-bit) Full-keyboard microtuning MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS) Freeware (discontinued)
Xen-Arts XenFont Subtractive synthesizer with soundfont (sf2) oscillators Windows VST (32-bit) Full-keyboard microtuning MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS) Freeware (discontinued)

Tuner plugins

These plugins only tune other instruments and typically do not generate any sound themselves.

Publisher Name Description OS Plugin type Tuning ability Tuning method License / Cost
Celemony Melodyne Polyphonic pitch editing and autotune Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone todo scl file import €99-€699
Codenote Microtone Toolkit MPE edition Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based & MPE-based) Windows, macOS Max for Live device Full-keyboard microtuning variety, including inputs for n-TET, just intonation ratios, detuning in cents, scl file import $40
Cycling '74 Max 7 Pitch and Time Machines – Autotuna & Microtuner Microtonal autotune Windows, macOS Max for Live device Full-keyboard microtuning Autotuna – scl file import,
Microtuner – graphic function
Dmitri Volkov Pivotuner automatic real-time pure intonation and microtonal modulation Windows, macOS VST3, AU Limited to 12 interval sizes, but can microtonally modulate. More intervals possible with Chord Tuning. Manual user input $5 (monthly license), $47 (lifetime license)
Entonal Studio Entonal Studio Creates tunings and retunes softsynths Windows, macOS, Linux VST2, VST3, AU, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning Direct input, scl file import, MTS-ESP master Intro :£49 Later: £79
Infinitone Infinitone DMT Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP, MPE, MTS SysEx or MIDI pitch bend Windows, macOS ?, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning Direct input, scl file import, MTS-ESP master $99 (introductory price)
Octarone Key Tuner (Broken link as of May 2023) MIDI note retuning Windows, macOS, Linux ReaJS Reaper Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import Free software
Oddsound MTS-ESP Mini Retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP Windows, macOS Intel, macOS ARM VST, VST3, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning scl/tun import, MTS-ESP master Freeware
Oddsound MTS-ESP Suite Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP, MPE, MTS SysEx or MIDI pitch bend Windows, macOS Intel, macOS ARM VST, VST3, AU, AAX Full-keyboard microtuning Direct input, scl/tun import, MTS-ESP master £79.99
PitchGrid PitchGrid Parametrizes MOS Scales with parameters exposed to host DAW (i.e. supports automation for changing tuning), supports scale-aware pitch bend Windows, MacOS, Linux VST3, AU, standalone Full-keyboard microtuning Direct MIDI/MPE to MIDI/MPE, MTS-ESP master £42
Surge Synth Team Surge XT Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP Windows, MacOS, Linux VST3, AU, CLAP 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 Free software
Pitch Innovations Fluid Pitch Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MPE or MIDI pitch bend Windows, macOS VST, VST3, AU, AAX, iOS todo todo $75
Ursine Retune for Live Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based) Windows, macOS Max for Live device Full-keyboard microtuning scl file import, csv file import Freeware
VisualPlugin Custom Intonation Fruity Patcher preset; works on many of FL Studio's stock plugins Windows, macOS N/A Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo scl file import or manual user input Free software
Marcus Hobbs Wilsonic MTS-ESP Dynamic microtuning. Retune the MPE software synthesizers in your DAW Windows, macOS, iOS AU, VST3 Full-keyboard microtuning Direct input, scl file import, MTS-ESP master Free software

MIDI remapper plugins

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.

Publisher Name Description OS Plugin type Tuning ability Tuning method License / Cost
Vincenzo Sicurella SuperVirtualKeyboard MIDI remapper, keyboard layout and scale explorer and visualizer Windows, macOS, Linux (on demand) VST, AU todo todo Free software
Joseph Sheasby (Userminusone) 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.

Publisher Name Description OS Plugin type Tuning ability Tuning method License / Cost
Ableton 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

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