{"id":4679,"date":"2023-01-30T16:09:01","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T16:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lucidsamples.com\/blog\/?p=4679"},"modified":"2023-11-26T01:12:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T01:12:41","slug":"10-most-sought-after-vst-instruments-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lucidsamples.com\/blog\/10-most-sought-after-vst-instruments-2019","title":{"rendered":"TOP 10 Best Synth VST plugins [The Ultimate Buyer&#8217;s Guide] in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Our pick for best synth VSTs in 2023:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Native Instruments FM 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U-he Diva<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reactor 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kontakt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Omnisphere 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nexus 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sylenth1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NI Massive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xfer Serum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spire\"><\/span><strong>Spire<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reveal-sound.com\/\">Spire<\/a> possesses lots of great presets, and sounds in stylish and forceful way. It`s an excellent supplementary hybrid synthesizer with only one visible drawback that its display does not have envelope shapes, like in Serum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> $99 (exclude VAT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">excellent presets<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">great oscillator warping<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">a variety of features <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">a luck of envelope shapes in a display<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"uII8qT8FgdA\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reveal Sound Spire Review\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uII8qT8FgdA?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Native_Instruments_FM_8\"><\/span><strong>Native Instruments FM 8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.native-instruments.com\/en\/products\/komplete\/synths\/fm8\/\">FM 8<\/a> analog synth VST is relatively difficult for rookies, as some time is needed to get the hang of FM synthesis, but it`s an excellent sounding synthesizer, used by many professionals including Skrillex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> $74.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">superb presets<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">excellent apreggiator<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">patches can be morphed<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">samples cannot be imported<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">it`s difficult for rookies<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"h1_itamwX7Q\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is FM8 Worth Getting?\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h1_itamwX7Q?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"U-he_Diva\"><\/span><strong>U-he Diva<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> $192<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This synth VSTi is super easy to use even for a novice. It possesses lots of similarities with Minimoog including a quality of sound. <a href=\"https:\/\/u-he.com\/products\/diva\/\">U-he Diva<\/a> is great for making classic synthesizer patches, but it will not be efficient for creating complex dubstep compositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">convenient interface<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">great presets<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">superb analogue quality of sound<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u00a0high CPU usage<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">absence of arpeggiator<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">flexibility is limited<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"K-Td5_EIRls\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"u-he Diva Review &amp; Tutorial\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K-Td5_EIRls?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reactor_6\"><\/span><strong>Reactor 6<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> $99.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.native-instruments.com\/en\/products\/komplete\/synths\/reaktor-6\/\">Reactor 6<\/a> provides lots of flexibility for those, who enjoy creating patches from the very start. It`s a great VST synthesizer that keeps things clear at the top menu, while having versatile wiring (low) part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">great, pleasant sound<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">creating unique patches out of Blocks<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">monophonic blocks<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">high CPU usage<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">difficult to use for rookies<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"rX7TzrVi-tg\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Making Music With Reaktor 6 Pt.1 - An Introduction to Racks\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rX7TzrVi-tg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kontakt\"><\/span><strong>Kontakt <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> $99.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sampler possesses plenty of high-grade sample collections and is often used in background music compositions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.native-instruments.com\/en\/products\/komplete\/samplers\/kontakt-7\/\">Kontakt<\/a> provides access to realistically sounding tools, has its free of charge version, and a variety of libraries with free access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">lots of free sample collections<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">excellent factory library<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">almost all libraries are great in size<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">high prices, and each library has to be bought separately<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">size of libraries is gigantic, for instance Hans Zimmer piano library is 450gb<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">high CPU usage<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"dif_AFeB9B8\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kontakt 7: First Look and Scoring Demo\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dif_AFeB9B8?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Omnisphere_2\"><\/span><strong>Omnisphere 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> $499<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considered to be one of the largest Romplers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrasonics.net\/products\/omnisphere\/\">Omnisphere <\/a>possesses over 50 gb collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucidsamples.com\/35-sample-packs\">sample packs<\/a>, from traditional piano to the most eccentric sounds, and provides access to extraordinary instruments. You can also import own sounds to Omnisphere and turn them into synthesizer patches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">great instruments and patches<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">new version of wavetable synthesis<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">ability to add own sound samples<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">the volume is more than 50gb<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">ES editor is needed to loop imported sound samples<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">very loud presets<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"AsODsZfEKQI\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.8 Is The BEST!\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AsODsZfEKQI?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nexus_4\"><\/span><strong>Nexus 4<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> $200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/refx.com\/nexus\/\">Nexus<\/a> is one of essential tools for Electronic dance music production, which was used at Steve Aoki, David Guetta and Marshmello studios. It`s a Rompler that plays sound sample collections from expansion packages you buy. Nexus patches are usable right away and possess superb quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">great collection of presets and samples<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">cool integral patches<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">each patch can be edited<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">big size, more than 10 gigabytes<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">expansions have to be ordered if you need additional sounds<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"7MH5oi5CaEo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NEXUS 4.5 - New Features\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7MH5oi5CaEo?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sylenth1\"><\/span><strong>Sylenth1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> $149<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its warm, pleasent sound, Sylenth1 was chosen by many famous producers, including Flume and Martin Garrix. This synth plugin is excellent for basic samples, however it`s not very helpful when it comes to creating complex sound combinations, since its possibilities are limited. Anyway, it`s used in lots of Electronic dance music hits and because Sylenth 1 is super simple, this synth is an excellent choice for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">easy to use<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">excellent, pleasant classic sound<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">superb presets packages<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">the effects could be better<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">possibilities are limited (FM modulation or wavetable synthesis are absent)<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">absence of low frequency oscillator customization<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"uhndS9kDGG4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 Reasons Why Sylenth is Still A Must-Own Synth! | This Will Be a Top 5  Analysis of Sylenth1\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uhndS9kDGG4?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NI_Massive\"><\/span><strong>NI Massive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> $74<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.native-instruments.com\/en\/products\/komplete\/synths\/massive\/\">Massive<\/a> can be considered a father of dubstep music. The name of this virtual synthesizer matches its sound, which is really impressive and massive. Massive provides a great combination of robust wavetables, cool effects and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">convenient, integral wavetables<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">excellent chorus effect<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><mark style=\"background-color:#7bdcb5\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>preset packages are superb<\/strong><br><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">relatively difficult for rookies<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">the absence of automatic volume control<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of presets are available here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"5CIAM6LKUN4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Native Instruments Massive X Review &amp; Making Sounds\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5CIAM6LKUN4?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xfer_Serum\"><\/span><strong>Xfer Serum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, <a href=\"https:\/\/xferrecords.com\/products\/serum\">Serum<\/a> is one of the sought-after VST synthesizers nowadays. 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