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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	SCL or TUN file import	Proprietary	€289
amsynth contributors	amsynth	Subtractive / virtual analog synthesizer	Linux, macOS	VST, AU, LV2, DSSI	Full (Linux only)	SCL/KBM file import	Free software	Free
Applied Acoustics	Chromaphone 3	Physically modeled percussion	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	SCL file import	Proprietary	$199
Applied Acoustics	Lounge Lizard EP-5	Physically modeled electric piano	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	SCL file import	Proprietary	$199
Applied Acoustics	String Studio VS-2	Physically modeled strings	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	SCL file import	Proprietary	$199
Applied Acoustics	Ultra Analog VA-3	Virtual analog	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	SCL file import	Proprietary	$199
Archie3d (Arthur Benilov)	Aeolus	Pipe organ synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, VST, AU, CLAP, LV2, standalone	Partial	MTS-ESP client	Free software	Free
Arturia	Augmented series (BRASS, GRAND PIANO, STRINGS, VOICES)	Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€99/$99 each
Arturia	Buchla Easel V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Buchla Music Easel	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	Clavinet V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Hohner Clavinet	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	CMI V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Fairlight CMI	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	CS-80 V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Yamaha CS-80	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€199/$199
Arturia	CZ V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Casio CZ-1 and CZ-101	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	DX-7 V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Yamaha DX-7	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	Emulator II V	Physically modeled reproduction of the E-mu Emulator II	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	Jun-6 V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Roland Juno-6	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	Jup-8 V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Roland Jupiter-8	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	KORG MS-20 V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Korg MS-20	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€199/$199
Arturia	OP-Xa V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Oberheim OB-Xa	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	Piano V	Physically modeled piano	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€249/$249
Arturia	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	Prophet-5 V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Sequential Prophet-5	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€199/$199
Arturia	Prophet-VS V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Sequential Prophet-VS	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€199/$199
Arturia	Pure Sub	Bass Design Synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€49
Arturia	Stage-73 V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Rhodes piano	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	SQ80 V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Ensoniq SQ-80	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€199/$199
Arturia	Synthi V	Physically modeled reproduction of the EMS Synthi AKS	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
Arturia	Vocoder V	Physically modeled reproduction of the Moog Vocoder	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone	Partial	MPE, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149/$149
ash taylor?!	SFLT	Soundfont player	Windows, macOS	VST3, CLAP, AU, native FL Studio plugin	Full	SCL/KBM file import, MPE	Proprietary	Free
Audio Damage	Continua	Morphing synthesizer	Windows, macOS, iOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	$79
Audio Damage	Quanta	Granular synthesizer	Windows, macOS, iOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	$129
Audio Damage	Phosphor	Additive synthesizer	Windows, macOS, iOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	$59
BigTick Audio Software	Angelina	Vocal formant synthesizer	Windows	VST (32-bit)	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Free
BigTick Audio Software	Rhino	Hybrid FM	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$49.00
BIPTUNIA SYNTHS	MICROTONE 5000	Analog-style synthesizer (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	Full	MID files (5378 included)	Proprietary	Free
BIPTUNIA SYNTHS	Simple Microtonal Sampler	Sampler, WAV format	Windows 64-bit	VST3, VST2	Full	MID files (5378 included)	Proprietary	Free
BIPTUNIA SYNTHS	FreakBone 9000	Analog-style synthesizer, circuit bent.	Windows 64-bit	VST2	Full	Must be installed with either MICROTONE 5000 or FreakBone 9000, uses the MID files from either of them.	Proprietary	Free
brummer10	Loopino	Sampler	Linux, Windows	Standalone, VST2, CLAP	Partial	SCL file import	Free software	Free
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 Apple Logic Pro X
David Hillowitz	Decent Sampler 1.8 [and above]	Sampler	Windows, macOS, Linux 64-bit	VST3, AU, AAX, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM file import	Proprietary	Free
Dexed contributors	Dexed	FM synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST, AU, LV2	Full	SCL/KBM file import, MTS-ESP client	Free software	Free
Different Instruments	PartialString	Finite-difference time-domain physical modelling string synthesiser	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU	Full	MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	Free
Dillon Bastan	Swarmalators T	Various synthesizer, drone, FM	Windows, macOS	Max for Live device	Full	SCL/KBM file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale)	Proprietary	Free
Dillon Bastan	Fractal Filters	Various synthesizer, drone, effect, filter	Windows, macOS	Max for Live device	Full	SCL/KBM file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale)	Proprietary	Free
FabFilter	Twin 3	Virtual analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€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	Manual input, some presets, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	Free
Full Bucket Music	Whispair	Wavetable synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Full	SCL/KBM and TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	Free
Fxpansion	Cypher2	Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, standalone	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	€179 (demo 30 min)
Fxpansion	Strobe2	Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, standalone	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	€165 (demo 30 min)
Fors	Junior	4-bit synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, CLAP	Full	MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€39
Fors	Pivot	3OP FM synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, CLAP	Full	MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€39
Fors	Pop	Various synthesizer	Windows, macOS	Max for Live device	Full^{[dubious – discuss]}	User input for n-edo	Proprietary	€15 (Kit bundle)
Fuzzpilz	Oatmeal (download)	Subtractive synthesizer	Windows	VST	Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±200.00 cents from 12edo	Manual input	Proprietary	Free
J. Lang	Hyper Field	Modular additive/spectral synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST3i, CLAP	Full	SCL or TUN file import	Proprietary	$200 (early pricing, no demo)
MakeMusic	Garritan ARIA Player	Sampler	Windows, macOS	VST, AAX, standalone	Partial (buggy with non-octave scales)	SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch	Proprietary	Free (registration)
Image-Line	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	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	Respiro	Physically modeled wind synthesizer	Windows, MacOS	VST3, AU, standalone	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	€165 + VAT
Klevgrand	Tomofon	Real Audio synth	Windows, macOS, iPad	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$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	Manual input, some presets	Proprietary	$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	Manual input, some presets	Proprietary	$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	SCL file import	Proprietary	$99, $79
Madrona Labs	Aalto	Semi-modular synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Full^{[dubious – discuss]}	SCL file import	Proprietary	$99
Madrona Labs	Kaivo	Semi modular synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Full^{[dubious – discuss]}	SCL file import	Proprietary	$129
Madrona Labs	Virta	Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Full^{[dubious – discuss]}	SCL file import	Proprietary	$89
Mark Henning	AnaMark	Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer	Windows	VST	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Free
MeldaProduction	MPowerSynth	Versatile synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	€199
MeldaProduction	MSoundFactory	Semi Modular	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	€299
Mike Moreno DSP	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." Can actually work on non-integer decimal edos (!)	Free software	Free
Modartt	Pianoteq 9	Physically modeled piano	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST, AU, RTAS, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€249–€399
Naren Ratan	tuneBfree	Hammond organ, fork of setBfree	Windows, macOS, Linux	CLAP	Full	MTS-ESP client	Free software	Free
Native Instruments	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	Kontakt 6	Sampler	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone	Full	Kontakt script	Proprietary	$399
Native Instruments	Reaktor 6	Modular synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone	Full	Macros, TXT file import	Proprietary	€199
Oli Larkin	Virtual CZ	Virtual emulation of classic digital synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	€70
Plogue	chipsounds	Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX, standalone	Partial (buggy with non-octave scales)	SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch	Proprietary	$95
Plogue	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	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	chipsynth OPMZ	FM synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX, standalone	Partial	SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	$49.95
Plogue	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	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	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	Sforzando	Sampler, .sfz soundfont format	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX, standalone	Partial (buggy with non-octave scales)	SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch	Proprietary	Free
Renoise	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	Spire	Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch	Proprietary	$189 + VAT
Rhizomatic Software Synthesis	Plasmonic	Physical modeling + subtractive synthesis + few unique twists	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU	Full	SCL file import	Proprietary	€149/$149
rncbc	padthv1	Polyphonic synthesizer	Linux	LV2, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM file import	Free software	Free
rncbc	samplv1	Sampler, .wav format	Linux	LV2, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM file import	Free software	Free
rncbc	synthv1	Subtractive polyphonic	Linux	LV2, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM file import	Free software	Free
Rob Papen	Albino-3 Legend	Hybrid synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	SCL file import	Proprietary	$99
Rob Papen	BIT	Analogue modeled synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$99
Rob Papen	Blade 2	Additive synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$99
Rob Papen	Blue 3	Crossfusion synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$149
Rob Papen	Go2	Additive/subtractive synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$49
Rob Papen	Predator 3	Analog-style synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$149
Rob Papen	Quad	Subtractive synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$99
Rob Papen	Vecto	Vector synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$99
Rob Papen	RoCoder	Vocoder	Windows, macOS	VST, VST3, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	€49
rs-met	Straightliner	Subtractive synthesizer	Windows	VST	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	€89
ryukau	Uhhyou	Various experimental synthesizers	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3	Limited to edos	In tuning section, set number for "ET"	Free software	Free
Sonic Cat	Purity	Rompler/synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo	SCL file import, manual input, presets,	Proprietary	€49.99
Spectrasonics	Keyscape	Piano rompler	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, RTAS	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	€349
Spectrasonics	Omnisphere 3	Rompler/synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, RTAS	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$499, €399
Spectrasonics	Trilian	Bass rompler	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, RTAS	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	$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 input, presets and SCL file import, limited to 5-, 7- or 12-note scales. Also Lua script	Proprietary	$349
Stone Voices	PolyGAS	Granular synthesizer	Windows	VST	Full	SCL or TUN file import	Proprietary	Free
Surge Synth Team	Surge XT	Subtractive hybrid synthesizer	Windows, MacOS, Linux	VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM file import, MTS-ESP Client, manual input	Free software	Free
Surge Synth Team	Tuning Workbench Synth	Realtime tuning synthesizer & scl/kbm exporter	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM file import, manual input	Free software	Free
SynthFont	SynthFontVSTi	Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)	Windows	VST	Limited to 12-note scales	Manual input or choose from a list	Proprietary	Free
TAL Software	TAL-BassLine-101	Virtual analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€55, 80
TAL Software	TAL-J-8	Virtual analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	$80
TAL Software	TAL-J-8X	Virtual analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	$80
TAL Software	TAL-Mod	Virtual modular analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€68, 34
TAL Software	TAL-Pha	Virtual modular analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€79
TAL Software	TAL-Sampler	Sampler/Synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	$60
TAL Software	TAL-U-NO-LX	Virtual analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€55, €80
tiagolr	RipplerX	Physically modeled synth	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, LV2, AU	Partial	MTS-ESP client	Free software	Free
u-he	ACE	Virtual modular analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€69
u-he	Bazille	Virtual modular synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	$129
u-he	Diva	Virtual analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	$179
u-he	Hive 2	Wavetable synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149
u-he	Repro	Virtual analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€149
u-he	TyrellN6	Virtual analog synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP	Full	MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	Free
u-he	Zebra 2	Semi Modular	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€99
u-he	Zebra 3	Semi Modular	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	€249
UVI	Falcon 2	Hybrid synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM or TUN file import	Proprietary	€349
Unfiltered audio	Lion	Hybrid synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	$199
Vienna Symphonic Library	Vienna Synchron Player	Sample libraries	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM and MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	Free
Vienna Symphonic Library	Vienna Synchron Pianos	Sample libraries	Windows, macOS	VST3, AU, AAX, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM and MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	Free
Vital Audio	Vital	Wavetable synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST, standalone	Full	SCL/KBM and TUN file import	Proprietary (later versions) Free software (old version, manual compilation)^[1]	Free (registration) $25, $80 for additional features
The Wave Warden	Odin 2	Subtractive synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP	Full	SCL/KBM file import	Free software	Free
Xfer Records	Serum 2	Wavetable synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import, MTS-ESP client	Proprietary	Free
ZynAddSubFX contributors	ZynAddSubFX	Various synthesizer	Windows, macOS, Linux	VST, LV2, standalone	Full	Direct input of values, or import scl/kbm file	Free software	Free via AUR or KxStudio repo or compiling from source $55 for pre-compiled binary

Notes

Full 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 (see below) which are not in this table. See them on the official MTS-ESP page.
- The list there seems incomplete as of January 26, 2023: Full Bucket Audio states that their plugins MPS, Tricent mk III, Stigma, FBVC, Mono/Fury, The blooo,The scrooo, The qyooo now have MTS-ESP support, but these are not 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.

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^{[dubious – discuss]}	SCL file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
Cakewalk	Rapture Pro	Multisample synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full^{[dubious – discuss]}	SCL file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
Cakewalk	Z3TA+2	Waveshaping synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full^{[dubious – discuss]}	SCL file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
Camel Audio	Alchemy 1.x	Additive synthesizer / spectral sampler	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
Humanoid Sound Systems	Enzyme	Scanned synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
LinPlug	LinPlug Alpha	Subtractive synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
LinPlug	LinPlug CRX4	Sample manipulation synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
LinPlug	LinPlug MorphoX	Subtractive synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
LinPlug	LinPlug Octopus	Modulation synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
LinPlug	LinPlug Organ 3	Organ emulation	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
LinPlug	LinPlug SaxLab	Saxophone emulation	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
LinPlug	LinPlug Spectral	Additive/subtractive synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
Native Instruments	Absynth	Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone	Full	GLY file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
Rob Papen	Albino 3	Hybrid/subtractive synthesizer	Windows, macOS	VST, AU, RTAS	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
VAZ	VAZ Modular	Virtual modular synthesizer	Windows	VST, standalone	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
VAZ	VAZ Plus	Virtual analog synthesizer	Windows	VST, standalone	Full	TUN file import	Proprietary	Discontinued
Xen-Arts	Ivor2	Subtractive synthesizer	Windows	VST (32-bit)	Full	MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)	Proprietary	Discontinued
Xen-Arts	OneSF2	Soundfont (sf2) player	Windows	VST (32-bit)	Full	MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)	Proprietary	Discontinued
Xen-Arts	Xen-FMTS 2	FM synthesizer	Windows	VST (32-bit)	Full	MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)	Proprietary	Discontinued
Xen-Arts	XenFont	Subtractive synthesizer with soundfont (SF2) oscillators	Windows	VST (32-bit)	Full	MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)	Proprietary	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	Partial	SCL file import	Proprietary	€99-€699
Codenote	Microtone Toolkit MPE edition	Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based & MPE-based)	Windows, macOS	Max for Live device	Full	Variety, including inputs for n-edo, just intonation ratios, detuning in cents, SCL file import	Proprietary	$40
Cycling '74	Max 7 Pitch and Time Machines – Autotuna & Microtuner	Microtonal autotune	Windows, macOS	Max for Live device	Full	Autotuna – SCL file import, Microtuner – graphic function	Proprietary
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 input	Proprietary	$5 (monthly license), $47 (lifetime license)
Oddsound	MTS-ESP Mini	Retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP	Windows, macOS Intel, macOS ARM	VST, VST3, AU, AAX	Full	SCL or TUN file import, MTS-ESP master	Proprietary	Free
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	SCL or TUN file import, manual input, MTS-ESP master	Proprietary	£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	Direct MIDI/MPE to MIDI/MPE, MTS-ESP master	Proprietary	£42
Surge Synth Team	Surge XT	Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP	Windows, MacOS, Linux	VST3, AU, CLAP	Full	SCL/KBM file import, manul input, MTS-ESP master	Free software	Free
Pitch Innovations	Fluid Pitch	Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MPE or MIDI pitch bend	Windows, macOS	VST, VST3, AU, AAX, iOS	?	?	Proprietary	$75
Ursine	Retune for Live	Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based)	Windows, macOS	Max for Live device	Full	SCL file import, CSV file import	Proprietary	Free
VisualPlugin	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	Free software	Free
Marcus Hobbs	Wilsonic MTS-ESP	Dynamic microtuning. Retune the MPE software synthesizers in your DAW	Windows, macOS, iOS	AU, VST3	Full	SCL file import, manual input, MTS-ESP master	Free software	Free

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	VST, AU	?	?	Free software	Free
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	Free

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 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

References

↑ GitHub| mtytel/vital: Spectral warping wavetable synth

[1] GitHub| mtytel/vital: Spectral warping wavetable synth

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-This is a list of software plugins that have full or partial support for microtonal tuning. Most are synth instruments, though some are MIDI tuners to be used with other instruments or effects to applied to audio tracks.
+This is a list of software plugins that can be used in a [[DAWs|DAW]] for creating microtonal music.
-== About software plugins ==
+== What are plugins? ==
-A plugin is a software synthesizer which can be accessed within a [[DAWs|DAW]]. Usually the plugin is loaded on a MIDI track.
+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.
-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 macOS. '''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.
+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
-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.
+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:
-== The list ==
+* [[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.
 {| class="wikitable sortable"
 |-
-! | '''Name'''
+! Publisher
-! | '''Description'''
+! Name
-! | '''OS'''
+! Description
-!Plugin type
+! OS
-! | '''Tuning ability'''
+! Plugin type
-! | '''Tuning method'''
+! Tuning ability
-! | '''Cost'''
+! 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
 |-
-|[https://www.accsone.com/crusherx/aboutcrusherx accSone crusher-X]
+|Arturia
-|Granular synthesizer
+|[https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/pure-sub/overview Pure Sub]
+|Bass Design Synthesizer
 |Windows, macOS
-|VST, AU
+|VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+|Partial
-|scl or [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+|MPE, MTS-ESP client
-|€289
+|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
 |-
-| | [https://amsynth.github.io amsynth]
+| ash taylor?!
-| | Subtractive / virtual analog
+| [https://estrobiologist.gumroad.com/l/sflt SFLT]
-| |Linux, macOS
+| Soundfont player
-|VST, AU, LV2, DSSI
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>''' (Linux version only)
+| VST3, CLAP, AU, native FL Studio plugin
-| | scl/kbm file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| SCL/KBM file import, MPE
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/chromaphone-2/ Applied Acoustics Chromaphone 2]
+| Audio Damage
-| | Physical modelled percussion
+| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad051-continua Continua]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Morphing synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| Windows, macOS, iOS
-| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
+| VST, AU, AAX
-| |scl file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $199
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| $79
 |-
-| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-4/ Applied Acoustics Lounge Lizard EP-4]
+| Audio Damage
-| | Physical modelled electric piano
+| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad055-quanta-2 Quanta]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Granular synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| Windows, macOS, iOS
-| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
+| VST, AU, AAX
-| |scl file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $199
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| $129
 |-
-| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/string-studio-vs-2/ Applied Acoustics String Studio VS-2]
+| Audio Damage
-| | Physical modelled strings
+| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad038-phosphor-2 Phosphor]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Additive synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| Windows, macOS, iOS
-| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
+| VST, AU, AAX
-| |scl file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $199
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| $59
 |-
-| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/ultra-analog-va-3/ Applied Acoustics Ultra Analog VA-3]
+| BigTick Audio Software
-| | Virtual analog
+| [https://www.bigtickaudio.com/discontinued-plugins/ Angelina]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Vocal formant synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| Windows
-| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
+| VST (32-bit)
-| |scl file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $199
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-|[https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/pigments/overview#en Arturia Pigments]
+| BigTick Audio Software
-|Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling
+| [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/rhino/home Rhino]
-|Windows, macOS
+| Hybrid FM
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS
-|Partial microtuning support (keyboard mappings are missing)
+| VST, AU
-|scl or tun file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|€199
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $49.00
 |-
-|[https://www.audiodamage.com/products/ad046-quanta Audio Damage Quanta]
+| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
-|Granular synthesizer
+| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10403 MICROTONE 5000]
-|Windows, macOS, iOS
+| 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)
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows 64-bit
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, VST2
-|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|$99
+| MID files (5378 included)
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-| | [https://www.bigtickaudio.com/discontinued-plugins/ Big Tick Angelina]
+| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
-| | Vocal formant synthesizer
+| [https://biptunia.com/?p=4040 Simple Microtonal Sampler]
-| | Windows
+| Sampler, WAV format
-|VST (32-bit)
+| Windows 64-bit
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, VST2
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| MID files (5378 included)
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-| | [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/rhino/home Big Tick Rhino]
+| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
-| | Hybrid FM
+| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10610 FreakBone 9000]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Analog-style synthesizer, circuit bent.
-|VST, AU
+| Windows 64-bit
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST2
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $49.00
+| 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://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Dimension-Pro Cakewalk Dimension Pro]
+| [https://github.com/brummer10 brummer10]
-| | Combines real instruments with advanced synthesis
+| [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
+| Partial
-| | Discontinued
+| SCL file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Rapture Cakewalk Rapture Pro]
+| Camel Audio
-| | Multisample synthesizer
+| Alchemy 2 [and above]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Additive synthesizer / spectral sampler
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Logic Pro X bundled plugin
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| N/A
-| | scl file import
+| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
-| | Discontinued
+| Via Logic Pro settings
+| Proprietary
+| Part of [https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Apple Logic Pro X]
 |-
-| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA Cakewalk Z3TA+2]
+| David Hillowitz
-| | Waveshaping synthesizer
+| [https://www.decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin/ Decent Sampler 1.8 [and above]]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Sampler
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS, Linux 64-bit
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
-| | scl file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | Discontinued
+| SCL/KBM file import
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-| | Camel Audio Alchemy 1.x
+| Dexed contributors
-| | Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
+| [https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ Dexed]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| FM synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, LV2
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| |Discontinued
+| SCL/KBM file import, MTS-ESP client
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-|Camel Audio Alchemy 2 and above
+| Different Instruments
-|Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
+| [https://differentinstruments.com PartialString]
-|Logic Pro X bundled plugin
+| Finite-difference time-domain physical modelling string synthesiser
-|N/A
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
-|Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12-edo
+| VST3, AU
-|Via Logic Pro settings
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|Now part of [http://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Apple Logic Pro X]
+| MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-|[https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne Celemony Melodyne]
+| Dillon Bastan
-|Polyphonic pitch editing and autotune
+| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/7027/swarmalators-t Swarmalators T]
-|Windows, macOS
+| Various synthesizer, drone, FM
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-|
+| Max for Live device
-|scl file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|€99-€699
+| SCL/KBM file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale)
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-|[https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ Dexed]
+| Dillon Bastan
-|FM synthesizer
+| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6946/fractal-filters Fractal Filters]
-|Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Various synthesizer, drone, effect, filter
-|VST, AU, LV2
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| Max for Live device
-|scl/kbm file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| SCL/KBM file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale)
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-|[https://patchstorage.com/ep-mk1/ EP-MK1]
+| FabFilter
-|VST, virtual Rhodes electric piano.
+| [https://www.fabfilter.com/products/twin-3-synthesizer-plug-in Twin 3]
-|Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
-|VST, AU
+| Windows, macOS
-|Limited to equal divisions of the octave or a non-octave interval
+| VST, AU, AAX
-|In tuning section, set number for "# of Divisions" and "Interval to Divide."
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS, MTS-ESP client
-Can actually work on non-integer decimal EDOs (!)
+| Proprietary
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| €129
 |-
-| | [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/fb3300.html FB-3300] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3200.html FB-3200] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3100.html FB-3100]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
-|VST, AU
+| Windows, macOS
-| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12-edo
+| VST, AU
-| | User input, some presets
+| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| Manual input, some presets, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-|[https://fxpansion.com/products/cypher2/ Fxpansion Cypher2]
+| Full Bucket Music
-|Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
+| [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/whispair.html Whispair]
-|Windows, macOS
+| Wavetable synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU
-|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|€179 (demo 30 min)
+| SCL/KBM and TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-|[https://fxpansion.com/products/strobe2/ Fxpansion Strobe2]
+| Fxpansion
-|Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
+| [https://fxpansion.com/products/cypher2/ Cypher2]
-|Windows, macOS
+| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
-|VST, AU, AAX, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
-|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|€165  (demo 30 min)
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| €179 (demo 30 min)
 |-
-|[https://www.soundmodeler.com/galactix Galactix]
+| Fxpansion
-|VST, Additive synthesizer
+| [https://fxpansion.com/products/strobe2/ Strobe2]
-|Windows
+| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
-|VST
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
-|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%
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|Free / €19+ VAT
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| €165 (demo 30 min)
 |-
-| | [http://www.garritan.com/products/personal-orchestra-4/ Garritan Personal Orchestra 5]
+| Fors
-| | Sample-based orchestra library
+| [https://fors.fm/junior Junior]
-| | Windows/macOS,
+| 4-bit synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
-VST/other?
+| VST3, AU, CLAP
-|
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
-(buggy with nonoctave scales)
+| €39
-| | scl/kbm file import
-| | $149.95
 |-
-| | [http://www.humanoidsoundsystems.com/enzyme-vst-plugin-au-plugin-synth/ Humanoid Sound Systems Enzyme]
+| Fors
-| | Scanned synthesis
+| [https://fors.fm/pivot Pivot]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| 3OP FM synthesizer
-|VST, AU
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, CLAP
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | Discontinued
+| MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €39
 |-
-| | [http://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Harmor/ Image-Line Harmor]
+| Fors
-| | Additive synthesizer
+| [https://fors.fm/Kit Pop]
-| |Windows
+| Various synthesizer
-|VST
+| Windows, macOS
-| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
+| Max for Live device
-Each note is ± 6000 cents from 12edo
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
-| | scl file import
+| User input for ''n''-edo
+| Proprietary
-<span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(doesn't adjust reference frequency properly)</span>
+| €15 (Kit bundle)
-or user input, or from fnv preset files
-| | €139
 |-
-|[https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Sytrus/ Image-Line Sytrus]
+| Fuzzpilz
-|Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer
+| [https://www.kvraudio.com/product/oatmeal-by-fuzzpilz Oatmeal] ([https://www.bestfreeplugins.com/download.php?p=Oatmeal download])
-|Windows
+| Subtractive synthesizer
-|VST
+| Windows
-|Each note is ± 4800 cents from 12edo
+| VST
-|User input, or from fnv preset files
+| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±200.00 cents from 12edo
-|€169
+| Manual input
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-| | [https://sites.google.com/site/octarone/code/midi-tools/key-tuner Key Tuner JSFX Script]
+| J. Lang
-| | MIDI note retuning
+| [https://hyperfield.jlang.io/ Hyper Field]
-| | Runs in [http://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ ReaJS in Reaper]
+| Modular additive/spectral synthesizer
-|
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3i, CLAP
-| | scl file import
+| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full'''
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| SCL or TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $200 (early pricing, no demo)
 |-
-| | [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ KORG Legacy Collection M1]
+| MakeMusic
-| | Retro Wavetable / Sampler
+| [https://www.garritan.com/powered-by-aria-player/ Garritan ARIA Player]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Sampler
-|VST, AU, RTAS
+| Windows, macOS
-| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12-edo
+| VST, AAX, standalone
-| | User input, some presets
+| Partial<br>(buggy with non-octave scales)
-| | 99.99 USD (199.99 USD for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
+| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span> (registration)
 |-
-| | [http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_3.php KORG Legacy Collection Mono/Poly]
+| Image-Line
-| | Virtual Analog Synthesizer
+| [https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Harmor/ Harmor]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Additive synthesizer
-|VST, AU, RTAS
+| Windows
-| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12-edo
+| FL studio plugin
-| | User input, some presets
+| Partial, each note ±6000 cents from 12edo
-| | 99.99 USD (199.99 USD for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
+| SCL file import, manual input, or from fnv preset files
+| Proprietary
+| €89
 |-
-| | [http://www.kv331audio.com/ kv331audio Synthmaster and Synthmaster One]
+| Image-Line
-| | Flexible semi-modular synthesizer
+| [https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Sytrus/ Sytrus]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows
-| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
+| FL studio plugin
-| | scl file import
+| Partial, each note ±4800 cents from 12edo
-| | $99
+| Manual input, or from fnv preset files
+| Proprietary
-$79
+| €169
 |-
-| | LinPlug Alpha
+| Imoxplus
-| | Subtractive synthesizer
+| [https://www.imoxplus.com/site/ Respiro]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Physically modeled wind synthesizer
-|VST, AU
+| Windows, MacOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, standalone
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| |Discontinued
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| €165 + VAT
 |-
-| | LinPlug CRX4
+| Klevgrand
-| | Sample manipulation synth
+| [https://klevgrand.com/products/tomofon Tomofon]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Real Audio synth
-|VST, AU
+| Windows, macOS, iPad
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | Discontinued
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $129
 |-
-| | LinPlug MorphoX
+| KORG
-| | Subtractive synthesizer
+| [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ KORG Legacy Collection M1]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Retro wavetable / sampler
-|VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, RTAS
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
-| | Discontinued
+| Manual input, some presets
+| Proprietary
+| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6-instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
 |-
-| | LinPlug Octopus
+| KORG
-| | Modulation synthesizer
+| [http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_3.php KORG Legacy Collection Mono/Poly]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
-|VST, AU
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, RTAS
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
-| |Discontinued
+| Manual input, some presets
+| Proprietary
+| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
 |-
-| | LinPlug Organ 3
+| KV331 Audio
-| | Organ emulation
+| [http://www.kv331audio.com/ Synthmaster and Synthmaster One]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Flexible semi-modular synthesizer
-|VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| Partial
-| |Discontinued
+| SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| $99, $79
 |-
-| | LinPlug SaxLab
+| Madrona Labs
-| | Saxophone emulation
+| [http://madronalabs.com/products/aalto Aalto]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Semi-modular synthesizer
-|VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
-| | Discontinued
+| SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| $99
 |-
-| | LinPlug Spectral
+| Madrona Labs
-| | Additive/subtractive synthesizer
+| [http://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo Kaivo]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Semi modular synthesizer
-|VST, AU
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full'''{{dubious}}
-| | Discontinued
+| SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| $129
 |-
-| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/aalto Madrona Labs Aalto]
+| Madrona Labs
-| | Semi-modular synthesizer
+| [http://madronalabs.com/products/virta Virta]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects
-|VST, AU
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU
-| | scl file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
-| | $99
+| SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| $89
 |-
-| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo Madrona Labs Kaivo]
+| Mark Henning
-| | Semi modular synthesizer
+| [http://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_eng.php AnaMark]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer
-|VST, AU
+| Windows
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST
-| | scl file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $129
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/virta Madrona Labs Virta]
+| MeldaProduction
-| | Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects
+| [https://www.meldaproduction.com/MPowerSynth MPowerSynth]
-| | Windows, macOS
+| Versatile synthesizer
-|VST, AU
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX
-| | scl file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $89
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| €199
 |-
-| | [http://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_eng.php Mark Henning AnaMark]
+| MeldaProduction
-| | Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer
+| [https://meldaproduction.com/MSoundFactory MSoundFactory]
-| |Windows
+| Semi Modular
-|VST
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| €299
 |-
-|[https://www.meldaproduction.com/MPowerSynth MeldaProduction MPowerSynth]
+| Mike Moreno DSP
-|Versatile synthesizer
+| [https://patchstorage.com/ep-mk1/ EP-MK1]
-|Windows, macOS
+| Virtual Rhodes electric piano
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU
-|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| Limited to equal divisions
-|€199
+| 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>
 |-
-|[https://meldaproduction.com/MSoundFactory MSoundFactory]
+| Modartt
-|Semi Modular
+| [https://www.modartt.com/pianoteq_overview Pianoteq 9]
-|Windows, macOS
+| Physically modeled piano
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, RTAS, standalone
-|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|€299
+| SCL/KBM file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €249–€399
 |-
-|[https://www.kvraudio.com/product/microtonal-polyphonic-shiny-dirt-by-biptunia-synths Microtonal Polyphonic Shiny Dirt]
+| Naren Ratan
-|Based on circuit-bent analog synths
+| [https://github.com/narenratan/tuneBfree tuneBfree]
-|Windows
+| Hammond organ, fork of [https://setbfree.org setBfree]
-|VST (32-bit)
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| CLAP
-|.mts file import, 5000+ tuning files included, easy to add more
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|Free
+| MTS-ESP client
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-|[https://biptunia.com/?p=3045 Microtonal Poly Worms]
+| Native Instruments
-|Virtual analog
+| [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/fm8/ FM8]
-|Windows
+| FM synthesizer
-|VST (32-bit)
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
-|.mts file import, 5000+ tuning files included, easy to add more
+| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±50 cents from 12edo
-|Free
+| Manual input
+| Proprietary
+| $149
 |-
-| | [https://www.pianoteq.com/ Modartt Pianoteq]
+| Native Instruments
-| | Physical-modeled piano
+| [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/ Kontakt 6]
-| |Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Sampler
-|VST, AU, RTAS, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
-| | scl/kbm file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | €249-€399
+| Kontakt script
+| Proprietary
+| $399
 |-
-| | [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/absynth-5/ Native Instruments Absynth]
+| Native Instruments
-| | Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer
+| [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6/ Reaktor 6]
-| |Windows, macOS
+| Modular synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
-| | gly file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $149
+| Macros, TXT file import
+| Proprietary
+| €199
 |-
-| | [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/fm8/ Native Instruments FM8]
+| Oli Larkin
-| | FM synthesizer
+| [http://www.olilarkin.co.uk/index.php?p=virtualcz Virtual CZ]
-| |Windows, macOS
+| Virtual emulation of classic digital synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| Windows, macOS
-| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±50 cents from 12-edo
+| VST, AU, AAX
-| | User input
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $149
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| €70
 |-
-| | [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/ Native Instruments Kontakt 6]
+| Plogue
-| | Sampler
+| [http://www.plogue.com/products/chipsounds/ chipsounds]
-| |Windows, macOS
+| Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
-| | Kontakt script
+| Partial<br>(buggy with non-octave scales)
-| | $399
+| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch
+| Proprietary
+| $95
 |-
-|[https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6/ Native Instruments Reaktor 6]
+| Plogue
-|Modular synthesizer
+| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-c64.html chipsynth C64]
-|Windows, macOS
+| SID synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
-|macros, .txt file import
+| Partial
-|€199
+| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| $49.95
 |-
-| | [http://www.plogue.com/products/chipsounds/ Plogue chipsounds]
+| Plogue
-| | Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips
+| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-md.html chipsynth MD]
-| |Windows, macOS
+| Four-operator FM synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
+| Partial
-(buggy with nonoctave scales)
+| SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
-| | scl/kbm file import
+| Proprietary
-| | $95
+| $49.95
 |-
-|[https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-md.html Plogue chipsynth]
+|Plogue
-|Emulation of classic sound chips
+|[https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-opmz.html chipsynth OPMZ]
+|FM synthesizer
 |Windows, macOS
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
+|VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+|Partial
+|SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
-(to be confirmed: if this plugin uses the ARIA engine it is likely buggy with nonactave scales)
+|Proprietary
-|scl/kbm file import
 |$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]
-| |Windows, macOS
+| Six-operator FM synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| Windows, macOS
-| | Limited to 12 note scales
+| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
-| | scl/kbm file import
+| Partial
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| 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
+|-
+| Rhizomatic Software Synthesis
+| [https://rhizomatic.fr/ Plasmonic]
+| Physical modeling + subtractive synthesis + few unique twists
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST3, AU
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| €149/$149
+|-
+| rncbc
+| [https://padthv1.sourceforge.io/ padthv1]
+| Polyphonic synthesizer
+| 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>
+|-
+| rncbc
+| [https://samplv1.sourceforge.io/ samplv1]
+| Sampler, .wav format
+| 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>
+|-
+| 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>
+|-
+| Rob Papen
+| [https://www.robpapen.com/albino-3-legend.html Albino-3 Legend]
+| Hybrid synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| $99
+|-
+| Rob Papen
+| [https://www.robpapen.com/bit.html BIT]
+| Analogue modeled synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $99
+|-
+| Rob Papen
+| [https://www.robpapen.com/BLADE-2.html Blade 2]
+| Additive synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $99
+|-
+| Rob Papen
+| [https://www.robpapen.com/blue3.html Blue 3]
+| Crossfusion synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $149
+|-
+| Rob Papen
+| [https://www.robpapen.com/go2.html Go2]
+| Additive/subtractive synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $49
+|-
+| Rob Papen
+| [https://www.robpapen.com/Predator-3.html Predator 3]
+| Analog-style synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $149
+|-
+| Rob Papen
+| [https://www.robpapen.com/Quad-vst.html Quad]
+| Subtractive synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $99
+|-
+| Rob Papen
+| [https://www.robpapen.com/Vecto-vst.html Vecto]
+| Vector synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $99
+|-
+| Rob Papen
+| [https://www.robpapen.com/RoCoder.html RoCoder]
+| Vocoder
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| €49
+|-
+| rs-met
+| [http://www.rs-met.com/description_straightliner.html Straightliner]
+| Subtractive synthesizer
+| Windows
+| VST
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| €89
+|-
+| ryukau
+| [https://github.com/ryukau/VSTPlugins Uhhyou]
+| Various experimental synthesizers
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3
+| Limited to edos
+| In tuning section, set number for "ET"
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
+|-
+| Sonic Cat
+| [https://sonic-cat.com/purity/ Purity]
+| Rompler/synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU
+| Limited to 12-note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
+| SCL file import, manual input, presets,
+| Proprietary
+| €49.99
+|-
+| Spectrasonics
+| [https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/keyscape/index.php Keyscape]
+| Piano rompler
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| €349
+|-
+| Spectrasonics
+| [http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere.php Omnisphere 3]
+| Rompler/synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $499, €399
+|-
+| Spectrasonics
+| [https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/trilian/index.php Trilian]
+| Bass rompler
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| $299, €249
+|-
+| Steinberg
+| [https://www.steinberg.net/vst-instruments/halion/ 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 input, presets and SCL file import, limited to 5-, 7- or 12-note scales. Also Lua script
+| Proprietary
+| $349
+|-
+| Stone Voices
+| [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas?lang=en PolyGAS]
+| Granular synthesizer
+| Windows
+| VST
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| SCL or TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
+|-
+| Surge Synth Team
+| [https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge XT]
+| Subtractive hybrid synthesizer
+| Windows, MacOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP, standalone
+| <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>
+|-
+| Surge Synth Team
+| [https://surge-synth-team.org/tuning-workbench-synth/ Tuning Workbench Synth]
+| Realtime tuning synthesizer & scl/kbm exporter
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, standalone
+| <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>
+|-
+| SynthFont
+| [http://www.synthfont.com/VSTSF_news.html SynthFontVSTi]
+| Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)
+| Windows
+| VST
+| Limited to 12-note scales
+| Manual input or choose from a list
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
+|-
+| TAL Software
+| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-bassline-101 TAL-BassLine-101]
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €55, 80
+|-
+| TAL Software
+| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-j-8 TAL-J-8]
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| $80
+|-
+| TAL Software
+| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-j8x TAL-J-8X]
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| $80
+|-
+| TAL Software
+| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-mod TAL-Mod]
+| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €68, 34
+|-
+| TAL Software
+| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-pha TAL-Pha]
+| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €79
+|-
+| TAL Software
+| [http://tal-software.com/products/tal-sampler TAL-Sampler]
+| Sampler/Synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| $60
+|-
+| TAL Software
+| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-u-no-lx TAL-U-NO-LX]
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €55, €80
+|-
+| tiagolr
+| [https://github.com/tiagolr/ripplerx RipplerX]
+| Physically modeled synth
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, LV2, AU
+| Partial
+| MTS-ESP client
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
+|-
+| u-he
+| [https://u-he.com/products/ace/ ACE]
+| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €69
+|-
+| u-he
+| [https://u-he.com/products/bazille/ Bazille]
+| Virtual modular synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| $129
+|-
+| u-he
+| [https://u-he.com/products/diva/ Diva]
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| $179
+|-
+| u-he
+| [https://u-he.com/products/hive/ Hive 2]
+| Wavetable synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €149
+|-
+| u-he
+| [https://u-he.com/products/repro/ Repro]
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €149
+|-
+| u-he
+| [https://u-he.com/products/tyrelln6/ TyrellN6]
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
+|-
+| u-he
+| [https://u-he.com/products/zebra-legacy/ Zebra 2]
+| Semi Modular
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
+| VST3, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €99
 |-
-| | [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas PolyGAS]
+| u-he
-| | Granular synthesis
+| [https://u-he.com/products/synths/zebra3/ Zebra 3]
-| |Windows
+| Semi Modular
-|VST
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, AAX
-| | scl/tun file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| €249
 |-
-|[https://www.imoxplus.com/site/ Imoxplus Respiro]
+| UVI
-|Physical Modeling wind synthesizer
+| [https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html Falcon 2]
-|MacOS, Windows
+| Hybrid synthesizer
-|AU, VST
+| Windows, macOS
-|built-in one-octave editor, also loads full-keyboard tuning maps
+| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
-|.tun file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|165 € + VAT
+| SCL/KBM or TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| €349
 |-
-|[https://www.maxforlive.com/library/device/3068/retune-for-live Retune for Live]
+| Unfiltered audio
-|Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based)
+| [https://www.unfilteredaudio.com/products/lion Lion]
-|Windows, macOS
+| Hybrid synthesizer
-|Max for Live device
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, AAX
-|scl file import, csv file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| TUN file import, MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| $199
 |-
-| | [http://www.reveal-sound.com/ Reveal Sound Spire]
+| Vienna Symphonic Library
-| | Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators
+| [https://www.vsl.co.at/manuals/synchron-player/introduction Vienna Synchron Player]
-| |Windows, macOS
+| Sample libraries
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
-| | scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $189 + VAT
+| SCL/KBM and MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-|[https://padthv1.sourceforge.io/ rncbc padthv1]
+| Vienna Symphonic Library
-|Polyphonic synthesizer
+| [https://www.vsl.co.at/manuals/synchron-pianos/introduction Vienna Synchron Pianos]
-|Linux
+| Sample libraries
-|LV2, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
-|scl/kbm file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| SCL/KBM and MTS-ESP client
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-|[https://samplv1.sourceforge.io/ rncbc samplv1]
+| Vital Audio
-|Sampler, .wav format
+| [https://vital.audio/ Vital]
-|Linux
+| Wavetable synthesizer
-|LV2, standalone
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, standalone
-|scl/kbm file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</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
 |-
-| | [https://synthv1.sourceforge.io rncbc synthv1]
+| The Wave Warden
-| | Subtractive polyphonic
+| [https://www.thewavewarden.com/odin2 Odin 2]
-| |Linux
+| Subtractive synthesizer
-|LV2, standalone
+| Windows, macOS, Linux
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP
-| | scl/kbm file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</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] 64-bit Windows
+| Xfer Records
-|Sampler, .wav format
+| [https://www.xferrecords.com/products/serum-2 Serum 2]
-|Windows
+| Wavetable synthesizer
-|VST
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX
-|.mts files (5378 included)
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|Free
+| 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] (macOS version)
+== Discontinued instrument plugins with microtonal support ==
-|Virtual analog
+Plugins which are discontinued or no longer available are shown in the below table for reference.
-|Windows, macOS
-|VST
+{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+|-
-|.mts files (5378 included)
+! Publisher
-|Free
+! 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
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
+| SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
+|-
+| Cakewalk
+| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Rapture Rapture Pro]
+| Multisample synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
+| SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
+|-
+| Cakewalk
+| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA Z3TA+2]
+| Waveshaping synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
+| SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
+|-
+| Camel Audio
+| Alchemy 1.x
+| Additive synthesizer / spectral sampler
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU, AAX
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
+|-
+| Humanoid Sound Systems
+| [http://www.humanoidsoundsystems.com/enzyme-vst-plugin-au-plugin-synth/ Enzyme]
+| Scanned synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
+|-
+| LinPlug
+| LinPlug Alpha
+| Subtractive synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
+|-
+| LinPlug
+| LinPlug CRX4
+| Sample manipulation synthesizer
+| Windows, macOS
+| VST, AU
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-|[https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/keyscape/index.php Spectrasonics Keyscape]
+| LinPlug
-|Piano rompler
+| LinPlug MorphoX
-|Windows, macOS
+| Subtractive synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
-|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|€349
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-|[http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere.php Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2]
+| LinPlug
-|Rompler/synthesizer
+| LinPlug Octopus
-|Windows, macOS
+| Modulation synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU
-|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|$499, €399
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-| | [https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/halion_und_halion_sonic/start.html Steinberg Halion 6]
+| LinPlug
-| | Sampler / Synth
+| LinPlug Organ 3
-| |Windows, macOS
+| Organ emulation
-|VST, AU, AAX, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
-| | Midi module with manual entry, presets and SCL file import. Also Lua script.
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $349
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-|[https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge]
+| LinPlug
-|Subtractive hybrid synth
+| LinPlug SaxLab
-|Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Saxophone emulation
-|VST, AU, LV2
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
-|scl/kbm file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-| | [http://www.synthfont.com/VSTSF_news.html SynthFontVSTi]
+| LinPlug
-| | Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)
+| LinPlug Spectral
-| | Windows
+| Additive/subtractive synthesizer
-|VST
+| Windows, macOS
-| | Limited to 12 note scales
+| VST, AU
-| | Manual entry or choose from a list
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-| | [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-bassline-101 TAL BassLine-101]
+| Native Instruments
-| | Virtual analog synthesizer
+| [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/absynth-5/ Absynth]
-| |Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | €55,80
+| GLY file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-|[https://tal-software.com/products/tal-mod TAL Mod]
+| Rob Papen
-|Virtual modular analog synthesizer
+| [https://splice.com/plugins/342-albino-3-vst-au-by-rob-papen Albino 3]
-|Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Hybrid/subtractive synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, RTAS
-|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|€68,34
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-| | [http://tal-software.com/products/tal-sampler TAL Sampler]
+| VAZ
-| | Sampler/Synthesizer
+| [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vmIndex.html VAZ Modular]
-| |Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Virtual modular synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, standalone
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $60
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-| | [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-u-no-lx TAL U-NO-LX]
+| VAZ
-| | Virtual analog synthesizer
+| [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vpIndex.html VAZ Plus]
-| |Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Virtual analog synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, standalone
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | €55,80
+| TUN file import
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-|[https://surge-synth-team.org/tuning-workbench-synth/ Tuning Workbench Synth]
+| Xen-Arts
-|Realtime tuning synthesizer & scl/kbm exporter
+| Ivor2
-|Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Subtractive synthesizer
-|VST3, AU, Standalone
+| Windows
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST (32-bit)
-|Manual input, scl/kbm file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
+| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-| | [https://u-he.com/products/ace/ u-he ACE]
+| Xen-Arts
-| | Virtual modular analog synthesizer
+| OneSF2
-| |Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Soundfont (sf2) player
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST (32-bit)
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | €69
+| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-| | [https://u-he.com/products/bazille/ u-he Bazille]
+| Xen-Arts
-| | Virtual modular synthesizer
+| Xen-FMTS 2
-| |Windows, macOS, Linux
+| FM synthesizer
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST (32-bit)
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $129
+| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
 |-
-| | [https://u-he.com/products/diva/ u-he Diva]
+| Xen-Arts
-| | Virtual analog synthesizer
+| XenFont
-| |Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Subtractive synthesizer with soundfont (SF2) oscillators
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST (32-bit)
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | $179
+| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
+| Proprietary
+| Discontinued
+|}
+== Tuner plugins ==
+These plugins only tune other instruments and typically do not generate any sound themselves.
+{| class="wikitable sortable"
 |-
-|[https://u-he.com/products/hive/ u-he Hive 2]
+! Publisher
-|Wavetable synthesizer
+! Name
-|Windows, macOS, Linux
+! Description
-|VST, AU, AAX
+! OS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+! Plugin type
-|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+! Tuning ability
-|€149
+! Tuning method
+! License
+! Cost
 |-
-|[https://u-he.com/products/repro/ u-he Repro]
+| Celemony
-|Virtual analog synthesizer
+| [https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne Melodyne]
-|Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Polyphonic pitch editing and autotune
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
-|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| Partial
-|€149
+| SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| €99-€699
 |-
-| | [https://u-he.com/products/zebra2/ u-he Zebra 2]
+| Codenote
-| | Semi Modular
+| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6713/microtone-toolkit-mpe-edition Microtone Toolkit MPE edition]
-| |Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based & MPE-based)
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| Max for Live device
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full'''
-| | $199
+| Variety, including inputs for ''n''-edo, just intonation ratios, detuning in cents, SCL file import
+| Proprietary
+| $40
 |-
-| | [https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html UVI Falcon 2]
+| Cycling '74
-| | Hybrid synthesizer
+| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6713/microtone-toolkit-mpe-edition Max 7 Pitch and Time Machines] – ''Autotuna'' & ''Microtuner''
-| |Windows, macOS
+| Microtonal autotune
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| Max for Live device
-| | scl, kbm and tun file import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | €349
+| ''Autotuna'' – SCL file import, <br>''Microtuner'' – graphic function
+| Proprietary
+|
 |-
-| | [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vmIndex.html VAZ Modular]
+| Dmitri Volkov
-| | Virtual modular synthesizer
+| [https://www.dmitrivolkov.com/projects/pivotuner/ Pivotuner]
-| |Windows
+| automatic real-time pure intonation and microtonal modulation
-|VST, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| Limited to 12 interval sizes, but can microtonally modulate. More intervals possible with Chord Tuning.
-| | discontinued
+| Manual input
+| Proprietary
+| $5 (monthly license), $47 (lifetime license)
 |-
-| | [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vpIndex.html VAZ Plus]
+| Oddsound
-| | Virtual analog synthesizer
+| [https://oddsound.com/mtsespmini.php MTS-ESP Mini]
-| |Windows
+| Retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP
-|VST, standalone
+| Windows, macOS Intel, macOS ARM
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | discontinued
+| SCL or TUN file import, MTS-ESP master
+| Proprietary
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-| | [http://www.olilarkin.co.uk/index.php?p=virtualcz Virtual CZ]
+| Oddsound
-| | Virtual emulation of classic digital synthesizer
+| [https://oddsound.com/mtsespsuite.php MTS-ESP Suite]
-| |Windows, macOS
+| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP, MPE, MTS SysEx or MIDI pitch bend
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS Intel, macOS ARM
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-| | €70
+| SCL or TUN file import, manual input, MTS-ESP master
+| Proprietary
+| £79.99
 |-
-|Xen-Arts Ivor2
+| PitchGrid
-|Subtractive Synthesis
+| [https://node.audio/products/pitchgrid PitchGrid]
-|Windows
+| Parametrizes MOS Scales with parameters exposed to host DAW (i.e. supports automation for changing tuning), supports scale-aware pitch bend
-|VST (32-bit)
+| Windows, MacOS, Linux
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, standalone
-|MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|Free (discontinued)
+| Direct MIDI/MPE to MIDI/MPE, MTS-ESP master
+| Proprietary
+| £42
 |-
-|Xen-Arts Xen-FMTS 2
+| Surge Synth Team
-|FM synthesis
+| [https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge XT]
-|Windows
+| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP
-|VST (32-bit)
+| Windows, MacOS, Linux
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST3, AU, CLAP
-|MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
-|Free (discontinued)
+| SCL/KBM file import, manul input, MTS-ESP master
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |-
-| | [https://www.xferrecords.com/products/serum Xfer Serum]
+| Pitch Innovations
-| | Wavetable synthesizer
+| [https://www.pitchinnovations.com/products/fluid-pitch/ Fluid Pitch]
-| |Windows, macOS
+| Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MPE or MIDI pitch bend
-|VST, AU, AAX
+| Windows, macOS
-| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| VST, VST3, AU, AAX, iOS
-| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
+| ?
-| | $189
+| ?
+| Proprietary
+| $75
 |-
-|[http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/ Zyn-Fusion]
+| Ursine
-|Various synthesizer
+| [https://www.maxforlive.com/library/device/3068/retune-for-live Retune for Live]
-|Windows, macOS, Linux
+| Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based)
-|VST, LV2, standalone
+| Windows, macOS
-|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
+| Max for Live device
-|Direct input of values, or import
+| <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</span>''' (if installed via AUR or KxStudio repo or compiling from source)
+|-
-$55 for pre-compiled 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>
+|-
+| 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
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
+| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
 |}
-=== Notes about this list ===
+== MPE-compatible software instrument plugins ==
-"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).
+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.
-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)"
+{| 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 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
+|}
-To be added: all Homegrown Sounds synths, Vital, xen-arts
+== See also ==
-== See Also ==
 * [[Software]]
 * [[DAWs]]
-* [[Hardware Synths|List of Microtonal Hardware Synths]]
+* [[List of microtonal hardware synths]]
+== References ==
+[[Category:Practice]]
+[[Category:Software]]

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