When I first launched VirtualSynthesizers.com, I thought I had to follow standard web practices: writing long articles filled with marketing adjectives ("warm", "mythical") to please search engines—whether using AI or not. 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 Korg MS Series (MS-20 & MS-10) right here.
Rather than the clean and polished character of later polysynths like the Juno series, the MS line is all about raw, semi‑modular analog power. The legendary MS‑20 is known for its flexible patching options and aggressive dual‑filter architecture, while the more compact MS‑10 is often overlooked, yet capable of punchy, hard‑hitting bass and lead sounds. Whether you want to craft detailed soundscapes or simply make the walls shake, this family has you covered.
It’s my daily job to explore the web to enrich this database—from VSTs to Kontakt or UVI libraries, including Reason formats (where I make sure to differentiate Refills from Rack Extensions). I even dig up specific formats like Linux Standalone (Bristol) for the open-source purists, along with 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.