SynthMaster Player by KV331 Audio.
KV331 Audio has released SynthMaster Player Free, a freeware lightweight preset based instrument featuring a collection 0f 150 patches from their flaghsip SynthMaster virtual synthesizer.
SynthMaster Player is a simplified version of SynthMaster targeted at musicians who use presets rather than create their own during music production. There is also a free version of SynthMaster Player, which comes with 150 presets selected from SynthMaster’s factory library.
SynthMaster Player Free is available for free download via KVR Audio (26.3 MB download size, ZIP archive, 32-bit & 64-bit VSTi/AUi plugin format for Windows & Mac).
Before the download begins, you’ll be prompted to submit your name and email address. Subscription to the KV331 Audio mailing list is optional. Also, please note that the software is currently in beta state, however it will remain free even after the official release.
SynthMaster Player Free comes with a selection of 150 presets from the full version of the instrument. Each preset features eight editable parameters which have been assigned by the sound designer who worked on the patch. It’s worth noting that this freeware instrument is also capable of loading patches from any commercial SynthMaster sound bank released by KV331 Audio. Dozens of sound libraries are available for purchase at their official website.
KV331 Audio has also released a commercial version of SynthMaster Player, which is currently priced at $19 and features a set of 600 factory presets. It shares the same features as the freeware version, except that it comes with a larger set of presets. The current price will remain active until April 1st, after which the instrument might become more expensive.
Although I enjoy building my sounds from scratch, it’s not a bad idea to have a nice preset instrument at your disposal. Even more so if the included presets sound good and cover a nice range of synthesized sounds. I’ve yet to test SynthMaster Player Free in my DAW, but I have a feeling that it will be a keeper.
Have you tried the free version of SynthMaster? What do you think of the included presets, good stuff or not worth keeping?
10 Comments
LAGinz
onWhat is the difference between this version and the one previously available in Computer Music?
Bedroom Producers Blog
ona quote from KVR:
Player contains all CM/BE factory presets (130) + SynthMaster factory presets (470)
Player allows you to edit only 12 easy parameters assigned by the sound designers, or the bypass states of assigned effects. CM/BE versions allow you to edit more parameters.
Player/Player FREE allows you to purchase and use commercial preset banks released by KV331 Audio
KeremOktay
onI own SM with additional banks and expansions, got to say best way to spend money indeed. Synth professionals will find so many options to play with while newbiew will find the presets included quite adequate. An iOs version of player is also on the way.
Peter
onI was really looking foward to have it. Glad they have now a free version :D
Nathaniel
onThank you so much!!
chargy
onThanks I a preciate