A few more virtual instruments and plug-ins have recently been released that synth enthusiasts might find useful. Here’s a quick round-up of the most notable ones. 

Pro Soloist
By Cherry Audio

Website: https://cherryaudio.com/products/pro-soloist

Price: $69.00 (Regular Price) / $49.00 (Introductory Price)

Cherry Audio has released Pro Soloist, the latest virtual instrument in their ultimate “what if?” roster. Pro Soloist is based on the ARP synthesizer of the same name from 1972 but goes far beyond simple emulation. According to Cherry Audio, it exactingly reproduces the expressive controls, 30 presets, and the unique underlying architecture of the original hardware. However, the virtual instrument is also fully programmable, has full polyphony, supports splits and layers, adds a mod matrix, and comes with integrated studio-quality effects, to name just a few new features.

Pro Soloist is available for macOS and Windows. It is also available as part of Synth Stack 4, which is a collection of 22 Chery Audio virtual instruments. This includes 19 emulations of classic vintage synthesizers along with three original synths and a modular synthesizer platform. 

DeBoom & Sheen Machine
By Eventide Audio
 

Website: https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/deboom/ / https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/sheen-machine/
 

Price: $49 (MSRP) / $25 (Introductory Price)

Eventide Audio has released DeBoom and Sheen Machine, two new entries that make use of their patented Structural Split™ technology. According to Eventide, DeBoom is a one-knob wonder that represents a new path forward in resolving common low-frequency problems. Sheen Machine, on the other hand, makes it easy to accentuate the “airy” quality of any signal without adding any sibilance or harshness. Both plug-ins can be used to repair, reshape, or enhance audio and are compatible with Windows 8+ or macOS 10.9+. 

V-Rack
By Rhodes

Website: https://rhodesmusic.com/rhodes-v-rack-plugin/
 

Price: $59.95

New from Rhodes is the V-Rack, which draws inspiration directly from the ground-breaking Rhodes MK8 Analogue Preamp and FX circuit. It is the first time that the iconic, innovative effects of this hardware are available in software rack format. With V-Rack, users have access to seven classic analog effect emulations, each of which has their own distinctive sonic character. In addition, each effect module in the V-Rack also comes equipped with several extended parameters. Check out the official website for more information or to download the 14-day Trial.