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


Instrument plugins interface with your DAW through one of a handful of standards. Steinberg's '''VST''' is a standard supported by many DAWs. AudioUnit '''(AU''') is widely supported on Mac computers. '''RTAS''' is used by ProTools. '''LV2''' is an open-source plugin format commonly supported on Linux. Put simply, you should check your DAW's user manual to see what kind of plugins you can run.
== What are plugins? ==
Computer musicians typically use a DAW to create music. Plugins provide extra functionality within your DAW. For example, if your DAW doesn't allow microtuning then you can get that functionality via plugins.


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


"Full-keyboard microtuning" below 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).
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:


Synths to add: all Homegrown Sounds synths, samplv1, padthv1, xen-arts
* [[Wikipedia: Virtual Studio Technology|VST3]] by {{w|Steinberg}}, widely supported. VST2 is also by Steinberg, who discontinued it in 2018. But most Windows versions of non-Steinberg DAWs still support VST2 as of 2023.
* [[Wikipedia: Audio Units|AU]] by [[Wikipedia: Apple Inc.|Apple]], widely supported on macOS only.
* AAX by [[Wikipedia: Avid Technology|Avid]], used in ProTools, and [[Wikipedia: Real Time AudioSuite|RTAS]], obsolete format which was used in ProTools until version 10.
* [[Wikipedia: LV2|LV2]], [[Wikipedia: CLever Audio Plug-in|CLAP]] ([https://cleveraudio.org/ site]) and [[Wikipedia: Disposable Soft Synth Interface|DSSI]] (obsolete, replaced by LV2), open-source cross-platform plugin formats.
* NKS by {{w|Native Instruments}}, used with their hardware.
 
== Instrument plugins with microtonal support ==
Further information about the list of microtonal software plugins is below the list.


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|-
|-
! | '''Name'''
! Publisher
! | '''Description'''
! Name
! | '''Platform'''
! Description
! | '''Tuning ability'''
! OS
! | '''Tuning method'''
! Plugin type
! | '''Cost'''
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License
! Cost
|-
| accSone
| [https://www.accsone.com/crusherx/aboutcrusherx crusher-X]
| Granular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL or TUN file import
| Proprietary
| €289
|-
| amsynth contributors
| [https://amsynth.github.io amsynth]
| Subtractive / virtual analog synthesizer
| Linux, macOS
| VST, AU, LV2, DSSI
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span> (Linux only)
| SCL/KBM file import
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/chromaphone-3/ Chromaphone 3]
| Physically modeled percussion
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| $199
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-5/ Lounge Lizard EP-5]
| Physically modeled electric piano
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| $199
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/string-studio-vs-2/ String Studio VS-2]
| Physically modeled strings
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| $199
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/ultra-analog-va-3/ Ultra Analog VA-3]
| Virtual analog
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| $199
|-
| Archie3d (Arthur Benilov)
| [https://archie3d.github.io/aeolus_plugin/ Aeolus]
| Pipe organ synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, VST, AU, CLAP, LV2, standalone
| Partial
| MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| 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
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €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
| MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €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
| MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/cmi-v/overview CMI V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Fairlight CMI}}
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/cs-80v/overview CS-80 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Yamaha CS-80}}
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €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
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/dx7-v/overview DX-7 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Yamaha DX-7}}
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €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
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/jun-6-v/overview Jun-6 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Roland Juno-6}}
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/jup-8-v/overview Jup-8 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Roland Jupiter-8}}
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/korg-ms-20-v/overview KORG MS-20 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Korg MS-20}}
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €199/$199
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/op-xa-v/overview OP-Xa V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Oberheim OB-Xa}}
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €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
| MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €249/$249
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/pigments/overview Pigments]
| Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| SCL or TUN file import, MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €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
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €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
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €199/$199
|-
|Arturia
|[https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/pure-sub/overview Pure Sub]
|Bass Design Synthesizer
|Windows, macOS
|VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
|Partial
|MPE, MTS-ESP client
|Proprietary
|€49
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/stage-73-v/overview Stage-73 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Rhodes piano}}
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/sq80-v/overview SQ80 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Ensoniq SQ-80}}
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €199/$199
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/synthi-v/overview Synthi V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|EMS Synthi AKS}}
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €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
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €149/$149
|-
| ash taylor?!
| [https://estrobiologist.gumroad.com/l/sflt SFLT]
| Soundfont player
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, CLAP, AU, native FL Studio plugin
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import, MPE
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Audio Damage
| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad051-continua Continua]
| Morphing synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $79
|-
| Audio Damage
| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad055-quanta-2 Quanta]
| Granular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $129
|-
| Audio Damage
| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad038-phosphor-2 Phosphor]
| Additive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $59
|-
| BigTick Audio Software
| [https://www.bigtickaudio.com/discontinued-plugins/ Angelina]
| Vocal formant synthesizer
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| BigTick Audio Software
| [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/rhino/home Rhino]
| Hybrid FM
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| $49.00
|-
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10403 MICROTONE 5000]
| Analog-style synthesizer<br>(Replaces ''Simple Microtonal Synth'', ''Microtonal Polyphonic Shiny Dirt'', and ''Microtonal Poly Worms'', which were deprecated by maker in favor of this)
| Windows 64-bit
| VST3, VST2
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MID files (5378 included)
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=4040 Simple Microtonal Sampler]
| Sampler, WAV format
| Windows 64-bit
| VST3, VST2
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MID files (5378 included)
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10610 FreakBone 9000]
| Analog-style synthesizer, circuit bent.
| Windows 64-bit
| VST2
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| Must be installed with either MICROTONE 5000 or FreakBone 9000, uses the MID files from either of them.
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| [https://github.com/brummer10 brummer10]
| [https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino Loopino]
| Sampler
| Linux, Windows
| Standalone, VST2, CLAP
| Partial
| SCL file import
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| 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
| Proprietary
| Part of [https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Apple Logic Pro X]
|-
| David Hillowitz
| [https://www.decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin/ Decent Sampler 1.8 [and above]]
| Sampler
| Windows, macOS, Linux 64-bit
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Dexed contributors
| [https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ Dexed]
| FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, LV2
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import, MTS-ESP client
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Different Instruments
| [https://differentinstruments.com PartialString]
| Finite-difference time-domain physical modelling string synthesiser
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Dillon Bastan
| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/7027/swarmalators-t Swarmalators T]
| Various synthesizer, drone, FM
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale)
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Dillon Bastan
| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6946/fractal-filters Fractal Filters]
| Various synthesizer, drone, effect, filter
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale)
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| FabFilter
| [https://www.fabfilter.com/products/twin-3-synthesizer-plug-in Twin 3]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €129
|-
| Full Bucket Music
| [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3300.html FB-3300] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3200.html FB-3200] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3100.html FB-3100]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
| Manual input, some presets, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Full Bucket Music
| [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/whispair.html Whispair]
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM and TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Fxpansion
| [https://fxpansion.com/products/cypher2/ Cypher2]
| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| €179 (demo 30 min)
|-
| Fxpansion
| [https://fxpansion.com/products/strobe2/ Strobe2]
| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| €165 (demo 30 min)
|-
| Fors
| [https://fors.fm/junior Junior]
| 4-bit synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, CLAP
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €39
|-
| Fors
| [https://fors.fm/pivot Pivot]
| 3OP FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, CLAP
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €39
|-
| Fors
| [https://fors.fm/Kit Pop]
| Various synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| User input for ''n''-edo
| Proprietary
| €15 (Kit bundle)
|-
| Fuzzpilz
| [https://www.kvraudio.com/product/oatmeal-by-fuzzpilz Oatmeal] ([https://www.bestfreeplugins.com/download.php?p=Oatmeal download])
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows
| VST
| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±200.00 cents from 12edo
| Manual input
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| J. Lang
| [https://hyperfield.jlang.io/ Hyper Field]
| Modular additive/spectral synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST3i, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full'''
| SCL or TUN file import
| Proprietary
| $200 (early pricing, no demo)
|-
| MakeMusic
| [https://www.garritan.com/powered-by-aria-player/ Garritan ARIA Player]
| Sampler
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AAX, standalone
| Partial<br>(buggy with non-octave scales)
| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span> (registration)
|-
| Image-Line
| [https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Harmor/ Harmor]
| Additive synthesizer
| Windows
| FL studio plugin
| Partial, each note ±6000 cents from 12edo
| SCL file import, manual input, or from fnv preset files
| Proprietary
| €89
|-
| Image-Line
| [https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Sytrus/ Sytrus]
| Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer
| Windows
| FL studio plugin
| Partial, each note ±4800 cents from 12edo
| Manual input, or from fnv preset files
| Proprietary
| €169
|-
| Imoxplus
| [https://www.imoxplus.com/site/ Respiro]
| Physically modeled wind synthesizer
| Windows, MacOS
| VST3, AU, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| €165 + VAT
|-
| Klevgrand
| [https://klevgrand.com/products/tomofon Tomofon]
| Real Audio synth
| Windows, macOS, iPad
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| $129
|-
| KORG
| [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ KORG Legacy Collection M1]
| Retro wavetable / sampler
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS
| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| Manual input, some presets
| Proprietary
| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6-instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
|-
| KORG
| [http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_3.php KORG Legacy Collection Mono/Poly]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, RTAS
| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| Manual input, some presets
| Proprietary
| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
|-
| KV331 Audio
| [http://www.kv331audio.com/ Synthmaster and Synthmaster One]
| Flexible semi-modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| Partial
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| $99, $79
|-
| Madrona Labs
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/aalto Aalto]
| Semi-modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| $99
|-
| Madrona Labs
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo Kaivo]
| Semi modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full'''{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| $129
|-
| Madrona Labs
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/virta Virta]
| Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| $89
|-
| Mark Henning
| [http://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_eng.php AnaMark]
| Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer
| Windows
| VST
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| MeldaProduction
| [https://www.meldaproduction.com/MPowerSynth MPowerSynth]
| Versatile synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| €199
|-
| MeldaProduction
| [https://meldaproduction.com/MSoundFactory MSoundFactory]
| Semi Modular
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| €299
|-
| Mike Moreno DSP
| [https://patchstorage.com/ep-mk1/ EP-MK1]
| Virtual Rhodes electric piano
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU
| Limited to equal divisions
| In tuning section, set number for "# of Divisions" and "Interval to Divide." <br>Can actually work on non-integer decimal edos (!)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Modartt
| [https://www.modartt.com/pianoteq_overview Pianoteq 9]
| Physically modeled piano
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, RTAS, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €249–€399
|-
| Naren Ratan
| [https://github.com/narenratan/tuneBfree tuneBfree]
| Hammond organ, fork of [https://setbfree.org setBfree]
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| CLAP
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MTS-ESP client
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Native Instruments
| [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/fm8/ FM8]
| FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±50 cents from 12edo
| Manual input
| Proprietary
| $149
|-
| Native Instruments
| [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/ Kontakt 6]
| Sampler
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| Kontakt script
| Proprietary
| $399
|-
| Native Instruments
| [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6/ Reaktor 6]
| Modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| Macros, TXT file import
| Proprietary
| €199
|-
| Oli Larkin
| [http://www.olilarkin.co.uk/index.php?p=virtualcz Virtual CZ]
| Virtual emulation of classic digital synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| €70
|-
| Plogue
| [http://www.plogue.com/products/chipsounds/ chipsounds]
| Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial<br>(buggy with non-octave scales)
| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch
| Proprietary
| $95
|-
| Plogue
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-c64.html chipsynth C64]
| SID synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial
| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $49.95
|-
| Plogue
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-md.html chipsynth MD]
| Four-operator FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial
| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $49.95
|-
| Plogue
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-ops7.html chipsynth OPS7]
| Six-operator FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial
| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $49.95
|-
| Plogue
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-portafm.html chipsynth PortaFM]
| Two-operator FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial
| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $29.95
|-
| Plogue
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-sfc.html chipsynth SFC]
| Timbre-layering synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial
| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $39.95
|-
| Plogue
| [http://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando/ Sforzando]
| Sampler, .sfz soundfont format
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| Partial<br>(buggy with non-octave scales)
| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Renoise
| [https://www.renoise.com/products/redux/ Redux]
| Sampler, advanced and using variety of formats
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3
| Partial
| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $56
|-
| Reveal Sound
| [https://www.reveal-sound.com/plug-ins/spire Spire]
| Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch
| Proprietary
| $189 + VAT
|-
|-
| | [https://amsynth.github.io amsynth]
| Rhizomatic Software Synthesis
| | Subtractive / virtual analog
| [https://rhizomatic.fr/ Plasmonic]
| | Linux/Mac
| Physical modeling + subtractive synthesis + few unique twists
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | scl/kbm file import
| VST3, AU
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL file import  
| Proprietary
| €149/$149
|-
|-
|[https://u-he.com/products/ace/ ACE (Any Cable Everywhere)]  
| rncbc
|Semi-modular softsynth
| [https://padthv1.sourceforge.io/ padthv1]
|Windows/Mac/Linux
| Polyphonic synthesizer
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Linux
|tun file import
| LV2, standalone
|€69
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/chromaphone-2/ Applied Acoustics Chromaphone 2]
| rncbc
| | Physical modelled percussion
| [https://samplv1.sourceforge.io/ samplv1]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Sampler, .wav format
 
| Linux
VST/AU/AAX/RTAS
| LV2, standalone
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| |scl file import
| SCL/KBM file import
| | $199
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| rncbc
| [https://synthv1.sourceforge.io synthv1]
| Subtractive polyphonic
| Linux
| LV2, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-4/ Applied Acoustics Lounge Lizard EP-4]
| Rob Papen
| | Physical modelled electric piano
| [https://www.robpapen.com/albino-3-legend.html Albino-3 Legend]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Hybrid synthesizer
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX/RTAS
| VST, AU, AAX
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| |scl file import
| SCL file import
| | $199
| Proprietary
| $99
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/string-studio-vs-2/ Applied Acoustics String Studio VS-2]
| Rob Papen
| | Physical modelled strings
| [https://www.robpapen.com/bit.html BIT]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Analogue modeled synthesizer
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX/RTAS
| VST, AU, AAX
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| |scl file import
| TUN file import
| | $199
| Proprietary
| $99
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/ultra-analog-va-2/ Applied Acoustics Ultra Analog VA-2]
| Rob Papen
| | Virtual analog
| [https://www.robpapen.com/BLADE-2.html Blade 2]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Additive synthesizer
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX/RTAS
| VST, AU, AAX
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| |scl file import
| TUN file import
| | $199
| Proprietary
| $99
|-
|-
| | [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/goodies/angelina Big Tick Angelina]
| Rob Papen
| | Vocal formant synthesizer
| [https://www.robpapen.com/blue3.html Blue 3]
| | Windows, VST (32-bit)
| Crossfusion synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| $149
|-
|-
| | [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/rhino/home Big Tick Rhino]
| Rob Papen
| | Hybrid FM
| [https://www.robpapen.com/go2.html Go2]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Additive/subtractive synthesizer
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| | tun file import
| TUN file import
| | $99
| Proprietary
| $49
|-
|-
| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Dimension-Pro Cakewalk Dimension Pro]
| Rob Papen
| | Combines real instruments with advanced synthesis
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Predator-3.html Predator 3]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Analog-style synthesizer
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| | scl file import
| TUN file import
| | comes with [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONAR SONAR Platinum]
| Proprietary
| $149
|-
|-
| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Rapture Cakewalk Rapture Pro]
| Rob Papen
| | Multisample synthesizer
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Quad-vst.html Quad]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Subtractive synthesizer
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| | scl file import
| TUN file import
| | $149
| Proprietary
| $99
|-
|-
| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA Cakewalk Z3TA+2]
| Rob Papen
| | Waveshaping synthesizer
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Vecto-vst.html Vecto]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Vector synthesizer
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| | scl file import
| TUN file import
| | $99
| Proprietary
| $99
|-
|-
| | Camel Audio Alchemy 1.x
| Rob Papen
| | Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| [https://www.robpapen.com/RoCoder.html RoCoder]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS
| Vocoder
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
| |Discontinued
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| €49
|-
|-
|Camel Audio Alchemy 2 and above
| rs-met
|Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| [http://www.rs-met.com/description_straightliner.html Straightliner]
|Logic Pro X bundled plugin
| Subtractive synthesizer
|Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12-edo
| Windows
|Via Logic Pro settings
| VST
|Now part of [http://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Apple Logic Pro X]
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| €89
|-
|-
|[https://patchstorage.com/ep-mk1/ EP-MK1]
| ryukau
|VST, virtual Rhodes electric piano.
| [https://github.com/ryukau/VSTPlugins Uhhyou]
|Windows and Mac in same zip.
| Various experimental synthesizers
|can do any EDO, can also divide by other than octave.
| Windows, macOS, Linux
|In tuning section, set number for "# of Divisions" and "Interval to Divide."  
| VST3
 
| Limited to edos
Can actually work on non-integer decimal EDOs (!)
| In tuning section, set number for "ET"
|Free
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [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]
| Sonic Cat
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://sonic-cat.com/purity/ Purity]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Rompler/synthesizer
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12-edo
| Windows, macOS
| | User input, some presets
| VST, AU
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| SCL file import, manual input, presets,
| Proprietary
| €49.99
|-
|-
| | [http://www.garritan.com/products/personal-orchestra-4/ Garritan Personal Orchestra 4]
| Spectrasonics
| | Sample-based orchestra library
| [https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/keyscape/index.php Keyscape]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Piano rompler
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/other?
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| | Supposedly full-keyboard microtuning, though nonoctave scales are buggy
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| | scl/kbm file import
| TUN file import
| | $149.95
| Proprietary
| €349
|-
|-
| | [http://www.humanoidsoundsystems.com/enzyme-vst-plugin-au-plugin-synth/ Humanoid Sound Systems Enzyme]
| Spectrasonics
| | Scanned synthesis
| [http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere.php Omnisphere 3]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Rompler/synthesizer
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| | tun file import
| TUN file import
| | $79.99
| Proprietary
| $499, €399
|-
|-
| | [http://www.kv331audio.com/ kv331audio Synthmaster and Synthmaster One]
| Spectrasonics
| | Flexible semi-modular synthesizer
| [https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/trilian/index.php Trilian]
| | Windows/Mac,
| Bass rompler
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/AU/AAX
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| | scl file import
| TUN file import
| | $79
| Proprietary
 
| $299, €249
$69
|-
|-
| | [http://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Harmor/ Imageline Harmor]
| Steinberg
| | Additive synthesizer
| [https://www.steinberg.net/vst-instruments/halion/ HALion 7]
| | Windows only, VST/standalone
| Sampler / synth
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| Windows, macOS
| | scl file import
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
 
| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
<span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(cannot adjust reference frequency properly)</span>
| MIDI module with manual input, presets and SCL file import, limited to 5-, 7- or 12-note scales. Also Lua script
| | €139
| Proprietary
| $349
|-
|-
|[http://xen-arts.net/ivor2/ Ivor2]
| Stone Voices
|Subtractive Synthesis
| [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas?lang=en PolyGAS]
|Windows VST.  32-bit. Has ceased development.
| Granular synthesizer
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows
|MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| VST
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL or TUN file import
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [https://sites.google.com/site/octarone/code/midi-tools/key-tuner Key Tuner JSFX Script]
| Surge Synth Team
| | MIDI note retuning
| [https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge XT]
| | Runs in [http://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ ReaJS in Reaper]
| Subtractive hybrid synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, MacOS, Linux
| | scl file import
| VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP, standalone
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import, MTS-ESP Client, manual input
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_4.php KORG Legacy Collection M1]
| Surge Synth Team
| | Retro Wavetable / Sampler
| [https://surge-synth-team.org/tuning-workbench-synth/ Tuning Workbench Synth]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS
| Realtime tuning synthesizer & scl/kbm exporter
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12-edo
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | User input, some presets
| VST3, AU, standalone
| | 49.99 USD (199.99 USD for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import, manual input
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_3.php KORG Legacy Collection Mono/Poly]
| SynthFont
| | Virtual Analog Synthesizer
| [http://www.synthfont.com/VSTSF_news.html SynthFontVSTi]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS
| Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12-edo
| Windows
| | User input, some presets
| VST
| | 49.99 USD (199.99 USD for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
| Limited to 12-note scales
| Manual input or choose from a list
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | LinPlug Alpha
| TAL Software
| | Subtractive synthesizer
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-bassline-101 TAL-BassLine-101]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| |Discontinued
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €55, 80
|-
|-
| | [http://www.linplug.com/ LinPlug CRX4]
| TAL Software
| | Sample manipulation synth
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-j-8 TAL-J-8]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | $99
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $80
|-
|-
| | [http://www.linplug.com/ LinPlug MorphoX]
| TAL Software
| | Subtractive synthesizer
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-j8x TAL-J-8X]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU (and Mac-only RTAS)
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | $129, €99
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $80
|-
|-
| | LinPlug Octopus
| TAL Software
| | Modulation synthesizer
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-mod TAL-Mod]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| |Discontinued
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €68, 34
|-
|-
| | LinPlug Organ 3
| TAL Software
| | Organ emulation
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-pha TAL-Pha]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU (and Mac-only RTAS)
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| |Discontinued
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €79
|-
|-
| | [http://www.linplug.com/ LinPlug SaxLab]
| TAL Software
| | Saxophone emulation
| [http://tal-software.com/products/tal-sampler TAL-Sampler]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU (and Mac-only RTAS)
| Sampler/Synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | $99, €79
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $60
|-
|-
| | [http://www.linplug.com/ LinPlug Spectral]
| TAL Software
| | Additive/subtractive synthesizer
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-u-no-lx TAL-U-NO-LX]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | $149, €119
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €55, €80
|-
|-
| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/aalto Madrona Labs Aalto]
| tiagolr
| | Semi-modular synthesizer
| [https://github.com/tiagolr/ripplerx RipplerX]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Physically modeled synth
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl file import
| VST3, LV2, AU
| | $99
| Partial
| MTS-ESP client
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo Madrona Labs Kaivo]
| u-he
| | Semi modular synthesizer
| [https://u-he.com/products/ace/ ACE]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | $129
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €69
|-
|-
| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/virta Madrona Labs Virta]
| u-he
| | Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects
| [https://u-he.com/products/bazille/ Bazille]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Virtual modular synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | $89
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $129
|-
|-
| | [http://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_eng.php Mark Henning AnaMark]
| u-he
| | Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer
| [https://u-he.com/products/diva/ Diva]
| | Windows, VST
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | tun file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $179
|-
|-
|[https://www.kvraudio.com/product/microtonal-polyphonic-shiny-dirt-by-biptunia-synths Microtonal Polyphonic Shiny Dirt]  
| u-he
|Based on circuit-bent analog synths
| [https://u-he.com/products/hive/ Hive 2]
|Windows (32-bit, but works on 64-bit). Easy to use, robust, good for beginners.
| Wavetable synthesizer
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
|.mts file import, 5000+ tuning files included, easy to add more
| VST3, AU, AAX
|Free
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €149
|-
|-
|[https://www.kvraudio.com/product/microtonal-poly-worms-by-biptunia-synths Microtonal Poly Worms]
| u-he
|VST, virtual analog
| [https://u-he.com/products/repro/ Repro]
|Windows (32-bit, but works on 64-bit). Easy to use, robust, good for beginners.
| Virtual analog synthesizer
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
|.mts file import, 5000+ tuning files included, easy to add more
| VST3, AU, AAX
|Free
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €149
|-
|-
| | [https://www.pianoteq.com/ Modartt Pianoteq]
| u-he
| | Physical-modeled piano
| [https://u-he.com/products/tyrelln6/ TyrellN6]
| | Windows/Mac/Linux, VST/AU/RTAS/standalone
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl/kbm file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | €249-€399
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/absynth-5/ Native Instruments Absynth]
| u-he
| | Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer
| [https://u-he.com/products/zebra-legacy/ Zebra 2]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX/standalone
| Semi Modular
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | gly file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | $199
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €99
|-
|-
| | [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/fm8/ Native Instruments FM8]
| u-he
| | FM synthesizer
| [https://u-he.com/products/synths/zebra3/ Zebra 3]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX
| Semi Modular
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±50 cents from 12-edo
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | User input
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | $199
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| €249
|-
|-
| | [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/kontakt-5/ Native Instruments Kontakt 5]
| UVI
| | Sampler
| [https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html Falcon 2]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX/standalone
| Hybrid synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | Kontakt script
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | $399
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM or TUN file import
| Proprietary
| €349
|-
|-
| | [https://www.plogue.com/products/alterego/ Plogue Alter/Ego]
| Unfiltered audio
| | real-time singing synthesizer
| [https://www.unfilteredaudio.com/products/lion Lion]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX/standalone
| Hybrid synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | scl file import
| VST3, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| $199
|-
|-
| | [http://www.plogue.com/products/chipsounds/ Plogue chipsounds]
| Vienna Symphonic Library
| | Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips
| [https://www.vsl.co.at/manuals/synchron-player/introduction Vienna Synchron Player]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX
| Sample libraries
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
 
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
(IIRC buggy with nonoctave scales)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| | scl/kbm file import
| SCL/KBM and MTS-ESP client
| | $95
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [http://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando/ Plogue Sforzando]
| Vienna Symphonic Library
| | Sampler, .sfz soundfont format
| [https://www.vsl.co.at/manuals/synchron-pianos/introduction Vienna Synchron Pianos]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX/standalone
| Sample libraries
| | Limited to 12 note scales
| Windows, macOS
| | scl/kbm file import
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM and MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas PolyGAS]
| Vital Audio
| | Granular synthesis
| [https://vital.audio/ Vital]
| | Windows, VST
| Wavetable synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl/tun file import
| VST, standalone
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM and TUN file import
| Proprietary (later versions)<br><span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span> (old version, manual compilation)<ref>[https://github.com/mtytel/vital GitHub| mtytel/vital: Spectral warping wavetable synth]</ref>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span> (registration)<br>$25, $80 for additional features
|-
|-
| | [http://www.reveal-sound.com/ Reveal Sound Spire]
| The Wave Warden
| | Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators
| [https://www.thewavewarden.com/odin2 Odin 2]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX, 32/64 bit
| Subtractive synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP
| | $189
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
|[https://biptunia.com/?p=4040 Simple Microtonal Sampler]
| Xfer Records
|VST, virtual analog
| [https://www.xferrecords.com/products/serum-2 Serum 2]
|64-bit Windows. Easy to use sampler. Can import any WAV file, and play in microtonal temperaments with MIDI keyboard.
| Wavetable synthesizer
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
|.mts files (5378 included)
| VST, AU, AAX
|Free
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
|[https://biptunia.com/?p=3990 Simple Microtonal Synth] (64-bit Windows)
| ZynAddSubFX contributors
| [http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/ ZynAddSubFX]
| Various synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, LV2, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| Direct input of values, or import<br>scl/kbm file
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span> via AUR or KxStudio repo or compiling from source<br>$55 for pre-compiled binary
|}


[https://biptunia.com/?p=3949 Simple Microtonal Synth] (32-bit Windows)
; Notes
* <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span> 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 (MTS), and SCL/KBM pairs (but not SCL alone).
* All plugins in the list are assumed to be 64-bit by default or offer an option of 32- or 64-bit. Plugins that are 32-bit only are marked with "32-bit".
* In some synths, portamento/glide does not 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 are not 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 are not in the list yet.


[https://biptunia.com/?p=4055 Simple Microtonal Synth] (Mac version)
== Discontinued instrument plugins with microtonal support ==
|VST, virtual analog
Plugins which are discontinued or no longer available are shown in the below table for reference.
|Windows. And Mac.  
 
The easiest to use microtonal soft synth. Robust, good for beginners, but experienced users will likely dig it.
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
|.mts files (5378 included)
|Free
|-
|-
| | [http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere.php Spectrasonics Omnisphere]
! Publisher
| | Rompler/synthesizer
! Name
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/RTAS/AAX
! Description
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
! OS
| | tun file import
! Plugin type
| | $499, €379
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License
! Cost
|-
|-
| | [https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/halion_and_halion_sonic/halion.html/ Steinberg Halion 6]
| Cakewalk
| | Sampler / Synth
| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Dimension-Pro Dimension Pro]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX/standalone
| Combines real instruments with advanced synthesis
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | Midi module with manual entry, presets and SCL file import. Also Lua script.
| VST, AU, AAX
| | $349
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://www.synthfont.com/VSTSF_news.html SynthFontVSTi]
| Cakewalk
| | Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)
| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Rapture Rapture Pro]
| | Windows, VST
| Multisample synthesizer
| | Limited to 12 note scales
| Windows, macOS
| | Manual entry or choose from a list
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://synthv1.sourceforge.io synthv1]
| Cakewalk
| | Subtractive polyphonic
| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA Z3TA+2]
| | Linux, Standalone/LV2 plugin
| Waveshaping synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | scl/kbm file import
| VST, AU, AAX
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-bassline-101 TAL BassLine-101]
| Camel Audio
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| Alchemy 1.x
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Additive synthesizer / spectral sampler
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU, AAX
| | €55,80
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://tal-software.com/products/tal-sampler TAL Sampler]
| Humanoid Sound Systems
| | Sampler/Synthesizer
| [http://www.humanoidsoundsystems.com/enzyme-vst-plugin-au-plugin-synth/ Enzyme]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Scanned synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU
| | $60
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-u-no-lx TAL U-NO-LX]
| LinPlug
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| LinPlug Alpha
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Subtractive synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU
| | €55,80
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://www.u-he.com/cms/ace u-he ACE]
| LinPlug
| | Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| LinPlug CRX4
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU
| Sample manipulation synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU
| | €69
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://www.u-he.com/cms/bazille u-he Bazille]
| LinPlug
| | Virtual modular synthesizer
| LinPlug MorphoX
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Subtractive synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
| | $129
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://www.u-he.com/cms/diva u-he Diva]
| LinPlug
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| LinPlug Octopus
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Modulation synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU
| | $179
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://www.u-he.com/cms/zebra u-he Zebra]
| LinPlug
| | Various synthesizer
| LinPlug Organ 3
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU (and Mac-only RTAS)
| Organ emulation
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
| | $199
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html UVI Falcon]
| LinPlug
| | Hybrid synthesizer
| LinPlug SaxLab
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Saxophone emulation
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | scl/kbm file import
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
| | €349
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vmIndex.html VAZ Modular]
| LinPlug
| | Virtual modular synthesizer
| LinPlug Spectral
| | Windows, VST/standalone
| Additive/subtractive synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU
| | £129.99
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vpIndex.html VAZ Plus]
| Native Instruments
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/absynth-5/ Absynth]
| | Windows, VST/standalone
| Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | tun file import
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| | £14.99
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| GLY file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vogue-mk2-synthesizer/id416578687?mt=12 Vogue MK2]
| Rob Papen
| | Virtual analog and wavetable
| [https://splice.com/plugins/342-albino-3-vst-au-by-rob-papen Albino 3]
| | Mac Standalone
| Hybrid/subtractive synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
| | MTX
| VST, AU, RTAS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://www.olilarkin.co.uk/index.php?p=virtualcz Virtual CZ]
| VAZ
| | Virtual emulation of classic digital synthesizer
| [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vmIndex.html VAZ Modular]
| | Windows/Mac, VST/AU/AAX
| Virtual modular synthesizer
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows
| | tun file import
| VST, standalone
| | €70
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
|-
|[http://xen-arts.net/xen-fmts-2/ Xen-FMTS 2]
| VAZ
|FM synthesis
| [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vpIndex.html VAZ Plus]
|Windows VST.  32-bit. Has ceased development. '''Website gone, can't be downloaded.'''
| Virtual analog synthesizer
|.MTS files
| Windows
|Doesn't hold tuning and reverts to 12-TET in DAW when closed sometimes.  
| VST, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
| Xen-Arts
| Ivor2
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
| Xen-Arts
| OneSF2
| Soundfont (sf2) player
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
| Xen-Arts
| Xen-FMTS 2
| FM synthesizer
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|-
| Xen-Arts
| XenFont
| Subtractive synthesizer with soundfont (SF2) oscillators
| Windows
| VST (32-bit)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| Proprietary
| Discontinued
|}
 
== Tuner plugins ==
These plugins only tune other instruments and typically do not generate any sound themselves.


Also, all Xen Arts VSTs crash 64-bit DAWs if you run more than 1 instance.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
|-
|-
| | [https://www.xferrecords.com/products/serum Xfer Serum]
! Publisher
| | Wavetable synthesizer
! Name
| | Windows, OSX, VST/AU/AAX 32/64-bit
! Description
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
! OS
| | tun file import
! Plugin type
| | $189
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License
! Cost
|-
|-
|[http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/ Zyn-Fusion]
| Celemony
|Various synthesizer
| [https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne Melodyne]
|Windows/Linux, VST/standalone
| Polyphonic pitch editing and autotune
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS
|Direct input of values, or import
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| Partial
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| €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'''
| Variety, including inputs for ''n''-edo, just intonation ratios, detuning in cents, SCL file import
| Proprietary
| $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
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| ''Autotuna'' – SCL file import, <br>''Microtuner'' – graphic function
| Proprietary
|
|-
| 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 input
| Proprietary
| $5 (monthly license), $47 (lifetime license)
|-
| Oddsound
| [https://oddsound.com/mtsespmini.php MTS-ESP Mini]
| Retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP
| Windows, macOS Intel, macOS ARM
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL or TUN file import, MTS-ESP master
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| 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
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL or TUN file import, manual input, MTS-ESP master
| Proprietary
| £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
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| Direct MIDI/MPE to MIDI/MPE, MTS-ESP master
| Proprietary
| £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
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL/KBM file import, manul input, MTS-ESP master
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| 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
| ?
| ?
| Proprietary
| $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
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL file import, CSV file import
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| VisualPlugin
| [https://github.com/Windows81/FL-Custom-Intonation Custom Intonation]
| Preset for FL Studio Patcher
| Windows, macOS
| N/A
| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
| Manual input, SCL file import
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
| Marcus Hobbs
| [https://www.wilsonic.co/ Wilsonic MTS-ESP]
| Dynamic microtuning. Retune the MPE software synthesizers in your DAW
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| AU, VST3
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| SCL file import, manual input, MTS-ESP master
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|}
 
== 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.


scl/kbm file
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free if compiling from source or if installed from KxStudio Linux repo.</span>'''
|-
$45+ for pre-compiled Windows binary.
! Publisher
! Name
! Description
! OS
! Plugin type
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License
! Cost
|-
| Vincenzo Sicurella
| [https://github.com/vsicurella/SuperVirtualKeyboard SuperVirtualKeyboard]
| MIDI remapper, keyboard layout and scale explorer and visualizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| ?
| ? <!-- kbm export in alpha 0.03, what else? --> <!-- what does this comment mean? -->
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|-
|-
| | [http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/ ZynAddSubFX]
| Joseph Sheasby (Userminusone)
| | Various synthesizer
| [https://github.com/Userminusone/Userminusone-s-Microtonal-Launchpad-tools Userminusone's Microtonal Launchpad Tools]
| | Windows/Linux, VST/standalone
| 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.)
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | Direct input of values, or import
| Reaper JSFX (JesuSonic FX)
| N/A
| N/A
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
|}
 
== 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.


scl/kbm file
{| class="wikitable sortable"
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
|-
! 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 Ableton DAW, can import .scl files, retunes any Ableton instrument or other MPE-compatible plugins.
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| Full
| SCL file import or manually setting pitches
| Proprietary
| Included with Live 12 Suite
|}
|}
== See also ==
* [[Software]]
* [[DAWs]]
* [[List of microtonal hardware synths]]
== References ==
[[Category:Practice]]
[[Category:Software]]
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