SynthMaster 2 review
A broad Windows and macOS synthesizer with deep modulation at a $49 one-time price.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
SynthMaster 2 is a two-layer semi-modular software synthesizer and effect plug-in for Windows and macOS. It suits producers and sound designers who want virtual-analog, additive, wavetable, frequency-modulation, physical-modeling and sample-playback methods in one desktop instrument. The standalone application supports use outside a digital audio workstation, while VST, Audio Unit and AAX formats cover common desktop plug-in environments.
Its strongest area is synthesis breadth. Stereo oscillators support unison and voice stacking, and the 64-slot modulation matrix provides 48 modulation sources for detailed patch design. The instrument also includes zero-delay-feedback, VAnalog, multimode, dual and comb filters, plus a 32-step arpeggiator and sequencer. Eleven effect types with flexible routing extend the sound-design workflow, while Scala microtuning support and WAV/AIFF multisample import through SFZ definitions add further range. The preset browser, online preset library and 2,000 factory presets give both starting points and room for deeper editing.
The paid desktop edition is listed at $49 as a one-time purchase and includes the two-layer synthesizer, factory presets, plug-in formats and standalone application in one plan. That structure is straightforward for buyers who prefer a single purchase over recurring software costs. The tradeoff is scope: there is no free plan, and this record covers the Windows and macOS edition rather than the separately listed iOS edition. Choose SynthMaster 2 if broad synthesis, modulation depth and flexible desktop hosting matter more than a narrow specialist instrument. Buyers seeking a free entry tier or a mobile-first product should look elsewhere.
SynthMaster 2 pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Six synthesis methods, including wavetable, FM and physical modeling
- 64-slot modulation matrix with 48 modulation sources
- 2,000 presets plus standalone and VST, Audio Unit and AAX support
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered
- Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS
- The included factory library contains 2,000 presets
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