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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. '''AAX''' is used by ProTools, and '''RTAS''' was used in ProTools until version 10. '''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:


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.
* '''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


== The list ==
Before purchasing a plugin, you should check your DAW's user manual to see which types of plugins it supports. In many cases you can try a free demo to make sure it works as expected. Plugin types include:
 
* [[Wikipedia: Virtual Studio Technology|VST3]] by [[wikipedia:Steinberg|Steinberg]], widely supported. VST2 is also by Steinberg, who discontinued it in 2018. But most Windows versions of non-Steinberg DAWs still support VST2 as of 2023.
* [[Wikipedia: Audio Units|AU]] by [[wikipedia:Apple Inc.|Apple]], widely supported on macOS only.
* AAX by [[wikipedia:Avid Technology|Avid]], used in ProTools, and [[wikipedia:Real Time AudioSuite|RTAS]], obsolete format which was used in ProTools until version 10.
* [[Wikipedia: LV2|LV2]], [[Wikipedia: CLever Audio Plug-in|CLAP]] ([https://cleveraudio.org/ site]) and [[Wikipedia:Disposable Soft Synth Interface|DSSI]] (obsolete, replaced by LV2), open-source cross-platform plugin formats.
* NKS by [[wikipedia:Native Instruments|Native Instruments]], used with their hardware.
 
== Instrument plugins with microtonal support ==
Further information about the list of microtonal software plugins is below the list.
Further information about the list of microtonal software plugins is below the list.


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{| 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
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl or [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €289
|-
| amsynth contributors
| [https://amsynth.github.io amsynth]
| Subtractive / virtual analog
| Linux, macOS
| VST, AU, LV2, DSSI
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning''' {{normal|(Linux version only)}}
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/chromaphone-3/ Chromaphone 3]
| Physically modeled percussion
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| $199
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-5/ Lounge Lizard EP-5]
| Physically modeled electric piano
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| $199
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/string-studio-vs-2/ String Studio VS-2]
| Physically modeled strings
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| $199
|-
| Applied Acoustics
| [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/ultra-analog-va-3/ Ultra Analog VA-3]
| Virtual analog
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl file import
| $199
|-
| Archie3d (Arthur Benilov)
| [https://archie3d.github.io/aeolus_plugin/ Aeolus]
| Pipe organ synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, VST, AU, CLAP, LV2, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Arturia
| Augmented series ([https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/augmented-brass/overview BRASS], [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/augmented-grand-piano/overview GRAND PIANO], [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/augmented-strings/overview STRINGS], [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/augmented-voices/overview VOICES])
| Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €99/$99 each
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/buchla-easel-v/overview Buchla Easel V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments|Buchla Music Easel]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/clavinet-v/overview Clavinet V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Clavinet|Hohner Clavinet]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/cmi-v/overview CMI V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Fairlight CMI|Fairlight CMI]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/cs-80v/overview CS-80 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Yamaha CS-80|Yamaha CS-80]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/cz-v/overview CZ V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Casio CZ synthesizers#CZ-1|Casio CZ-1]] and [[Wikipedia:Casio CZ synthesizers#CZ-101|CZ-101]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/dx7-v/overview DX-7 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Yamaha DX-7|Yamaha DX-7]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/emulator-ii-v/overview Emulator II V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:E-mu Emulator#Emulator_II|E-mu Emulator II]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/jun-6-v/overview Jun-6 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Roland Juno-6|Roland Juno-6]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/jup-8-v/overview Jup-8 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Roland Jupiter-8|Roland Jupiter-8]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/korg-ms-20-v/overview KORG MS-20 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Korg MS-20|Korg MS-20]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/op-xa-v/overview OP-Xa V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Oberheim OB-Xa|Oberheim OB-Xa]]
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/op-xa-v/overview Piano V]
| Physically modeled piano
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| €249/$249
|-
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/pigments/overview Pigments]
| Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| scl or tun file import, MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
|-
|[https://www.accsone.com/crusherx/aboutcrusherx accSone crusher-X]
| Arturia
|Granular synthesizer
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/prophet-5-v/overview Prophet-5 V]
|Windows, macOS
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Prophet-5|Sequential Prophet-5]]
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
|scl or [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
|€289
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
|-
| | [https://amsynth.github.io amsynth]
| Arturia
| | Subtractive / virtual analog
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/prophet-vs-v/overview Prophet-VS V]
| |Linux, macOS
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Prophet VS|Sequential Prophet-VS]]
|VST, AU, LV2, DSSI
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>''' (Linux version only)
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| | scl/kbm file import
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/chromaphone-2/ Applied Acoustics Chromaphone 2]
| Arturia
| | Physical modelled percussion
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/stage-73-v/overview Stage-73 V]
| | Windows, macOS
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Rhodes piano|Rhodes Stage Piano]]
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Windows, macOS
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| |scl file import
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| | $199
| MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-4/ Applied Acoustics Lounge Lizard EP-4]
| Arturia
| | Physical modelled electric piano
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/sq80-v/overview SQ80 V]
| | Windows, macOS
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Ensoniq SQ-80|Ensoniq SQ-80]]
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Windows, macOS
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| |scl file import
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| | $199
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €199/$199
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/string-studio-vs-2/ Applied Acoustics String Studio VS-2]
| Arturia
| | Physical modelled strings
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/synthi-v/overview Synthi V]
| | Windows, macOS
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:EMS Synthi AKS|EMS Synthi AKS]]
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Windows, macOS
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| |scl file import
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| | $199
| MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
|-
| | [https://www.applied-acoustics.com/ultra-analog-va-3/ Applied Acoustics Ultra Analog VA-3]
| Arturia
| | Virtual analog
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/vocoder-v/overview Vocoder V]
| | Windows, macOS
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Moog Music#Vocoder (1978)|Moog Vocoder]]
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Windows, macOS
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| |scl file import
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| | $199
| MPE, MTS-ESP client
| €149/$149
|-
|-
|[https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/pigments/overview#en Arturia Pigments]
| ash taylor?!
|Wavetable, granular, virtual analog, sampling
| [https://estrobiologist.gumroad.com/l/sflt SFLT]
|Windows, macOS
| Soundfont player
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
|Partial microtuning support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| VST3, CLAP, AU, native FL Studio plugin
|scl or tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|€199
| MPE, scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[https://www.audiodamage.com/products/ad046-quanta Audio Damage Quanta]
| Audio Damage
|Granular synthesizer
| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad051-continua Continua]
|Windows, macOS, iOS
| Morphing synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS, iOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|$99
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $79
|-
|-
| | [https://www.bigtickaudio.com/discontinued-plugins/ Big Tick Angelina]
| Audio Damage
| | Vocal formant synthesizer
| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad055-quanta-2 Quanta]
| | Windows
| Granular synthesizer
|VST (32-bit)
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $129
|-
|-
| | [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/rhino/home Big Tick Rhino]
| Audio Damage
| | Hybrid FM
| [https://www.audiodamage.com/collections/plugin-instruments/products/ad038-phosphor-2 Phosphor]
| | Windows, macOS
| Additive synthesizer
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS, iOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | $49.00
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $59
|-
|-
| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Dimension-Pro Cakewalk Dimension Pro]
| BigTick Audio Software
| | Combines real instruments with advanced synthesis
| [https://www.bigtickaudio.com/discontinued-plugins/ Angelina]
| | Windows, macOS
| Vocal formant synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST (32-bit)
| | scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | Discontinued
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Rapture Cakewalk Rapture Pro]
| BigTick Audio Software
| | Multisample synthesizer
| [http://www.bigtickaudio.com/rhino/home Rhino]
| | Windows, macOS
| Hybrid FM
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU
| | scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | Discontinued
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| $49.00
|-
|-
| | [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA Cakewalk Z3TA+2]
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| | Waveshaping synthesizer
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10403 MICROTONE 5000]<br>([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eue7Gk4_nQE Demo video])
| | Windows, macOS
| Analog-style synth<br>Replaces ''Simple Microtonal Synth'', ''Microtonal Polyphonic Shiny Dirt'', and ''Microtonal Poly Worms'', which were deprecated by maker in favor of ''MICROTONE 5000'', released April 2023.
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows 64-bit
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, VST2
| | scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | Discontinued
| .mid files (5378 included)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
| | Camel Audio Alchemy 1.x
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| | Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=4040 Simple Microtonal Sampler]<br>([https://youtu.be/OoGHo2X6MFE Demo video])
| | Windows, macOS
| Sampler, .wav format<br>Updated with fixes and more features March 2023. (Now stable, + rough and fine pitch control and ASDR)
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows 64-bit
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, VST2
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| |Discontinued
| .mid files (5378 included)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|Camel Audio Alchemy 2 and above
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
|Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10610 FreakBone 9000]
|Logic Pro X bundled plugin
| Analog-style synth, circuit bent.<br>Released May 2023. 
|N/A
| Windows 64-bit
|Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12-edo
| VST2
|Via Logic Pro settings
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|Now part of [http://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Apple Logic Pro X]
| Must be installed with either MICROTONE 5000 or FreakBone 9000, uses the .mid files from either of them.
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne Celemony Melodyne]
| [https://github.com/brummer10 brummer10]
|Polyphonic pitch editing and autotune
| [https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino Loopino]
|Windows, macOS
| Sampler
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| Linux, Windows
| Standalone, VST2, CLAP
|
|
|scl file import
| scl file import
|€99-€699
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Camel Audio
| Alchemy 2 [and above]
| Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| Logic Pro X bundled plugin
| N/A
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
| Via Logic Pro settings
| Part of [https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Apple Logic Pro X]
|-
| David Hillowitz
| [https://www.decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin/ Decent Sampler 1.8 [and above]]
| Sampler, .dspreset/.dslibrary soundfont format; imports .sfz and .exs
| Windows, macOS, Linux 64-bit
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import with adjustable reference pitch<br>(has a switch for frequency-aware sample mapping)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Dexed contributors
| [https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ Dexed]
| FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, AU, LV2
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Dillon Bastan
| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/7027/swarmalators-t Swarmalators T]
| Various synthesizer, drone, FM
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Dillon Bastan
| [https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6946/fractal-filters Fractal Filters]
| Various synthesizer, drone, effect, filter
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import (drag and drop scala file into Scale)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| FabFilter
| [https://www.fabfilter.com/products/twin-3-synthesizer-plug-in Twin 3]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, Midi Tuning Standard, MTS-ESP client
| € 129
|-
| Full Bucket Music
| [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3300.html FB-3300] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3200.html FB-3200] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3100.html FB-3100]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12edo
| User input, some presets, , MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Full Bucket Music
| [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/whispair.html Whispair]
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and tun file import, MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ Dexed]
| Fxpansion
|FM synthesizer
| [https://fxpansion.com/products/cypher2/ Cypher2]
|Windows, macOS, Linux
| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
|VST, AU, LV2
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
|scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €179 (demo 30 min)
|-
| Fxpansion
| [https://fxpansion.com/products/strobe2/ Strobe2]
| Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €165 (demo 30 min)
|-
| Fors
| [https://fors.fm/junior Junior]
| 4-bit synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MTS-ESP client
| €39
|-
| Fors
| [https://fors.fm/pivot Pivot]
| 3OP FM synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MTS-ESP client
| €39
|-
| Fors
| [https://fors.fm/Kit Pop]
| Various synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| User input for n-EDO
| €15 (Kit bundle)
|-
| Fuzzpilz
| [https://www.kvraudio.com/product/oatmeal-by-fuzzpilz Oatmeal] ([https://www.bestfreeplugins.com/download.php?p=Oatmeal download])
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows
| VST
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±200.00 cents from 12edo
| Manual entry
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| J. Lang
| [https://hyperfield.jlang.io/ Hyper Field]
| Modular additive/spectral synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST3i, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl or tun file import
| $200 (early pricing, no demo)
|-
| MakeMusic
| [https://www.garritan.com/powered-by-aria-player/ Garritan ARIA Player]
| Sampler
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AAX, standalone
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware''' (registration)
|-
| Image-Line
| [https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Harmor/ Harmor]
| Additive synthesizer
| Windows
| VST <span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(no longer sold), </span>FL studio plugin
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>Each note is ± 6000 cents from 12edo
| scl file import<br><span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(doesn't adjust reference frequency properly)</span><br>or user input, or from fnv preset files
| €89
|-
| Image-Line
| [https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Sytrus/ Sytrus]
| Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer
| Windows
| VST <span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(no longer sold), </span>FL studio plugin
| Each note is ± 4800 cents from 12edo
| User input, or from fnv preset files
| €169
|-
| Imoxplus
| [https://www.imoxplus.com/site/ Respiro]
| Physically modeled wind synthesizer
| Windows, MacOS
| VST3, AU, standalone
| built-in one-octave editor, also loads full-keyboard tuning maps
| .tun file import
| €165 + VAT
|-
|-
|[https://patchstorage.com/ep-mk1/ EP-MK1]
| Klevgrand
|VST, virtual Rhodes electric piano.
| [https://klevgrand.com/products/tomofon Tomofon]
|Windows, macOS, Linux
| Real Audio synth
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS, iPad
|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."
| Full-keyboard microtuning
 
| tun file import
Can actually work on non-integer decimal EDOs (!)
| $129
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
|-
|-
| | [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3300.html FB-3300] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3200.html FB-3200] / [https://www.fullbucket.de/music/fb3100.html FB-3100]
| KORG
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ KORG Legacy Collection M1]
| | Windows, macOS
| Retro Wavetable / Sampler
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±100 cents from 12-edo
| VST, AU, RTAS
| | User input, some presets
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| User input, some presets
| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
|-
|-
|[https://fxpansion.com/products/cypher2/ Fxpansion Cypher2]
| KORG
|Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| [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, AAX, standalone
| 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
|€179 (demo 30 min)
| User input, some presets
| $99.99 ($199.99 for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
|-
|-
|[https://fxpansion.com/products/strobe2/ Fxpansion Strobe2]
| KV331 Audio
|Various synthesizer, MPE-optimised
| [http://www.kv331audio.com/ Synthmaster and Synthmaster One]
|Windows, macOS
| Flexible semi-modular synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
|€165  (demo 30 min)
| scl file import
| $99, $79
|-
|-
|[https://www.soundmodeler.com/galactix Galactix]
| Madrona Labs
|VST, Additive synthesizer
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/aalto Aalto]
|Windows
| Semi-modular synthesizer
|VST
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU
|The built-in choice for the temperaments: Equal, Pythagorean, Just and Mean-tone 1/4 comma. Main note flexible tune (from A=440), Supports each oscillator tuning by 0.01%
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|Free / €19+ VAT
| scl file import
| $99
|-
|-
| | [http://www.garritan.com/products/personal-orchestra-4/ Garritan Personal Orchestra 5]
| Madrona Labs
| | Sample-based orchestra library
| [http://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo Kaivo]
| | Windows/macOS,
| Semi modular synthesizer
 
| Windows, macOS
VST/other?
| VST, AU
|
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| scl file import
 
| $129
(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| | scl/kbm file import
| | $149.95
|-
|-
| | [http://www.humanoidsoundsystems.com/enzyme-vst-plugin-au-plugin-synth/ Humanoid Sound Systems Enzyme]
| Madrona Labs
| | Scanned synthesis
| [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
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | Discontinued
| scl file import
| $89
|-
|-
| | [http://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Harmor/ Image-Line Harmor]
| Mark Henning
| | Additive synthesizer
| [http://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_eng.php AnaMark]
| |Windows
| Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer
|VST
| Windows
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| VST
Each note is ± 6000 cents from 12edo
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | scl file import
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
 
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
<span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(doesn't adjust reference frequency properly)</span>
 
or user input, or from fnv preset files
| | €139
|-
|-
|[https://www.image-line.com/plugins/Synths/Sytrus/ Image-Line Sytrus]
| MeldaProduction
|Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer
| [https://www.meldaproduction.com/MPowerSynth MPowerSynth]
|Windows
| Versatile synthesizer
|VST
| Windows, macOS
|Each note is ± 4800 cents from 12edo
| VST, AU, AAX
|User input, or from fnv preset files
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|€169
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €199
|-
|-
| | [https://sites.google.com/site/octarone/code/midi-tools/key-tuner Key Tuner JSFX Script]
| MeldaProduction
| | MIDI note retuning
| [https://meldaproduction.com/MSoundFactory MSoundFactory]
| | Runs in [http://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ ReaJS in Reaper]
| Semi Modular
|
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
| | scl file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €299
|-
|-
| | [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ KORG Legacy Collection M1]
| Mike Moreno DSP
| | Retro Wavetable / Sampler
| [https://patchstorage.com/ep-mk1/ EP-MK1]
| | Windows, macOS
| VST, virtual Rhodes electric piano.
|VST, AU, RTAS
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12-edo
| VST, AU
| | User input, some presets
| Limited to equal divisions of the octave or a non-octave interval
| | 99.99 USD (199.99 USD for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
| In tuning section, set number for "# of Divisions" and "Interval to Divide." <br>Can actually work on non-integer decimal edos (!)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_legacy_collection/page_3.php KORG Legacy Collection Mono/Poly]
| Modartt
| | Virtual Analog Synthesizer
| [https://www.modartt.com/pianoteq_overview Pianoteq 9]
| | Windows, macOS
| Physically modeled piano
|VST, AU, RTAS
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12-edo
| VST, AU, RTAS, standalone
| | User input, some presets
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | 99.99 USD (199.99 USD for 6 instrument Legacy Collection bundle)
| scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP client
| €249-€399
|-
|-
| | [http://www.kv331audio.com/ kv331audio Synthmaster and Synthmaster One]
| Native Instruments
| | Flexible semi-modular synthesizer
| [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/fm8/ FM8]
| | Windows, macOS
| FM synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
| | Partial Scala support (keyboard mappings are missing)
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| | scl file import
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±50 cents from 12edo
| | $99
| User input
 
| $149
$79
|-
|-
| | LinPlug Alpha
| Native Instruments
| | Subtractive synthesizer
| [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/ Kontakt 6]
| | Windows, macOS
| Sampler
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| |Discontinued
| Kontakt script
| $399
|-
|-
| | LinPlug CRX4
| Native Instruments
| | Sample manipulation synth
| [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6/ Reaktor 6]
| | Windows, macOS
| Modular synthesizer
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | Discontinued
| macros, .txt file import
| €199
|-
|-
| | LinPlug MorphoX
| Oli Larkin
| | Subtractive synthesizer
| [http://www.olilarkin.co.uk/index.php?p=virtualcz Virtual CZ]
| | Windows, macOS
| Virtual emulation of classic digital 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
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | Discontinued
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €70
|-
|-
| | LinPlug Octopus
| Plogue
| | Modulation synthesizer
| [http://www.plogue.com/products/chipsounds/ chipsounds]
| | Windows, macOS
| Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| |Discontinued
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| $95
|-
|-
| | LinPlug Organ 3
| Plogue
| | Organ emulation
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-c64.html chipsynth C64]
| | Windows, macOS
| SID synthesizer. Accurate emulation of the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 sound chips.
|VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| |Discontinued
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $49.95
|-
|-
| | LinPlug SaxLab
| Plogue
| | Saxophone emulation
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-md.html chipsynth MD]
| | Windows, macOS
| A four-operator FM synthesizer that accurately emulates the sound chips of the Sega Genesis console, also known as the Mega Drive.
|VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| | Discontinued
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $49.95
|-
|-
| | LinPlug Spectral
| Plogue
| | Additive/subtractive synthesizer
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-ops7.html chipsynth OPS7]
| | Windows, macOS
| A six-operator FM synthesizer that accurately emulates the Yamaha DX7, DX1, DX5, TX81Z and OPL3.
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| | Discontinued
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $49.95
|-
|-
| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/aalto Madrona Labs Aalto]
| Plogue
| | Semi-modular synthesizer
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-portafm.html chipsynth PortaFM]
| | Windows, macOS
| A two-operator FM synthesizer that accurately emulates the OPLL (YM2413), OPL2 (YM3812) and OPK2 (YM7129).
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | scl file import
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| | $99
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $29.95
|-
|-
| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo Madrona Labs Kaivo]
| Plogue
| | Semi modular synthesizer
| [https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-sfc.html chipsynth SFC]
| | Windows, macOS
| A timbre layering synthesizer that accurately emulates the sound module of the Super Nintendo, also known as the Super Famicom.
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | scl file import
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
| | $129
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
| $39.95
|-
|-
| | [http://madronalabs.com/products/virta Madrona Labs Virta]
| Plogue
| | Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects
| [http://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando/ Sforzando]
| | Windows, macOS
| Sampler, .sfz soundfont format
|VST, AU
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| | scl file import
| Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)<br>(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| | $89
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
| | [http://www.mark-henning.de/am_downloads_eng.php Mark Henning AnaMark]
|Renoise
| | Virtual analog/modulation synthesizer
|[https://www.renoise.com/products/redux/ Redux]
| |Windows
|Sampler, advanced and using variety of formats
|VST
|Windows, macOS,
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
Linux
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
|VST3
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
|Partial Scala support (no keyboard mappings)
|scl file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client
|$56,00
|-
|-
|[https://www.meldaproduction.com/MPowerSynth MeldaProduction MPowerSynth]
| Reveal Sound
|Versatile synthesizer
| [https://www.reveal-sound.com/plug-ins/spire Spire]
|Windows, macOS
| Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|€199
| scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| $189 + VAT
|-
|-
|[https://meldaproduction.com/MSoundFactory MSoundFactory]
| Rhizomatic Software Synthesis
|Semi Modular
| [https://rhizomatic.fr/ Plasmonic]
|Windows, macOS
| Physical modeling + subtractive synthesis + few unique twists
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|€299
| scl file import  
| 149€/149$
|-
|-
|[https://www.kvraudio.com/product/microtonal-polyphonic-shiny-dirt-by-biptunia-synths Microtonal Polyphonic Shiny Dirt]  
| rncbc
|Based on circuit-bent analog synths
| [https://padthv1.sourceforge.io/ padthv1]
|Windows
| Polyphonic synthesizer
|VST (32-bit)
| Linux
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| LV2, standalone
|.mts file import, 5000+ tuning files included, easy to add more
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|Free
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[https://biptunia.com/?p=3045 Microtonal Poly Worms]
| rncbc
|Virtual analog
| [https://samplv1.sourceforge.io/ samplv1]
|Windows
| Sampler, .wav format
|VST (32-bit)
| Linux
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| LV2, standalone
|.mts file import, 5000+ tuning files included, easy to add more
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|Free
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [https://www.pianoteq.com/ Modartt Pianoteq]
| rncbc
| | Physical-modeled piano
| [https://synthv1.sourceforge.io synthv1]
| |Windows, macOS, Linux
| Subtractive polyphonic
|VST, AU, RTAS, standalone
| Linux
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| LV2, standalone
| | scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | €249-€399
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/absynth-5/ Native Instruments Absynth]
| Rob Papen
| | Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer
| [https://www.robpapen.com/albino-3-legend.html Albino-3 Legend]
| |Windows, macOS
| Hybrid synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
| | gly file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | $149
| scl file import
| $99
|-
|-
| | [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/fm8/ Native Instruments FM8]
| Rob Papen
| | FM synthesizer
| [https://www.robpapen.com/bit.html BIT]
| |Windows, macOS
| Analogue modeled synthesis
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Windows, macOS
| | Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±50 cents from 12-edo
| VST, AU, AAX
| | User input
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | $149
| tun file import
| $99
|-
|-
| | [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/ Native Instruments Kontakt 6]
| Rob Papen
| | Sampler
| [https://www.robpapen.com/BLADE-2.html Blade 2]
| |Windows, macOS
| Additive synthesis
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
| | Kontakt script
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | $399
| tun file import
| $99
|-
|-
|[https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6/ Native Instruments Reaktor 6]
| Rob Papen
|Modular synthesizer
| [https://www.robpapen.com/blue3.html Blue 3]
|Windows, macOS
| Crossfusion (FM, subtractive, phase distortion, wave shaping) synthesis
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
|macros, .txt file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|€199
| tun file import
| $149
|-
|-
| | [http://www.plogue.com/products/chipsounds/ Plogue chipsounds]
| Rob Papen
| | Emulation of classic arcade/console sound chips
| [https://www.robpapen.com/go2.html Go2]
| |Windows, macOS
| Additive/subtractive synthesis
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
 
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
(buggy with nonoctave scales)
| tun file import
| | scl/kbm file import
| $49
| | $95
|-
|-
|[https://www.plogue.com/products/chipsynth-md.html Plogue chipsynth]
| Rob Papen
|Emulation of classic sound chips
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Predator-3.html Predator 3]
|Windows, macOS
| Analog style synthesis
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
 
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
(to be confirmed: if this plugin uses the ARIA engine it is likely buggy with nonoctave scales)
| tun file import
|scl/kbm file import
| $149
|$49.95
|-
|-
| | [http://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando/ Plogue Sforzando]
| Rob Papen
| | Sampler, .sfz soundfont format
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Quad-vst.html Quad]
| |Windows, macOS
| Subtractive synthesis
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Windows, macOS
| | Limited to 12 note scales
| VST, AU, AAX
| | scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| tun file import
| $99
|-
|-
| | [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas PolyGAS]
| Rob Papen
| | Granular synthesis
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Vecto-vst.html Vecto]
| |Windows
| Vector synthesis
|VST
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
| | scl/tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| tun file import
| $99
|-
|-
|[https://www.imoxplus.com/site/ Imoxplus Respiro]
| Rob Papen
|Physical Modeling wind synthesizer
| [https://www.robpapen.com/RoCoder.html RoCoder]
|MacOS, Windows
| Vocoder
|AU, VST
| Windows, macOS
|built-in one-octave editor, also loads full-keyboard tuning maps
| VST, VST3, AU, AAX
|.tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|165 € + VAT
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €49
|-
|-
|[https://www.maxforlive.com/library/device/3068/retune-for-live Retune for Live]
| rs-met
|Polyphonic MIDI retuning (pitch-bend based)
| [http://www.rs-met.com/description_straightliner.html Straightliner]
|Windows, macOS
| Subtractive synthesizer
|Max for Live device
| Windows
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST
|scl file import, csv file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €89
|-
|-
| | [http://www.reveal-sound.com/ Reveal Sound Spire]
| ryukau
| | Subtractive synthesizer with flexible oscillators
| [https://github.com/ryukau/VSTPlugins Uhhyou]
| |Windows, macOS
| Various experimental synthesizers
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3
| | scl file import with adjustable reference pitch
| Limited to equal divisions of the octave
| | $189 + VAT
| In tuning section, set number for "ET"
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[https://padthv1.sourceforge.io/ rncbc padthv1]
| Sonic Cat
|Polyphonic synthesizer
| [https://sonic-cat.com/purity/ Purity]
|Linux
| Rompler/synthesizer
|LV2, standalone
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU
|scl/kbm file import
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| Manual entry, presets, scl file import
| €49.99
|-
|-
|[https://samplv1.sourceforge.io/ rncbc samplv1]
| Spectrasonics
|Sampler, .wav format
| [https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/keyscape/index.php Keyscape]
|Linux
| Piano rompler
|LV2, standalone
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
|scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| €349
|-
|-
| | [https://synthv1.sourceforge.io rncbc synthv1]
| Spectrasonics
| | Subtractive polyphonic
| [http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere.php Omnisphere 3]
| |Linux
| Rompler/synthesizer
|LV2, standalone
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| | scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| $499, €399
|-
|-
|[https://biptunia.com/?p=4040 Simple Microtonal Sampler] 64-bit Windows
| Spectrasonics
|Sampler, .wav format
| [https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/trilian/index.php Trilian]
|Windows
| Bass rompler
|VST
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
|.mts files (5378 included)
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|Free
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| $299, €249
|-
|-
|[https://biptunia.com/?p=3990 Simple Microtonal Synth] (64-bit Windows)
| Steinberg
 
| [https://www.steinberg.net/vst-instruments/halion/ HALion 7]
[https://biptunia.com/?p=3949 Simple Microtonal Synth] (32-bit Windows)
| Sampler / Synth
 
| Windows, macOS
[https://biptunia.com/?p=4055 Simple Microtonal Synth] (macOS version)
| VST, AU, AAX, standalone
|Virtual analog
| Limited to 12 note scales, each note ±99 cents from 12edo
|Windows, macOS
| Midi module with manual entry, presets and SCL file import, limited to 5, 7 or 12 note scales. Also Lua script.
|VST
| $349
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
|.mts files (5378 included)
|Free
|-
|-
|[https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/keyscape/index.php Spectrasonics Keyscape]
| Stone Voices
|Piano rompler
| [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas?lang=en PolyGAS]
|Windows, macOS
| Granular synthesis
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Windows
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|€349
| scl/tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
|[http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere.php Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2]
| Surge Synth Team
|Rompler/synthesizer
| [https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge XT]
|Windows, macOS
| Subtractive hybrid synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX, RTAS
| Windows, MacOS, Linux
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP, standalone
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|$499, €399
| scl/kbm file import, MTS-ESP Client, user input
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
| | [https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/halion_und_halion_sonic/start.html Steinberg Halion 6]
| Surge Synth Team
| | Sampler / Synth
| [https://surge-synth-team.org/tuning-workbench-synth/ Tuning Workbench Synth]
| |Windows, macOS
| Realtime tuning synthesizer & scl/kbm exporter
|VST, AU, AAX, standalone
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, standalone
| | Midi module with manual entry, presets and SCL file import. Also Lua script.
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | $349
| Manual input, scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
|-
|[https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/ Surge]
| SynthFont
|Subtractive hybrid synth
| [http://www.synthfont.com/VSTSF_news.html SynthFontVSTi]
|Windows, macOS, Linux
| Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)
|VST, AU, LV2
| Windows
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST
|scl/kbm file import
| Limited to 12 note scales
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| Manual entry or choose from a list
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
|-
| | [http://www.synthfont.com/VSTSF_news.html SynthFontVSTi]
| TAL Software
| | Soundfont player (sf2, sfz, sfark, gig, dls, etc.)
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-bassline-101 TAL-BassLine-101]
| | Windows
| Virtual analog synthesizer
|VST
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | Limited to 12 note scales
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | Manual entry or choose from a list
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €55, 80
|-
|-
| | [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-bassline-101 TAL BassLine-101]
| TAL Software
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-j-8 TAL-J-8]
| |Windows, macOS, Linux
| Virtual analog synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | €55,80
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $80
|-
|-
|[https://tal-software.com/products/tal-j-8 TAL J-8]
|TAL Software
|[https://tal-software.com/products/tal-j8x TAL-J-8X]
|Virtual analog synthesizer
|Virtual analog synthesizer
|Windows, macOS, Linux
|Windows, macOS, Linux
|VST, AU, AAX
|VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
|'''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| style="color: #007f00;" |  '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|$80
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
|-
| TAL Software
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-mod TAL-Mod]
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €68, 34
|-
| TAL Software
| [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-pha TAL-Pha]
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €79
|-
| TAL Software
| [http://tal-software.com/products/tal-sampler TAL-Sampler]
| Sampler/Synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $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
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €55, €80
|-
| tiagolr
| [https://github.com/tiagolr/ripplerx RipplerX]
| Physically modeled synth
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, LV2, AU
| Partial microtuning support (no keyboard mappings)
| MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/ace/ ACE]
| Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €69
|-
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/bazille/ Bazille]
| Virtual modular synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $129
|-
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/diva/ Diva]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $179
|-
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/hive/ Hive 2]
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €149
|-
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/repro/ Repro]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €149
|-
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/tyrelln6/ TyrellN6]
| Virtual analog synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/zebra-legacy/ Zebra 2]
| Semi Modular
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €99
|-
|u-he
| [https://u-he.com/products/synths/zebra3/ Zebra 3]
| Semi Modular
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| €249
|-
| UVI
| [https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html Falcon 2]
| Hybrid synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| €349
|-
| Unfiltered audio
| [https://www.unfilteredaudio.com/products/lion Lion]
| Hybrid synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| tun file import, MTS-ESP client
| $199
|-
| Vienna Symphonic Library
| [https://www.vsl.co.at/manuals/synchron-player/introduction Vienna Synchron Player]
| Sample libraries
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Vienna Symphonic Library
| [https://www.vsl.co.at/manuals/synchron-pianos/introduction Vienna Synchron Pianos]
| Sample libraries
| Windows, macOS
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and MTS-ESP client
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware'''
|-
| Vital Audio
| [https://vital.audio/ Vital]
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software''' (registration)<br>$25, $80 for additional features
|-
| Vitalium contributors
| Vitalium
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Linux
| LV2
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl, kbm and tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| The Wave Warden
| [https://www.thewavewarden.com/odin2 Odin 2]
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''
|-
| Xfer Records
| [https://www.xferrecords.com/products/serum-2 Serum 2]
| Wavetable synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import, MTS-ESP client
| $189
|-
| ZynAddSubFX contributors
| [http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/ ZynAddSubFX]
| Various synthesizer
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| VST, LV2, standalone
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| Direct input of values, or import<br>scl/kbm file
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Free software'''<br>Free if installed via AUR or KxStudio repo or compiling from source<br>$55 for pre-compiled binary
|}
|}
|$80
 
; Notes
* "Full-keyboard microtuning" means that the plugin is capable of any arbitrary pitch, note or frequency on any given MIDI note. This is possible via .tun format, MIDI Tuning Standard, and .scl/.kbm pairs (but not .scl support on its own).
* All synths in the list are assumed to be 64-bit by default or offer an option of 32- or 64-bit. Synths that are 32-bit only are marked with "(32-bit)"
* For distinction of free software and freeware, see [[Wikipedia: Free software]] and [[Wikipedia: Freeware]].
* In some synths, portamento/glide doesn't work properly when microtuned. Examples are Xfer Serum and LinPlug synths. There may be others, so it is recommended to test this function before making a purchase, if it is important for you.
* There are plugins retunable by MTS-ESP ([[#Tuner plugins|see below]]) which aren’t in this table. See them on the official [https://oddsound.com/usingmtsesp.php MTS-ESP page].
** The list there seems incomplete as of January 26, 2023: Full Bucket Audio states that their plugins [http://music.fullbucket.de/mps.html MPS], [http://music.fullbucket.de/tricent.html Tricent mk III], [http://music.fullbucket.de/stigma.html Stigma], [http://music.fullbucket.de/fbvc.html FBVC], [http://music.fullbucket.de/monofury.html Mono/Fury], [http://music.fullbucket.de/blooo.html The blooo],[https://www.fullbucket.de/music/scrooo.html The scrooo], [http://music.fullbucket.de/qyooo.html The qyooo] now have MTS-ESP support, but these aren’t in the list yet.
 
== Discontinued instrument plugins with microtonal support ==
Plugins which are discontinued or no longer available are shown in the below table for reference.
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|-
! Publisher
! Name
! Description
! OS
! Plugin type
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License / Cost
|-
| Cakewalk
| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Dimension-Pro Dimension Pro]
| Combines real instruments with advanced synthesis
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| Discontinued
|-
| Cakewalk
| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Rapture Rapture Pro]
| Multisample synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| scl file import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
|[https://tal-software.com/products/tal-mod TAL Mod]
| Cakewalk
|Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| [https://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA Z3TA+2]
|Windows, macOS, Linux
| Waveshaping synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|€68,34
| scl file import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://tal-software.com/products/tal-sampler TAL Sampler]
| Camel Audio
| | Sampler/Synthesizer
| Alchemy 1.x
| |Windows, macOS, Linux
| Additive synthesizer / spectral sampler
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | $60
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://tal-software.com/products/tal-u-no-lx TAL U-NO-LX]
| Humanoid Sound Systems
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [http://www.humanoidsoundsystems.com/enzyme-vst-plugin-au-plugin-synth/ Enzyme]
| |Windows, macOS, Linux
| Scanned synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | €55,80
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
|[https://surge-synth-team.org/tuning-workbench-synth/ Tuning Workbench Synth]
| LinPlug
|Realtime tuning synthesizer & scl/kbm exporter
| LinPlug Alpha
|Windows, macOS, Linux
| Subtractive synthesizer
|VST3, AU, Standalone
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU
|Manual input, scl/kbm file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Free</span>'''
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://u-he.com/products/ace/ u-he ACE]
| LinPlug
| | Virtual modular analog synthesizer
| LinPlug CRX4
| |Windows, macOS, Linux
| Sample manipulation synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | €69
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://u-he.com/products/bazille/ u-he Bazille]
| LinPlug
| | Virtual modular synthesizer
| LinPlug MorphoX
| |Windows, macOS, Linux
| Subtractive synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | $129
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://u-he.com/products/diva/ u-he Diva]
| LinPlug
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| LinPlug Octopus
| |Windows, macOS, Linux
| Modulation synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | $179
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
|[https://u-he.com/products/hive/ u-he Hive 2]
| LinPlug
|Wavetable synthesizer
| LinPlug Organ 3
|Windows, macOS, Linux
| Organ emulation
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|€149
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
|[https://u-he.com/products/repro/ u-he Repro]
| LinPlug
|Virtual analog synthesizer
| LinPlug SaxLab
|Windows, macOS, Linux
| Saxophone emulation
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, RTAS (RTAS is macOS only)
|[[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|€149
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://u-he.com/products/zebra2/ u-he Zebra 2]
| LinPlug
| | Semi Modular
| LinPlug Spectral
| |Windows, macOS, Linux
| Additive/subtractive synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | $199
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html UVI Falcon 2]
| Native Instruments
| | Hybrid synthesizer
| [http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths-samplers/absynth-5/ Absynth]
| |Windows, macOS
| Virtual modular subtractive synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, AAX, RTAS, standalone
| | scl, kbm and tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | €349
| gly file import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vmIndex.html VAZ Modular]
| Rob Papen
| | Virtual modular synthesizer
| [https://splice.com/plugins/342-albino-3-vst-au-by-rob-papen Albino 3]
| |Windows
| Hybrid/subtractive synthesizer
|VST, standalone
| Windows, macOS
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, AU, RTAS
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | discontinued
| tun file import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
| | [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vpIndex.html VAZ Plus]
| SoundModeler
| | Virtual analog synthesizer
| [https://github.com/SoundModeler?tab=overview&from=2020-12-01&to=2020-12-31]
| |Windows
| VST, Additive synthesizer
|VST, standalone
| Windows
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | discontinued
| The built-in choice for the temperaments: Equal, Pythagorean, Just and Mean-tone 1/4 comma. Main note flexible tune (from A=440), Supports each oscillator tuning by 0.01%
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
|-
| | [http://www.olilarkin.co.uk/index.php?p=virtualcz Virtual CZ]
| VAZ
| | Virtual emulation of classic digital synthesizer
| [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vmIndex.html VAZ Modular]
| |Windows, macOS
| Virtual modular synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, standalone
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | €70
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| Discontinued
|-
|-
|[https://vital.audio/ Vital]
| VAZ
|Wavetable synthesizer
| [http://www.vaz-synths.com/vpIndex.html VAZ Plus]
|Windows, macOS, Linux
| Virtual analog synthesizer
|VST, standalone
| Windows
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST, standalone
|scl, kbm and tun file import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|Free (registration)
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
$25, $80 for additional features
| Discontinued
|-
|-
|Xen-Arts Ivor2
| Xen-Arts
|Subtractive Synthesis
| Ivor2
|Windows
| Subtractive synthesizer
|VST (32-bit)
| Windows
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST (32-bit)
|MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|Free (discontinued)
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
|-
|Xen-Arts Xen-FMTS 2
| Xen-Arts
|FM synthesis
| OneSF2
|Windows
| Soundfont (sf2) player
|VST (32-bit)
| Windows
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST (32-bit)
|MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
|Free (discontinued)
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
|-
| | [https://www.xferrecords.com/products/serum Xfer Serum]
| Xen-Arts
| | Wavetable synthesizer
| Xen-FMTS 2
| |Windows, macOS
| FM synthesizer
|VST, AU, AAX
| Windows
| | '''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST (32-bit)
| | [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| | $189
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|-
|-
|[http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/ Zyn-Fusion]
| Xen-Arts
|Various synthesizer
| XenFont
|Windows, macOS, Linux
| Subtractive synthesizer with soundfont (sf2) oscillators
|VST, LV2, standalone
| Windows
|'''<span style="color: #008000;">Full-keyboard microtuning</span>'''
| VST (32-bit)
|Direct input of values, or import
| style="color: #007f00;" | Full-keyboard microtuning'''
| MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS)
| style="color: #007f00;" | Freeware''' (discontinued)
|}
 
== Tuner plugins ==
These plugins only tune other instruments and typically do not generate any sound themselves.


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


=== Notes about this list ===
== MIDI remapper 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).
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.


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
|-
| Vincenzo Sicurella
| [https://github.com/vsicurella/SuperVirtualKeyboard SuperVirtualKeyboard]
| MIDI remapper, keyboard layout and scale explorer and visualizer<!-- this is a poor desctription, feel free to improve! -->
| Windows, macOS, Linux (on demand)<!-- “on demand” is according to the post at XA Discord: https://discord.com/channels/332357996569034752/516069154181349416/775142352721018890 -->
| VST, AU
| todo
| todo<!-- kbm export in alpha 0.03, what else? -->
| Free software
|-
| Joseph Sheasby (Userminusone)
| [https://github.com/Userminusone/Userminusone-s-Microtonal-Launchpad-tools Userminusone's Microtonal Launchpad Tools]
| MIDI remapper, Novation Launchpad MINI layout visualizer (utilizes text files for layout configuration and optional subset/remapping specifications, and relies on multiple plugins to work properly. This is explained in the video the GitHub repository links to.)
| Windows, macOS, Linux
| Reaper JSFX (JesuSonic FX)
| N/A
| N/A
| Free software
|}


To be added: all Homegrown Sounds synths, xen-arts
== 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.


== See Also ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Publisher
! Name
! Description
! OS
! Plugin type
! Tuning ability
! Tuning method
! License / Cost
|-
| Ableton 
| [https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/microtuner/ Ableton Microtuner]
| MIDI remapper, works only in Abelton DAW, can import .scl files, retunes any Ableton instrument or other MPE-compatible plugins.
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| Full-keyboard microtuning
| .scl file import or manually setting pitches
| Included with Live 12 Suite
|}
 
== See also ==
* [[Software]]
* [[Software]]
* [[DAWs]]
* [[DAWs]]
* [[Hardware Synths|List of Microtonal Hardware Synths]]
* [[List of microtonal hardware synths]]
 
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