Absynth 5
A legend for sound designers.
Overview
Absynth 5 is a semi-modular synthesizer from Native Instruments, celebrated for its unique sonic character and its ability to create complex, evolving soundscapes. It combines subtractive, FM, wavetable, and granular synthesis methods with a powerful modulation and effects section.
✨ Key Features
- Hybrid synthesis architecture
- Semi-modular design with flexible patching
- Sound Mutator for creating new sounds from existing ones
- Aetherizer effect for granular soundscapes
- 1,800+ presets
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unique and complex sonic character
- Powerful modulation and envelope capabilities
- Sound Mutator for quick sound generation
Unique Value: Offers a unique palette of sounds and a powerful synthesis engine for creating sounds that are impossible to make with conventional synthesizers.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- A go-to tool for sound designers and producers seeking unique, organic, and complex sounds that are difficult to achieve with other synthesizers.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users looking for simple, bread-and-butter analog synth sounds
- Beginners who may find the interface complex.
🏆 Alternatives
Has a more distinct and often more 'organic' or 'alien' sound character compared to the broader, more all-encompassing Omnisphere or the more modern-feeling Pigments.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
💰 Pricing
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