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Plugins featured on this page are typically either:
Plugins featured on this page are typically either:
* '''Software instruments''' that have built-in tuning functionality (e.g. synthesizers, samplers)
* '''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
* '''Tuning tools''' that alter the tuning of other instruments, plugins and/or audio clips but otherwise do not generate sounds themselves
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| VST, AU
| VST, AU
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| scl or [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| SCL or TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| €289
| €289
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| VST, AU, LV2, DSSI
| VST, AU, LV2, DSSI
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span> (Linux only)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span> (Linux only)
| scl/kbm file import
| SCL/KBM file import
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| Free
| Free
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| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| Partial
| scl file import
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| $199
| $199
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| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| Partial
| scl file import
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| $199
| $199
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| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| Partial
| scl file import
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| $199
| $199
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| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| Partial
| scl file import
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| $199
| $199
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/cz-v/overview CZ V]
| [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]]
| 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
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/dx7-v/overview DX-7 V]
| [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]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Yamaha DX-7}}
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/emulator-ii-v/overview Emulator II V]
| [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]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia: E-mu Emulator #Emulator II|E-mu Emulator II]]
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/jun-6-v/overview Jun-6 V]
| [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]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Roland Juno-6}}
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/jup-8-v/overview Jup-8 V]
| [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]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Roland Jupiter-8}}
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/korg-ms-20-v/overview KORG MS-20 V]
| [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]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Korg MS-20}}
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/op-xa-v/overview OP-Xa V]
| [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]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Oberheim OB-Xa}}
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| Partial
| Partial
| scl or tun file import, MPE, MTS-ESP client
| SCL or TUN file import, MPE, MTS-ESP client
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| €199/$199
| €199/$199
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/prophet-5-v/overview Prophet-5 V]
| [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]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia: Prophet-5|Sequential Prophet-5]]
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/prophet-vs-v/overview Prophet-VS V]
| [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]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia: Prophet VS|Sequential Prophet-VS]]
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/stage-73-v/overview Stage-73 V]
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/stage-73-v/overview Stage-73 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Rhodes piano|Rhodes Stage Piano]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Rhodes piano}}
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/sq80-v/overview SQ80 V]
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/sq80-v/overview SQ80 V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Ensoniq SQ-80|Ensoniq SQ-80]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|Ensoniq SQ-80}}
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/synthi-v/overview Synthi V]
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/synthi-v/overview Synthi V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:EMS Synthi AKS|EMS Synthi AKS]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the {{w|EMS Synthi AKS}}
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| Arturia
| Arturia
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/vocoder-v/overview Vocoder V]
| [https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/vocoder-v/overview Vocoder V]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia:Moog Music#Vocoder (1978)|Moog Vocoder]]
| Physically modeled reproduction of the [[Wikipedia: Moog Music #Vocoder (1978)|Moog Vocoder]]
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, standalone
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| VST3, CLAP, AU, native FL Studio plugin
| VST3, CLAP, AU, native FL Studio plugin
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| MPE, SCL/KBM file import
| SCL/KBM file import, MPE
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
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| VST (32-bit)
| VST (32-bit)
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| [[Anamark tuning file format|tun file]] import
| TUN file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
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|-
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10403 MICROTONE 5000]<br>([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eue7Gk4_nQE Demo video])
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10403 MICROTONE 5000]
| 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.
| Analog-style synthesizer<br>(Replaces ''Simple Microtonal Synth'', ''Microtonal Polyphonic Shiny Dirt'', and ''Microtonal Poly Worms'', which were deprecated by maker in favor of this)
| Windows 64-bit
| Windows 64-bit
| VST3, VST2
| VST3, VST2
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|-
|-
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=4040 Simple Microtonal Sampler]<br>([https://youtu.be/OoGHo2X6MFE Demo video])
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=4040 Simple Microtonal Sampler]
| Sampler, .wav format<br>Updated with fixes and more features March 2023. (Now stable, + rough and fine pitch control and ASDR)
| Sampler, WAV format
| Windows 64-bit
| Windows 64-bit
| VST3, VST2
| VST3, VST2
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| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?page_id=2070 BIPTUNIA SYNTHS]
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10610 FreakBone 9000]
| [https://biptunia.com/?p=10610 FreakBone 9000]
| Analog-style synth, circuit bent.<br>Released May 2023. 
| Analog-style synthesizer, circuit bent.
| Windows 64-bit
| Windows 64-bit
| VST2
| VST2
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| Camel Audio
| Camel Audio
| Alchemy 2 [and above]
| Alchemy 2 [and above]
| Additive synthesizer/spectral sampler
| Additive synthesizer / spectral sampler
| Logic Pro X bundled plugin
| Logic Pro X bundled plugin
| N/A
| N/A
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| David Hillowitz
| David Hillowitz
| [https://www.decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin/ Decent Sampler 1.8 [and above]]
| [https://www.decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin/ Decent Sampler 1.8 [and above]]
| Sampler, .dspreset/.dslibrary soundfont format; imports .sfz and .exs
| Sampler
| Windows, macOS, Linux 64-bit
| Windows, macOS, Linux 64-bit
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
| VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
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| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| Max for Live device
| Max for Live device
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{confirm}}
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| User input for ''n''-edo
| User input for ''n''-edo
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
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| Additive synthesizer
| Additive synthesizer
| Windows
| Windows
| VST <span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(no longer sold)</span>, FL studio plugin
| FL studio plugin
| Partial<br>Each note ±6000 cents from 12edo
| Partial, each note ±6000 cents from 12edo
| SCL file import<br><span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(does not adjust reference frequency properly)</span><br>or manual input, or from fnv preset files
| SCL file import, manual input, or from fnv preset files
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| €89
| €89
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| Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer
| Subtractive FM/RM synthesizer
| Windows
| Windows
| VST <span style="color: #ff5b5b;">(no longer sold)</span>, FL studio plugin
| FL studio plugin
| Each note ±4800 cents from 12edo
| Partial, each note ±4800 cents from 12edo
| Manual input, or from fnv preset files
| Manual input, or from fnv preset files
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
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| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AU
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
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| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AU
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full'''
| style="color: #007f00;" | '''Full'''{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
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| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU
| VST, AU
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
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| Rob Papen
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/bit.html BIT]
| [https://www.robpapen.com/bit.html BIT]
| Analogue modeled synthesis
| Analogue modeled synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
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| Rob Papen
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/BLADE-2.html Blade 2]
| [https://www.robpapen.com/BLADE-2.html Blade 2]
| Additive synthesis
| Additive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
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| Rob Papen
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/blue3.html Blue 3]
| [https://www.robpapen.com/blue3.html Blue 3]
| Crossfusion (FM, subtractive, phase distortion, wave shaping) synthesis
| Crossfusion (FM, subtractive, phase distortion, wave shaping) synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
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| Rob Papen
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/go2.html Go2]
| [https://www.robpapen.com/go2.html Go2]
| Additive/subtractive synthesis
| Additive/subtractive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
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| Rob Papen
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Predator-3.html Predator 3]
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Predator-3.html Predator 3]
| Analog style synthesis
| Analog-style synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
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| Rob Papen
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Quad-vst.html Quad]
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Quad-vst.html Quad]
| Subtractive synthesis
| Subtractive synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
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| Rob Papen
| Rob Papen
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Vecto-vst.html Vecto]
| [https://www.robpapen.com/Vecto-vst.html Vecto]
| Vector synthesis
| Vector synthesizer
| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
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| Stone Voices
| Stone Voices
| [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas?lang=en PolyGAS]
| [http://stone-voices.ru/vst/polygas?lang=en PolyGAS]
| Granular synthesis
| Granular synthesizer
| Windows
| Windows
| VST
| VST
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| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
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| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
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| Windows, macOS
| Windows, macOS
| VST, AU, AAX
| VST, AU, AAX
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>{{dubious}}
| SCL file import
| SCL file import
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
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| VST2, VST3, AU, standalone
| VST2, VST3, AU, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| Manual input, SCL file import, MTS-ESP master
| SCL file import, manual input, MTS-ESP master
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| Intro: £49; later: £79
| Intro: £49; later: £79
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| ?, standalone
| ?, standalone
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| Direct input, SCL file import, MTS-ESP master
| SCL file import, manual input, MTS-ESP master
| Proprietary
| Proprietary
| $99 (introductory price)
| $99 (introductory price)
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| [http://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ ReaJS Reaper]
| [http://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ ReaJS Reaper]
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Full'''</span>
| scl file import
| SCL file import
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free software'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>
| <span style="color: #007f00;">'''Free'''</span>

Revision as of 08:44, 11 August 2026

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

What are plugins?

Computer musicians typically use a DAW to create music. Plugins provide extra functionality within your DAW. For example, if your DAW doesn't allow microtuning then you can get that functionality via plugins.

Plugins featured on this page are typically either:

  • Software instruments that have built-in tuning functionality (e.g. synthesizers, samplers)
  • Tuning tools that alter the tuning of other instruments, plugins and/or audio clips but otherwise do not generate sounds themselves

Before purchasing a plugin, you should check your DAW's user manual to see which types of plugins it supports. In many cases you can try a free demo to make sure it works as expected. Plugin types include:

  • VST3 by Steinberg, widely supported. VST2 is also by Steinberg, who discontinued it in 2018. But most Windows versions of non-Steinberg DAWs still support VST2 as of 2023.
  • AU by Apple, widely supported on macOS only.
  • AAX by Avid, used in ProTools, and RTAS, obsolete format which was used in ProTools until version 10.
  • LV2, CLAP (site) and DSSI (obsolete, replaced by LV2), open-source cross-platform plugin formats.
  • NKS by Native Instruments, used with their hardware.

Instrument plugins with microtonal support

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

Publisher Name Description OS Plugin type Tuning ability Tuning method License Cost
accSone crusher-X Granular synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full SCL or TUN file import Proprietary €289
amsynth contributors amsynth Subtractive / virtual analog 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 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[dubiousdiscuss] 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[dubiousdiscuss] SCL file import Proprietary $99
Madrona Labs Kaivo Semi modular synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU Full[dubiousdiscuss] SCL file import Proprietary $129
Madrona Labs Virta Sound-controlled synthesizer and effects Windows, macOS VST, AU Full[dubiousdiscuss] 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
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. Accurate emulation of the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 sound chips. Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Partial SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client Proprietary $49.95
Plogue chipsynth MD A four-operator FM synthesizer that accurately emulates the sound chips of the Sega Genesis console, also known as the Mega Drive. Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Partial SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client Proprietary $49.95
Plogue chipsynth OPS7 A six-operator FM synthesizer that accurately emulates the Yamaha DX7, DX1, DX5, TX81Z and OPL3. Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Partial SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client Proprietary $49.95
Plogue chipsynth PortaFM A two-operator FM synthesizer that accurately emulates the OPLL (YM2413), OPL2 (YM3812) and OPK2 (YM7129). Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Partial SCL file import with adjustable reference pitch, MTS-ESP client Proprietary $29.95
Plogue chipsynth SFC A timbre layering synthesizer that accurately emulates the sound module of the Super Nintendo, also known as the Super Famicom. Windows, macOS VST3, AU, AAX, standalone Partial 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 (FM, subtractive, phase distortion, wave shaping) 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 Manual input, presets, SCL file import 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 Free software Free (registration, $25, $80 for additional features)
Vitalium contributors Vitalium Wavetable synthesizer Linux LV2 Full SCL/KBM and TUN file import Free software Free
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 if installed 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.

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[dubiousdiscuss] SCL file import Proprietary Discontinued
Cakewalk Rapture Pro Multisample synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full[dubiousdiscuss] SCL file import Proprietary Discontinued
Cakewalk Z3TA+2 Waveshaping synthesizer Windows, macOS VST, AU, AAX Full[dubiousdiscuss] 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
SoundModeler [1] VST, Additive synthesizer Windows VST Full 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% 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 MachinesAutotuna & 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)
Entonal Studio Entonal Studio Creates tunings and retunes softsynths Windows, macOS, Linux VST2, VST3, AU, standalone Full SCL file import, manual input, MTS-ESP master Proprietary Intro: £49; later: £79
Infinitone Infinitone DMT Creates tunings and retunes softsynths via MTS-ESP, MPE, MTS SysEx or MIDI pitch bend Windows, macOS ?, standalone Full SCL file import, manual input, MTS-ESP master Proprietary $99 (introductory price)
Octarone Key Tuner (Broken link as of May 2023) MIDI note retuning Windows, macOS, Linux ReaJS Reaper Full SCL file import Free software Free
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, tuning editor with equal-divisions of arbitrary intervals, or direct input of ratios or cents, 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 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 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

See also