When I first launched VirtualSynthesizers.com, I thought I had to follow standard web practices: writing long articles filled with marketing adjectives to please search engines. I quickly realized that was a mistake.
As a producer, what you want most is to find the tool that fits your workflow and know which formats are available, right away. I don't want to do comparisons: I believe they are subjective and that everyone will prefer one virtual alternative over another. The best one? No—the one that fits you best!
That’s why I chose a different angle.
I’ve created many separate pages for each synth. However, I felt that some models were better grouped by family; so, I condensed the ultimate Acid & Bass duo (Roland TB-303 & SH-101) right here.
Why group them? Because these two little plastic boxes defined the sound of an entire generation. They are the undeniable kings of underground electronic music. If the iconic "squelch" and liquid resonance of the TB-303 laid the foundation for Acid House, the SH-101 is its perfect partner—delivering that punchy, fast-enveloped bass and lead that cuts through any mix.
It’s my daily job to explore the web to enrich this database—from VSTs to Kontakt libraries, including Reason formats (where I make sure to differentiate Refills from Rack Extensions). I also dig up loops, samples, and many more...
Just like my individual synth pages, this article will be updated with every new discovery. If you want to explore other models, everything is centralized in my Synthesizers section. Enjoy your search.